15 | Why more people should consider a career in the skilled trades with Shannon Kahn, CEO of SMK Consulting
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The job market these days is tumultuous to say the least. Large employers are making huge cuts to their staffing and operating models. AI and automation technologies threaten to displace some jobs. And wage growth just isn't keeping pace with increased employer demands for productivity and worker output.
Meanwhile, elsewhere in the job market, the skilled trades are booming. Demand for jobs like construction are on the rise, and those jobs aren't easy to offset by outsourcing or technology implementations. The skilled trades offer rewarding work, skill development, a fulfilling career path and competitive compensation.With the best of intentions, we as a society have pushed the corporate, cubicle-dwelling life as a significant piece of the American dream. But is it time for us to paint a different picture of a new dream?
This week on the podcast, we're excited to introduce Shannon Kahn as our guest. Shannon founded SMK Consulting to “Create Profit and Prosperity for Staffing Firms.” With over three decades of staffing industry experience, Shannon has a history of leading teamsthat deliver exceptional results with a focus on driving revenue and profitability, operationalexcellence, and leadership development. Working for both large public companies and nichefirms, she held many executive leadership roles throughout her career. Shannon spent morethan sixteen years working in the skilled trades sector where she developed a passion for theblue-collar workforce and is committed to creating awareness and appreciation for the tradesand other blue-collar professions.
You won't want to miss this enlightening discussion.
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