Most manufacturing leaders can tell you their cost-per-hire. Very few can tell you their cost-per-wrong-hire. That number is almost always larger, and almost always the one that matters more. A … Read More
MIT research projects AI will replace two million manufacturing workers by 2026. Headlines like this have manufacturing HR professionals wondering: Is automation a workforce solution or a hiring disaster waiting … Read More
By February, your competitors have already locked in the skilled talent you’re still waiting to approve budgets for. For industrial employers in mining, semiconductor manufacturing, and heavy industry, the first … Read More
As we look ahead to 2026, planning for federal holidays in the United States is essential for both employers and employees. These holidays hold deep cultural and historical significance while … Read More
How many vacation requests are sitting in your inbox right now for the week between Christmas and New Year? And how many of those shifts have you actually figured out … Read More
December resignations aren’t just painful—they’re predictable. Every year, manufacturing plants, semiconductor facilities, and mining operations face the same challenge: skilled workers give notice right when you need them most. The … Read More
As temperatures drop and daylight hours shorten, manufacturing facilities face unique workplace safety challenges that can impact production, employee wellbeing, and your bottom line. For HR managers and talent acquisition … Read More
The manufacturing landscape is undergoing its most significant transformation in decades. As we move into 2026, artificial intelligence, advanced automation, sustainable manufacturing practices, and workforce digitization are reshaping how products … Read More
Summer vacation season poses a significant challenge for manufacturing companies. With production schedules that can’t pause and essential operations requiring continuous staffing, manufacturing talent acquisition professionals and HR specialists must … Read More
The manufacturing landscape is experiencing its most significant transformation in decades. As automation reshapes production floors and the U.S. manufacturing industry faces the need to fill up to 3.8 million … Read More
