Preventing Burnout in the Fastener Industry
Many of us left the recent International Fastener Expo 2024 feeling refreshed and energized by the drive to make new connections and find innovative solutions. However, these feelings are not always true. Burnout is a common problem in the fastener industry, especially under the pressure of tight deadlines, quality requirements and supply chain challenges. It’s easy to become overwhelmed by daily chores, which can lead to a loss of productivity or even disengagement. At IFE 2024, the issue of work-life balance was discussed on a panel hosted by Young Fastener Professionals (YFP) and moderated by Zech Williams of Wurth Revcar. Industry experts Taryn Goodman of Industrial Rivet & Fastener Co and Adam Pratt of Sherex Fastening Solutions share valuable insights into how they manage stress and create a harmonious balance between their professional and personal lives. Their strategies remind us that with the right mindset and support, balance can be achieved. So how do we combat burnout in such a…
One of the keys to preventing team burnout
Work can be difficult, but it shouldn't always be difficult, according to new research from a management professor at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Executive Education. Author: Michelle Russell New research shows that giving employees too many difficult tasks in a row makes them more likely to quit. Three-fifths of this year’s respondents convene Annual Salary Survey Oversight Meeting Staff – An average of four team members compared to two in last year’s survey. Those who manage others should take note of a recent Wharton article @Work, which explores how leaders can prevent employee burnout and avoid quitting by highlighting the research of Dr. Maurice Schweitzer. Schweitzer, a management professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and his colleagues pored over five years of an organization's data to understand what causes employees to quit. Their main takeaways: "People who are assigned a series of difficult tasks in a row are more likely to give up…
Preventing Air Conditioner Compressor Damage: Effects of Refrigerant Insufficiency
When a large amount of refrigerant is undercharged, oil can be pumped out of the compressor and become trapped in the evaporator or other air conditioning components, unable to properly return to the HVAC compressor. This can cause the oil level in the compressor to become dangerously low, generate excessive heat, and often lead to compressor failure. Some air conditioning tests show that if the air conditioning system is underinflated, the amount of oil in the compressor can be reduced by more than 57%. Symptoms of damaged or malfunctioning air conditioning compressor Air conditioning performance is poor roar Howling grinding noise screams rattle impact sound knocking sound What is the cause of air conditioning compressor clutch failure? All electromagnetic clutches work on the same principle, using an electric current through a coil to create a magnetic field that creates action. Here are some reasons why your air conditioner compressor clutch may be damaged: Air conditioning compressor over cycling Contamination in…
ICYMI: G7 releases guidance on preventing tax evasion
The United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the European Union (G7) have issued joint industry guidance on preventing the evasion of export controls and sanctions to Russia.The goal of this guidance is to protect common high-priority checklist items from misappropriation, prevent reputational damage, and reduce liability risk. The guidance is designed to assist industry in complying with multilateral export controls and sanctions and identifying evolving tax evasion practices in Russia.The guidance outlines three priority areas: higher-risk items being diverted to Russia, red flag indicators of potential tax evasion, and best practices for addressing red flags.1. Common High Priority List (CHPL)The European Union, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States have developed CHPL to identify higher-risk items illegally transferred to Russia. Projects include:integrated circuitnavigation instrumentdigital cameratransistorsignal generatormilling machinePlease view the full CHPL here.2. Red Flag IndicatorsThe G7 identified the following red flags for potential export controls and sanctions evasion:Sudden changes in business activities after February…
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