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National & North American Highlights 1. U.S. Implements 25% Tariffs on Auto Imports On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on imported automobiles, effective immediately. This move aims to bolster domestic manufacturing but has raised concerns about potential price increases...
National & North American Highlights 1. U.S. Announces 25% Tariff on Car Imports On March 27, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on car imports to the United States, effective April 2. This move aims to bolster domestic manufacturing but has raised...
National & North American Highlights 1. Honda to Procure Batteries from Toyota’s U.S. Plant In a strategic move to mitigate tariff risks, Honda Motor Co. plans to source batteries for its hybrid vehicles from Toyota’s U.S.-based plant. Starting in the fiscal year 2025, this...
National & North American Highlights 1. U.S. Implements 25% Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Imports On March 12, 2025, the United States imposed a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports, aiming to reduce the trade deficit and bolster domestic production. The European...
National & North American Highlights 1. U.S. Imposes Tariffs on Canadian and Mexican Imports On March 4, 2025, the United States implemented 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, excluding oil and energy products from Canada, which are subject to a 10% tariff....
Curated key Supplier Updates from Honda, Manufacturing Leaders & Industry Trends for the week of Feb. 24-March 2, 2025 National & North American Highlights Honda Adjusts Civic Production to Indiana To navigate potential cost increases linked to new U.S. tariffs on imports from Mexico,...
February 17 to February 23, 2025: 1. Foxconn Proposes Partnership with Honda Taiwan’s Foxconn has proposed forming a partnership with Japan’s Honda Motor, aiming to create a collaborative framework that includes other Japanese automakers such as Nissan Motor and Mitsubishi Motors. This move follows...
With shifting workforce expectations, evolving job markets, and ongoing competition for skilled talent, employee retention remains a top priority for manufacturers and suppliers. Understanding the key factors influencing retention can help your organization make informed decisions, improve workplace satisfaction, and reduce turnover. The 2025...
February 8 to February 16, 2025: 1. Ford CEO Warns of Job Losses Amid Potential Tax Credit Repeal Ford CEO Jim Farley expressed concerns over potential job losses if President Trump repeals the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) electric vehicle battery production tax credits. These...
1. Honda Increases Investment in Ohio Manufacturing Facilities Honda announced an additional $300 million investment in three Ohio auto plants, bringing the total to $1 billion. This funding aims to enhance flexibility in producing electric vehicles (EVs), hybrids, and gas-powered vehicles on the same...
Please click any of the following links for information and resources on a variety of benefit topics presented by Hub/Horan. Please feel free to share this with your associates and management team. Info-Graphics and Whitepapers: How Benefit Strategy is Driving Recruitment & Retention Success...
“Issue-Free” Workplace and Labor Board Updates: What’s in store for employers? Webinar July 13 – 12pm CT We’d like to invite you to view a complimentary on-demand webinar Unions, Union Avoidance, and the Labor Board. Phil Wilson will co-present this one-hour webinar, with labor and...
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Thursday, November 24, 2022 | 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm, ET ________________________________________________________________________ In this third year of the pandemic, COVID-19 remains beside us rather than fully behind us. Health and safety challenges for employers and businesses continue, though in an environment of few to...
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Burr & Forman Update 5/9/22 Click for PowerPoint Document US Adds 428,000 Jobs in April (5/6) US Adds 428,000 Jobs in April (5/6) On May 6, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its jobs report for April 2022. According to the report, U.S. added...
Honda Mask Update Honda Mask Update – 3/9/2022 We have all been looking forward to the day when we can adjust our mask requirements at Honda. After carefully studying the mask guideline changes issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on...
Alabama Gov. Work-based Learning Regional Best Practice Options – Presented by AlabamaWorks! RSVP Region 2 RSVP Region 3 RSVP Region 4 February 10, 2022 Gadsden State Community College February 17, 2022 Shelton State Community College February 15, 2022 Jefferson State Community College – Hoover...
