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More from Vicki Bell
- From The Fabricator
Domestic steel's image
- By Vicki Bell
- Oct 18, 2007
- Bending and Forming
- Blog Post
Last week, I had the pleasure of attending a dinner and presentation hosted by the Outside Processors Council (OPC). The council, organized in 1997 with the assistance of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) Outside Processing Managers Committee, serves metal producers, service centers, and...
- From The Fabricator
Fighting brain drain
- By Vicki Bell
- Oct 10, 2007
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
For years the term brain drain has been defined as "an emigration of trained and talented individuals (human capital) to other nations or jurisdictions, due to conflicts, lack of opportunity, health hazards where they are living, or other reasons." More recently, the term is being used to describe...
- From The Fabricator
Road trip
- By Vicki Bell
- Oct 3, 2007
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Yesterday was a beautiful day in North-metro Atlanta. Not a cloud in the sky. Pleasant temperatures. A perfect day for a road trip to visit a company that will be profiled in an upcoming article on thefabricator.com. I printed out directions from Google Maps, climbed in my Jeep (the one that metal...
- From The Fabricator
Another trade milestone
- By Vicki Bell
- Oct 2, 2007
- Power Tools
- Blog Post
I received a press release recently about the U.S."s trade deficit relative to China. It announced that during the George W. Bush years the total merchandise deficit has exceeded $1 trillion.Now that"s a stunning statistic. Not to sidestep this bit of data or downplay the importance of it, but it...
- From The Fabricator
Being green
- By Vicki Bell
- Sep 26, 2007
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Green—my favorite color—may be the most popular these days. More and more manufacturers are working to have their products labeled green, which has become synonymous with environmentally friendly. Advertisers use it to promote everything from automobiles to shampoo. Websites, magazines,...
- From The Fabricator
Hands off my Jeep!
- By Vicki Bell
- Sep 19, 2007
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
I read an item today from the Charleston Daily Mail that had me shaking my head in disbelief and even frightened me. The item was about recent thefts in West Virginia of catalytic converters, which are being sold by thieves to scrap metal dealers. Many are being taken from Jeeps. This frightened...
- From The Fabricator
Employee loyalty—An elusive goal?
- By Vicki Bell
- Sep 11, 2007
- Shop Management
- Article
Today's employees likely will work for several companies throughout their careers. This does not mean that retention efforts on your part are ineffective or a waste of resources. The right strategies can help you achieve the most from your valuable employees and possibly extend the time they work for you.
- From The Fabricator
Job hopping—A sign of the times
- By Vicki Bell
- Jun 26, 2007
- Shop Management
- Article
The average employee no longer stays with the same company until retirement. Some change jobs frequently. Job hopping can pose problems for both employees and employers. When workers pursue jobs that are good fits for their skills and interests, and when employers strive to meet these workers' most important needs, everyone wins.
- From The Welder
Turning passion into profit
- By Vicki Bell
- Apr 10, 2007
- Arc Welding
- Article
Recent SCAD graduate David Creamer creates beautiful, unique jewelry, including pieces inspired by objects many might find anything but inspirational. This article discusses Creamer's views on materials and describes the process he used to create a provocative bracelet that represents societal elements.
- From The Fabricator
Abuse of power in the workplace
- By Vicki Bell
- Apr 10, 2007
- Shop Management
- Article
Workplace bullying can negatively affect an employee's work performance, home life, and health. Seventy-one percent of bullies are bosses. What constitutes an abusive boss, and what can employees who are abused do to correct their harmful working conditions? This article lists different types of abusive bosses and offers tips for combating the abuse.
- From The Fabricator
Steel prices remain top concern in 2007
- By Vicki Bell
- Feb 12, 2007
- Shop Management
- Article
The January 2007 "Fabricating Update" asked subscribers to choose their No. 1 concern from a list of factors affecting metal manufacturing. It also asked whether the Democrat-controlled Congress sworn in Jan. 4 will have a positive, negative, or no effect on their businesses. This article presents the survey findings.
- From The Fabricator
NAM on Fabricators' Top Two Concerns
- By Vicki Bell
- Jan 9, 2007
- Shop Management
- Article
Following the FABTECH International & AWS Welding Show keynote address, the fabricator.com's Web Content Manager Vicki Bell sat down to talk with the speaker, former Michigan Governor and National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) President John Engler.Citing "Fabricating Update" survey results that steel prices and the skilled labor shortage are metal fabricators' No. 1 and 2 concerns, respectively, Bell asked Engler the following questions.
- From The Fabricator
Understanding and motivating the multigenerational work force
- By Vicki Bell
- Nov 7, 2006
- Shop Management
- Article
Generational conflicts among the work force can drain a company's enterprise energy and diminish productivity. This article, based on the 2006 FABTECH® International & AWS Welding Show Executive Forum conducted by Dr. Bob Rausch, explains the differences between baby boom and Generation X employees and offers suggestions for melding the multigenerational work force into cohesive, productive teams.
- From The Fabricator
Coping with change in the workplace
- By Vicki Bell
- Nov 7, 2006
- Shop Management
- Article
Change is constant in the workplace. Different people react to change in different ways. While some embrace change, others resist or stall the process to the detriment of themselves and their company. This article discusses how individuals can adapt to change more easily and minimize change-induced stress.
- From The Fabricator
Avian flu pandemic update
- By Vicki Bell
- Nov 7, 2006
- Shop Management
- Article
Although the potential avian flu pandemic no longer is receiving the vast media coverage it did months ago, it still is a high priority in worldwide health organizations and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This article offers an updated look at the threat and the latest information that can help you prepare your business for a possible pandemic.
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- Published:
- 04/16/2024
- Running Time:
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In this episode of The Fabricator Podcast, Caleb Chamberlain, co-founder and CEO of OSH Cut, discusses his company’s...
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