January ’24 at-a-glance … regulations
The 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) 210.8(B) that provides GFCI protection requirements for specific receptacles in “other than dwellings” has changed to […]
January ’24 at-a-glance … taxes, trade & tariffs
At year end, the U.S. agreed to continue the current tariff rate quota (TRQ) on EU steel and aluminum products […]
Employee engagement drives business results
Fully engaged employees drive high-performance workplaces. Gallup offers a checklist to help make employee engagement more straightforward: Check in with […]
NAFEM answers your questions
What We’re Watching is your go-to read for background on NAFEM advocacy efforts. It includes the Federal Advocacy Tracker with […]
December ’23 at-a-glance … energy
In 47-pages of comments to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) about proposed energy-efficiency standards for commercial refrigeration equipment (CRE), […]
December ’23 at-a-glance … environment
A reminder to members that California issued an enforcement advisory letter to manufacturers, distributors and sellers of cookware, alerting them to their obligations under Assembly […]
December ’23 at-a-glance … taxes, trade & tariffs
Americans for Free Trade (AFT), to which NAFEM belongs, continues to advocate on behalf of members for the removal of […]
Gender parity remains elusive
Women comprise 56.8% of the U.S. workforce, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Yet, their representation in leadership roles […]
Preparing the organization for gen-AI
Generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) is already transforming the way people work. According to McKinsey & Company, gen AI could […]
Where is Santa?
Once again, we share details on how to track Santa’s whereabout to help entertain children and grandchildren this holiday season. […]
CA AB 1200 Labeling Requirements
CA AB 1200 requires manufacturers to disclose the presence of PFAS and other chemicals on product labels beginning Jan. 1, […]
November ’23 at-a-glance … taxes, tariffs & trade
NAFEM is proud to introduce a newly updated resource to help members identify international certifications. The Global Market Access and Conformity […]