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Foreign Material Prevention: Proactive Essentials and Improvements
Jeff Chilton VP of Consulting Intertek Alchemy
Tim Newbold Consultant, Intertek Alchemy
Even as foreign material detection technology and processes have improved in recent years, foreign material contamination continues to be a major concern and leading cause of recalls. Join this webinar to learn strategies on how to keep your teams constantly vigilant.
Essential Food Safety Training Updates for Frontline Employees
Holly Mockus Senior Industry Analyst, Intertek Alchemy
For 2022, it’s important to assess your food safety program’s preparedness for new and emerging pathogens. Join this webinar to learn recent changes to the food safety landscape, essential training topics for employees, and how to keep employees engaged, educated and effective.
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Environmental Responsibility: Getting Your Workforce On Board with Your Green Efforts
Stacy Ellis Safety, Health, & Environment Mgr, AB Mauri N.A.
Liliya Quebedeaux North America Sustainability Manager, Intertek
Environmental responsibility is increasingly a must in manufacturing. But many struggle to insert sustainability into operations or engage workers in their efforts. Join this webinar for answers how. Plus attendees will receive free training courses for their workers!
What is your Outdated Training Program Costing you?
Kristin Kastrup Senior Consultant - HR and Training Optimization,
While the importance of employee training is not lost on most, it often gets a bad reputation for being time-consuming and costly. But have you taken the time to think about the costs associated with an ineffective training program?
No Room for Error: Reviewing Common Areas for Improvement in Environmental Monitoring
Dr. John Butts Founder and Principal, Food Safety By Design
Jeff Chilton VP Consulting, Intertek Alchemy
The recent discovery of 5 new Listeria species was a reminder there’s no such thing as letting down your guard against pathogens. Yet EMPs often stay static, which in time can lead to gaps. This webinar will pinpoint common areas for improvements in EMPs.
Insights from the Industry: How to Attract and Retain a Quality Workforce
Bob Rysavy HR Training Manager, Hearthside Food Solutions, LL
Ken Teets National Training Specialist, Home Chef
Join our complimentary webinar to hear manufacturing professionals provide valuable insights and best practices to improve efforts around attracting and retaining quality employees.
Active Shooter Preparedness: How to Safeguard Your Workforce
Alan Metzler Senior Advisor and Instructor Active Assailant Security Branch, U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Daniel Rivera Deputy Branch Chief, Active Assailant Security, CISA
Learn how to train employees to be prepared before an incident occurs. Hear from Dept. of Homeland Security experts how to add active shooter preparedness into emergency response plans.
7 Habits of Highly Successful Safety Cultures
Jose Maldonado Senior EHS Consultant, Intertek Alchemy
Sonja Tesseyman Account Manager, Intertek Alchemy
You’re likely familiar with Stephen R. Covey’s best-selling book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Selling more than twenty-five million copies, in thirty-eight languages. See how safety guru Jose Maldonado of RLS logistics applies these habits to develop a successful safety culture.
Tapping into Today’s Training Technologies: Tips for More Effective Training
Lisa Goljenboom Talent Development Specialist
Dante Dominick Senior Industry Analyst, Intertek Alchemy
Technology has impacted every facet of work, including training. Like all technology advancements, there can seem a never-ending array of bells and whistles to keep track of. Join this webinar for a deep dive into simple training technologies that have significant impacts.
Solve the Maze of OSHA Regulations: A Complete Guide to Compliance Readiness
Rick Gehrke Senior EHS Consultant, Intertek Alchemy
Steven A. Ciaverilla Senior EHS Consultant, Intertek Alchemy
Whether you’re a seasoned workplace safety manager or just getting started, we can help you understand and implement OSHA guidelines. Join this webinar to learn the latest on OSHA requirements, the must-haves for your safety plan, and how to avoid potential OSHA penalties.
How to Simplify & Optimize On-the-Job Training for Frontline Workers
Dante Dominick Senior Industry Analyst, Intertek Alchemy
Research shows manufacturers believe on-the-job training (OJT) to be the best way for an employee to learn. While at the same time, nearly 40% lack confidence one employee can train another correctly.
Build a Mature Food Safety Culture that Meets GFSI Audit Standards
Laura Dunn Nelson Vice Chair, IAFP Food Safety Culture PDG
Jeff Chilton VP of Consulting, Intertek Alchemy
Hear from the defining experts on Food Safety Culture to learn how to meet GFSI new culture audit requirements. Learn how to assess, evaluate, and measure Food Safety Culture, and get practical steps to advance culture “maturity” levels in your facility.
SQF Edition 9: From Release to Reality
Jeff Chilton VP Consulting, Intertek Alchemy
Kristin Kastrup Sr. Consultant: Training & HR Optimization,
Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI) will be implementing Edition 9 in May 2021. This informative webinar will review what’s new in Edition 9 and implementation tips, with an opportunity for Q&A to address your specific questions.
