Remote work was a growing trend even before the pandemic thoroughly disrupted the traditional workplace, but the last three years have given companies the opportunities to reevaluate their management processes and offer employees a more flexible office environment. Many organizations are embracing remote work in a hybrid model, where some employees work from home part- […]
Ongoing coaching is crucial to set employees up for success in the workplace by providing the tools your team can use to increase their knowledge and improve their skills. Through effective employee coaching, employers can cultivate their workers’ willingness to do the job, leading to higher job satisfaction and productivity. Coaching usually occurs through continuous […]
Electric vehicle (EV) technology is transforming the world of transportation at an increasingly fast pace. With this shift, lubricant manufacturers must keep pace to ensure proper fluid management in the variety of vehicles coming to market. Some of the essential lubricants are new since hardware configurations have changed, and high-performance fluids and lubricants are even […]
Being able to “go with the flow” and be flexible in your thinking is a necessary skill for dealing with life’s inevitable changes. This is a trait that helps us adjust more easily to new circumstances, challenges and situations as they arise. Also known as the concept of “psychological flexibility”, the ability to stay in […]
Since the beginning of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic caused countries to shut down their borders and limit transportation, creating obstructions for international trade and transportation. Factories closed, resulting in a slowdown in the flow of capital, goods and services. The dramatic changes in consumption during the pandemic has upended traditional trade patterns and caused global […]
Decision-making, problem-solving and creativity in general can be a constantly evolving process. As a leader, it’s vital to make sure that your team feels their ideas are being heard and everyone feels motivated behind the idea chosen even when they may disagree. As we all have heard the common cliché of “two heads are better […]
Defined as the gap between our expectations and reality, disappointment is something all humans experience in the workplace in various shapes and sizes. While disappointment is hard enough when times are good, our current pandemic environment has many of our emotions close to the surface, exacerbating these feelings. It’s more important now than ever for […]
This quarter’s Ingevity Insight article features an interview with Commercial Global Technical Lead Scott Cheng in which he shares his thoughts on environmentally acceptable lubricants (EAL) and the metalworking fluid (MWF) formulation trends toward “going green.” In this post, we expanded upon a recent Lubes N’ Greases topic “The Green Trend Chips into Metalworking Fluids.” […]
Emotional intelligence (EQ) is the ability to understand, use and manage emotions in positive ways to relieve stress, communicate effectively, empathize with others and overcome challenges. An important aspect of effective leadership and interpersonal relationship building, EQ encompasses the ability of an individual to manage emotional situations in a way that enhances respect, builds relationships and […]
The last few years have seen significant advances when it comes to developing additive-manufactured metal parts capable of meeting the demands of high-pressure, high-stress applications. Although lubricants aren’t necessarily required in the printing process, advanced 3D, also known as additive printers, now have the ability to produce lighter parts using metal alloys. This shift toward […]