Highlights from Day 1 of The Chemical Summit 2023 - Ep 135

10/31/23 • 16 min

The Chemical Show: Where Chemical Means Business

Our inaugural conference, The Chemical Summit occurred October 24th - 25th, 2023 in The Woodlands, Texas. In this special edition of The Chemical Show, host Victoria Meyer shares highlights from the first day of the Summit which focused on thought leadership, building connections, and gaining insights in the chemical industry.

Exploring the themes of transformation, sustainability, and ESG, speakers emphasized the need for personal and business transformation, the challenges of achieving sustainability goals, and the importance of continuous improvement in creating value. Join Victoria as she shares insights from industry leaders and encourages listeners to transform their businesses and embrace sustainability.

Victoria Meyer shares more about the insights shared by industry leaders at The Chemical Summit, including:

The biggest challenges chemical companies face today
If you want your business to transform, YOU as a leader need to transform. (Megan Gluth-Bohan, CEO of TRInternational on transformational leadership)
True change takes decades. The chemical industry will success in sustainability by evolution not revolution. (Brad Beauchamp, CEO of Carpenter Co., Evolution not Revolution: The Path to Sustainability)
The chemical industry is currently producing thousands of circular products, they’re just not marketing them as circular. (Kelly Gilroy of Univar Solutions in The Path to Sustainability is Not (Only) Circular panel discussion)
ESG investing only works when companies are creating profits and value (Jonas Oxgaard of McKinsey in The Path to Sustainability is Not (Only) Circular panel discussion)
ESG is all about culture and value – your company culture and values (Terry Hill of Barentz in a Fireside Chat about ESG).

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Victoria Meyer shares more about the insights shared by industry leaders at The Chemical Summit, including:

The biggest challenges chemical companies face today
If you want your business to transform, YOU as a leader need to transform. (Megan Gluth-Bohan, CEO of TRInternational on transformational leadership)
True change takes decades. The chemical industry will success in sustainability by evolution not revolution. (Brad Beauchamp, CEO of Carpenter Co., Evolution not Revolution: The Path to Sustainability)
The chemical industry is currently producing thousands of circular products, they’re just not marketing them as circular. (Kelly Gilroy of Univar Solutions in The Path to Sustainability is Not (Only) Circular panel discussion)
ESG investing only works when companies are creating profits and value (Jonas Oxgaard of McKinsey in The Path to Sustainability is Not (Only) Circular panel discussion)
ESG is all about culture and value – your company culture and values (Terry Hill of Barentz in a Fireside Chat about ESG).

Follow The Chemical Summit on LinkedIn for updates about this year and next year’s events. https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-chemical-summit/

Previous Episode

The Housing Industry's Influence on Jobs in Chemical Sector with Adam Krueger of Sun Recruiting -Ep134

The housing market plays a crucial role in career moves. As it becomes more expensive to find affordable housing, employees are less likely to take on job changes or accept nominal raises. Companies are realizing the need to address this issue and its impact on talent retention.

In this episode of The Chemical Show, we delve into the fascinating intersection between the chemical industry employment and housing costs. Join host Victoria Meyer as she interviews Adam Krueger, Vice President of Sun Recruiting, who provides invaluable insights and analysis. Discover how changes in the housing market impact job mobility, compensation trends, and talent retention in the chemical industry. Uncover the challenges faced by professionals and gain actionable strategies to navigate these complex dynamics.

Join us to learn more about the following this week:

"Weird" 4th Quarter job market in the chemical industry
How is the housing market affecting the chemical industry job market
Key trends in talent and recruiting in the chemical industry
Expanding the chemical sector's talent pool
The cost of keeping employee verses replacing them
Hybrid work critical driver in employee decisions
The rise of Gen Z in the workforce
Advice to chemical companies looking to fill roles
Advice to candidates looking to land chemical company jobs

Victoria and Adam also discuss the challenge of attracting and retaining talent in a talent war due to the retirement of experienced professionals. Additionally, Adam highlights the importance of salary competitiveness, remote work opportunities, and the evolving social skills of Gen Z employees. Whether you're a job seeker navigating the industry or an employer looking to adapt to changing trends, this episode offers valuable perspectives on the state of the chemical industry job market.

Additional Links:

https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/your-money-matters/how-mba-students-are-dealing-with-a-tighter-job-market/

Salary Survey: https://www.sunrecruiting.com/report-results23/

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Next Episode

Insights from Day 2 of The Chemical Summit 2023 - Economics, Supply Chain, Digitization, Customer Value - Ep 136

Discover key insights and discussions on topics such as global economics, supply chain, digitization, and customer value. Sharing insights from Day 2 of The Chemical Summit 2023, Victoria Meyer dives into topics that matter. We explore the expectation of a mild recession and its impact on different industries within the chemical sector, the long-term labor shortage and its resolution through immigration and automation, the critical role of data in business transformation, and the importance of upskilling existing talent.

Some key points in today's episode:
1. Understand the projected economic landscape and how it may impact the chemical industry.
2. Gain insights into the labor shortage and explore potential solutions through immigration, automation, and upskilling.
3. Recognize the significance of data in supporting supply chain, collaboration, and business differentiation.
4. Explore strategies to upskill existing resources within the chemical industry to fill the demand for data analysis and digitization.
5. Reflect on the importance of customer-centric approaches in creating value and driving sustainable growth in the chemical industry.

Killer quote/insight: "Data is a differentiating factor in business transformation and is key to differentiate businesses to their customers and suppliers." - Pam Walker, UL Solutions

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