What are some things that facility managers should know
The Facility Manager plays a crucial role in the upkeep of business functions that support the smooth day-to-day functioning of a business, regardless of a building or factory. From strategic planning to real estate maintenance, facility owners hire.....»»
Researchers uproot decades of buckthorn management practices
According to new research from the University of Minnesota, buckthorn managers have long overestimated the plant, and in doing so, have given the invasive tree a significant advantage in spreading widely and pushing native species out of woodlands an.....»»
Professor finds diversity of experience among board members leads to innovation
While gender, racial and ethnic diversity bring value to U.S. companies, research from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business has found that diverse educational, industrial and organizational experiences among managers and board members lea.....»»
GM signs deal with Australian supplier for EV battery raw materials
GM will provide an $85 million loan to help supplier Element 25 fund construction of a $290 million facility in Louisiana to produce manganese sulfate. Production is expected to begin in 2025......»»
Workers would actually prefer it if their boss was an AI robot
Pay attention managers - many workers think you're replaceable, and are happy with that......»»
Micron invests another $600 million in China despite partial sales ban
Micron said Friday it was committed to China and would invest 4.3 billion yuan ($603 million) over the next few years in its chip packaging facility in the city of Xian......»»
Watch NASA’s new solar array unfurl on the space station
Two NASA astronauts completed a successful spacewalk at the ISS on Thursday, installing a solar array as part of work to upgrade the facility's power supply......»»
Coalition ESS helps enterprises mitigate their most critical risks
Coalition announced the Coalition Exploit Scoring System (Coalition ESS), a vulnerability scoring system that helps risk managers mitigate potential cyber threats. Developed by Coalition Security Labs, the company’s research and innovation center,.....»»
Ocean current comes to the rescue for Pacific island reefs
Marine heatwaves are emerging as a key impact of climate change and pose a particularly significant threat to corals that form the backbone of coral reefs. Researchers have now identified a phenomenon that could help coral reef managers better plan a.....»»
Astronomers discover 12 new long-rising Type II supernovae
An international team of astronomers reports the detection of 12 new long-rising Type II supernovae as part of the Zwicky Transient Facility (ZTF) Census of the Local Universe (CLU). The discovery, published June 1 on the arXiv pre-print repository,.....»»
Google wants you to ditch LastPass and finally switch to Chrome
Google has announced a major security update to the Password Manager on its Chrome browser to encourage competition between third-party managers......»»
Li Auto on track to begin production at Beijing plant
China-based EV company Li Auto will likely start production at a new plant in the Shunyi district of Beijing between July and August. The facility is expected to make 100,000 battery EVs annually......»»
AESC breaks ground South Carolina plant to supply BMW
Japan-headquartered battery maker AESC broke ground on its plant in South Carolina, USA, on June 7. The facility, expected to become fully operational in 2026, will support BMW EVs made in the same state......»»
Researchers outline best practices for understanding life on the ocean"s vast seafloor
Resource managers and policymakers need robust data about marine ecosystems for decision-making and setting sound policies. However, data about marine life can be challenging to collect, integrate, and analyze. Invertebrate animals are a key componen.....»»
"Managing your boss" can lead to good working relationships with managers, research reveals
Research from Florida International University's College of Business (FIU Business) shows that a key way to foster trust, loyalty and better results in the workplace involves employees learning how to manage their bosses......»»
GF and STMiroelectronics finalize agreement for new 300mm fab in France
GlobalFoundries and STMicroelectronics have announced the successful conclusion of their agreement to establish a jointly-operated, high-volume semiconductor manufacturing facility in Crolles, France. The agreement was initially announced on July 11,.....»»
Predictive models show wildlife managers where to find destructive feral swine
Feral swine are considered one of the top invasive species of concern in North America because of the damage they do to agricultural and natural systems. To best manage them, resource management agencies need to know more precisely where and when to.....»»
Hiring managers need to see this: tips to hire top talent in your sector
Looking for tips to hire a talented worker? It isn't easy today, but ZipRecruiter cuts out a lot of your hassles......»»
GM battery materials investment in Quebec to top $1 billion
General Motors and South Korea's Posco Future M said they will invest more to expand the production capacity at their chemical battery materials facility in Canada, taking their estimated total investment in the plant to over US$1 billion......»»
Analysis of lightweight nuclei from gold ion collisions offers insight into primordial matter phase changes
Physicists analyzing data from gold ion smashups at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC), a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science user facility for nuclear physics research at DOE's Brookhaven National Laboratory, are searching for.....»»
Smiles and jokes can help good managers boost hotel staff performance
Hotel managers who share a smile and a joke with their teams are more likely to see staff 'going the extra mile' when engaging with customers, a new study reveals......»»