Consumers and Alternative Fuels 2017 [1]

The 2017 edition of the annual Fuels Institute survey reveals a generational gap in levels of interest between younger and older drivers. What’s more, consumers say they might do one thing, but in reality they don’t. It’s all about image. Click for report

MENTAL ILLNESS DRAINS $1T FROM BUSINESSES EACH YEAR [2]

Jenniver V. Miller shares with "SmartBrief" three ways to support employees' mental well-being. Provide a supportive response. Avoid a few things when talking about mental illness. Reduce the stigma around mental illness in your work culture. Click for article

THE CONSUMER SIDE OF CYBERSECURITY [3]

PwC released its "Consumer Intelligence Series: Protect.Me." The series provides an in-depth look at what consumers want, what worries them and how companies can earn their trust — and their business. Key findings include: For consumers, cyberattacks are personal. Consumer trust is fading. Who’s on the hook? Consumers say businesses more than government. The path to trust: Giving customers control and providing transparency. What types of businesses do consumers trust most? After a data breach, can companies earn back consumer trust? Consumers see some emerging technologies as a risk to their privacy. A call to action driven by customers’ concerns. Click for report

THE BUSINESS SIDE OF CYBERSECURITY [4]

PwC released a new report, "The Global State of Information Security Survey 2018." Key findings include: The growth in digital devices is driving risk management. Business leaders see new risks tied to emerging technologies. Cyberthreats to the integrity of data are a rising concern. Current employees remain the top source of security incidents. Click for report

'GLOBAL INITIATIVES' MEAN WORLDWIDE CHANGES [5]

According to the latest report from the Fuels Institute, "Global Initiatives: Assessing Current and Future Global Initiatives on Fuels & Vehicles": 33 countries have set specific biofuel mandates with city or provincial requirements in two additional countries 41 countries have set renewable transport requirements, dominated by the 28 EU member states 37 countries have set fuel economy standards for their LDV fleets, 35 have set them for light-commercial vehicles (LCVs) and 4 have set them for HDVs 13 countries have set ZEV support policies, which primarily is focused on fiscal incentives for now 22 cities and countries globally have set a ban or other limitation on the ICEV, most of which has occurred only in the last year or so 7 countries have an ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) standard of below 50 ppm 39 countries have set stringent emission standards for LDVs, while 33 have set them for HDVs Click for report

Self-Service Sucks Company Time, Money [6]

Geoffrey James writes for Inc. that businesses can do two things to increase efficiency: Rehire the support staff to do necessary online clerical work. Stop forcing your professionals to do clerical work for which they are ill-suited. Click for article

9 Types of People Who Fail [7]

"There are certain types of people whose lack of emotional intelligence harms their careers more than others," writes Travis Bradberry for Ladders. "By studying them, you can avoid becoming one of them, and, if your reading experience is anything like my writing experience, you’ll see bits of yourself in some of these profiles. Use that knowledge to build your self-awareness, make adjustments, and grow as a person." Click for article

4 Leadership Aspects Becoming More Important [8]

A McKinsey & Co. report found that although the 20 fundamentals of leadership likely will remain essential, manufacturers will need more effective leadership to withstand the unavoidable changes coming. Click for report

VIDEO: INSIDE YOUR CONVENTION ISSUE [9]

See what people will be talking about in Chicago, from the top 10 industry issues to containment sump fables to who's exhibiting. Pick up your copy of the PEI Journal at the show, or read it when it arrives in the mail. Watch video

Automakers Offer Subscriptions [10]

Simplicity and convenience are perks of the new subscription model of car ownership, but will younger drivers balk at the higher price? Click for article

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