Secure $500,000 in Texas State Grants for Workforce Training
Bryant Colman Partner, Economic Incentives Advisory Group
Dante Dominick Senior Industry Analyst, Intertek Alchemy
The TWC has issued a $45M grant for Texas companies to use towards costs associated with employee training. Companies are eligible to receive up to $500,000 in new grants. EIAG and Intertek Alchemy will walk you through on how to apply.
Digitizing Your SOPs with New Mobile Technology
Chance Navarrete Sr. Product Manager, Intertek Alchemy
Hannah Beckwith Account Manager, Intertek Alchemy
Traditional paper-based work instructions and SOPs aren’t great. Lengthy, cumbersome, and hard to produce. And with today’s rapidly moving manufacturing environment, paper-based SOPs can become outdated at an alarming pace.
How to Make Your Training Goals a Reality: Simple Steps for Implementing Intertek Alchemy
Kem Phillips Director of Implementation & Learning, Intertek Alchemy
Congratulations, you’ve made the commitment to invest in your safety culture! But now what?! If you’ve chosen to partner with Intertek Alchemy for your training program, we’ve got you covered.
Infectious Disease and Response Plans to Manage COVID-19 & OSHA
Jeff Chilton VP Consulting, Intertek Alchemy
Rick Gehrke Senior EHS Consultant, Intertek Alchemy
As the coronavirus continues to mutate and evolve, this challenge is not going away soon. Do you have a robust program to manage this crisis and maintain a safe workplace for your frontline workers?
Setting Your Supervisors Up for Success: How to Lead Your Leaders
Robert Munoz Learning & Development Training Manager, JBS
Holly Mockus Senior Industry Analyst, Intertek Alchemy
Are your supervisors and managers equipped to successfully lead their production lines? According to Brandon Hall Reports, 83% of organizations believe it’s important to develop leaders at all levels, yet only 5% have done so.
New Study: Results and Analysis from the Workplace Safety Training Survey
Elinor Delagrange Sr Research Mngr, EHS Today
Dante Dominick Senior Industry Analyst, Intertek Alchemy
New research analyzing workplace safety training programs at over 4,400 facilities provides a benchmarking opportunity for companies to assess their training programs.
How to Maximize Productivity with Training Technology
Kristin Kastrup Sr. Consultant: Training & HR Optimization, Intertek Alchemy
Numerous studies show the positive impact an effective training program can have on your employees and bottom line. And with ongoing improvements to training technologies, the possibilities are endless.
5 Training Best Practices, and How to Apply Them
Cheryl Stewart, Training Coordinator, Conestoga Meats
Gene Barnard, Director of Quality, The Gluten Free Bar
There are some fundamentals that must be at the core of every training program to ensure your goals are met. But how to apply them across your organization’s unique challenges and culture is the tricky part. Join this webinar to learn how.
Calculating the Hidden Costs of Training Development
Kristin Kastrup, Sr. Training & HR Consultant, Intertek Alchemy
Dante Dominick, Senior Industry Analyst, Intertek Alchemy
Many manufacturing companies develop most, or all, training content internally. And over 60% rely on paper and/or spreadsheets to manage all training activity. As a result, the true cost of training development is often invisible.
Employee Turnover: What to do When You Lose Your Superstar Employees
Holly Mockus, Senior Industry Analyst, Intretek Alchemy
Employees are vital to your business. Especially those with the most tenure, as they hold institutional knowledge and typically carry larger workloads. But what happens when you lose those employees to injuries, attrition, or retirement?
Preventing Harassment and Discrimination while Fostering a Diverse and Inclusive Environment
Bonnie Curtis, Chief Human Resource Officer, Castellini
Emily Francone, Director of Compliance, JBS USA
Craig Cude, Director of HR, Lineage Logistics
A panel of industry workplace relations experts will discuss best practices for building a more inclusive workplace environment.
The Basics of eLearning for Growing Manufacturers
Chris Pickett, Account Manager, Intertek Alchemy
Employee training is an essential part of a manufacturer’s business. And when done right, it has a significant impact on safety, product quality, productivity, and compliance. However small to medium sized manufacturers don’t always have the best tools and resources to deliver robust training to their expanding workforces.
Change Management: How to Make it About the People, not the Project
Joan Menke-Schaenzer, Chief Quality Officer at Van Drunen Farms
Kristin Kastrup, Sr. HR Consultant, Intertek Alchemy
Anytime something new is introduced to your organization, like a new software platform or process, there are ripple effects. And without a structured change management approach, strong leadership, and cross-department collaboration, those ripples can become tidal waves.
From the Warehouse to the Highway: Keys to Solving Distribution’s Training Challenges
Andres Sosa, Training, Hardie’s Fresh Foods
Nathan Stahlman, COO, Instructional Technologies, Inc.
Holly Mockus, Senior Industry Analyst, Intertek Alchemy
Transportation, warehousing, and logistics hold unique challenges in training. So how do you provide relevant training to each role?
Building a Solid Training Program: Strategies for the Manufacturing Industry in the U.K.
