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Improving Diversity & Inclusion in Manufacturing

March 24, 2022

Manufacturing companies have not shown as much progress in diversity and inclusion as many other industries. This means that most manufacturing organizations are behind other sectors in their progress with these issues. Fortunately, the mindset of manufacturing company leaders includes the ability to systematically solve problems. As a result, leadership can apply their skills to…

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Is There Room for Women in Manufacturing?

March 5, 2021

Traditionally, manufacturing has been a male-dominated industry. So, is there room for women in manufacturing? The answer is yes, of course!   Why It’s Important to Have Women in Manufacturing  Manufacturers Are Facing a Talent Shortage  According to a recent report, the U.S. will need to fill 4.6 million manufacturing jobs in the next decade. And a projected, 2.4 million jobs may be left…

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4 Reasons to Actively Bring Women into the Manufacturing Field

July 5, 2019

During World War II, Rosie the Riveter became a cultural icon representing women who took over men’s jobs in shipyards and factories. However, over 75 years later, manufacturing continues to be a male-dominated field. Today, nearly half of the US workforce consists of women, but they hold only 29% of the manufacturing jobs. (United States…

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