What industry trends do you have your eye on for 2022? š Weāre expecting to see similar trends from the past two years in 2022, but many of them will accelerate significantly in the coming months. Itās critical to be prepared as a business leader or skilled worker so you can meet the challenge head-on šŖš½ In our last episode, Tim and Brett talked about the first four trends businesses and skilled workers need to be watching as we go into 2022. š In this episode, they discuss the other four trends to look out for in the coming year: āļø The Fourth Industrial Revolution āļø Rising costs of raw materials and inflation āļø Supply chain backlog āļø Infrastructure bill pressures If youāre a business owner or skilled worker, this episode is for you. If you missed the first episode of the series, ā2022 Trends for Skilled Laborā, check that out first šš¼ Youāll learn not only the trends you need be on the lookout for, but how you can make the challenges into opportunities. Main Takeaways: š Automationās benefits also present a skilled worker problem š Ways to upskill your current workers to position them for the future š Inflationās effect on wages and cost of raw materials š Supply chain backlog and worker shortage are creating a strain on supply and demand š New infrastructure bill created new challenges and opportunities Timecodes: ā° 00:00-06:51 | Impacts of the Fourth Industrial Revolution on American industries ā° 06:51-13:29 | The increased need to upskill skilled workers ā° 13:29-19:50 | Inflation impacting the cost of goods and raw materials ā° 19:50-28:40 | Supply chain backlog affects skilled workers ā° 28:40-35:31 | New infrastructure bill will impact supply and demand pressures ā° 35:31-38:49 | Eight trends to watch going into 2022 Quotes: š¬ āGreater technology drives higher skills, higher wages, and fewer candidates out thereāso in solving one problem you've introduced another one.ā - Tim Raglin š¬ āWe're going to have to spend millions of dollars on automation, but if we can't find the automation technicians and the skilled guys to keep this equipment running, it's going to be a big problem.ā - Brett Elliott š¬ āUpskilling is taking somebody who's an electrician, and take those basic skills that they understand and train them to a higher level.ā - Tim Raglin š¬ āFor the business owner, the person who's out there trying to keep staff up and runningāyou need to be looking for opportunities to upskill your current employees that have aptitude.ā - Tim Raglin š¬ āUpskilling is crucialāit's going to be crucial to meet the demand of this automated world we're living in.ā - Tim Raglin š¬ āInflation and costs are going to absolutely exacerbate your skilled trade issue because you're going to have to pay higher wages to keep those people.ā - Tim Raglin š¬ āWe thrive on challenges. Every challenge brings an opportunity.ā - Tim Raglin š¬ āAs leaders, we don't shy away from challenges and we don't ignore themāwe take them on and we look for them to be opportunities.ā - Tim Raglin š¬ āLet your competitors sit in the corner and whimper. Youāve got to figure out how you are going to be successful in this environment and the opportunity is going to be off the charts if you can find the talent.ā - Brett Elliott š¬ āGetting creative includes non-traditional ways of hiring and adding staff, which a company like Skillwork can help you do.ā - Tim Raglin š¬ āIf there's anything that we see in these 2022 trends is that the pressure to find the skilled talent is just going to increase.ā - Brett Elliott āāāāāāāāāāāāāāāā- Connect with Skillwork: - Skillworkās website https://skillwork.com/ - Skillworkās LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillwork - Skillworkās YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com
Are you aware of the skilled labor trends for 2022? š Weāre expecting to see similar trends from the past two years in 2022, but many of them will accelerate significantly in the coming months. Itās critical to be prepared as a business leader or skilled worker so you can meet the challenge head-on šŖš½ In our most recent episode, Tim Raglin and Brett Elliott chat about the eight largest factors and trends that will continue to affect the skilled trades, such as: āļø Labor Shortages āļø Baby Boomer Exodus āļø Workplace Flexibility āļø Replacement These are just a few of the challenges industries across the United States have been facing and will continue to face in the coming year. However, weāre confident that being aware of these issues can help businesses and workers plan to be successful in 2022 šš¼ Main Takeaways: š Upcoming trends will impact the skilled trades š Skilled labor shortage is affecting and will continue to affect many industries š Businesses need to be aware of the ābaby boomer exodusā š Workplace flexibility is in high demand š How āreplacementā will affect your business Timecodes: ā° 00:00-03:34 | What trends are the skilled labor industries facing today? ā° 03:34-12:35 | Skilled labor shortage will continue and accelerate ā° 12:35-17:47 | How can companies deal with the retiring baby boomers? ā° 17:47- 23:23 | Start to think about workplace flexibility for your workers ā° 23:23-32:21 | Replacement has become a huge factor in labor shortages ā° 32:21-34:26 | Skilled workers are what keep America running Quotes: š¬ āIf you're a skilled worker, it's the golden age for skilled labor.