U.S. Manufacturing Workforce: Recent Episodes
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Welcome to the U.S. Manufacturing Workforce podcast This show from MADICORP features conversations with industry leaders about the top workforce challenges impacting manufacturers today such as labor shortages, the skills gap, supply chain disruptions, hiring, retention, labor disputes and more. Our aim is to bring you topical, informative and actionable discussions that you can implement throughout your organization. Thank you for joining us!
As an industry we have persevered through some historic moments in the past couple of years. And with a tight labor market, we are still going uphill. Despite a record level of new hires, job openings in the industry are still hovering near all time highs. The good news is change can be good and we are witnessing manufacturers pushing several approaches to strengthen their talent retention strategy.
Our host, Michele Vincent gives us an overview of the biggest trends in 2022 and how they will impact employers, employees and the future of work.
Join us as Michele discusses:
- It’s estimated that only about a third of occupations are suitable for remote remote work. What can employers do when they can't compete?
- Recommendations for employers and policymakers to make hiring easier in the face of labor constraints. Tactics include: easing visa requirements, investing in productivity enhancing technology, and tapping into overlooked pools of workers.
- Where the growth in manufacturing is, despite labor shortages, supply chain issues and economic uncertainty
Michele mentions the below research and media in this epsiode:
Reports
- Indeed & Glassdoor's Hiring and Workplace Trends Report 2023
- Deloitte's 2023 Manufacturing Industry Outlook
- Global CHRO of the Future Research
Podcast Episodes
- Bonus Episode: Addressing Staffing Issues In A Post-Pandemic World
- Cutting Turnover by 20% Or More During the Great Recession Cutting
Perhaps one of the biggest problems for employers during the ‘great resignation’ has been turnover.
Our guest is Dick Finnegan- he helps companies cut turnover by 20% or more. He's helped Siberian banks, African gold mines, multinational corporations, and even the CIA. He is a sought after speaker, author and CEO of C-Suite Analytics and the Finnegan Institute.
Join us as Michele and Dick discuss:
- The real reasons for turnover are not always what employers think they are
- Details of their initiatives and program development over the years
- A case study in how Caterpillar cut their turnover by 47%
This week we are sharing an episode of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast that features our host Michele Vincent.
Michele discusses everything the manufacturing industry has experienced in the past several years: from the staffing crisis to the current economic recession. She explains the benefits of experienced temp workers and how staffing in supply chain manufacturing has shifted throughout the pandemic.
In this episode Michele discusses:
● What makes MADICORP’s staffing model different
● How COVID-19 changed the demands of temp agencies like MADICORP
● Why experienced temp employees are worth the higher cost
● Why the manufacturing industry hasn’t experienced a severe impact from the economic recession
You can check out the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast here and wherever you get your podcasts.
“Anonymity is killing people,” shares Jamie Green, speaking about living and working in recovery.
What does it mean to have an official recovery friendly workplace and to not only share openly what people are living through- but actually help them?
While the opioid crisis raged around the country, Hypertherm in New Hampshire was figuring out ways to respond to the needs of its immediate workforce. Not only is the company investing in their own people, but also in advocacy efforts for the surrounding community.
Join us as Jamie Green shares her very personal story of going through recovery at work, and Stacey Chiocchio, the Community Citizenship Manager at Hypertherm, shares the development, growth and importance of the initiative. They discuss:
- How a substance misuse agreement lead to more recovery-friendly programs in the workplace
- Details of their initiatives and program development over the years
- Benefits to these changes including staff retention and upskilling
- Specific tips for companies wanting to create a recovery-friendly workplace
Workplace violence is not a new threat, but one that has been on the rise and consistently dominates our national headlines. We tend to hear and read about the bigger, more dramatic and horrifying events. But the reality is the frequency of workplace violence is taking place on a daily basis across the country. Aggression, frustration and the general decline of mental health since the start of the global pandemic has exacerbated the problem.
The nature of work has fundamentally changed in the last few years and this has put a strain on workplace safety. The shift in working either hybrid, remote or going back to the office full-time, is something that both employees and customers are grappling with.
This is the work and expertise of our guest Hector Alvarez, President of Alvarez Associates LLC and nationally recognized security expert in workplace violence protection. He joins us to break down some very important themes we all need to pay attention to.
We discuss:
- The scope of workplace violence- what are we actually talking about?
- The impact of the pandemic on individuals and how this spills into the workplace
- Improving safety and prevention- the warning signs we need to be aware of and what to do when we recognize them
The signs that there is a recession ahead are everywhere- but how do we sift through the fear to look at the issue more clearly?
In this episode our host, Michele Vincent, shares some recent research and insights on the recent and looming hiring freezes, layoffs and recession concerns that seem to be headed straight for us.
Join us as she breaks down:
- Recent layoffs that touch tech, fintech and other industries
- Shifts in staffing and how can we stay ahead and maintain operational stability
- How this all impacts the manufacturing sector
Discussed in this episode:
- Manufacturing Institute: The Manufacturing Experience: Compensation and Labor Market Competitiveness
- NAM: How Manufacturers Compete in the Labor Market
- Reuters: U.S. manufacturing sector regains speed in May
- CNBC: Tech is hitting the brakes on hiring even as other industries keep adding jobs
- Bloomberg: Elon Musk Tells Tesla Staff Only Salaried Jobs to Be Cut: Report
There are so many tools available today to make marketing and sales efficient. But are they being used as strategically as they could be?
In this episode, we talk with Tom Armitage, Sales Executive at Site-Seeker Inc., about best practices for manufacturers honing in on their inbound marketing and sales strategies.
Join us as we discuss:
- Target audiences and buyer personas
- The importance of keyword research and SEO optimization
- Why the alignment of marketing and sales can make or break a company
Keep connected with us by subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website, or search for The U.S. Manufacturing Workforce in your favorite podcast player.
