In recent years, hundreds of children have been housed in immigration detention with detrimental consequences for their mental healthToronto, ON – Canada should urgently implement alternatives to detaining children rather than housing them in immigration detention facilities or separating them from their detained parents, the University of Toronto’s International Human Rights Program (IHRP) said in a […]

Allow experienced drivers from war-torn countries to skip driving-test waiting period similar to other newcomers in OntarioToronto, ON – Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation should revise its policy and allow experienced drivers from war-torn countries to skip the one-year waiting period before their final driving tests — an exemption available to other newcomers in Ontario as well […]

This week on The Moth Radio Hour, stories about being young. Hosted by Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Hosted by: Jenifer Hixson

Storytellers:

Muthoni Garland

Joann Kielar

Moses Storm

Laura Gilbert

Diamante Ortiz

Christine Gentry

Javier Morillo

In this hour, stories of exposure to unexpected worlds, new traditions, and traversing boundaries. This episode is hosted by Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media, producer of this show.

Hosted by: Jay Allison

Jason Kordelos goes on a cruise to nowhere.

Cheech Marin tries to make sense of his new life in a new place.

Prachi Mehta is shocked by America's obsession with pets.

Marne Litfin finds that they have unexpected responsibilities while working at a Quaker camp.

In this hour, stories of strength of will, crystallizing under pressure, and the power of intentionally directed anger. This episode is hosted by Moth Artistic Director, Catherine Burns. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Hosted by: Catherine Burns

Storytellers:

As he raises his strong-willed daughter, R.A. Villanueva remembers the other powerful women in his life.

Mary Ann Ludwig reaches her potential during a funerary mishap.

Self-described unathletic man, Steve Clark, signs up for the Philadelphia marathon.

Amber Phillips learns the art of tension.

On this episode of the Moth Podcast, Catherine Burns, our former artistic director, shares the very first story she ever directed, and the last. This episode is hosted by Catherine Burns.

Storytellers:

Woniya Thibeault survives in the wilderness

Mike Birbiglia gets his heart broken

In this hour, stories of structures and strictures—and the struggles against them. School assignments, teenage rebellion, and the proper time to eat. This episode is hosted by Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media, producer of this show.

Storytellers:

Stephen Michael Carr quietly rebels against his school's reading program.

Gabriela Quiroz doesn't appreciate her school's unofficial year end tradition.

Caroline Connolly attempts to find a way around her lawyer parents' rules.

Saad Sarwana and his fellow "nerds" try to pull off a senior prank.

Beth Ann Fennelly grows up in a heavily structured household.

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In this special episode, we celebrate four weeks of competition, daring, and perseverance by sharing three stories all about the Olympics. Hosted by actor, storyteller, and Olympian Aimee Mullins, we'll explore the joy of marching in the opening ceremony, the strange pull of Kristi Yamaguchi, and the indomitable nature of the Olympic spirit.

Host:

Aimee Mullins

Storytellers:

Juliet Hochman trains for the Olympics, and finds support in her family.

Mandy Hu realizes something profound about herself when she watches Kristi Yamaguchi on television.

Aimee Mullins explores her changing relationship with her prosthetic legs.

There’s a huge amount of productivity systems and time management strategies out there. But what actually works, and why?

Real inclusion means your employees feel included, involved and accepted at work. (3 of 3)

Indra Nooyi has ideas for evolving the corporate world, including how we think about talent and improving how we treat all workers.

Paul Hudson, head of one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies, says leaders need to sit back and listen more often.

On paper, consulting seems like the perfect gig. But there’s got to be more to it, right?

Emotions are running raw during the pandemic. How should we manage our difficult feelings, especially at work?

Hamdi founded the Greek yogurt company in 2005, and has since led it to see explosive growth. He's been a champion of various social issues, in particular support for global refugees.

When you’re in the middle of a conflict, it’s common to automatically enter a “fight or flight” mentality, but it’s possible to interrupt this response and clear a path towards a more productive discussion.

Accenture CEO Julie Sweet on the Most Important Skill Job Seekers Need Today

I'm thrilled to be back in Japan for the first time in five years. Today is the start of Katie Anderson's Japan Study Trip (learn more about joining her in May 2025). It's great to be here for another week of learning and great experiences. Little did I know, I'd kick off the trip by nearly losing my iPhone on the streets of Tokyo–a mistake that ended up teaching me a valuable lesson about Japan's […]

The post Lost My iPhone in Tokyo: A Lesson in Japanese Kindness and Culture on My Japan Study Trip by Mark Graban appeared first at Lean Blog.

“Perfection isn’t a prerequisite for self-trust... It’s consistency in another form: knowing that I do my best, learn from my mistakes, practice honesty, and pull through most of the time. Understanding my version of ADHD has transformed my ability to trust myself.”

How can you craft an ideal career that brings fulfillment and joy? Begin by sharpening the focus on these five ADHD assets and strengths.

Serious consequences can befall a worker who reveals their ADHD diagnosis to an employer. Here’s what leading experts advise.

The process through which corporations seek, track, and interview job candidates and train new employees is called talent acquisition. A talent source looks for and finds suitable candidates. They do this by employing a variety of proactive recruiting tactics. Sources seek applicants who are both active and passive. The human resources (HR) department is normally in charge of this.