Niel Kennedy, Account Manager, Intertek Alchemy
Gallup studies repeatedly show the benefits of an engaged workforce: less turnover, fewer safety incidents, improved quality, and increased productivity. And it all starts with an effective training program.
Powering Your Workforce: How to Train Employees for Optimal Performance
Hannah Beckwith, Account Manager, Intertek Alchemy
Doug Wilmsmeyer, Sales Director, Intertek Alchemy
There are a variety of different ways to train your frontline manufacturing employees. But there’s also a reason why over 1,000 manufacturing facilities choose Intertek Alchemy’s training platform — it works.
How Your Program Compares: Insights from the New Global Food Safety Training Survey
Laura Dunn Nelson, VP of Food Safety and Global Alliances, Intertek Alchemy
Bertrand Emond, Head of Membership and Training, Campden BRI
The Global Food Safety Training Survey is the most comprehensive research available on food safety training practices. Benchmark your program by attending this webinar, and learn how to address gaps.
Crisis Management: Building Sustainability for COVID-19 and Beyond
Jeff Chilton, VP of Consulting, Intertek Alchemy
Chase Eastman, VP of E-commerce and Courseware, Intertek Alchemy
Being ill-prepared during a crisis like COVID-19 puts your frontline workers and plant production in serious risk. Join us to learn new techniques in crisis response for all your plant employees.
The Four Cs to Get Your Operations Leaders Excited about Training
Bob Rysavy, HR Training Manager, Hearthside Food Solutions
Kristin Kastrup, Sr. Consultant Trainer, Intertek Alchemy
Chance Navarrete, Sr. Product Manager, Intertek Alchemy
Since operations leaders are tasked with ensuring production goals are met each day, there’s less time for training. Join us to learn how you can prioritize training to maximize plant’s profitability.
Best Practices for a Successful Onboarding Program
Jodi Haggith, People Manager, Bonduelle Group
Holly Mockus, Senior Industry Analyst, Intertek Alchemy
Chance Navarrete, Senior Product Manager, Intertek alchemy
Having a strong onboarding program can greatly improve new hire retention and employee productivity. Join us to learn best practices in creating a rock-solid onboarding program.
Your Guide to a Successful Health and Safety Program
Rick Gehrke, Senior EHS Consultant Consultant, Intertek Alchemy
When an Injury occurs, it exposes companies to direct and indirect costs with lasting effects. Join us to learn how to proactively prevent injuries, and save money with proper OSHA recommendations.
The ROI of Training: How to Develop a Safe and Productive Workforce
Bryan Clopton, Director of Sales at Intertek Alchemy
Maintaining an effective training program can be extremely difficult during times like these. Learn how our proven solutions can keep your employees safe and productive with a direct ROI.
The FSMA Intentional Adulteration Rule: Keys to Achieving Compliance
Dr. Jennifer van de Ligt, Dir. of the Food Protection and Defense Institute
Jeff Chilton, VP of Consulting, Intertek Alchemy
FSMA has released new regulation requirements that must be implemented into your Food Defense Plan. Join us to learn what these requirements are and how to create an audit-ready plan.
COVID-19: Understanding New OSHA Requirements and Labor Laws
Mark A. Lies, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Adam Young, Associate, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Rick Gehrke, Sr. EHS Consultant, Intertek Alchemy
Your 1st priority was to prevent spread in your facility. Now there’s policies to update, OSHA reporting questions, lack of workers’ comp clarity. Join this webinar to get answers to all the what-ifs.
Operating Your Essential Business During the COVID-19 Crisis
Jeff Chilton, Intertek Alchemy, VP of Consulting
Xavier Aguilera, Bumble Bee Foods, Corporate EHS Manager
Essential businesses are facing numerous obstacles in keeping their operations safe and productive due to COVID-19. Join us to learn best practices for crisis management and business continuity plans.
Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 Among Employees
Julie Keich, Campbell's Snacks, Regional Safety Lead
Lynn Costanza, Campbell's Snacks, Sr. Program Manager
Laura Dunn Nelson, Intertek Alchemy, VP of Food Safety
The WHO states that the biggest challenge for organizations is preventing the spread of COVID-19 among employees. Join Campbell’s and Alchemy as we discuss how to keep your employees safe.
Don’t Get Busted! OSHA 2019 Top Five Violations in General Industry
Rick Gehrke, Senior Environmental Safety and Health Consultant,
5 of OSHA’s Top 10 Most Cited Violations in 2019 are directly against standards in 29 CFR 1910. Join us to learn what these standards are and how you can protect your organization and its workers.
COVID-19: How to Effectively Train Your Employees
Terra Brimberry, Intertek Alchemy - Account Manager
Dana Costello, Intertek Alchemy - Account Manager
To prevent the spread of COVID-19, it’s imperative that you reinforce hygiene protocols. Join us as we discuss the right learning plans and sanitation best practices for training environments.
