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
5 ways to achieve mentoring success in the remote/hybrid workplace
There is a conundrum employees are facing in today’s mentoring community. The pandemic has radically affected our workplaces – with remote/hybrid becoming more prevalent. Adding a physical disconnect between mentors and mentees who may only see each other over a virtual meeting can create challenges. But like the workplace itself, mentoring can change with the times. Physical proximity, while helpful, is not essential for mentoring relationships to develop or even flourish. The core components of successful mentoring – commitment, trust, and mentor competence – have not changed and are still applicable. Here are five ways today’s leaders can master