The skills gap in manufacturing has affected hiring and retention across the industry for a few years now. Anyone who has looked to hire people into organizations can tell you that it’s been no small or easy feat to fill jobs the last few years. There is added pressure to find talent so that the retiring workforce of Boomers are [...]
Recruiting and hiring needs to be a company-wide effort. This is especially true in 2022, after the "Great Resignation" has affected every industry out there. From the top down, there needs to be a constant focus on recruiting and hiring top talent because it's best for business. Everyone in your organization needs to know how important the hiring lifecycle is [...]
You are ready to Make Your Move and landed an interview with a new company - congratulations! Job interviews are stressful enough, don't make it worse by doing these 7 things that are BIG no's! If you want to be a serious contender for an open position, a few missteps can cost you the job. Don't do any of these [...]
Temporary jobs are a great way to get your foot in the door in some great companies while still having the flexibility to learn about and work at different companies and in different job roles! And in the manufacturing industry, you'll find a lot of fast-paced jobs that pay really well! Temporary placements at companies aren’t just for people who [...]
Having an open position is a daunting challenge these days with the amount of competition in the market. Executing all of the things that need to happen to fill an open position plus the work that needs to be done to maintain production and keep current staff happy and working is also a huge challenge. But rest assured, there are [...]
Many business owners know that it takes more than just one day to fill a position. And a lot of businesses know it takes longer than just one week to fill a position. But how about when it takes weeks or months to fill an open position ? Finding the right talent is the first step - and that is [...]
A high unemployment rate in a country creates a bad scenario for employers - a lot of open jobs but not the same number of qualified candidates to fill them. This environment is a great environment for employees - there are so many jobs and organizations to pick from so a person can really find a perfect job and organization. [...]
Manufacturers are looking to hire not only a new wave of workers into the ranks of the industry, but are also looking for the right kind of skilled talent. And it is proving to be more difficult than before. There has been a clear employment gap for years now as the baby boomer generation is phasing out, but it’s now [...]
All businesses are unique - no two businesses, even if they are in the same industry, are the same. The way businesses compete for market share as well as top talent in their industry is also unique. And the current hiring climate in 2022 is making it even harder than normal to attract and retain employees. The pandemic, the "Great [...]
The Boomer generation is getting ready to retire from the manufacturing industry they’ve dominated for decades. Which is good news for Boomers, but bad news for manufacturers. Because once Boomers rightfully retire, who replaces them in the workforce? Many manufacturers are asking themselves this question (even now) as more and more of the manufacturing workforce moves towards retirement. Who is [...]
