Streamlining Manufacturing Recruitment: How LSI Staffing Takes the Stress out of Hiring
In the bustling world of manufacturing, getting the right talent on board is both a priority and a challenge, especially post-pandemic. Despite these challenges, the manufacturing world never stops and the need for specialized professionals to keep things moving is paramount. But hiring well requires so much more than merely filling a role. It means finding the perfect fit who understands this sector uniquely challenging sector. This is where the importance of tailored, industry-specific recruitment comes into play, particularly in the ever-evolving domain of manufacturing. Many companies grapple with the complexities of hiring for this sector. There's a need to
How to Advance Your Career in Manufacturing by Standing Out in the Competitive Job Market
For years, manufacturing quietly forged the framework of America's booming industry, often overshadowed and underestimated. Rewind to 2017, when just 27% of Deloitte’s Manufacturing Perception Study respondents were nudging their children towards this sector. Yet, as with numerous facets of modern society, the winds of change brought by the COVID-19 pandemic ushered in a fresh perspective on manufacturing. Recent findings from the Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute's 2022 study have thrown light on this evolving sentiment: a striking 61% uptick in the perceived value of manufacturing as a career, complemented by a 13% ascent in those championing these roles for
Rising Above the Manufacturing Labor Shortage: Forward-Thinking Solutions to Strengthen Your Workforce
If you’re in the manufacturing industry, then you’re well aware of the ticking time bomb that is the manufacturing skills gap. The industry is grappling with an unprecedented labor shortage—a challenge that affects not only individual businesses but also the broader economy, with the threat of a staggering 2.1 million jobs going unfilled by 2030, potentially costing the U.S. economy a whopping $1 trillion. The study's alarming findings are based on online surveys of over 800 U.S.-based manufacturing leaders, interviews with executives across the industry, and economic analyses. Collectively, they reveal a worrying picture of the manufacturing labor shortage. Even