February is CTE Month! Presented by AAMA Career and Technical Education (CTE) is important year-round however added emphasis is placed on CTE in February. CTE provides students of all ages with the academic and technical skills, knowledge and training necessary to succeed in future careers...
Federal Support of Organizing Efforts – Insight from Burr Forman Attached at the button below is a report recently issued by the White House, which explains what the administration has done, and plans to do, to help unions organize more effectively. It is worth...
Honda Pauses ETS Requirements in Wake of Supreme Court Decision The Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been stayed by the U.S. Supreme Court. As a result of this decision, we will be pausing these policies...
Honda Adjusts Isolation & Quarantine Guidelines to Match CDC Recommendation Honda is adjusting its protocols regarding the number of days for COVID-19 isolation and quarantine to align with recent changes announced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Previously the CDC recommended...
Mathews Dinsdale Clark – COVID-19 Developments January 4, 2022 Set out below are highlights of the latest developments in COVID-19, with corresponding links to more fulsome articles: 1. New pandemic restrictions to take effect in Ontario, including certain requirements around remote work (more) 2....
Federal OSHA COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing ETS Update Webinar Federal OSHA COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing ETS Update Webinar On Friday, the US 6th Circuit Court of Appeals three judge panel in a 2-1 ruling lifted the stay on the Biden Administration’s Federal COVID-19 Vaccination...
Federal Government Announces Updates to COVID-19 Border Measures The Government of Canada has announced modifications to the current COVID-19 border measures. This article will outline and explain these new measures. The Government of Canada has announced modifications to the current COVID-19 border measures. This...
Court Blocks Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate Nationwide On December 7, 2021, a federal district court in Georgia temporarily blocked the federal contractor vaccine mandate from taking effect nationwide. Less than a week ago, a federal district court in Kentucky temporarily blocked the federal contractor...
How to Recruit & Retain Women in Ohio’s Manufacturing Industry – presented by Ohio Manufacturing Workforce Partnership (Recording) RECAP How to Recruit and Retain Women in Ohio’s Manufacturing Industry November 30, 2021 Sponsored by the Ohio Manufacturing Workforce Partnership Thank you for joining the...
ERA & TechSolve 2021 Manufacturers Survey Results Recording 2021 Manufacturers Survey Results Last Month (November 2021), The Employers Resource Association (ERA) and TechSolve hosted the “2021 Manufacturers Survey Results” virtual event where attendees received the first scoop on the summarized report from the 2021...
In A Flash – Ontario Ontario Passes the Working for Workers Act The Ontario Government has passed the Working for Workers Act, 2021, which, among other things, introduces a ban on non-compete agreements for employees, requires recruiters and temporary help agencies to be licenced,...
Federal Government Announces Changes to COVID-19 Border Measures The Government of Canada has announced several modifications to current border measures, some coming into effect as early as November 30, 2021. This article will review and explain these upcoming changes. FULL ARTICLE UPCOMING WEBINARS COVID-19...
Honda Will Not Mandate Vaccines; Federal Mandate Requires Honda to Obtain Vaccination Status of all Associates by Dec. 5; Implement Weekly Testing Beginning Jan. 2022 If you would like to benchmark with other Honda suppliers on their vaccine-status/ETS plans, please utilize the secured Honda...
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Facebook MSARG NSARG SARG OSHA Issues New Rule for Employee COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing On November 5, 2021, OSHA will publish a new Emergency Temporary Standard...
Facebook MSARG NSARG SARG COVID-19 and Vaccines Update: What An Employer Needs to Know Friday, November 5, 2021 | 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm, ET This webinar will address the practical and legal challenges Canadian employers are facing as they consider the introduction of...
Honda Holiday/Shutdown Calendar 2022 Calendar Year 2022 Holiday/Shutdown Day Date Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday 1/17/2022 Memorial Day Monday 5/30/2022 Independence Day (Obs) Monday 7/4/2022 Summer Shutdown Tuesday 7/5/2022 Summer Shutdown Wednesday 7/6/2022 Summer Shutdown Thursday 7/7/2022 Summer Shutdown Friday 7/8/2022 Labor Day...
