Training While Things Are Slow…

I just heard another common excuse for not training… HR Manager We are waiting until things pick up before we start employee training. My Thoughts Believe it or not, slow times are the optimal time to start your employee training initiative. These are great opportunities to get your current employees up to speed, and prepare them for […]

The ‘Too Busy To Train’ Excuse

I was asked this question during a recent webinar… Neil How do I overcome the ‘Too Busy To Train’ problem? My Response I often encounter this question when upper management does not put a priority on employee training. Many managers will state that employee training is important to them… but often neglect to set aside resources […]

Explaining the Need for Training

I was recently asked this training-related question… Joan I am having a hard time explain the importance of training to new hires, how might I approach this? My Suggested Verbiage Training plays an important role in the success of any molding facility, and provides benefits to both the employee and employer. It is important that […]

Explaining Viscosity In Layman’s Terms

I just received this blog request… AK I just read your past blog on crystallinity, could you briefly provide a layman’s description of viscosity? My Response Basically, viscosity is a measure of a polymer’s resistance to flow. The higher the viscosity, the higher the polymer’s resistance to flow. For example: Honey has a higher resistance to flow […]

The Role of Consultants…

I am often asked questions similar to the one I just received… Ben We are going to need some technical help… how do I determine whether I should hire another engineer or get a consultant? My Response We deal with technical issues within the plastics industry all the time. Although we openly advertise our expertise […]