Preventing Unplanned Downtime: OJT Training Tools for Ongoing Operations
Chance Navarrete, Senior Product Manager – Intertek Alchemy
Liz Flynn, Product Owner II - Intertek Alchemy
Unplanned downtime can run manufactures upwards of $260,000 per hour. Join us to see how Alchemy Playbook can reduce those costs through consistent on-the-job training and rapid worker reallocation.
How to Utilize Employee Training as an EHS Leading Indicator: Tips from the Pros
Joy Innouye, Research Associate – NSC
Terra Brimberry, Account Manager – Intertek Alchemy
Developing an effective training program is much more than general employee onboarding. Join us to learn how you can leverage training as an EHS leading indicator within your facilities.
No Resources? No Time? Securing Government Grants for Training Is Easier Than You Think!
Bryant W. Colman, Managing Principal – Economic Incentives Advisory
David Smith, Sales Director – Intertek Alchemy
Government grants allow you to be reimbursed on a number of different training expenses. Join us and discover how you can talk advantage of over $80 billion in government job training funds.
Supply Chain Traceability: Essential Tips and Tools for Ensuring Transparency
Robert J. Whitaker Ph. D., Chief Science & Technology Officer, PMA
Bill D. Potter, Ph. D., Senior Food Safety & Quality Consultant
In order to stay ahead of the game, traceability throughout your supply chain is key. Join us to learn how you can take advantage of traceability and prevent production halting incidences.
Playing Telephone: How to Improve Interdepartmental Communications in Manufacturing Operations
Holly Mockus, Senior Industry Analyst – Intertek Alchemy
Streamlining operations requires ongoing efforts from cross-functional teams. Join us to learn how you can ensure consistent communication across all levels of your organization.
The Importance of Creating an Effective Safety Plan with ISO 45001
Rick Gehrke, Senior EH&S Consultant, Intertek Alchemy
Under the ISO 45001 standard, organizations need to determine what hazards, risks, and opportunities their systems will manage, plan how it will be done, and provide the necessary system resources.
Simplifying On-the-Job Observations with Alchemy Coach
Christina Jupson, Senior Learning Consultant
Alchemy Coach is an award-winning mobile application designed for improving on the job supervisor observations with employees. See how you can improve compliance rates by up to 38%!
ISO 45001: Context, Leadership, and Worker Participation
Rick Gehrke, Environmental Safety & Health Consultant - Alchemy
Organizational context, commitment, leadership, and worker participation are key in establishing and implementing an effective OH&S management system and safety culture.
Transform Supervisors into Leaders with The Alchemy of Leadership
Bonnie Curtis, Chief Human Resource Officer – Castellini
Holly Mockus, Senior Industry Analyst – Alchemy
Bonnie Curtis, Chief Human Resource Officer from Castellini, will share how her facility uses The Alchemy of Leadership to teach supervisors the people skills they need to be effective leaders
Top 5 Ways to Prevent Foreign Material Contamination
Jeff Chilton, VP of Consulting Services - Alchemy
Bill Potter, Sr. Food Safety & Quality Consultant - Alchemy
Expert food safety consultants Jeff Chilton and Bill Potter will provide best practices for implementing an effective foreign material control program to prevent contamination.
Strengthen Your Company Culture with Internal
Customer Service
Sari Trompke, Mgr. of Training and Development - Bigelow Tea
Niel Kennedy, Account Manager - Alchemy
Join experts Sari Trompke and Niel Kennedy to gain insight into developing your own Internal Customer Service Program that starts with training your frontline employees.
Your Training Made Alchemy-Ready with the New Alchemy Studios
Chase Eastman, VP, eCommerce & Courseware
Alchemy Studios – the same team that creates Alchemy’s award-winning courseware – now offers Course Creation!
ISO 45001 Overview: The Purpose, Function, and Benefits
Rick Gehrke Senior Env. Safety & Health Consultant, Alchemy
Rick Gehrke, Environmental Safety & Health Consultant, provides an overview of the standard and the components of an effective OH&S management system for ISO 45001 certification.
Alchemy’s Coach App: Improve On-the-Job Training for Compliance
Jessica Zuniga, Training Coordinator, Amy's
Chance Navarrete Product Manager, Alchemy
A combination of effective training, corrective observations, and coaching improves employee compliance by up to 38%. Learn how Alchemy’s award-winning Coach app can help get you there.
The Keys to Building an Effective Environmental Monitoring Program
Jorge Acosta, Director of Technical Services, Alchemy
Product contamination cases are often traced back to manufacturers, costing companies an average of $100 million dollars. Are microbiological hazards hurting your bottom line?
Boost Performance & Lower Turnover with The Alchemy of Leadership
Kent Summers, Learning & Dev. Manager, Daily's Premium Meats
Holly Mockus, Senior Industry Analyst
The Alchemy of Leadership program teaches existing, new, and emerging supervisors the people skills they need to be effective leaders. Join us to hear strategies to improve employee retention.
