Ten or so years ago workforce development was the job of professionals within the workforce development field. Now, workforce development has morphed into an effort that for some reason more people and professions than needed are trying to contribute to. The issue in many cases is “what” the non-workforce professionals are trying to contribute. Here […]
Automation In Rural Manufacturing & Why It Should Be Incentivized
There are plenty of debates over automation in manufacturing. More often than not part of an automation debate includes automation vs. jobs. Automation is a complicated issue with multiple layers, but for this post, let’s focus on the’ jobs will be lost if automation comes’ myth in rural communities. That’s right “myth”. Let’s get this […]
#1 Workforce Attraction Resource in Manufacturing
The number one workforce attraction resource isn’t money, although money is up there, it is social media. If you don’t have a social media recruiting strategy, you are spending more time and money then you need to in recruiting. Stop using your words and burning your time. Connect to potential new employees by meeting them […]