In this Shift Talk episode, we chat with Hannah Bolte, Director of People, Communications, & Marketing at Lozier Corporation and Co-Chair of the Women in Manufacturing Nebraska chapter. Hannah gives us an inside look at how she’s creating better ways to connect everyone in the company, from the plant floor to the CEO’s office. She […]
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Creating a Culture of Mentorship: Empowering Women in Manufacturing with Stacy Cassio
In this episode of Shift Talk, Stacy Cassio, Founder and CEO of the Pink Mentor Network, shares her inspiring journey from the factory floor to becoming a leading advocate for mentorship in manufacturing. Learn how she’s fostering a culture of mentorship that not only drives innovation and inclusive leadership but also empowers women to thrive […]
Poultry & Performance: Vivian Sanchez’s Impact on Employee Engagement at Lincoln Premium Poultry
Vivian Sanchez, the Training and Development Manager at Lincoln Premium Poultry in Nebraska, joins us to discuss her unexpected journey into the manufacturing industry and her transformative impact on employee engagement and retention. From tackling turnover rates through personalized touchpoints to celebrating employees in meaningful ways, Vivian shares her innovative approaches that have redefined workplace […]
What Is Temp To Hire? Here’s Everything You Need To Know
No matter the industry you work in, there are always going to be fluctuations in the business cycle that demand extra hands on deck. It’s no surprise, then, that American business owners spend about $20 billion on temporary workers (“temps”) every year. Temp workers benefit business owners because they fill in gaps in the labor […]
Contract Labor: A Guide For Employers
How you manage your human resources can make or break your small business. Interviewing, hiring, and onboarding employees can be an arduous task, especially if your company has yet to build out an HR department. That’s why more and more small business owners are relying on contract labor to cut back on operational costs and […]
Empowering Manufacturing’s Future: Chris Luecke Host of The Manufacturing Happy Hour
Chris Luecke, the voice behind The Manufacturing Happy Hour, joins us to talk about critical issues in the manufacturing industry. From closing the management gap and empowering employees through personal branding to engaging with local communities, Chris offers actionable insights to help manufacturers thrive. Subscribe Apple | Spotify | YouTube 3 Quick Takeaways from […]
What Is Workforce Development?
It’s not easy being a job seeker these days. Technological advances, international competition, and workplace automation have resulted in stagnant wages and fewer opportunities for low-skilled workers. This makes workforce development more important than ever before. Workforce development takes a “people-first” approach to business development. This approach offers strategies to improve an individual’s potential in […]
Feeling the Squeeze – Joe Suardi on Navigating Today’s Hourly Workforce
Joe Suardi, Director of Talent Acquisition and Workforce Planning at RK Industries, joins us to discuss workforce challenges and trends in the manufacturing and construction sectors. Joe shares his early career journey, including his transition to talent acquisition at RK. He highlights the industry’s current issues, such as the retirement of Baby Boomers and the […]
2024: The Year of Uncertainty & Flexibility in Manufacturing
“The reality is, it’s a tight labor market. We’re going to have more job openings than people who are actively looking for work, and that means we have to think differently about the way we hire. We’re not just competing with other manufacturers, but also competing with other sectors in ways that I don’t think […]
Flexibility for Your Workforce: Manufacturing Success in 2024
As we enter 2024, let’s talk frankly about the manufacturing sector. The traditional approach to workforce management is broken. Production workers are aging out, and younger workers simply aren’t willing to sign up for jobs with rigid schedules and mandatory overtime. So, what’s taking its place? Flexibility. But what does this mean for your business, […]
