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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, […]

In the evolving world of manufacturing, having a reliable and efficient workforce is not just a luxury—it’s a necessity. As a business leader, you understand the critical challenge of finding a labor solution that delivers skilled workers, when you need them, without exceeding your budget. Traditional temp agencies simply struggle to keep up with today’s […]

If you’re in HR or Operations, you’ve probably noticed that the old way of managing front-line workers just isn’t cutting it anymore, especially in manufacturing. In this podcast episode on Shift Talk, I sat down with Bill Good, VP of Supply Chain at GE Appliances, to hear how they’re tackling flexible schedules. With MyWorkChoice, GE […]

Beat Absenteeism with Automation  Imagine it’s another typical Monday morning, and 20% of your production workers don’t show up for first shift. Only five actually called off, and your line supervisors didn’t have time to find replacements. Now what?  Whether it’s sick leave (i.e., the morning after a big game), an urgent family matter, or […]

The Four-Day Workweek Debate   The concept of a four-day workweek is gaining traction, especially in white-collar corporate America. Now, it’s a top demand from the United Auto Workers (UAW) union. There are a lot of strong opinions on this so we’re going to set aside the pro/anti-union debate for a moment and just tackle the […]

The Future of Work in Manufacturing is Here  The narrative that “people just don’t want to work anymore” has become popular, but is it true? We sat down with Federal Reserve Bank economist Laura Ullrich about the future of work and how manufacturing and distribution companies can adapt to what’s coming next.  Here are the highlights […]

Bloomberg and The Washington Post just covered the successful partnership between MyWorkChoice and GE Appliances’ Roper Corp. plant in LaFayette, GA and we couldn’t be happier that this new way to work is getting the attention it deserves.   Brooke Sutherland highlights how manufacturers are struggling to fill (and retain) critical assembly roles. In the face of […]

“Your ability to hire, retain, train, and redeploy people is not going to be easy going forward. That’s why HR is so important.” – Josh Bersin HR Global Industry Analyst  One of the hardest mountains to climb when you work in HR, is how to get your business fully staffed and operating at its highest […]

Let’s start with the (multi) million-dollar question.   Why would an hourly worker use a temp agency when at least a thousand direct job openings are offering full pay and benefits in their area? The answer is simple, workers who want a short-term job with the least amount of commitment are attracted to temp agencies. […]

Let’s talk about the very real challenges HR leaders in manufacturing and supply chain are facing today. Unemployment rates in 2023 are at a record low of 2.6% among hourly production workers. Add to that, an average of 1,200 job openings in any metro market means it’s time to rethink your hiring, retention, and staffing […]