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Ericsson and the Convergence of 5G and Automation in Manufacturing
The Convergence of 5G and Automation in Manufacturing: A New Industrial Revolution The manufacturing industry stands at an inflection point. Advances in 5G technology and automation are coming together to transform the way products are made, and the role that humans and machines play in this process. Per Treven, Director of Business Development at Ericsson, […]
Drone Delivery Faces Cybersecurity Threats, But Advanced IoT Can Be its Resolution
Cybersecurity in beyond visual line-of-sight drone delivery is critical and this makes for a pressing need to shield Internet of Things (IoT) systems, particular advanced IoT. With the FAA granting UPS the green light to perform drone deliveries, there are some concerns. Some experts emphasize the importance of leveraging cybersecurity measures to protect […]
Personalizing the Dining Experience Through Music
When people go to a restaurant, personalizing the dining experience is a critical factor in making an impact that keeps customers returning. What better way to capitalize on that experience than through music? In recent years, the restaurant industry has seen a significant shift towards personalizing the dining experience for guests. As the industry […]
Google’s US Employees May Receive a Pay Cut for Choosing to Work From Home
The BBC reports that Google employees in the United States who opt to permanently work from home may have their pay cut. Google currently has no plans to implement the policy in the U.K. According to the BBC, some Silicon Valley firms are experimenting with employee pay structures. Big tech companies including Microsoft, Facebook and […]
Finding the Overtime Sweet Spot in Manufacturing
Is overtime a good thing or a bad thing for a workforce and their employer? In this episode of the AEC Podcast, host Shelby Skrhak sat down with two experts — Frank Pereira and Ken Litke — to better understand the ins and outs of overtime and discover its elusive sweet spot. “Every plant has […]
Beyond the Numbers: Documentation is the Key to an Effective Fiduciary
Mistakes are costly in any industry, but when it comes to employee benefit plans, you’re dealing with someone’s retirement income and their livelihood. That’s why being designated an employee benefits plan fiduciary is much more than crossing your T’s and dotting your I’s on paperwork. In this episode of Weaver: Beyond the Numbers podcast, […]
Why Workplace Injuries Cost Businesses More Than Money
Across the country, workers are sustaining injuries due to physical exertion. These injuries come from a combination of overuse and an aging workforce. In fact, the National Safety Council found overuse to be the number one cause of workplace injuries. Annualized costs to businesses and medical communities are in the billions, which has a […]