Workforce & Training

Workforce and training issues are critical to organizational success and economic prosperity. They encompass talent acquisition, employee retention, skills development, diversity and inclusion, work-life balance and labor relations. Addressing these issues effectively can boost productivity, innovation and competitiveness while enhancing employee satisfaction and well-being. With advancing technologies, a limited workforce, and a vast number of engineers retiring, attention to your workforce and operator training is more crucial than ever.

Articles

Podcast -- Learning Objectives: Measurable Skills, Not Vague Knowledge
Unlike unclear goals like "understand distillation," effective objectives specify demonstrable skills.
The Four Cs of Effective Process Safety Storytelling
Embrace new ways of safety communication because if we keep doing the same thing, we will keep getting the same results.
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Man pushing an elevator button where it is written he words progression, stagnation and regression.
Technical expertise and operational efficiency are critical, but it’s who knows what you can do that propels your career.
Podcast: Job Analysis Flaws and How To Fix Them
Effective analysis should focus on specific behaviors, consider environmental factors and adapt to technological changes.

News

Shaping the Future Workforce Together
Nov. 18, 2024
Chemical Processing's parent company introduces inaugural survey that aims to learn about the successes and opportunities in recruiting, retention, training and technology adaptations...
Albemarle cuts workforce
Nov. 8, 2024
For the second time in 2024 the Charlotte-based manufacturing company announces layoffs to offset major sales declines.
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Oct. 28, 2024
Nearly half of safety professionals say lack of experienced workers threatens facility safety, while aging infrastructure and procedural conflicts add to mounting concerns.
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Chemical Manufacturing Workforce
Aug. 6, 2024
CP’s upcoming 5-part series will provide insight into the state of the chemical industry workforce.
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wooden blocks displaying letters that spell leadership
Dec. 3, 2024
Discover 5 tactics to transition from expert to leader to inspire your team to reach new heights — together.
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Data silo filled with computer code
Nov. 22, 2024
Discover how centralized knowledge management platforms are dismantling communication silos and transforming plant operations for greater safety, efficiency and productivity.
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time management strategies for engineers
Nov. 6, 2024
5 tips to improve individual performance and contribute to the overall success of your facility.
Workforce Watch -- Chemical Processing's special series
Nov. 4, 2024
An in-depth look at the state of the chemical industry workforce and its future.