Posts by Jana Ropski
Navigating Uncertainty: Why Strong Regulatory and Product Stewardship Teams Are More Critical Than Ever in 2025
In 2025, President Donald Trump’s administration has introduced significant regulatory and policy changes poised to reshape the U.S. manufacturing landscape. These initiatives aim to bolster domestic production, reduce reliance on foreign imports, and streamline regulatory frameworks. While these policies present potential benefits, they introduce a new set of challenges that manufacturers must navigate. Trade Policies…
Read MoreYour Corporate Conscience: Growing Your Business with Product Stewardship Professionals
Product Stewardship is a strategic component of Corporate Sustainability, focusing on the design, manufacturing, transportation, end-use, and disposal of products in ways that minimize environmental impact, maximize resource efficiency, and ensure clear hazard communication throughout the product life cycle. For our clients, Product Stewardship falls under various names – some refer to it directly, while…
Read MoreThe New Rules of Hiring: Employee Motivations and Trends in 2025
The job market, the housing market, and the US economy have undergone significant transformations since 2020, reshaping candidate and employee priorities in 2025. These priorities are important to understand if you are trying to attract and retain key talent to your organization. As the world changes around us, our relationship to our work changes. It…
Read MoreThe Evolution of EH&S with John Hillenbrand and Doug Pontsler
As part of our series of articles highlighting our CREST discipline, in this post we’re focusing the “E” which stands for EH&S, one of the more universal and foundational aspects of our integrated talent approach spanning Circularity, Regulatory, EH&S and Stewardship Technologies. At The Chatham Group, we have a unique perspective on what it…
Read MoreSafeguarding Your Business Reputation with Regulatory Compliance Professionals
In the numerous manufacturing and industrial industries we service, proper Regulatory Compliance plays a critical role in protecting business interests and securing competitive advantages. The Chatham Group’s CREST Recruiting Team was developed to meet our clients’ needs under the broader umbrella of sustainability with the 5 major functions of Circularity, Regulatory, Environmental Health, Stewardship, and…
Read MoreShort Interview: Inside Perspectives on the Plastics Treaty Negotiations
In the following exchange, our recruiter, Darryl Huntley, got a chance to pull back the curtain and ask the Assistant Managing Editor for Plastics News, Steve Toloken, some granular questions about the Plastics Treaty talks. Steve goes into detail on the U.S. stance in the negotiations and how these talks will impact resin-producing countries. **…
Read MoreRisk Management in the Face of Uncertainty
With the pending reduction in regulatory oversight personnel in the United States, particularly in manufacturing industries (including specialty chemicals, petrochemicals, automotive, ceramics, food & ag-chem, plastics, pharmaceuticals, and oil & gas), the continuing need for senior expertise in Risk Management has never been more critical. As agencies like the FDA, OSHA, and the EPA potentially…
Read MoreGreen Skills in Manufacturing: Unlocking a Circular Economy for Sustainability and Profitability
In industrial and manufacturing industries, the term ‘Green Skills’ refers to the knowledge and abilities required for operating resource and waste efficient production processes. The United Nations Industrial Development Organization groups ‘Green Skills’ into four overarching categories – Engineering Skills, Science Skills, Operational Skills, and Monitoring Skills. Engineering Skills are the design and manufacturing skills…
Read MoreAnalyzing the Impact of the “Green Skills Gap” in Manufacturing
As climate change continues to apply pressure to policy makers at the highest levels of government and business, ambitious sustainability targets, commitments, and mandates are being introduced at an unprecedented pace. Yet, LinkedIn data reveals a concerning reality: the global workforce is not equipped to meet these demands. To achieve these goals, the green talent…
Read MoreNavigating Remote and Hybrid Work: Impact on US Companies and the Economy
The Chatham Group’s research and subsequent blog post on the financial implications of remote and hybrid work arrangements was featured in HireQuest’s white paper: Navigating Remote and Hybrid Work, Impacts on US Companies and the Economy. Click the button below to view the full PDF:
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