Category: Featured

If you’re leading HR or Operations in supply chain and distribution, you know the daily grind—limited resources, constant fires, and a workforce that’s just trying to stay afloat. In this episode of Shift Talk, I sat down with Tracie Sponenberg, Chief People Officer and co-founder of DisruptHR, to chat about how outdated HR practices are […]

Partnerships matter, especially when it comes to addressing the skills gap. On this episode of Shift Talk, I sat down with Laura Ullrich, Senior Regional Economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond again, to chat about how employers and community colleges are working together.  Changing the Way We Measure Success at Community Colleges  Laura […]

If you’re leading HR or Operations in manufacturing and distribution, you already know the pain points—high turnover, disengaged workers, and a constant struggle to keep the line running smoothly. In this episode of Shift Talk, I sat down with Josh Drean, co-founder of the Work3 Institute and co-author of the upcoming book Employment is Dead, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

“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 […]

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, […]