ā - Brett Elliott š¬ āIt's going to take a change in mindset to be able to address this labor shortage, because it's going to continue to put stress on your current workforce.ā - Tim Raglin š¬ āSo your 5 to 10 year strategic planning? That just got moved up to, you know, like today. You've got to take care of today.ā - Tim Raglin š¬ āIn our rush to try to acquire new talent, younger talent, and replacement talent, there's a tendency to forget those guys that are out there doing it, and have been doing it for a long time.ā - Tim Raglin š¬ āAnd so obviously, you have to start thinking differently as to how you're going to attract the talent.ā - Brett Elliott š¬ āStaying in the current paradigm that you are with your workforce is going to guarantee you that you're going to struggle a lot more against your competitors that are more forward-leaning for the workforce. It's just guaranteed. It's supply and demand. And you're going to have to rethink a lot of your strategy.ā - Tim Raglin š¬ āMost economists that look into the workforce and labor trends have said that replacement will outpace growth and attrition as the drive for labor increases in the coming decade.ā - Tim Raglin š¬ āPeople are leaving jobs at record numbers, partially because they can. Unfortunately, there's not as much loyalty to stay in one location.ā - Brett Elliott š¬ āBe aware that you're continually recruiting your current staff and think: what do I need to do to recruit them to stay?ā - Tim Raglin š¬ āThe fact is, there's more leaving than there is coming behind them, and youād better be figuring out how you're going to attract the ones you need.ā - Brett Elliott āāāāāāāāāāāāāāāā- Connect with Skillwork: - Skillworkās website: www.skillwork.com - Skillworkās LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/skillwork - Skillworkās YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCWZSf9KTuKudIm2buVFrhcw Reach out to Rveal: - Rvealās website: rveal.media - Rvealās LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rvealmedia/ - Rvealās YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69p14R2ccMdyUbbmdlWCEw
The Skillwork Forum The Great Candidate Shortage Episode 34 āWhere are all the skilled workers?ā We hear this oftenātheyāre hard to find these days. The pandemic shined light on worker shortages across all sectors. While the hospitality and light manufacturing industries were hit the hardest, we expect to see a quick recovery as things continue to open back up. The trades face a different problem: there was already a shortage of over a million workers going into 2020. Pandemic closures and economic impacts only made it worseāand unlike other industries, recovery wonāt be so quick. If youāre a business whoās having significant troubles finding skilled tradesmen, donāt lose hope: you can still find skilled workers. Main Takeaways: š The skilled trade shortage was around before COVID and will continue after š COVID didnāt create a bigger skilled worker shortageā¦only accelerated it š Many people havenāt yet returned to work for a variety of reasons š Baby boomers are retiring early which only makes the shortage more acute š Possible solution: partner with a travel staffing company to find workers Timecodes: ā° 0:00-4:02 | An extreme labor shortage that weāve never seen before ā° 4:03-10:37 | How COVID plays into the shortageā¦and how it doesnāt ā° 10:38-15:10 | COVID going away will not solve the skilled trade challenges ā° 15:11-17:54 | Retiring baby boomers are taking their expertise with them ā° 17:55-22:06 | Fourth Industrial Revolution changing skills required for workers ā° 22:07-25:26 | The trade gap is our generationās great challenge ā° 25:27-27:33 | Have a plan to solve your staffing problems? Quotes: š¬ āIn conversations with many of our clientsā¦the shortage is the worst theyāve seen in their careers.ā Tim Raglin š¬ āThere are some things that were existing prior to COVID. Itās not all COVID. And itās not all going to go away as we rebound from COVID.ā Tim Raglin š¬ āAt least half the states are now ending [extended unemployment] benefits, which whether you agree with it or not, is going to require people to go back out into the workforce.ā Brett Elliott š¬ āYou canāt keep the businesses running if you donāt have the individualsā Brett Elliott š¬ āGod created us to work, and I think we feel better about ourselves when weāre working, as long as itās safe to do so.ā Brett Elliott š¬ āThere is a huge pool of available workers out there, we just need to continue to look for opportunities to get them back in the workforce.ā Tim Raglin š¬ āItās well-documented that prior to 2020, the shortage was over a million workers.ā Brett Elliott š¬ āMath is math, and the math shows that the number of baby boomers that are going to leave the workforce over the next five years is more than the people coming behind it.