Building Trust as a Leader is Vital

Posted on April 5, 2019April 10, 2019 by Ken Vaughan

Any boss is able to activate people through giving commands, but people tend to provide the minimum effort necessary to fulfill those commands without some degree of trust and respect for their boss. ... Read More

PolymerOhio Welcomes Our New Market Research Manager

Posted on April 3, 2019April 4, 2019 by Jill Jones

PolymerOhio warmly welcomes Rohini Sajanpawar back onto our team as our Market Research Manager. Rohini served on our team in a similar capacity from 2009 to 2012 and we are happy to be able to offer ... Read More

Are you secure from probable cyber threats?

Posted on March 20, 2019March 20, 2019 by Jill Jones

Are you secure from probable cyber threats? The truth would likely be no. Many manufacturing organizations lack visibility into their cyber exposure. Assurance Group, Inc. offers security assessments ... Read More

Leaders Lean in to Negative Emotions

Posted on February 21, 2019 by Ken Vaughan

We all must face negative emotions from time to time. We might get into a discussion with someone who is angry about an organizational decision or we might find it necessary to mediate a heated disagr... Read More

Invisible Losses

Posted on February 19, 2019February 20, 2019 by Andy Reith

Your company’s ability to gather, utilize, and maintain information is critical to long term success. Few leaders would argue this point and yet every day valuable information is still walking out t... Read More

Awarded Tax Credits Help With Expansions of Three Ohio Manufacturers

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Jill Jones

Pledges by three Northeast Ohio manufacturers to create a total of 599 jobs are the result of the companies winning state tax credits for their expansion plans. Great Lakes Cheese Co., Morgan Truck Bo... Read More

Ten Tips for Effective Feedback

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Ken Vaughan

With their goal of assisting in the growth and achievements of their team members, effective leaders know that valuable feedback is essential for the success of any organization. It’s an important t... Read More

Import Tariffs Stifle Manufacturing Growth in Ohio

Posted on January 16, 2019 by Jill Jones

Though 2018 was a strong year for manufacturing, import tariffs along with retaliatory tariffs have hindered growth in the industry. Ohio’s Manufacturing employment is up by 12,000, but those ma... Read More

Lima Plant Nearly Doubling its Workforce

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Jill Jones

Good news for those seeking work in the manufacturing industry! Joint Systems Manufacturing Center in Lima, Ohio, held the first of several recruiting sessions yesterday and, when combined with the ad... Read More

Character and Competency and What They Mean to Leadership

Posted on December 20, 2018January 16, 2019 by Ken Vaughan

Leadership can be described as the art of influencing, and the ability to influence is the result of a relationship that is built on mutual trust and respect between leader and followers. This type of... Read More

What the Loss of the Chevy Cruze Means to Mahoning Valley

Posted on December 11, 2018 by Jill Jones

By announcing that the Chevy Cruze will no longer be produced at their Lordstown plant starting in March 2019, General Motors has sent shockwaves through the Mahoning Valley region that may last for q... Read More

Understanding the Difference Between Culture and Climate

Posted on November 26, 2018November 26, 2018 by Ken Vaughan

Ask someone about the culture at their current place of employment and they may tell you “It’s very stressful. It’s a high-pressure workplace” or “It’s a fun place to work. We have video g... Read More