Expert Series

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 AI and Automation Are Reshaping Hiring Needs in North America’s Industrial Sector

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As artificial intelligence (AI) and automation transform the industrial sector, the way companies approach hiring is evolving just as rapidly. From advanced robotics to predictive maintenance systems, industrial operations across North America are leveraging smart technologies to increase productivity, reduce operational costs, and optimize their supply chains. But with this evolution comes a shift in
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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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Let’s Stop Arguing About DEI and Get Back to Good Hiring

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If you’re leading a team, or a business, you’ve probably wondered what all the recent noise around DEI actually means for your workplace. As the language gets politicized, it’s more important than ever to define what DEI—or EDIB, or EDI, or whatever we’re calling it this week—means to you and your organization. Is it still
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Lean Manufacturing Roles: The Key to Reducing Costs Amid Tariff Changes

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The recent reintroduction of Trump tariffs has sent ripples through the manufacturing industry in North America. With supply chain costs rising and profit margins tightening, manufacturing companies are being forced to re-evaluate their operational strategies. While much attention often focuses on reducing equipment downtime, forward-thinking organizations are now prioritizing operational efficiency and lean manufacturing processes
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