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. New OSHA Vaccination Requirement: What We Know and What We Don’t On September 9, 2021, President Biden announced that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)...
A Return to Normal? Ohio’s Pandemic Unemployment Benefits Wind Down by Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP A Return to Normal? Ohio’s Pandemic Unemployment Benefits Wind Down As Ohio continues its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of pandemic unemployment benefits programs are...
Supplier Support Meeting & Events Calendar Download the 2021 Supplier Support Meeting & Events Calendar March 2021 Mexico SARG Meeting Coming soon! March 2021 Canada SARG Meeting Mathews Dinsdale COVID & Vaccine Presentation Mathews Dinsdale Presentation Recording (coming soon) Leadership Training Program Presentation (coming...
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. OSHA Publishes Comprehensive COVID-19 Guidance for the Workplace On January 29, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published updated guidance for employers on COVID-19....
Canada-Focused COVID-19 Latest Developments COVID-19 Latest Developments The circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 global pandemic are extremely fluid, with material developments occurring daily. Set out below are highlights of the latest developments, with corresponding links to more fulsome articles: Ontario Government Announces COVID-19 Workplace...
Honda 2021 Shutdown/Holiday Calendar Click to Download HAM 2021 Shutdown Calendar Click to Download HMA 2021 Shutdown Calendar Click to Download ELP 2021 Shutdown Calendar
Honda COVID-19 Benchmarking, Resources, & Info. Please see below a variety of Honda and Manufacturing-Industry Specific benchmarking items, resources, and additional information. These resources are provided purely as aids and information, and are not meant to be seen as a mandate of use of...
South Carolina Manufacturers’ Association (SCMA) PPE Resources Heat and Facial Coverings https://www.fisherphillips.com/resources-newsletters-article-dont-let-the-heat-give-your-employees?click_source=sitepilot06!6450!Q2F0aGVyaW5lQG15c2NtYS5jb20= PPE Resource If your company is looking for sources of PPE (personal protection equipment) for your employees email James Richter or call him at 803.528.1288
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Payroll Protection Program – Podcast Is your business working to apply, or considering applying, for the Paycheck Protection Program to access funds to keep your employees on payroll? If interested, here is a new podcast I recorded with Dustin McMillan on the subject. Please...
Facebook MSARG NSARG SARG The FFCRA (Families First Coronavirus Response Act) expands coverage for and reimbursement of coronavirus testing and related services. Congress Enacts “Phase II” Coronavirus Response Legislation Impacting Testing Coverage and Reimbursement On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed the Families First...
Facebook MSARG NSARG SARG Ohio Medicaid to Release Emergency Rules to Expand Access to Telehealth Ohio Medicaid to Release Emergency Rules to Expand Access to Telehealth Today, March 19, 2020, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced he will be issuing an executive order authorizing the...
Online COVID-19/Remote Work and Other Related Webinars, Training & Resources Planning Overcomes Panic: How to Prepare for Remote Work March 20, 2020 2:00pm-3:30pm EDT Register – https://hrdq69060.acemlnc.com/lt.php?s=636d9a3b14eabbc6e2464217c656ad81&i=174A759A30A2908 The word “Coronavirus” strikes fear when we are ill-informed or confused about preparation. But once we being thinking...
Facebook MSARG NSARG SARG COVID-19 HR-Focused Webinars & Resources – Presented by our Honda Partner Law Firms Vorys at Work Webinar: Coronavirus Considerations for Employers presented by Vorys, Sater, Seamour and Pease LLP Click link to register yourself. You will be emailed the video...
Facebook MSARG NSARG SARG Posts of Interest – Week of March 16, 2020 Vorys at Work Webinar: Coronavirus Considerations for Employers presented by Vorys, Sater, Seamour and Pease LLP Click link to register yourself. You will be emailed the video presentation link. https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/2225078/90E096A5BE8FDE2C81D515D1D5966DAB?mode=login&email=shelsa_mcentee_smith@hna.honda.com Temperature...