ā Brett Elliott š¬ āSome of the more experienced baby boomers are reluctant to go get that advanced education and training.ā Tim Raglin š¬ āIt looks like there is more focus and emphasis on pursuing skilled trades as a career path for the next generation.ā Tim Raglin āāāāāāāāāāāāāāāā- Connect with Skillwork: - Skillworkās website https://skillwork.com/ - Skillworkās LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillwork - Skillworkās YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWZSf9KTuKudIm2buVFrhcw - 8 Trends for Skilled Labor in 2022 https://resources.skillwork.com/8-trends-for-skilled-labor-in-2022 Reach out to Rveal: - Rvealās website https://site.rveal.media/ - Rvealās LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/rvealmedia - Rvealās YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69p14R2ccMdyUbb
šāWhy canāt I find skilled workers?āš We hear this question a lot. Itās no secret that the skilled trades are experiencing a staffing crisis. The nationwide shortage is currently over 1 million skilled laborers, and that number is going to double to 2 million by 2025 (if not sooner). Unfortunately, the pandemic in 2020 only accelerated that timeline. While there are a wide variety of things contributing to the skilled labor shortage, we chose 4 of the biggest challenges to discuss in this episode, along with some solutions. šš¼ Main Takeaways ā Increased demand and dwindling supply are worsening the skilled labor shortage. ā Many companies are ābringing a sword to a gunfightāāusing outdated hiring methods and not seeing results. ā Rapidly evolving skill levels and expertise make it even harder to find workers. ā Skilled workers are frustrated with the stagnation or lagging rise in their wages. ā Thereās hope: while the next 3-5 years will be a challenge, we see opportunity. Timecodes ā° 00:00-05:20 | Overview of the skilled trade shortageāitās not going anywhere in 2021 ā° 05:21-06:39 | Falling productivity increases demand for experienced workers ā° 06:40-11:15 | Onshoring and a backlog of work puts more pressure on US manufacturing facilities ā° 11:16-13:19 | Retiring baby boomers are leaving a vacuum of experience ā° 13:20-17:05 | Young people not pursuing the trades ā° 17:06-19:55 | Bringing a sword to a gunfight: companies using old processes to approach trade gap ā° 19:56-23:06 | How Skillworkās unique model can be a solution ā° 23:07-28:14 | Rapidly evolving technology will change skillsets for workers ā° 28:15-32:53 | Stagnation of āBlue Collar Wagesā in a growing economy ā° 32:54-36:00 | Final thoughts Quotes Ā š¬ āPutting more production workers in a facility doesnāt make you more efficient, it makes you more expensive.ā (08:21-08:28)Ā š¬ āNot only is there opportunity, but there is honor and value in going into the trades.ā (15:08-15:13)Ā š¬ āWe need to keep talking about it, encouraging people, supporting, and showing the opportunity. Itās on all of us to make sure we honor the skilled trades and celebrate that as a path.ā (16:24-16:55)Ā š¬ āIāve literally looked at some owners of companies, and the look on their faces is hopeless. They look at us and think weāre kidding when we say we can help them find the talent.ā (17:36-18:00)Ā š¬ āNot only are companies doing the same thing, they continue to look in the same pool knowing thereās nothing thereā¦Our challenge to you would be to think outside that box.ā (19:19-19:54)Ā š¬ āItās amazing how when we find success doing something, we want to go back to that. But itās the smart individual that says, āmaybe we should try something differentā.ā (21:49-22:00)Ā š¬ āOnce the technology was there, it was an asset. It was inevitable that eventually those businesses and industries were going to shift.ā (25:57-26:06) š¬ āItās going to exacerbate the skilled labor shortage, but we see an opportunity in this to attract a new generation.ā (27:41-27:49)Ā š¬ āTraditionally, thereās a lag in wages when we have an economic boom. Blue collar workers are usually the last to benefit. But we are starting to see that trend change.ā (28:34-28:49)Ā š¬ āGood people always pay for themselves.ā (30:56-31:00) f š¬ āIf youāre focusing on pinching pennies, youāre losing dollars out the other end. Invest in the front end and give skilled workers the wage they deserve for the value theyāre bringing your company.ā (31:18-32:29) Connect with Skillwork: - Skillworkās website https://skillwork.com/ - Skillworkās LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillwork - Skillworkās YouTub