How to Build a Strong Manufacturing Safety Culture & Ensure OSHA Compliance
Greg Bigus, Packaging Compliance Manager, Accord Carton
Doug Wilmsmeyer, Director of Strategic Relations, Alchemy
If you are looking for ways to reduce workplace injuries and workers compensation claims, you have come to the right place!
FSMA’s Final Rule for Food Defense: How to Comply by July Deadline
Jeff Chilton, VP of Consulting Services, Alchemy
July 26, 2019 is the deadline to comply with the FDA’s Final Rule on Mitigation Strategies to Protect Food Against Intentional Adulteration. Is your food defense plan equipped to protect your plant from harmful intentional adulteration?
Adult Learning Principles: The How-To’s and Don’t Do’s
Kyle Schmidt, Instructional Design Manager
Creating custom courses is all about making decisions. Who is my audience? What is my content? How do I bring it all to life? This webinar will give you the tools to make more engaging courses.
Improve your Training Game: How to Hit a Home Run with Training Assessments
Kristie Grzywinski, Senior Technical Manager, SQFI
Holly Mockus, Senior Industry Analyst
Training does more than improve productivity and compliance. Companies with strong training programs report a 218% higher income per employee and a 24% higher profit margin.
Improve Your Audit Score: How to Prevent the Top 10 Audit Non-Conformances
Jeff Chilton, VP of Consulting Services, Alchemy
Audit – the word can strike fear in the most confident facilities. The best way to ease the fear is to be audit-ready at any moment. Would you be ready if an auditor came to your facility today?
Alchemy’s New Leadership Training Program: The Alchemy of Leadership
Holly Mockus, Senior Industry Analyst, Alchemy
The success of your supervisors is critical to the success of your company. They are the linchpin to employee engagement, performance, and retention. Yet supervisors often begin their roles with little leadership training.
Understanding the New SQF Fundamentals Code: How to Ensure Compliance
Frank Schreurs Regional Representative, SQFI
Jeff Chilton VP of Consulting, Alchemy Systems
Are you a small- to medium-sized company looking to create a robust food safety management program that meets SQF Fundamental Code requirements? You’ve come to the right place!
Building Successful HACCP Systems
Jeff Chilton, VP of Consulting Services, Alchemy
Understanding HACCP is one thing. Developing and implementing a sustainable HACCP Plan is another. This webinar will share industry best practices with practical advice gleaned from real-world application of successful HACCP systems.
BRC Issue 8: The Changes You Need to Know About
John Kukoly, Americas Director at BRC
Jorge Acosta, Director of Technical Services, Alchemy
The BRC Global Standards for food safety Issue 8 updates reflect the latest approach to food safety and quality culture and includes differences from version 7. Facilities must meet the new requirements beginning February 1, 2019.
Supervisor Superheroes: How to Transform Frontline Employees into Leaders
Kim Seeling Smith, CEO, Ignite Global
Holly Mockus, Senior Industry Analyst, Alchemy
Frontline leaders have skills such as SOPs and job tasks down, but often struggle in engaging, motivating, and communicating with their teams — necessary for effective management. Join us for this webinar to learn more!
Is Communicating Food Safety Best Practices Haunting You?
Laura Nelson, VP of Food Safety and Global Alliances, Alchemy
Dr. Donna Garren, AFFI
Recalls associated with the presence of Listeria monocytogenes (Lm) in frozen food facilities is a scary prospect for companies, but you can greatly reduce the risks through education.
Maximize your ROI with a Robust Orientation Program
Jessica Bergey, HR Operations Manager
Christina Tybring, Talent Development Manager
Holly Mockus, Senior Industry Analyst
Does your orientation process efficiently and effectively prepare your employees for continued success within your organization? Join this webinar to find out.
Sneak Peek of Alchemy’s New Leadership Training Program: The Alchemy of Leadership
Holly Mockus, Senior Industry Analyst, Alchemy
The success of your supervisors is critical to the success of your company. They are the linchpin to employee engagement, performance, and retention. Yet supervisors often begin their roles with little leadership training.
Keeping Animal Welfare Top of Mind: Key Insights from NAMI, Dr. Temple Grandin & Alchemy
Dr. Temple Grandin, Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State
Janet Riley, Sr. VP of Public Affairs, NAMI
Laura Nelson, VP Food Safety & Global Alliances, Alchemy Systems
In a recent article by Forbes, 47% of consumers say they support companies that avoid inhumane animal treatment. Does your company support the humane treatment of animals?
How to Strengthen Your Culture of Food Safety with GFSI’s New Guidance Document
Mike Robach, Chair of Board of Directors, GFSI
Dr. Lone Jespersen, Principal, Cultivate
Andrew Clarke, Sr. Manager Food Auditing, Subway
A strong food safety culture depends on five key dimensions: Vision and Mission, People, Consistency, Adaptability, and Hazards and Risk Awareness. Are you leveraging these critical components?
