Tips to Attract Manufacturing Talent

Texting, mental health and company culture. Recruiters competing for top talent in a tight labor market are developing innovative strategies to fill open positions.

Edited by Margo Ellis

Former Editor, Valve Magazine, Gardner Business Media

The manufacturing industry has faced a whirlwind of shifting talent acquisition expectations, opportunities and shortages over the past year. Manufacturers are now ramping up production to meet consumer demand, and many are struggling to keep up with immediate hiring needs in an increasingly tight labor market. The skill gap in this industry continues to grow with an aging workforce, making it challenging for recruiters to find qualified applicants.

To address this need, manufacturing industry recruiters are adapting and finding new ways to use emerging technologies to meet candidates where they are. The recently launched 2021 Manufacturing Job Seeker Trends Report dives into how manufacturing recruiters can better understand job seekers and equip themselves with the right tools to hire and retain high-quality candidates. Read the article and report here.