Connect with Skillwork: Thereās a change coming. Automated machinery, sensors, AI, interconnected ecosystemsāadvancements in digital technology are booming and itās only a matter of time before they change the face of the skilled trades. Experts call this the Fourth Industrial Revolution. We teased this subject in our last episode, 2021 Skilled Labor Trends, but on this weekās episode weāre taking a deep dive into these technological advancements and how they will cause fundamental changes in the manufacturing industry. Just like every past industrial revolution, changing technology will require new skillsets. While we wonāt pretend to be experts on things like AI and cloud technology, we are experts in finding skilled laborers and can get you the talent you need to excel in this new era. Main Takeaways ā The Fourth Industrial Revolution will create digital ecosystems with AI, sensors, cloud-based technology, and the Internet of Things ā Companies who prepare and evolve their technology and staff NOW will come out on top ā The main change for manufacturing will be predictive vs. reactive systems ā Skills and expertise must evolve with technology to succeed Quotes: š¬ āIn manufacturing, itās this fusion of traditional physical manufacturing and digital manufacturing. Companies that understand how to leverage this and make this work will be at the forefront of the fourth industrial revolution.ā (8:07-8:25) š¬ ā98% of organizations report that a single hour of downtime costs them over $100,000. And I would argue thatās probably on the low side for some companies.ā (12:17-12:27) š¬ āIf youāre not growing your talent at the same time [as technology]ā¦youāre basically investing in something you wonāt be able to operate.ā (16:23-16:38) š¬ āThis technology weāre talking about will reduce cost by 10 to 20%. Thatās big.ā (18:20-18:30) š¬ āEverything is interconnected from customers to your supply chain. Itās not just a single production line, it is a production system that is highly flexible, interoperable and connected.ā (25:25-25:38) š¬ āIt always comes down to people, no matter how much technology we have. Youāve got to have the right people to make it work.ā (39:15-40:01) Ebook source mentioned in this episode: āThe Future of Manufacturing: Blueprints for a Connected Supply Chainā. ā¦ā¦ā¦ā¦ā¦. - Skillworkās website https://skillwork.com/ - Skillworkās LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillwork - Skillworkās YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWZSf9KTuKudIm2buVFrhcw Reach out to Rveal: - Rvealās website https://site.rveal.media/ - Rvealās LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/rvealmedia - Rvealās YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69p14R2ccMdyUbbmdlWCEw
At the beginning of each year, we like to take some time to reflect on the previous year and consider the year ahead. Last year, we had some predictions and expectationsāand while COVID-19 threw a wrench in the mix, many of them still came true for the skilled trades. As business leaders, we should plan for the future but itās vital to stay flexible and ready to adapt as things change around us. 2020 was a perfect example of how no one can truly predict how things will go. On this weekās episode of The Skillwork Forum, weāre discussing some of the our predictions and skilled labor market trends that we expect to see in 2021. Main Takeaways ā The overall performance of labor markets was better than leaders feared ā Skilled labor shortage will continue, supply to lag behind pre-pandemic numbers ā Changes ahead in construction and manufacturing ā New administrationās policy changes effect on the trades ā The āFourth Industrial Revolutionā ā 2020ās Winners, Rebounders, and Damaged sectors Quotes: š¬ āWeāre halfway back to pre-pandemic levels. That still means we got a long way to goā¦but thereās still going to be a lot of rebound.ā (4:05-4:19) š¬ āPolitics in this new administration means we can expect a lot more policy and oversightā¦weāre already seeing that in the energy sector.ā (5:56-6:12) š¬ āWeāre seeing a lot of leveraging technology as it relates to the construction space, the need for a fully integrated systemā¦companies that get out ahead of that will be ahead of the curve moving into 2021.ā (16:43-17:21) š¬ ā98% of organizations report that a single hour of downtime costs them over $100,000.ā - Hitachi Solutions (26:08-26:17) ā¦ā¦ā¦ā¦ā¦. Connect with Skillwork: - Skillworkās website https://skillwork.com/ - Skillworkās LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillwork - Skillworkās YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWZSf9KTuKudIm2buVFrhcw Reach out to Rveal: - Rvealās website https://site.rveal.media/ - Rvealās LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/rvealmedia - Rvealās YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69p14R2ccMdyUbbmdlWCEw
Being understaffedāor even just not having the experienced workers you needācan have a measurable impact on the safety at your facility. In our last installment of our podcast series āCost of Not Changingā, we discuss the reasons why being understaffed undermines workplace safety, and what you can do to address them. While it may not be intentional, itās critical to address staffing challenges both for the wellbeing of your employees and the long-term success of your business. The good thing is it can be resolved: - Communicate with your team that you see the problem - Utilize a combination of traditional and innovative hiring methods to address your shortage - Consider augmenting your workforce with highly-qualified temporary staff via Skillwork. For a risk-free assessment of your workplace, reach out to us at skillwork.com/contact-usĀ Connect with Skillwork: - Skillworkās website https://skillwork.com/ - Skillworkās LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillwork - Skillworkās YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWZSf9KTuKudIm2buVFrhcw Reach out to Rveal: - Rvealās website https://site.rveal.media/ - Rvealās LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/rvealmedia - Rvealās YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69p14R2ccMdyUbbmdlWCEw