Georgia provides $1,250 Per Employee to Train
Existing Workforce
Bryant Colman, Managing Principal, Economic Incentives
Graham Mendes, Senior Sales Director, Alchemy Systems
Georgia will provide up to $1,250 per employee, per year. To be eligible, the training provided to employees must meet certain criteria. Learn how your peers are benefiting from this program.
State Allocates $4,300,000 to Award Companies that Invest in Training Kentucky Employees
Bryant Colman, Managing Principal, Economic Incentives
Graham Mendes, Senior Sales Director, Alchemy Systems
If you're a food manufacturer or processor in the state of Kentucky, did you know you are eligible to receive up to $150,000 in funding for your employee training program?
Defining EHS Excellence: Best Practices from NSC’s Campbell Award Winners
John Dony, Dir., Campbell Institute - National Safety Council
Marcus Sparks, Account Manager, Alchemy
Environmental, health, and safety (EHS) excellence requires continuous improvement, due to its significant impact on business operations.
Maximize the Impact of Your Training with Alchemy’s Communication Program
Deborah Walden Ralls, VP Risk Management, Green Valley Pecan
Holly Mockus, Senior Product Manager
Did you know 80% of training is forgotten within 30 days, unless it is properly reinforced? So how do you compliment your safety training with a continuous learning environment that doesn’t hinder production goals?
State Allocates $110 million to Award Companies that Invest in Training California Employees
Bryant Colman, Partner, Economic Incentives Advisory Group
Graham Mendes, Senior Sales Director, Alchemy Systems
If you’re a food manufacturer or processor in the state of California, did you know you are eligible to receive up to $750,000 in funding for your employee training program?
Avoid Crisis Nightmares - Identify Gaps & Strengthen Your Response Plan
Jenny Gregorcyk, Managing Partner, Apron
Cheriene Griffith, Operations Manager, CHEVOO
The ODM Group found that 79% of leaders believe they are only one year away from a potential crisis. Yet, 46% of companies do not have a crisis management plan in place. A robust crisis response plan saves people, profits, and brands.
Balancing Compliance, Risk & Performance
Jeff Chilton, Vice President of Consulting, Alchemy
Food Safety and Quality systems have a major impact on your business. Expectations are high to assure regulatory compliance, reduce risks for protection and optimize performance.
Alchemy’s Coach App: Enhance Your Continuous Learning Environment for Compliance
Janelle Paige, Training Manager at Greencore
Jason Moore, Product Manager and Solutions Architect at Alchemy
Studies show that a combination of effective training, corrective observations, and coaching improves employee compliance by up to 38 percentage points.
HACCP Today:
Critical Controls Concepts
Jeff Chilton, Vice President of Consulting, Alchemy
Understanding HACCP is one thing. Developing and implementing a sustainable HACCP Plan is another. This webinar will share industry best practices with practical advice gleaned from real-world application of HACCP Plan development.
How Do You Rank? Benchmarking your Food Safety Training Program
Laura Nelson, VP of Food Safety and Global Alliances, Alchemy
Raj Shah, Chief Strategy Officer – Alchemy Systems
Reports show 55% of food safety professionals believe their company is a leader in food safety. Yet, 67% still have employees not consistently following the food safety plan on the floor. We'll explore why in this webinar.
Clean Labels: Overcoming the Top Production Hurdles
Aaron Clanton, Director BFTS Innovation, AIB International, Inc.
Holly Mockus, Senior Product Manager, Alchemy
When 75% of consumers agree it's important for food labels to contain recognizable ingredients, and 91% believe ingredients they recognize are healthier, making the switch to clean labels is one way companies can stay competitive.
Emergency Action Plans: Preparation is Your Best Defense
Mark Lies II, Seyfarth Shaw LLC
Terra Brimberry, Account Manager, Alchemy
Did you know companies with more than ten employees must have a written Emergency Action Plan? Don't have one yet? You're not alone. Thirty percent of organizations don't have a formal plan in place. Here's how to get ahead of the curve.
Enterprise-wide Assessments to Mitigate Food Safety Risks
Bryan Armentrout, Owner, The Food Leadership Group
Jeff Chilton, VP of Professional Services, Alchemy
Food safety is risky business. Just one recall can average $30 million dollars! Ensuring you have the right practices in place is essential to preventing long and short-term damage. Reduce risk with an enterprise risk assessment plan.
Biosecurity for the Poultry Industry: Protect Your Flock
Nick Wolfenden, Office of Animal Well-Being at Tyson Foods
Marcus Sparks, Account Manager at Alchemy
Studies consistently show 90% of diseases spread between poultry farms are due to contaminated people, poultry equipment, and farm vehicles. Learn how to implement a robust biosecurity plan to limit the introduction of diseases.
Warehouse Safety Tips for the Holiday Season
Laura McMillan, VP of Training Development at ITI
Holly Mockus, Senior Product Manager at Alchemy
Did you know close to 100,000 workers are injured each year due to improper training or carelessness? When warehouses operate at peak capacity, risk for injury increases exponentially. Devise a plan to get through the busy holiday season.
