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Confidentiality matters in manufacturing recruitment. Employers typically want to fill job openings without alerting employees, clients, or competitors. Many manufacturing firms partner with a staffing agency to maintain confidentiality when recruiting. The agency maintains discretion while finding the best matches for the culture and role. Discover why confidentiality matters in manufacturing recruitment and how to…
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Manufacturing internships help develop the next generation of industry professionals. These internship programs are building the future of manufacturing. Manufacturing internships provide skill development, hands-on experience, and exposure to cutting-edge technologies. These programs help bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world application to prepare interns for successful manufacturing careers. Discover how internship programs are…
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Recruiting for advanced manufacturing roles can be challenging. According to the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Q1 2024 Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey, 65% of respondents reported the inability to attract and retain talent as their top challenge. Hiring for advanced manufacturing roles requires specialized skills. Because most manufacturing professionals lack these skills, the roles can be…
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Attracting the next generation of manufacturing workers is essential for business growth. As a result, millennials and Gen Z are being encouraged to build manufacturing careers. Manufacturing employers must provide competitive compensation, flexibility, meaningful work, caring leadership, and career advancement opportunities to attract the next generation. These factors encourage millennials and Gen Z to build…
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Enhancing workplace safety during the summer months is essential. Because your employees are your biggest asset, you must take precautions to protect their health. Educating your manufacturing or light industrial employees on workplace safety during hot, humid weather helps keep them healthy, engaged, and productive. Minimizing the risks of working amid high temperatures and humidity…
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Cultural fit and skill set matter in today’s manufacturing hiring. Balancing these considerations helps build effective teams. If you hire for skill set over cultural fit, you could build a skilled manufacturing team whose conflicting personalities prevent collaboration. Conversely, if you hire for cultural fit over skill set, your team could get along well but…
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Leadership in manufacturing involves developing skills for tomorrow’s challenges. Top industry leaders create change by influencing employees to improve their performance and support organizational growth. Leadership in manufacturing is a learned skill. Therefore, you should focus on developing the following skills and qualities to overcome industry-related challenges. Strategic Planning Focus on market trends to keep…
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Working in manufacturing often includes physical demands, exposure to hazardous materials, and the psychological stress of performing repetitive tasks. Because of these unique challenges, employers must prioritize employee well-being to enhance productivity. Creating a healthier workplace supports employee engagement, performance, and productivity. The results include elevated job satisfaction, employee morale, and attraction and retention rates.…
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Identifying skill gaps in your manufacturing workforce can be challenging. Uncovering the mismatch between your employees’ skills and your current and future business needs requires time, critical thinking, and planning. Many factors can contribute to your manufacturing workforce’s skill gasps: Aging workforce Poor manufacturing industry perception Lack of manufacturing career interest from younger generations Misaligned…
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The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) and the Manufacturing Institute (MI) surveyed manufacturers and interviewed industry leaders to create the November 2021 report Multigenerational Teams in Manufacturing: Industry Trends and Best Practices for Leveraging Age Diversity. The results showed that manufacturing employers who successfully manage cross-generational teams target knowledge transfer, recruitment, and employee feedback.…
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