This week on The Skillwork Forum, we tackle most business leadersā least favorite subject: workplace culture. We all want to avoid talking about it, because it can be somewhat nebulous and overwhelming. Itās tempting to focus your efforts on new business or other ways to solve stressors in your work environment. However, regardless of what may be causing stress or frustration for your staff, if left unchecked it will gradually eat away at your work environment until it becomes toxic. And toxic culture WILL destroy your company from the inside out until you address it head-on. In this episode youāll find telltale signs of bad company culture as well as concrete ways to address each one.
Do you find yourself constantly busy but never feeling like youāre gaining traction? This week on The Skillwork Forum, we discuss a universal problem that plagues even the most dedicated of strategic leaders: the tyranny of the urgent. Itās a simple concept but is a constant battle for many of usāthe things that demand our attention eat up all our time instead of the things that are truly important. We spend our days feeling like weāre on a hamster wheelāalways busy, always running, but never getting anywhere. The unfortunate truth is this: the things that you just donāt have time to deal with right now are what will keep your business running smoothly and successfully for years to come. Even if you donāt own or help run a business, this episode is for you. Check out the episode and learn how to recognize the tyranny of the urgent and some practical solutions that you can apply today. Connect with Skillwork: - Skillworkās website https://skillwork.com/ - Skillworkās LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillwork - Skillworkās YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWZSf9KTuKudIm2buVFrhcw Reach out to Rveal: - Rvealās website https://site.rveal.media/ - Rvealās LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/rvealmedia - Rvealās YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69p14R2ccMdyUbbmdlWCEw
There are many ways that not changing your current staffing strategy is costing you. In this episode of The Skillwork Forum, we discuss how your staffing challenges are impacting a main pillar of your business: your customers. Few things are as stress-producing as a business leader as knowing that a customer is unhappy with your performance. While there are many factors that can lead to this outcome, in this weekās episode, we discuss how staffing can be a major contributor to dissatisfied customers, and what to do if you find yourself in that position. Connect with Skillwork: - Skillworkās website https://skillwork.com/ - Skillworkās LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillwork - Skillworkās YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWZSf9KTuKudIm2buVFrhcw Reach out to Rveal: - Rvealās website https://site.rveal.media/ - Rvealās LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/rvealmedia - Rvealās YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69p14R2ccMdyUbbmdlWCEw
As a company, your people are your most valuable asset. Itās easy to forget when the challenges are never-ending, there arenāt enough workers to get jobs done on time, clients are frustrated, and you feel the financial pressure on top of it all. However, itās vital to manage the stress of your current staff. When a company is chronically understaffed, it erodes morale, increases turnover, destroys workplace culture, and makes meeting deadlines next to impossible. Not only that, but errors and work-related injuries and health issues pile up as well. If youāre feeling these stressors in your company, know that there is a way out. Start by treating your staffing as a strategy and plan for both short and long term solutions. When you think strategically, you can anticipate staffing needs and challenges before they occur. Tune in to our latest episode of The Skillwork Forum, āThe Cost of Not Changing: Pain of Stress on Staffā, for more details and solutions. Connect with Skillwork: - Skillworkās website https://skillwork.com/ - Skillworkās LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillwork - Skillworkās YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWZSf9KTuKudIm2buVFrhcw Reach out to Rveal: - Rvealās website https://site.rveal.media/ - Rvealās LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/rvealmedia - Rvealās YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69p14R2ccMdyUbbmdlWCEw
