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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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Navigating the Talent Crunch in Remote Mining Operations This Summer

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Your heavy equipment mechanic position: 4 months vacant. Your lead electrician: just gave two weeks’ notice. Summer production targets: non-negotiable. This scenario is playing out across remote mining sites throughout North America, but some companies are filling these roles in weeks, not months. Here’s how they’re doing it. Why Is the Talent Shortage Worse in
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9 Must-Attend Manufacturing Conferences in the Second Half of 2025

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The manufacturing sector continues to evolve rapidly with smart automation, Lean transformation, digital integration, and talent optimization taking center stage. Whether you’re a plant manager, process engineer, HR leader, or operations executive, staying connected through high-value conferences can provide a crucial competitive edge. We’ve curated the top manufacturing conferences in the second half of 2025
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How to Hire and Retain Semiconductor Interns During the Summer Surge

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The semiconductor industry pulses with a distinct rhythm each year—as summer approaches, production demands accelerate and project timelines compress. Across North America, chip manufacturers and design houses scramble not just to meet these predictable surges, but to secure their competitive edge through one critical resource: exceptional student talent. While internship programs have long been standard
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How to Staff Up for Mining Exploration Season Without Sacrificing Safety or Budget

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As mining exploration season kicks off across North America, HR leaders and operations managers face a familiar challenge: staffing up quickly to meet project timelines—without blowing the budget or risking safety compliance. Whether you’re expanding into new regions, ramping up for critical minerals exploration, or navigating labor shortages in remote areas, building a reliable and
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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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How HR Leaders Can Ensure Employee Well-being in the Manufacturing Industry

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In today’s competitive manufacturing landscape, employee well-being is no longer a “nice to have”—it’s a business imperative. From reducing turnover to boosting productivity and retention, well-being programs are essential for maintaining a healthy and high-performing workforce. But how can HR leaders in the manufacturing sector take tangible steps to improve employee wellness while meeting operational
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The Manufacturing HR Playbook: Tackling Summer Attendance Challenges

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Summer brings sunshine, longer days, and a spike in employee absences. For manufacturers, this can disrupt production schedules, stretch frontline teams thin, and create safety and quality risks. Unplanned absenteeism is an operational challenge in any season, but it hits harder in the summer months due to vacations, illnesses, childcare gaps, and heat-related issues. For
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Building a Sustainable Talent Pipeline in the Mining Industry

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The mining sector is facing a critical talent crunch. With an aging workforce (the average age of mining workers in North America now exceeds 45, according to the Mining Industry Human Resources Council), evolving technologies, and increasing demand for skilled labor, building a sustainable talent pipeline is now a strategic priority, not just a hiring
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