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Finishing in the Age of the Remote Workforce
Companies that adopt a remote-working culture may find that team members actually work more, not less.
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Finishers Beware: Higher Prices Are on the Way
Some dos and don'ts to prepare accordingly.
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To Counter or Not to Counter?
Research shows that providing a raise doesn’t fix the problem, it just delays it to a future date.
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Getting in Trouble in Grade School Made Me a Better Executive
How technical education can help hands-on, kinesthetic, non-classroom learners grow into the talented workforce the manufacturing world needs.
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How Artificial Intelligence Will Revolutionize Your Business
11 predictions of how AI and related technologies will revolutionize finishing in the next 10 years.
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How To Do Business With the CEO
Dress, act and speak like one. Wearing a suit and tie and communicating with a high degree of confidence and precision can give you access to the big business deals.
Read MoreAvoiding Webinar Disasters
Well-run webinars can be a very effective platform for maintaining engagement with partners, employees and clients.
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No Secrets: The Real Open Door Policy
Managing expert Matt Kirchner shares how to foster a culture of inclusivity and trust for finishing and manufacturing businesses.
Read MoreMatching Specialists to Specialties
Everyone has two or three fields that come naturally to them. Asking your team about their specialties may help you find ways to optimize your business.
Read MoreBrushing Up on Industry 4.0 Vocabulary
In this month’s Never Finished column, Matthew Kirchner discusses Industry 4.0 technology commonalities across industries and what they mean for finishers.
Read MoreGetting Schooled in Finishing
Matt Kirchner proves it’s never too late to go back to school. He spent the summer learning more about finishing to become a better leader in the industry.
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