Change is hard. Itās human nature to resist and delay change, because it takes energy and resources to adapt. But at some point, the figurative or literal costs of not changing simply become too much. When they outweigh the pain of the change itself, we have no choice but to move forward. Many understaffed businesses in the trade space find themselves in this position today. Direct costs are usually the most obvious pain points from staffing challenges and demand the most attention. However, the hidden costs can be just as detrimental. On this episode of The Skillwork Forum, we discuss bothāand what you can do about it. For help with your businessās staffing challenges, contact us at skillwork.com/employers. Connect with Skillwork: - Skillworkās website https://skillwork.com/ - Skillworkās LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillwork - Skillworkās YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWZSf9KTuKudIm2buVFrhcw Reach out to Rveal: - Rvealās website https://site.rveal.media/ - Rvealās LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/rvealmedia - Rvealās YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69p14R2ccMdyUbbmdlWCEw
The most important question when it comes to tackling the skilled labor shortage: Is there a better way? During this weekās episode of The Skillwork Forum, Brett and Tim share their insights on the hidden costs of the skilled labor shortage that arenāt always obvious on the surfaceābut can have devastating impacts to your organizationās bottom line. Things like underperforming workers, inflated internal recruiting costs, bad hires, high turnover, and even overstaffing might be costing your business more than you think. If this sounds too familiar, we would love to talk with you at no cost, no obligationājust a conversation and some insights for your company. skillwork.com/contact-us Connect with Skillwork: - Skillworkās website https://skillwork.com/ - Skillworkās LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillwork - Skillworkās YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWZSf9KTuKudIm2buVFrhcw Reach out to Rveal: - Rvealās website https://site.rveal.media/ - Rvealās LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/rvealmedia - Rvealās YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69p14R2ccMdyUbbmdlWCEw
The skilled trade shortage wasnāt created overnightāand itās not going to be solved overnight either. š But while that sounds overwhelming, with the right combination of short and long term solutions itās not an unsolvable problem. This week on The Skillwork Forum, Brett & Tim discuss how to balance this mix of short and long term approaches, why using a company like Skillwork can help ābridge the gapā between your today challenges and tomorrowās long term solutions, and the critical difference between Skillwork and a traditional temp agency in our hiring approach. You donāt want to miss it š Connect with Skillwork: - Skillworkās website https://skillwork.com/ - Skillworkās LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillwork - Skillworkās YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWZSf9KTuKudIm2buVFrhcw Reach out to Rveal: - Rvealās website https://site.rveal.media/ - Rvealās LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/rvealmedia - Rvealās YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69p14R2ccMdyUbbmdlWCEw
The skilled trade shortage is real. Itās been putting pressure on companies and individuals for years. We all feel it. When you canāt find the people you need to meet deadlines and your business is suffering because of it, thereās a temptation to lower your standardsājust a little bitāto get the people you need right away. Youāre likely feeling tired of being understaffed, knowing your team is overworked because of it. You feel like you would take anyone. Resist the temptation š On this weekās episode of The Skillwork Forum, Brett and Tim discuss how to solve this seemingly unsolvable problem: how to get reliable and talented skilled laborers that can help you meet your goals and objectives. š Connect with Skillwork: - Skillworkās website https://skillwork.com/ - Skillworkās LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillwork - Skillworkās YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWZSf9KTuKudIm2buVFrhcw Reach out to Rveal: - Rvealās website https://site.rveal.media/ - Rvealās LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/rvealmedia - Rvealās YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69p14R2ccMdyUbbmdlWCEw
As businesses continue to reopen and get moving again after the economic shutdown earlier this year, considering a possible return of high COVID-19 numbers is likely the last thing on our minds. For many businesses it feels like just coming up for air after months of unprecedented challenges. However, itās crucial to plan ahead so your company is prepared should the virus raise its ugly head again. Luckily, there are many companies who have paved the way and we can learn from their experience. In this episode of The Skillwork Forum, āCOVID 2.0ā, we discuss some of the measures food and beverage manufacturing facilities have implemented to keep their workers safe and how your organization can utilize some of these policies as you strategically plan for a possible resurgence of cases this fall.
