The Cement Talent Crisis: Who Will Build the Future?
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In this episode of The Clinker Factor, Guest Host Daniel Summerbell, Co-Founder & Chief Solutions Officer at Carbon Re and WCA Member, talks to Cobi Busst, Senior Consultant at Beaumont Bailey, to unpack the shifting talent landscape in the cement industry. They explore why talent shortages have become so acute, what makes the sector’s challenges unique, and where operational impacts are being felt most strongly. From the growing difficulty in hiring senior roles to the rising demand for carbon and sustainability expertise, the discussion dives into the evolving role of recruitment as a strategic lever for transformation.
They also discuss the latest report from Beaumont Bailey, The Cement Industry’s Talent Crisis, which provides fresh data and insights on the scale of skills gaps, talent flows, and workforce priorities across the sector.
United States
