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Client Spotlight: Campbell’s Accelerates Training with New On-the-Floor Observations

Learn how Campbell’s used Alchemy Coach to cut its employee “ramp-up” time in half with a new on-the-floor observation program.

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Understanding the Basics of Food Fraud

Food manufacturers remain high-value targets for fraudsters. Learn the basics of food fraud and how you and your frontline workers can prevent it.

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6 Steps to Building an OSHA-Compliant Hazard Communications Program

Without an effective hazard communication program, you could be putting workers at risk and face financial penalties. Here are six steps to help you get started.   

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Earth Day 2023: Investing in Our Planet with Sustainability in Mind

As we observe Earth Day this week, we should acknowledge the positive changes helping us care for the world around us. In that spirit Intertek Alchemy offers a library of training courses teaches manufacturing employees how to prevent hazardous waste and reduce air, water, and noise pollution. We train on the importance of energy conservation, environmental responsibility, and the basics of recycling.

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6 Training Steps for Building Successful Leaders

New supervisors or managers are often selected based on how well they do their jobs – not their ability to lead. Without proper leadership training, new managers are set to fail. Here are six ways to build successful leaders.

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Best Practices for Documenting On-the-Floor Observations

On-the-floor observations are needed to ensure training is understood, retained, and applied from top to bottom. They can help identify and fill knowledge gaps or oversights within training programs. Check out these tips.

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Employee Well-being Training Can Melt Away Stress at Home and Work

Today’s manufacturing workers are under enormous stress. Their problems at home can become your problems at work. Find out how employee well-being training can alleviate outside stressors and help your employees become more engaged and productive.

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Amy Valek of JB discusses digitizing SOPs

Streamlining On-the-Job Training with Innovative Technology

Amy Valek has been spearheading learning and development initiatives for over 10 years with JB. We sat down with Amy to learn how she leveraged new technology to re-invent the company’s on-the-job training program.

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5 Grinder Safety Tips to Prevent Workplace Injuries and Deaths

Abrasive wheel grinders are standard tools for most manufacturers. To avoid injuries and possible deaths, check out these five safety tips.

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