While hiring itself isnāt too complicated, hiring the RIGHT people is hard. On top of dealing with the severe shortage of skilled craftsmen, there are endless combinations of skills, personality, experience, and aptitude to think about. Companies find themselves suffering through short-staffed and stressed out teams to avoid the high cost of negative hiring outcomes. You donāt have to keep plowing through without the people you need. On this weekās episode of The Skillwork Forum, Brett and Tim discuss Skillworkās multi-level vetting process which funnels a large group of applicants down to a select few high-quality candidates that we provide directly to our clients. Learn more about how we do things and apply it to your own companyās hiring challenges or partner with us to get the people you need. š Connect with Skillwork: - Skillworkās website https://skillwork.com/ - Skillworkās LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillwork - Skillworkās YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWZSf9KTuKudIm2buVFrhcw Reach out to Rveal: - Rvealās website https://site.rveal.media/ - Rvealās LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/rvealmedia - Rvealās YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69p14R2ccMdyUbbmdlWCEw
With a shortage of over a million skilled laborers and ever-increasing demand as America ramps up production again, thereās more pressure than ever for companies to get the workers they need to execute their goals. Unfortunately, these positions can require a precise fit of skills and experienceāand internal talent acquisition isnāt always equipped to find that fit with the tools they have. This week on The Skillwork Forum, we discuss the merits of both internal and external recruitment strategiesā¦and how the best way for companies to get the specific workers they so desperately need might be a marriage of the two. If youāre feeling like youāve hit a wall in your recruitment efforts for skilled workers, click here for some relief šš¼š Connect with Skillwork: - Skillworkās website https://skillwork.com/ - Skillworkās LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillwork - Skillworkās YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWZSf9KTuKudIm2buVFrhcw Reach out to Rveal: - Rvealās website https://site.rveal.media/ - Rvealās LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/rvealmedia - Rvealās YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69p14R2ccMdyUbbmdlWCEw
For companies that already struggle finding quality skilled labor talent to get their jobs done, investing in a ābad hireā is a costly mistake few can afford. At Skillwork, we call this aĀ negative outcomeĀ in the recruiting process. And for so many companies, these negative outcomes feel unavoidable. To make matters worse, if a company gets a string of these negative outcomes over time, it can create a ālosing mindsetāāmuch like sports teams who get stuck in a losing streak they canāt seem to break. No company should feel ashamed or hopeless by this, though. Weāve all been there. This week on The Skillwork Forum we discuss three types of negative outcomes and how you can tackle them head-on. The most important thing? Get REAL. Be transparent about your company. Have self-awareness in what you can and canāt offer your skilled workers. We think youāll be surprised at how well people react to your honesty. Have you had a string of negative outcomes in your hiring process lately? Check out our website to connect with us and find the right skilled workers you need, when you need them. Connect with Skillwork: - Skillworkās website https://skillwork.com/ - Skillworkās LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillwork - Skillworkās YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWZSf9KTuKudIm2buVFrhcw Reach out to Rveal: - Rvealās website https://site.rveal.media/ - Rvealās LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/rvealmedia - Rvealās YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69p14R2ccMdyUbbmdlWCEw
Leadership is an incredible gift, but sometimes the responsibility can be overwhelming. On this weekās episode of The Skillwork Forum, āServant Leadership and Intentionalityā, we discuss the incredible impact of others-focused leadership. We all have the ability to be transformational leaders in our businesses when we focus on this pattern: grow, give, repeat. In the second half of the podcast, we talk about a Forbes article on self-based leadership. You can find it here. Feeling the pressure of staffing skilled workers to keep up with demand? Check out our website where you can download a free ebook with the solution youāve been looking for. Connect with Skillwork: - Skillworkās website https://skillwork.com/ - Skillworkās LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillwork - Skillworkās YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWZSf9KTuKudIm2buVFrhcw Reach out to Rveal: - Rvealās website https://site.rveal.media/ - Rvealās LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/rvealmedia - Rvealās YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69p14R2ccMdyUbbmdlWCEw