Effective Metrics to Advance Your Food Safety Training
Laura Nelson, VP of Food Safety and Global Alliances, Alchemy
Dr. Irene Boland, Chief Learning Officer, Learning Development Inst.
The food industry has made great strides to improve training, but several training programs lack structure. When most foodborne illnesses can be traced to poor processes or training, measuring effectiveness is critical to success.
Training Funds for California Food Manufacturers: Earn the Funding Your Tax Dollars Already Pay For!
Bryant W. Colman, Managing Principle for Economic Incentives Advisor
Jessica Nahabedian, Manager, Manufacturing Training for Amy’s Kitchen
David Smith, Senior Account Executive, Alchemy
If you’re a food manufacturer or processor in California, did you know you could receive up to $750,000 in funding for your employee training program?
How to Produce an ROI with Your Safety Culture: Bonduelle’s Secrets to Success
Marcus Sparks, Account Manager at Alchemy
Jodi Haggith, HR and Training Supervisor at Bonduelle
Companies with strong employee engagement have 41% less absenteeism and 70% fewer safety incidents, according to Gallup. See how Bonduelle created a continuous learning environment to engage workers and reduce lost-time incidents to zero.
Examining the New SQF Quality Code: How to Comply by the January Deadline
Jeff Chilton, Vice President of Professional Services, Alchemy
Frank Schreurs, Regional Representative, SQFI
The Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI) has changed its approach to food quality certification. Discover how to implement SQF changes, including implementing a comprehensive Food Quality Plan to reduce complaints and improve consistency.
FDA’s Preventive Controls Rule: Common Misconceptions Revealed
John Johnson III, Attorney, FDAImports.com
Holly Mockus, Senior Product Manager, Alchemy Systems
Many companies still don't know how to comply with the FDA’s Preventive Controls Rule (PCR) . Do you know how it impacts your company? Learn the recent enforcement changes and get prepared, in the event an auditor stops by for a visit.
FSVP: A Panel Discussion on Tips for Implementation
Laura Nelson, VP Food Safety & Global Alliances, Alchemy Systems
Hilary Thesmar, Senior VP, Food Safety, Food Marketing Institute
The Food Safety Modernization Act’s Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) regulates food importers for the first time. Learn how the new requirements may affect your company and how to comply under the FDA's new regulation.
Top Tips to Mitigate Food Fraud
Jeff Chilton, VP Professional Services, Alchemy
Peter Claise, Marketing Director, Foods Programs, USP
Discover top tips to mitigate food fraud for regulatory and GFSI requirements. Sit in on a discussion of FSMA Preventive Control for Human Food hazard analysis requirements, GFSI requirements, and food fraud mitigation strategies.
PMO, FSMA, and Inspections — Oh My! Preparing Your Frontline for Success
Holly Mockus, Senior Product Manager, Alchemy
Now that the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance and Food Safety Modernization Act have aligned, dairy producers must comply with the new regulations by Fall 2018. Learn how to get ahead by ensuring your programs comply with the new standards.
FSMA’s Sanitary Transportation Rule is Here: How to Stay on the Right Track
Samantha Cooper, Sr. Mgr Food Safety & Quality, GMA
Laura Dunn Nelson, VP Food Safety & Global Alliances, Alchemy
As part of its mission to keep a diligent watch on food safety and quality and make relevant and timely updates to its program, the Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI) recently updated the SQF Code Edition 7.2 to Edition 8.
SQF Edition 8: The Changes You Need to Know About
Kristie Grzywinski, Senior Technical Manager, SQFI
Jeff Chilton, VP of Professional Services, Alchemy
In keeping with its mission to maintain food safety and quality, the Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI) recently updated the SQF Code to Edition 8. Join Alchemy and SQFI to find out what this change means for your company going forward.
How to Sustain a Safety Culture with Multi-Channel Training
Xavier Aguilera, Dir. of Corp. Env. Health - Bumblebee
Raj Shah, Chief Mktg & Strategy Officer, Alchemy
Did you know 80% of training is forgotten within 30 days without proper reinforcement? Marketers know it takes seven touches to make an impact. Learn how using multimedia like posters and video can build a safety culture in your company.
Ditch Boring Training: New Ways to Better Train and Engage Your Workforce
Jennifer Therrien, Mgr. of Talent Development, Ocean Spray
Kristin Kastrup, Manager of Enterprise Learning, Alchemy
Long manuals, boring videos, and wordy PowerPoints are passive — and passe. Today's workers learn best when they're engaged. Learn how to develop engaging, memorable training materials that use multimedia to make a bigger impact.
Build an Effective Serious Injury Prevention Strategy
Jodi Haggith, HR & Training Supervisor, Bonduelle
Dave Brubaker, Global Safety Mgr, Dawn Food Products
Five out of every 100 employees in food manufacturing report an injury (BLS) each year. An astounding 60% of those injuries occur the first 90 days on the job. Implementing an injury prevention plan keeps safety top of mind on the floor.
