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Rising Labor Costs in 2025: How to Maintain Production Without Overstretching Your Workforce

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As we progress through 2025, companies across North America – particularly in manufacturing, mining, and logistics – are grappling with a pressing challenge: rising labor costs. From increased minimum wages and inflation-driven salary adjustments to talent shortages in skilled trades, many employers are feeling the squeeze. In a time when operational efficiency is more critical
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Summer Safety in Mining: Protecting Workers While Meeting ESG Standards

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As global temperatures soar and ESG compliance becomes non-negotiable, mining safety during summer months has emerged as a critical business priority. Heat-related incidents in the mining industry have increased 15% over the past five years, making comprehensive summer safety protocols essential for protecting workers while meeting evolving stakeholder expectations. The Heat Challenge: Why Mining Operations
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How to Optimize Workforce Planning for Summer Maintenance Shutdowns

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A single day of unplanned downtime can cost manufacturers up to $50,000 per hour. Yet 73% of industrial facilities experience unexpected delays during summer maintenance shutdowns due to poor workforce planning. Summer maintenance shutdowns are unavoidable—but workforce chaos doesn’t have to be. While temperatures rise and equipment demands peak maintenance, competition for skilled tradespeople intensifies.
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Navigating Cross-Border Hiring Compliance in the Semiconductor Industry: Summer 2025 Update

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The global semiconductor industry continues to face unprecedented talent shortages, driving companies to expand their hiring strategies beyond traditional borders. As we enter the summer of 2025, semiconductor leaders must navigate an increasingly complex landscape of cross-border hiring regulations, compliance requirements, and international talent acquisition challenges. The Growing Need for Global Semiconductor Talent The semiconductor
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Reflecting on Performance Reviews at TPD

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It’s that time again—dreaded performance reviews. You with me? Most managers see them as a chore: another box to check. I get it. With an average of 8 direct reports (Gallup, 2023), and 3 to 5 hours needed to prep and deliver each review (SHRM), it’s a full workweek every cycle. But for the employee?
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Hiring Semiconductor Engineers: What You Need to Know in 2025

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As global demand for semiconductors continues to skyrocket, the race to secure top-tier engineering talent is more competitive than ever. Whether you’re staffing up for a fab expansion, R&D initiative, or manufacturing scale-up, the ability to hire skilled semiconductor engineers efficiently and effectively will define your company’s growth trajectory in 2025 and beyond. In this
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Candidate Ghosting in 2025: Understanding the Trend and Building Better Hiring Relationships

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The phenomenon of candidate ghosting, where job seekers suddenly disappear without notice, has become a significant challenge in the modern recruitment landscape. As we move through 2025, understanding the driving forces behind this trend is critical for recruiters and employers eager to attract and retain top talent. The Rising Tide of Ghosting and No-Shows Recent
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How Mining Companies Can Attract Geology & Engineering Students for Summer Field Work

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The mining industry faces a growing challenge: attracting top geology and engineering students for summer fieldwork positions. With increasing competition for skilled talent, mining companies need strategic approaches to recruit the next generation of mining professionals. Here’s how to build an effective student recruitment program that delivers results. What Students Want: Understanding Modern Expectations Today’s
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The Cost of Unfilled Roles: How Semiconductor Companies Can Avoid Production Delays This Summer

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As summer 2025 approaches, semiconductor companies across North America are entering a critical time for production. However, one issue threatens to derail even the most prepared operations: unfilled roles. With the global talent shortage in the semiconductor industry continuing to intensify, manufacturers are grappling with high turnover, limited candidate availability, and delays that impact revenue
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From Overtime to Burnout: Managing Shift Schedules in a Tight Labor Market

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Your production line can’t afford to stop, but your people are hitting a wall. When skilled operators become impossible to replace and deadlines won’t budge, overtime feels like your only option. But here’s the reality: that “quick fix” is creating a bigger problem. Overworked employees make costly mistakes, call in sick more often, and eventually
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