Majority of Manufacturers Struggle to Find Qualified Candidates to Fill Open Positions in Latest Skill Gap Survey
Skills gap survey finds that 77% of manufacturers and distributors are facing challenges finding skilled workers.
Skills gap survey finds that 77% of manufacturers and distributors are facing challenges finding skilled workers.
77% of those surveyed are struggling to hire people with all of the required skill sets.
Today’s supply chain managers need cross-functional experience to quickly grasp complex situations.
Many manufacturers and distributors are faced with bridging the skills gap in current employees and new hires.
Perception is reality and under-appreciated employees move onto other opportunities.
Work amounts fluctuate but busy times are guaranteed. Set the work tone with calm leadership so team members don’t panic during hectic periods.
Excellent leadership is required to outshine the competition.
Since virtual meetings will be a mainstay in the professional world and especially with project teams, it is incumbent upon us to find a way to succeed in this environment.
Build successful teams that are cohesive and self-improving
I’ve had first-hand experience working with companies in various stages of mergers and acquisitions and other significant change projects, and the answers are incredibly simple yet hard to execute.