Facebook MSARG NSARG SARG On March 1, 2020, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act was approved by Congress and signed by President Trump. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act: What Employers Need to Know On March 18, 2020, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act...
Facebook MSARG NSARG SARG Managing Wage-Hour Issues in the Age of the Coronavirus Pandemic The U.S. Department of Labor recently issued guidance on wage-hour concerns under the FLSA in light of COVID-19. Managing Wage-Hour Issues in the Age of the Coronavirus Pandemic Employers face...
Facebook MSARG NSARG SARG Employer Preparation for COVID-19 By Amy Wilkes, Caroline Page and Caroline Weber March 2020 As the number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases climbs in the U.S. and across the world employers should prepare for practical and legal issues brought on by...
Facebook MSARG NSARG SARG Leading through and beyond COVID-19. A unique seven-part learning series. Leading in a time of crisisTuesday, March 1712:00 pm EDT, 4:00 pm GMT Now is a time for leaders to remind yourselves of what your people need you to do, and...
Facebook MSARG NSARG SARG Managing Telecommuting/Remote Work in the Japanese Environment – Webinar Mar 19, 2020 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Pacific Time Online United States With coronavirus fears causing more of our clients in both the U.S. and Japan to have more employees...
Facebook MSARG NSARG SARG Managing OSHA Issues in the Age of the Coronavirus Pandemic This alert is the second in a series addressing workplace issues in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Occupational Safety and Health Act covers most private sector employers in addition...
Facebook MSARG NSARG SARG Posts of Interest – Week of March 9, 2020 COVID-19 and the Workplace: What Employers Need to Know Now – Complimentary Webinar March 19, 2020 | 12:00pm to 1:00pm, EST Is your company prepared to deal with COVID-19 in the...
Facebook MSARG NSARG SARG Managing Disability and Accommodation Issues in the Age of the Coronavirus Pandemic by Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP This is the first in a series of alerts addressing workplace issues in light of the COVID-19 pandemic Coronavirus (COVID-19) is...
Facebook MSARG NSARG SARG Posts of Interest – Week of March 2, 2020 COVID-19 and the Workplace: Frequently Asked Questions in Canada from Mathews Dinsdale FAQ’s: COVID-19 and the Workplace – Updated Sept 15/20 Flu Resources for Business This week our posts will be...
Facebook MSARG NSARG SARG Posts of Interest – Week of February 24, 2020 Lean & Six Sigma in Talent Acquisition https://www.shrm.org/ResourcesAndTools/hr-topics/talent-acquisition/Pages/Lean-Six-Sigma-Talent-Acquisition.aspx Speaking of Lean…make sure you register for the next SARG meeting taking place at the Lean Network Conference May 12 in Covington, KY....
Click links to download resource files: SARG Presentation Snow Policy Question Summary (don’t forget about the new SARG forum!) Supplier Sustainability Project Presentation Using PDCA for Onboarding/Training Success Presentation Files – Karolyn Hofacker, GTI Podcast/Video – Coming soon! Will be available here Presentation File...
SPRING 2020 JOB & INTERNSHIP FAIRThursday, February 20th, 202011:50 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Wittenberg University Student Center(we ask you be set up by 11:15 a.m.) The Career Services Office of Wittenberg University would like to invite you to participate in our Spring 2020 Job &...
Use the link below to download the latest Honda Holiday Shutdown Schedule 2020 Honda Holiday Shutdown Schedule https://hondaengage.com/sar/wp-content/uploads/Honda-NA-Companies-2020-Holiday-Shutdown-Schedule-Master-12.5.19_Partial_UPDATED.xlsx
As we near our 2015 Fall CAN Conference, our team focus turns to one of our amazing planning committee member, Wendy C Browder. Wendy C. Browder – Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems 1. What is your official title and role within your company? a. EMS...
As we near our 2015 Fall CAN Conference, our team focus turns to one of our amazing planning committee member, Wendy C Browder. Wendy C. Browder – Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems What is your official title and role within your company? EMS...
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