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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Workforce Matters: Inclusion is like Safety — Everyone is Responsible

Inclusion is vital for safety in high-risk industries. Learn how inclusive leadership can prevent hazards and foster collaboration.
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Fixing Fixation Problems in the Chemical Industry

Podcast: Fixing Fixation Problems in the Chemical Industry

This cognitive bias has operators clinging to beliefs despite contrary evidence.
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Podcast: Operator Training Do’s and Don’ts

On-the-job training seems efficient but there are better ways to train operators.
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Female scientist reading feedback on a tablet

Workforce Matters: Provide Effective Feedback

Taking the time to provide genuine and effective feedback builds people’s leadership skills.
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Podcast: Lessons Learned from Boeing’s 737 MAX Crisis

Podcast: Lessons Learned from Boeing’s 737 MAX Crisis

March 5, 2024
Boeing was known for its engineering excellence until a focus on profitability took over. Properly documenting management of change and recognizing weak signals could have prevented...
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Manage upsets and plant shutdowns

Podcast: How To Manage Upsets and Achieve a Stable Condition

Feb. 16, 2024
Upsets are going to happen, so why not plan for it? Learn how.
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Mixing questions answered

Mixing How To: Ribbon Blenders, Tank Baffles and Avoiding Hazards

Feb. 6, 2024
Mixing expert answers readers questions.
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Pause, Reflect, Act

The Difference Between Experiences and Learning in Process Safety

Daily experiences vary, but key events hold lessons. Reflection is vital for learning and shaping success.