How to Attract and Retain Top Manufacturing Talent: Part II
5 Talent-Sourcing Ideas In Part I, we provided seven start-early ideas for manufacturing workforce solutions. Part II continues the drive for talent with five talent-sourcing ideas. 1. Does your state celebrate “Manufacturing Month”? If your state sponsors a celebration for the manufacturing industry, then hold an open house. Much like a community day, this is the time to showcase your company. Campaign for building a workforce: discuss training, highlight products, and demonstrate specializations. This activity is about the value you can bring to others which, in turn, draws talent to you. 2. Make onboarding an inviting process. New employees can be…
How to Attract and Retain Top Manufacturing Talent: Part I
7 Start-Early Ideas Precision Manufacturers recognize that a qualified and skilled workforce is essential to their success. Sadly, fewer young people are choosing careers in manufacturing because they are unaware of either the opportunities available or educational requirements needed. This diminishing talent pool for precision manufacturers to choose from has led to a real shortage of workers. Manufacturers must think both inside and outside the box when it comes to pursuing, attracting and retaining talented workers. Here are seven commonsense and creative ways that could boost your success in the future. Plan a career day Don’t wait until students are…
How to Avoid Negativity, Friction, and Conflict in a Multi-Generational Workforce
A one-size-fits-all leadership or management strategy never proves effective for precision manufacturers. Neither does pandering to a particular group of employees. Those techniques merely incite more division, creating a costly never-ending rollercoaster of drama. Granted, each human being is unique and worthy of respect, but business is…well, business. Therefore, Baby Boomers, Gen Xers, and Millennials must work in accord to satisfy a manufacturers’ quality and production goals. So how does management create harmony among employees? How does management accommodate employees who each bring distinct sets of skills and abilities to the table? How do you recognize where the rubber meets…
Are You a “Cherry Tree” Business?
In the cherry tree legend, when confronted by his angry father about a chopped down cherry tree, six-year-old George replied, “I cannot tell a lie . . . I did cut it with my hatchet.” Washington’s father embraced his son and rejoiced that his son’s honesty was worth more than a thousand trees. In today’s business world, personal integrity is still a pillar of true success. Whether you’re seeking investors, securing for top talent, or building a base of committed customers, maintaining a high level of integrity is a key factor. But what is integrity? Who determines where you fall…
Think LinkedIn When Looking for a Job in Precision Manufacturing? You Should.
Assembler? Quality Inspector? Toolmaker? If you’re looking for a job in the precision manufacturing industry, do you first turn to social media? Do you think about networking on LinkedIn? Chances are LinkedIn and social media are among the last places you regard as helpful in your job search. But you would be wrong. Yes, it is true enough that many professional jobs are listed on LinkedIn, and that is how LinkedIn got started. Though manufacturing firms may have been slower to hitch to the LinkedIn wagon, they now have a strong presence. Manufacturing companies also compete for needed talent. On…