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March 2, 2022 By Beth Devine

What’s a Needs Assessment and Why Would You Need One?

World-renowned Software Engineer Watts Humphrey once said, “If you don’t know where you are, a map won’t help.” Known as the “Father of Software Quality,” Humphrey was referring to the process of software development, of course, and not a geographical location. His statement highlights the logic of using your company’s current state to determine what […]

Filed Under: Tips

February 23, 2022 By Beth Devine

OSHA Reminds Employers to Submit Injury and Illness Data by March 2

The US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently reminded employers to submit their 2021 injury and illness data by March 2, 2022. This data must be submitted to OSHA electronically via OSHA Form 300A. Per the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, covered employers must prepare and maintain records of […]

Filed Under: Industry News, Tips

February 17, 2022 By Beth Devine

Tips for Hiring Neurodiverse Workers

Industry giants SAP, Microsoft, JPMorgan Chase, and Hewlett Packard (HP) have all reported tremendous success with the neurodiversity hiring programs they launched six to eight years ago. They’ve found these employees to be creative, focused, and more likely to stay with their respective companies. All boast retention rates of 90% to 100% for these workers. […]

Filed Under: Workforce development

February 10, 2022 By Beth Devine

Three Steps to Take When “Help Wanted” Ads Aren’t Enough

According to a study published last year by Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute, as many as 2.1 million U.S. manufacturing jobs will be unfilled through 2030. We’re seeing this prediction materialize in Connecticut. On February 7, the job search website Indeed.com listed 331 job openings for machinists within 25 of Hartford, reflecting a 20% increase […]

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February 1, 2022 By Beth Devine

Staying on Top of Safety Protocols

The rapid spread of the highly contagious COVID-19 virus variant, Omicron, had employers scrambling to keep up with federal, state and local vaccine and mask mandates. Determining whether or not they must implement vaccine and indoor mask mandates throughout their companies was a bit confusing. On January 13, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a stay […]

Filed Under: Covid-19

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