Tag Archives: COVID

16Aug/21

Upskilling in manufacturing: Building the industrial workforce of the future

Despite all the talk of automation eating up jobs, US manufacturing is expected to have 2.1 million unfilled vacancies by 2030. At the same time, pandemic-driven market fluctuations and supply chain disturbancesRead More…

11Aug/21

How can employers make remote and hybrid working easier on younger workers?

When the pandemic forced workers out of their offices and into their homes, younger workers – ‘digital natives’ with superior tech skills – seemed best-placed to cope. But over a year intoRead More…

09Aug/21

Need to hire temp staff fast? Appeal to their top motivators.

Employers across the country are in a fierce fight to attract temporary workers. To make sure your job offers entice the candidates you need, you must appeal to their unique, individual needs.Read More…

02Aug/21

Seasonal staffing in retail and ecommerce: 5 steps to holiday hiring success

These days, retailers aren’t just in battle for consumer dollars. They’re going to war for seasonal workers. Job seekers have enormous choice and that puts employers under pressure to hire the bestRead More…

26Jul/21

How employers can navigate the semiconductor shortage

In the digital age, semiconductor chips have been popping up all around us, from connected cars, to smart home lightbulbs, to robotic vacuum cleaners. In the past year, a perfect storm ofRead More…

19Jul/21

The infrastructure bill edges forward. How can employers prepare?

On June 24, the US Senate struck a bipartisan agreement around a historic eight-year infrastructure bill, set to create millions of well-paid American jobs. But what will it all mean for America’sRead More…

17May/21

How a Lack of Workers is Causing Wage Inflation in a Time of High Unemployment

If you look at the monthly data published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, you might think that businesses have eager candidates lining up at the door to fill any job vacancyRead More…