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.

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Navigate Bias in the Chemical Industry

Workplace bias in the chemical industry hinders innovation and team cohesion. Here are six strategies for overcoming bias.
Can an AI Copilot Streamline HAZOPs?

Can an AI Copilot Streamline HAZOPs?

A former Formula One engineer has developed an AI copilot that can suggest questions, reference incident databases and provide support. But don’t worry, humans still have the ...
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Psychological Safety: Why it Matters and How to Build It

Psychological Safety: Why it Matters and How to Build It

Psychological safety boosts reporting, reduces risks, and strengthens workplace relationships.
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The Life-Saving Science of Teamwork

The science of effective teams isn't about trust falls and team lunches — it's about survival.

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Shaping the Future Workforce Together

EBM Launches 2024 Workforce Survey to Help Industries Thrive in Competitive Job Market

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

Albemarle Cuts Workforce Again

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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Skills Gap Emerges as Top Process Safety Risk, Survey Finds

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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Get Ready for Our Special Workforce Series

Aug. 6, 2024
CP’s upcoming 5-part series will provide insight into the state of the chemical industry workforce.
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Tap New Ways to Boil Down Experience

Operator Training: Tap New Ways to Boil Down Experience

Oct. 22, 2024
With the right tools, training is just condensed experience.
What Makes an Expert?

Podcast: What Makes an Expert in the Chemical Industry?

Oct. 18, 2024
It's not just about knowing more facts. Discover the 13 key characteristics that set real experts apart, from forming expectancies to mental simulations.
Manufacturing Talent Hunt

Manufacturing's Talent Hunt: Strategies for the Next Generation

Oct. 11, 2024
Business journalists reveal tactics their audiences use to attract younger workers to manufacturing careers.
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Build Trust and Collaboration in Multidisciplinary Teams

Sept. 27, 2024
Prioritizing open communication, psychological safety and leadership fosters stronger teamwork, innovation and risk reduction in diverse, multidisciplinary environments.