| Health-care law is daunting Author: Keith Jennings Published: May 2013 The future of machining is bright, but perhaps with a different generation of employees and a leaner business model than before. |
| Protecting the small valuables Author: Keith Jennings Published: April 2013 If an employee makes up his mind to borrow or take something without permission, chances are he’ll get away with it, cautions the Manager's Desk column in the April 2013 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine. |
| Dealing with the unexpected Author: Keith Jennings Published: March 2013 My recent past has, unfortunately, included the passing away of several acquaintances, one only 38 years old. I also read an obituary in the local paper about a machinist we formerly employed, a man only in his 50s.
In addition, an employee’s wife was diagnosed with cancer, completely changing his priorities. Around this same time, my youngest brother had a medical scare, and my mother fell in her backyard and broke a shoulder, requiring a 4-week recovery and making it almost impossible for her to take care of her 90-year-old mother.
These events have brought a sobering degree of reality into my life. That is, the realization that time marches on for everyone and, eventually, something unexpected will impact our lives and our businesses. |
| Doing the shop hop Author: Keith Jennings Published: February 2013 Over the past few months, I’ve experienced an increasing number of friends, acquaintances and even referred strangers hitting me up for jobs. Most ask about employment opportunities for their kids, dad, brother or even neighbor. |
| Striving to achieve your vision Author: Keith Jennings Published: January 2013 The January 2013 Manager's Desk column ponders what it takes to achieve your shop vision. |