As businesses start to embrace global remote workforces, one of the challenges they must deal with is managing employees spread across different geographies. It's important to understand that this task involves much more than just being considerate of different time zones. For a global remote workforce to be truly successful, organizations must also take into account important differences in culture. The prevailing values, behavioral norms, and personal situations in different ...

When sales reps are hunting for a new job, they're looking for more than just robust compensation packages and quality products. Of course, these two factors are key attractors for many quality candidates, but the best sales reps want more. To succeed and be satisfied in their roles, they also want to work for great leaders who set an example and support them on their paths. To an extent, your recruiting ...

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has caused nearly every aspect of everyday life to come to an unprecedented halt. We have never before had to shutter our entire economy for something that we cannot see with the naked eye. Businesses with in-office workforces were forced to quickly shift to fully remote operations. This sudden and dramatic change has presented us all with a set of stressful challenges including social isolation, economic uncertainty, and soaring unemployment rates. As a result, employees are overwhelmed ...

As we enter the second half of 2020, the beginning of the year already feels like a distant memory. So much has changed so quickly, and one might assume the priorities and challenges for staffing and recruiting businesses today are worlds apart from what they were just six months ago. While there's no doubt that the landscape has changed dramatically, the industry is still all about people. In that sense, many ...

These days, cultural fit is a key component of many hiring decisions. It's understandable why: Workers who align with the cultures of their companies tend to be more satisfied with their jobs, and therefore, they are more likely to stay with the company for a longer time and produce ...

Desktop 3D printers generate ultrafine particles (UFPs) while in operation. UFPs may pose a health concern since they are the size of nanoparticles and may be inhaled and penetrate deep into the human pulmonary system.

Easy ain’t easy. Sounds like something said by cultural catchphrase artist and legendary baseball player Yogi Berra, but it sums up a conversation I had at a recent tradeshow in Atlanta.

Greg Kinsey, Industry Executive at Hitachi, reveals how creative uses of the DMAIC process with digital transformation are helping factories to unlock the next level of process improvement.

Testing potential improvements can get complicated when working with multiple suppliers in different steps of a process. Using a Monte Carlo Simulation can help illuminate the results you’d like to see.

Article by Jeff Thompson I had always wanted to work at a place that had fun: lots of laughter and smiling faces, an open-door policy, people working together. In short, I wanted to work at a place I could call home. So, in the '80s, when I was working for a frozen pizza brand, I took it upon myself to seek out my

When we talk about happiness at work, we usually focus on ways to boost your satisfaction and land a position that offers a sense of purpose and fulfillment. One tidbit that rarely makes headlines is that many employees are actually pretty content with their work. In fact, a CNBC/SurveyMonkey survey found that 85 percent of American workers are happy with their jobs. With numbers like those, it stands ...

Theia's lenses help capture clear images of car crash testing. The MY23F lens is rugged and can survive impact at 50mph, while providing undistorted images.

Catheters are used for various medical procedures, including addressing issues in a person's arterial network and urological conditions. They also deliver medical devices and treat conditions such as clogged arteries and irregular heartbeats. Testing for catheters includes tensile testing, lubricity testing, and usability/trackability testing.

Recently a discussion centered on organizational empowerment, its relationship to employee self-determination, and the impact on opportunity. The following is a summary of a recent conversation with one of our readers.

Regulations could cost the U.S. economy $3.4 trillion.

Automating testing and inspection requires careful consideration of tools, including robot type, end-of-arm tooling, and ancillary systems. While cobots are popular for quality tasks, their full collaborative capabilities may not be utilized in some applications, leading to higher costs without maximizing benefits.

How can a QMS help your organization to achieve a strategic culture of quality? What can you learn from the unique challenges other organizations face in different industries? 

For fast measurements of displacement, distance and position with high accuracy and resolution, laser triangulation sensors can be used in a variety of applications. The reasons are wear-free measurement, a large measuring range, high precision and easy installation.

Ray Products releases 2015 plastics manufacturing industry survey results.

The Irvine, Calif. facility has tripled the local lab size and will offer increased technical support capabilities.

How does the surface texture affect the friction between two dry parallel sliding surfaces? It turns out that this problem has challenged some of the greatest minds in science and engineering.

When the materials testing application calls for up to 3,000 kN of hydraulic force applied by advanced digital control, Tinius Olsen offers its all-new SL series, replacing the company’s Super L series.

The PT-150HA manual wire crimp pull tester is ideal for testing crimp strength on wires up to size 10 for Mil-Spec applications and size 4 AWG for commercial and automotive applications.

The L.S. Starrett Co. will be demonstrating the latest in quality control inspection technology at IMTS Booth #134130 located in the Quality Assurance Pavilion, East Hall in McCormick Place, Chicago IL from Sept 9-14, 2024.

Optical Gaging Products (OGP®) announced the next evolution of SmartScope® 3D Multisensor Metrology systems: SmartScope M-Series.

The GBX 10 Gigabit Ethernet Module provides safe and reliable data transmission for advanced automation.

Paul N. Gardner USA (Gardco) announced two new custom Gardco mobile apps to enhance efficiency and precision, the Gardco Viscosity Calculator App and the Gardco Psychrometric Calculator App.

Would it shock you to learn that spending on artificial intelligence is on the rise? According to respondents of our Annual Quality Spending Survey, 55% of companies expect to increase their spending on AI for 2024.