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The latest on manufacturing hiring trends, the skills gap, workforce best practices and labor issues.

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Recruiting / Retention

The White-Hot Demand for Engineering Talent Is Cooling, but ...

Feb. 22, 2024
... the ratio of job listings to engineers is still more than 3-1. Here are some recruiting tips for manufacturers.
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Labor / Employment Policy

UAW Files for Union Election at VW’s Chattanooga, Tennessee, Plant

March 18, 2024
A previous election to unionize the plant failed in 2019 by a slim margin.
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Recruiting / Retention

Youth Need Jobs; Manufacturers Need Workers. How Do You Connect the Two?

March 1, 2024
In cities like Chicago and Cleveland, 'where the need for jobs is so acute ... there is a real opportunity here to get more employers involved at the high school level.'
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Production Pulse: DEI Hiring to Overcome Labor Shortages

Feb. 22, 2024
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives are under attack in many economic segments, but labor experts say manufacturers must embrace diversity in hiring practices if they ...
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Labor / Employment Policy

Michigan Repeals Right-to-Work Law After 2023 Vote

Feb. 20, 2024
Governor says repeal will increase the middle class; opponents say it will discourage global investment.

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