Columbus, OH

Job satisfaction varies widely across sectors, the manufacturing industry stands out. Surveys from The Manufacturing Institute indicate that over 80% of manufacturing workers express satisfaction with their jobs, a notable contrast to broader workforce trends where many sectors report declining satisfaction in specific subcomponents​. This overall contentment is further emphasized by Deloitte’s findings, which highlight the benefits of positive workplace practices such as employee involvement in decision-making, robust training programs, and stringent health and safety measures​.

Why Manufacturing Workers Are Among the Happiest


				













	ResumeBuilder.com’s latest research showed that 30 percent of companies that had a recent round of layoffs replace U.S. workers with offshore ones while 24 percent of companies with recent layoffs “plan to terminate and replace U.S. employees with offshore workers in 2025,” the report’s authors said.Sixties Model Peggy Moffitt Dead at 87




	ResumeBuilder.com also found among those companies that replaced laid-off employees with offshore workers, 22 percent indicated that 1 to 10 percent of the laid-off employees were replaced. “About 29 percent reported that 11 to 25 percent were replaced, while 24 percent stated that 26 to 50 percent were,” the...

Businesses Are Replacing Laid-off U.S. Workers With Offshore Employees, Study Reveals

Polk County, FL

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Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

College Station, TX

America Makes, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute, is supporting research to revolutionize the additive manufacturing (AM) industry by significantly reducing operational qualification time and cost. The $2 million project, titled ACCELERATE, is led by Dr. Mohsen Taheri-Andani, an assistant professor in the J. Mike Walker ’66 Department of Mechanical...

Reducing Operation Qualification Time and Cost in Additive Manufacturing

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

South Carolina State

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Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Los Angeles, CA

AUGUST 15, 2024 – More than 30 senior enlisted leaders from Space Systems Command gathered for the inaugural SSC SEL Summit, held at Los Angeles Air Force Base, July 16-18. This first-ever summit, hosted by Chief Master Sgt. Jacqueline Sauvé, SSC’s SEL, brought together SELs from across the command’s geographically separated units from Patrick Space Force Base, Peterson SFB, Vandenberg SFB, and Kirtland Air Force Base, in addition to those local to Los Angeles AFB.

Senior Enlisted Leaders Discuss Leadership Roles

Georgia State

Charlotte, NC

Daily Coffee Press

Here we (could) go again.. After making a second landfall in South Carolina, Debby weakened to a tropical storm and now located close to Charlotte, North Carolina. Despite the downgrade, the storm remains a threat, bringing heavy rainfall and tornado watches across North Carolina. Tragically, Debby has claimed six lives, including two in Georgia. Although Debby will soon lose its tropical characteristics, the risk of flooding and tornadoes persists as it moves into other states.

NHC Monitors Potential New Storm That Could Threaten Georgia

Finding work is still tough for many jobseekers facing drawn-out interview processes and stiffer competition for roles in some industries — but that could soon change. "It's getting progressively harder to land a job," ZipRecruiter chief economist Julia Pollak tells CNBC Make It. The unemployment rate ticked up to...

52% of U.S. companies are hiring for new jobs in the fall and winter—here are the most in-demand roles

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The gender pay gap has long been a fight for equality with women. Recent studies have found that women earned about 82 cents for every dollar men make in their jobs. The gap stretches even wider for Black women, earning about 70 percent of what white men make. Today, initiatives, like Hire Black Now, are… Continue reading Five High-Paying Jobs Black Women Need To Be Doing

Five High-Paying Jobs Black Women Need To Be Doing

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

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According to cruise industry reports, the world's largest cruise ship is sailing well above 100% capacity, thanks to more beds being filled on recent sailings. Royal Caribbean’s newest flagship, the Icon of the Seas, is proving to be an unprecedented success, with occupancy rates far exceeding expectations.

The Largest Cruise Ship in the World is Sailing at 132% Capacity: How This is Even Possible

Editor's Note: This story originally appeared on MyPerfectResume.com. In today’s dynamic job market, financial success often hinges on more than traditional factors such as education or years of experience alone. Many job seekers are pursuing high-income skills to advance their careers and adapt to the rise of skills-based hiring...

10 In-Demand Skills That Command Top Dollar

Herbie J Pilato

After being forced to cancel recent tour performances, famed Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash, who just turned 59, shared the tragic news that led to his decision:. The music legend took to social media on July 22, 2024, mentioning the death of his stepdaughter Lucy-Bleu Knight.

Legendary Rock Guitarist Slash Turns 59 and Cancels Tour Amid the Tragic Death of His Stepdaughter

Los Angeles County, CA

It's been 33 years since the handsome actor and Emmy award-winning TV game show host Bert Convy died of a brain tumor at 57 in 1991. This is his story. Bert Convy was born July 23, 1933, in St. Louis, Missouri. His father was in the shoe business, while his parents separated when he was just seven years old. His mother moved the family to California in the San Fernando Valley, where Convy attended North Hollywood High and was named the "class clown."

In Memory of Actor/Game Show Host Bert Convy: 33 Years After His Tragic Death From Brain Cancer

Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, today announced its participation in Specialty Papers Europe 2024, a premier conference for the specialty paper and packaging industry, taking place on September 3-4, 2024, in Vienna, Austria. Siegwerk experts will be available...

Siegwerk to present new functional paper coatings at Specialty Papers Europe 2024

As the tech landscape evolves, the role of sales leaders has become more critical, especially in the startup world where agility and innovation are paramount. Leaders like Tonni Bennett, who have shaped dynamic companies in the industry, not only drive growth but also balance the demands of parenthood and family life while advancing in their careers. The challenge of leading in fast-paced environments while managing a fulfilling personal life is one faced by many, but it’s leaders like Bennett who show it can be done with intention and purpose.

Harmonizing Ambition and Parenthood with Tonni Bennett | Ep. 11 | Growthwell with Josh Byrd

Louisiana State

Natrona County, WY

Houma, LA

WyoFile

A worker died Aug. 5 when the crane he was operating toppled at a wind farm construction site in remote Natrona County, state and local officials say. The victim, John William Hoffpauir, Jr., 55, of Houma, Louisiana, was working as a crane operator at the Cedar Springs wind energy construction site north of Casper and Glenrock under the control of Blattner Energy at the time of the accident. Hoffpauir was a Blattner Energy employee, a spokesperson for the company told WyoFile.

Worker killed in accident on wind energy construction site in Natrona County

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Enhancing radiation safety awareness and practices among female radiographers: a comprehensive approach

BMC Health Services Research volume 24, Article number: 931 (2024) Cite this article. This study evaluates the level of radiation safety awareness and adherence to protective...

Enhancing radiation safety awareness and practices among female radiographers: a comprehensive approach

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