Waste Not, Want Not: Strategies to Reduce Waste for Increased Profitability
Andrew Harig, Sr. Dir. of Sustainability, FMI
Jeff Chilton, VP of Professional Services, Alchemy
Forty percent of the food grown, processed, and transported in North America is never consumed, according to a Food Waste Reduction Alliance study. Discover how to implement initiatives that will cut waste and increase profitability.
Navigating FSMA’s Foreign Supplier Verification Rule
John Johnson III, Esq., Senior Associate Attorney, FDA Imports,
Holly Mockus, Senior Product Manager, Alchemy
Food companies now face potential liability for the inspection and re-inspection of both foreign and domestic facilities. Learn how to comply with FSMA’s final rules that now includes a major focus on foreign supplier verification.
Recordkeeping & Documentation: Best Practices for Compliance
Holly Mockus, Senior Product Manager, Alchemy
Andrew Clarke, Food Industry Expert
Do you struggle to stay on top of recordkeeping and documentation? You’re not alone. Learn from two food industry experts as they discuss new regulations and best practices for maintaining airtight documentation to ensure compliance.
Exceeding BRC Expectations: Addressing the Human Element of Food Safety
John Kukoly, Director, BRC Americas
Laura Dunn Nelson, VP of Business Development, Alchemy
Listen to BRC’s John Kukoly and Alchemy’s Laura Dunn Nelson uncover the results of the 2016 Global Food Safety Training survey. Glimpse the future of food safety and discover how BRC Issue 7 includes and emphasizes the human element.
Exceeding SQF Expectations: Addressing the Human Element of Food Safety
LeAnn Chuboff, Senior Technical Director, SQF Institute
Laura Dunn Nelson, VP of Business Development, Alchemy
SQF’s LeAnn Chuboff and Alchemy’s Laura Dunn Nelson discuss the results of the 2016 Global Food Safety Training survey. Learn how the new SQF Edition 8 includes the human element with more emphasis on people and their behavior.
Food Defense: How to Comply with FSMA’s New Intentional Adulteration Rule
John W. Larkin, Ph.D., Director, Food Protection and Defense Institute
Holly Mockus, Senior Product Manager, Alchemy
FSMA’s Intentional Adulteration rule requires facilities to create a written food defense plan that identifies vulnerable areas of their operation and includes strategies to mitigate risk. Learn about the rule and what it means for you.
Food Fraud: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You
Karen Everstine, PhD, MPH, REHS, Scientific Liaison with the Food Program
Jorge Acosta, Director of Technical Services, Alchemy
Food fraud is a real issue that threatens the viability of your company and safety of your consumers. Learn more about food fraud and the regulatory requirements surrounding it, and discover effective strategies designed to reduce risk.
The New Normal: How to Be Audit-Ready All the Time
Melanie Neumann, J.D., M.S., President and Global Food Safety Attorney, Neumann Risk Services, LLC
Laura Dunn Nelson, VP of Business Development, Alchemy
With food industry regulations and liability exposure at an all-time high, being audit-ready can seem like a lofty goal. How can you achieve a “new normal” of being audit-ready — all the time? Learn how your plants can prove compliance.
How to Avoid OSHA’s Top 10 Violations
Michael Aust, President, 1030 Communications
Natasha Taylor, Account Manager, Alchemy
Due to OSHA’s severe inflation of penalties in 2016, companies are seeing fines increase up to 82%. Find out what OSHA’s top 10 violations were in 2015 and how to prevent them from occurring in your organization.
How to Successfully Attract, Retain, and Develop Your Multi-generational Workforce
C. Spencer Reynolds, VP HR & Training, Genysis Brand Solutions
Wes Burke, Director of Human Resources, Alchemy
Today’s workforce spans four generations, which can present a management challenge. Discover the value of attracting, retaining, and developing your workforce. Learn best practices to engage employees and retain top talent.
FSMA’s New Sanitary Transportation Rule: How to Prepare
Laura McMillan, VP Training Dev., Instructional Technologies, Inc.
Holly Mockus, Product Manager, Alchemy
On April 6, 2016, the FDA released the final Sanitary Transport Rule affecting food transportation. View our webinar to find out how the new STR may impact your company, and discover effective strategies for staying compliant.
OSHA Takes Aim at Poultry Processors: How to get out of the Line of Fire
Edwin G. Foulke, Jr., Attorney and Partner, Fisher & Phillips LLP
Marcus Sparks, Account Manager, Alchemy
Four major OSHA regulatory changes will significantly impact poultry processors. Find out what these new requirements mean for your organization and learn how implementing key changes can keep you safe and in compliance.
24/7 Communications: When Training Alone Isn’t Enough
Marcus Slaughter, Safety Coordinator, Dawn Food Products, Inc.
Holly Mockus, Product Manager, Alchemy
Ensuring workers remember important safety and training concepts is a major challenge for most manufacturing companies. Discover how a consistent, multi-touch communications program can improve ROI and optimize your frontline workforce.