News and Analysis
HR Unboxed: Monthly Webinar from OMA Connections Partner CliftonLarsonAllen
March 15, 2024Join OMA Connections Partner CliftonLarsonAllen on Mar. 20 from 12 p.m.-1 p.m. for a complimentary webinar series on the latest trends and strategies of HR.
Each month, CliftonLarsonAllen hosts these interactive sessions on new HR topics to provide valuable insights, guidance, and HR knowledge. 3/13/2024
OMA Board Member Pushes Back on OSHA’s Walkaround Rule
March 8, 2024OMA Board Director, Angela Phillips of Phillips Tubes Group provided public testimony to the federal Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) in opposition to OSHA’s proposed Walkaround Rule, which would allow union organizers and non-expert third parties to accompany OSHA agents during routine inspections.
In her comments, Phillips cites major concerns regarding risks to company operations, labor relations, and employee safety, while emphasizing the rule’s potential political motives, exposure of trade secrets, and violations of state property laws.
The OMA thanks Angela for her leadership 3/6/2024
Balancing Data With the Human Touch
March 8, 2024A recent podcast and article featured in BetterWorks discussed using data-driven tools like AI to inject objectivity into the hiring process.
These insights can help move beyond gut feelings and lead to more informed hiring processes.
2/27/2024
Columbus Salary History Ban to Take Effect
March 1, 2024Starting on March 1, 2024, Columbus will join over 40 states, counties, and cities in prohibiting employers from asking applicants about wage rates or salary history.
OMA Connections Partner BrickerGraydon broke down the details of the ban and what employers should expect starting today. 2/27/2024
How to Recruit and Retain Top-Tier Engineering Talent
March 1, 2024This article from IndustryWeek details how manufacturers can set themselves apart from their competitors to attract and retain in-demand engineers. 2/28/2024
Gen Z in Manufacturing: A Perspective
February 23, 2024On a recent episode of their ‘Gen Z in Manufacturing’ podcast, Manufacturing.net talks to Bryce Walters, a 26-year-old manufacturing robotics engineer for Lockheed Martin.
Walters details his journey into the industry, what drives him, and how manufacturers can help steer Gen Z to find their sense of purpose in the industry. 2/20/2024
Open Book Management: A Winning Strategy
February 23, 2024This insight from IndustryWeek lays out the case for open-book management in the manufacturing industry.
The author highlights the potential strengths that come with not only giving your employees a more detailed picture but also giving them some skin in the game. 2/19/2024
Benefits Trends: 2023 Review and 2024 Predictions
February 16, 2024OMA Connections Partner American Fidelity will be hosting a webinar next week on benefit trends that drive employee recruitment and retention.
Sessions will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 11 a.m. CST/ 12 pm. EST and Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 1 p.m. CST/ 2 p.m. EST. 2/6/2024
HR Roundup: Election Year, The Battle to Retain Talent, and ‘Made in America’ Means Something
February 16, 2024- During an election year, politics can spill over into the workplace. Connections Partner Fisher Phillips has released some FAQ’s on dealing with election season in the workplace.
- OMA Connections Partner RSM highlights the battle to retain top talent and what makes employees stay.
In a recently published article, IndustryWeek details how manufacturers should leverage ‘Made in America’ for a competitive advantage. 2/8/2024
Workplace Law Update: February To-Do List
February 9, 2024OMA Connections Partner Fisher Phillips has published this guidance to help employers keep up with recent changes to labor and employment law. The list includes tips on how to prepare for the Super Bowl’s workplace impact, as well as how to navigate the NLRB’s new joint employer rule. 2/6/2024