August 12, 2011

MAJOR MARKETS LOSE A ONE MILLION MANUFACTURING JOBS IN PAST FIVE YEARS
Business Journals
"The nation's 100 major markets lost 1.43 million manufacturing jobs during the past five years -- an average of 783 each day." The article reports, "Few metros have been exempt from this freefall. Only four of the top 100 markets possess more manufacturing jobs today than in mid-2006: Bakersfield and Modesto, Calif., Charleston, SC, and Houston," Texas. "The worst declines have occurred in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Fla. (down 49.4 percent in manufacturing employment since June 2006), Colorado Springs (down 33.2 percent) and California's Riverside-San Bernardino metro (down 32.6 percent)." The article includes "the latest numbers for the manufacturing sector from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics."

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT - POSITIVES & PITFALLS
Seminar - Wednesday, August 31, 2011
THE EMPLOYERS COUNCIL

Performance management requires focused effort and attention. Successful companies have shown that a well-designed performance review process can be an important tool to improve work performance and help employees align with organizational goals. Guest speaker, author, and employment attorney, Jathan Janove of Ogletree Deakins, will help attendees improve the process to effectively manage and evaluate employee performance. Attendees will also hear HR senior vice presidents George Myers, Zions Bank and Howard Goodman, Savage Companies relay first-hand accounts of their experience creating and implementing successful performance management programs.

Topics to be covered include:
Determining the purpose and desired outcome of performance management
Obtaining supervisor support
How to get a positive return on investment
Common legal pitfalls of performance management
Best practice tips for success

Date: Wednesday, August 31 -- Radisson Hotel -- 215 W South Temple, SLC
Time: Seminar: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon (registration & breakfast buffet: 7:30 to 8:00 a.m.) Cost: $129 per Council member; $209 per non-member (includes full breakfast buffet and materials)

Call the Council or reply to this email with registration information or questions. You can download the registration form at http://ecutah.org/perfmgt.pdf. Full refund or credit will be given if cancellation is received one week prior to meeting.

Certification: This program is approved for 3.5 general recertification hours toward PHR, SPHR, and GPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute.

RETAIL SALES RISE IN JULY
Today in Manufacturing
Gain could be a signal that Americans are a little more confident and help dispel fears that the country is in danger of toppling into another recession ... continue

SELECTUSA: FACILITATES U.S. BUSINESS ATTRACTION AND RETENTION
World Trade Center Utah
SelectUSA is the U.S. Government-wide initiative to attract and retain business investment in the United States. Established by Executive Order of the President and housed within the U.S. Department of Commerce, SelectUSA provides enhanced coordination to existing resources and functions within Commerce and across all federal departments and agencies with operations that touch on business investment issues. {read more}

U.S. FIRMS PILE UP CASH, BUT NOT JOBS
Quick Manufacturing News
Companies ended 2010 with cash holdings of $1.15 trillion, but won't hire as demand might not materialize. Click to continue

ENERGY DEPARTMENT PANEL CONCLUDES FRACKING REQUIRES 'STRONG REGULATION'
Quick Manufacturing News
Subcommittee says potential leaks into water supplies are remote but require preventive measures. Click to continue

40% OF FLEETS ARE AFFECTED BY DRIVER SHORTAGES
Quick Manufacturing News
The shortage of available truck drivers is a real problem, say respondents to a recent survey of fleet manager. Twenty-five percent believe the shortage will impact their ability to grow in the future. Click to continue

MOTIVATE YOUR WORKERS -- WITHOUT GIVING THEM MORE MONEY
Quick Manufacturing News
To be happy and productive, your team members need recognition, respect, and even a little love. Click to continue

NO TIME TO PANIC -- THIS IS NOT 2008 AGAIN
Quick Manufacturing News
At times of peril, when all around are panicking, the person who stays calm can see the facts, act prudently, and not merely survive, but prosper. No doubt, readers have heard that before, but this is a good time to remember it. The markets are behaving like it is 2008 again, but it is simply is not. Click to continue

OBAMA: SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH COUNTRY'S POLITICS
Today in Manufacturing
His toughly worded message came amid a series of polls showing that people are disgusted with political dysfunction and are dispensing blame all around ... continue

USMTO: MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY RISES IN JUNE
Today in Manufacturing
Industry leaders view the rest of 2011 with cautious optimism given the weakness in parts of the economy illustrated by the Dow's plunge at the beginning of August ... continue