Between the dates, Tuesday, March 31, 2020 – April 3, 2020, MBS Advisors conducted an online poll aimed at individuals in the plastics industry asking if they job status had been affected by the recent COVID-19 crisis. 312 plastics professionals ...Read More
Some plastics companies have seen increased demand, while others have been shut down. How has your job status changed, if at all, as a result of COVID-19? Take our quick 30-second poll. This survey has been closed. We will be posting ...Read More
The New York State plastic bag ban couldn’t have come at a worse time amidst the constant worry of the spread of the Coronavirus, now known as COVID-19. Reusable shopping bags are known to harbor bacteria3 since most people do ...Read More
Yes – the current outbreak of COVID-19 is unsettling, yes, it’s rippling its way through our everyday way of life and economy, but for those actively searching for a new career opportunity, it’s not all doom and gloom. Throughout this, ...Read More
In a recent Plastics Today article, “The Dirty Truth About Medical Disinfection Practices” only about 25% of healthcare surfaces are regularly cleaned or disinfected, leaving upholstery, bedding, and mobile medical equipment as breeding grounds for microbes. We know that “high-touch” ...Read More
First, let’s define what we mean by soft skills. The Collins English Dictionary says soft skills are desired qualities for employment that do not depend on acquired knowledge, rather they include common sense, the ability to deal with people, and ...Read More
There’s not much time left to participate in SPE and MBS Advisors’ Annual Plastics Salary Survey. Plastics Salary Survey Ends Participate Now
Suppose your company needs to hire a new employee, but this new employee may not be next door. He/she may be across the country. How are employers using perks to entice top performers to relocate? A few days ago, the ...Read More
Webinar Date: January 14, 2020, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EST Dennis Gros will be hosting this webinar via the SPE-Inspiring Plastics Professionals Website. Visit SPE’s website for more information. The program will look at salary trends and the factors ...Read More
Sometimes it’s fun to look behind the curtain. SPE caught Dennis Gros in an introspective mood for the November/December issue of Plastics Engineering. Dennis serves as President of MBS Advisors’ Recruiting Division. Here’s a link to the news article. For information ...Read More