Feedback or ideas for the show? Email us at podcast@madicorp.com.
Creating your own community for sourcing talent can help increase employer brand awareness and increase the number of applicants into your recruiting funnel. Plus, social media tools like Facebook Groups make it easy to get started.
In this episode, I talk about how I created a successful Facebook Group connecting job seekers with recruiters in my industry, how I use that to source manufacturing talent across the U.S., and the tips and tricks I’ve learned as a Facebook Power Admin.
Join us as we discuss:
- The purpose of Facebook Groups
- Tips and Tricks for creating a successful Facebook Group
- Tools for creating an engaging community in a Facebook Group
Resources from this episode:
- Michele’s Industrial Facebook group: Traveling Contract Jobs Industrial
- Michele’s Healthcare Facebook group: Traveling Contract Jobs: Healthcare
- Traveling Contract Jobs Facebook page @TravelingContractJobs
- Canva
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Feedback or ideas for the show? Email us at podcast@madicorp.com.
If you’re trying to maximize your efficiency when it comes to recruiting, one of the best places to focus on is top of the funnel. Without that robust pipeline of candidates, you’ll find yourself doubling your efforts every time you have to launch a search.
In this episode, we talk with Sara Causey, Staffing & Recruiting SME | Executive Coach, about best practices for talent acquisition, common pitfalls many companies find themselves in, and strategies for the audience.
Join us as we discuss:
- Why the recruiting funnel is important
- The importance of employer branding to recruiting
- Strategies for top of funnel & social media
- The right & wrong ways to use SEO & testing
Mentioned during the podcast:
- udemy.com/course/hiringfunnel/
Keep connected with us by subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website, or search for The U.S. Manufacturing Workforce in your favorite podcast player.
Feedback or ideas for the show? Email us at podcast@madicorp.com.
Between the ongoing labor shortage and the newer Great Resignation, traditional job boards alone simply don’t cut it anymore when it comes to sourcing top talent.
These days, recruiters need a multi-channel approach to talent acquisition.
And, love it or hate it, Facebook is still one of the largest online talent pools.
In today’s episode, Michele Vincent, Senior Director, Marketing and Sales at MadiCorp, explains everything you need to know about recruiting through Facebook groups.
Join Michele as she covers:
- Why Facebook groups are a great way to source talent
- Targeting active vs. passive job-seekers
- Helpful tools for social recruiting
Keep connected with us by subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website, or search for The U.S. Manufacturing Workforce in your favorite podcast player.
Feedback or ideas for the show? Email us at podcast@madicorp.com.
When it comes to cybersecurity, there are more threats to your business than ever before.
Phishing scams have become more sophisticated, the invasion of the Ukraine has led to an increase in attacks and ransomware is on the rise.
Luckily, the risk is minimal if you take the right precautions — and you’ll have a key differentiator for your business.
To find out how to stay safe, I’m speaking with Michael Puldy, Founder & CEO at Puldy Resiliency Partners, who draws upon his wealth of experience to help ensure you stay safe and secure,
Join us as we discuss:
- The threats facing businesses today — whether you provide critical infrastructure or you run a small business
- The most important precautions you need to take
- Why partners and your supply chain also need to stay secure
Keep connected with us by subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website, or search for The U.S. Manufacturing Workforce in your favorite podcast player.
Feedback or ideas for the show? Email us at podcast@madicorp.com.
To understand modern labor disputes, just look at Starbucks. They're not a bad company. But they have failed to grasp the reality of working with Generation Uprising — today's mobile, technologically rich youth.
In this episode, we talk with Peter List, Founder of Kulture and Editor and Host of LaborUnionNews.com, about how generational shifts, the global pandemic, and the political zeitgeist are changing the face of labor disputes.
Join us as we discuss:
- Key takeaways from last year's labor unrest
- How manufacturers can recruit and manage young workers
- What's ahead for manufacturing employers
Mentioned during the podcast:
- Labor Relations Radio
- Union Free Radio
- Payday Report
Keep connected with us by subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website, or search for The U.S. Manufacturing Workforce in your favorite podcast player.
Feedback or ideas for the show? Email us at podcast@madicorp.com
The pandemic has had a profound impact on the labor market across every industry. But in manufacturing specifically, it intensified labor challenges that already existed.
In this episode, we talk with Julie Davis, Sr Director of Workforce Development at Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), about those ongoing labor challenges and the strategies and best practices that manufacturing companies can use to overcome them.
Join us as we discuss:
- The current labor market
- Why business leaders should look at talent pipelines differently than in the past
- How Julie’s workforce development toolkit can help companies develop action plans for their specific business needs
Mentioned during the podcast:
- AEM’s Workforce Solutions Toolkit
- Email Julie: jdavis@aem.org
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Feedback or ideas for the show? Email us at podcast@madicorp.com.
U.S. manufacturers reported in a recent survey that finding the right talent now is 36% harder than it was in 2018.
Labor shortages, production delays, supply chain disruptions, and all the corresponding trickle-down effects are top of mind for almost everyone in manufacturing right now. We need to explore challenges and solutions that will make a difference today.
In this trailer episode of The U.S. Manufacturing Workforce, podcast host Michele Vincent, Senior Director of Marketing & Sales at MADICORP, sets the scene for why this podcast launch is so timely.
Listen in to learn about:
- Our guests: manufacturing executives facing the exact same challenges as you are
- Our topics: the manufacturing skills gap, supply chains, the future of talent, and more
- Our audience: anyone who recognizes it is up to us to make a difference for the future
Keep connected with us by subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website, or search for The U.S. Manufacturing Workforce in your favorite podcast player.
Feedback or ideas for the show? Email us at podcast@madicorp.com.