June 30, 2011 ProcessX.com | Subscribe | Advertising Services | Contact Us
 Feature Article

360-Degree Feedback Done Right
Stephen Balzac’s article I Told You: 360-Degree Feedback Done Right looks at how the 360 degree method can be used properly by managers attempting to extract anonymous criticism from their employees or non-managers striving to be more effective in their current roles. One of the main complaints Balzac receives about feedback is vagueness. When the feedback isn’t specific enough, it leaves room for misinterpretation or too inadequate of an understanding of the problem to inspire change. The least effective feedback, however, fails to address what is actually changeable. In the article below, discover how 360-degree feedback done right will have most people eager to embrace the benefits of change.

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 Plant Safety Tip

Tips for Disposing of Hazardous Chemical Waste
Vince McLeod and Glenn Ketcham can help you keep your operation safe by providing a breakdown of the steps you can take to dispose of hazardous chemical wastes. Proper management of waste is not only important for maintaining safety, but it will help you avoid regulatory fines as well. The first step will help you develop your model program, which involves a detailed written plan. The second step addresses the identification and accumulation of hazardous waste. Whether you are new to managing waste or a veteran, this article offers some insightful tips.

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 Management Tip of the Week

5 Daily Habits that can Increase Job Satisfaction
Since a happy employee is more likely to be a productive employee, would you consider investing in happiness training? In his article The Happiness Dividend, Shawn Anchor of the Harvard Business Review demonstrates that overall employee happiness has a quantifiable ROI in terms of sales, productivity, accuracy on tasks, and health and lifestyle benefits. Anchor, in fact, conducts a study where managers are given a three hour introduction to positive psychology research and how to apply such principles in the workplace. The employees are evaluated using comprehensive standard metrics before the training, a week after the training, and four months later.

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 Product Focus

Sturtevant Hammermill

Materials reduced to granular powder at a high rate. The Sturtevant Hammermills provide unexcelled general size reduction for virtually any dry friable material. Material reduced by impact from swinging bar hammers. Product size controlled by grates and screen sizes. Materials reduced to granular powder at a high rate. Heavy-duty cast iron construction. Easy access for maintenance and screen change

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 Product Focus

Reliance Industries Customized Ribbon Blenders, Paddle Mixers & Specialty Units

As a manufacturer of mixers, Reliance is always asked to custom make units for special applications. We have made everything from Food Grade Ribbon Blenders to Medium Intensity Spice Mixers. If there are special applications that you have or are in need of please feel free to contact us. We are more than willing to work with you on your mixing needs.

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 ProcessX Industry Focus

Rommelag Model 321 Blow/Fill/Seal Machine Auction
Bidding closes on July 1st. For more information about the Rommelag 321 - including pics, video, and bidding details - please follow the link below.

More info on the Rommelag 321 Auction
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