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Develop a Strategy for Recruiting Future Employees

Despite an uncertain economy, many manufacturers across the country are reporting a lack of welders, fabricators, laser operators, electricians, press brake operators, machinists and a host of other skilled labor positions. As the economy begins to rebound and baby boomers begin to retire, this shortage is expected to worsen. The National Association of Manufacturers projects that by 2020 some 10 million skilled workers will be needed. For manufacturers, recruiting employees to fill skilled jobs is more than a vexing problem. It may literally become a matter of business survival for many of these companies in the next decade. Thus, developing a company strategy to recruit future employees is crucial to attract the next generation of workers and succeed in the global marketplace. The Apprenticeship and Internship One method to recruit employees is a concept employers have used for centuries—the apprenticeship—and its 20th century cousin, the internship. Their value has never been so sig

Maximize your Recruiting Dollars

Source: eGrabber Newsletters A recession does not necessarily mean that recruiting will cease altogether. There may be less recruiting work than before, which means you will have to cut back on expenses. Look for inexpensive ways to ramp up your recruiting efforts. This might be the time to focus on Advertising channels and recruitment ads/messages that allow you to recruit faster and cheaper and reach more people than any other method. Investments in technology that can automate and/or speed-up sourcing and screening of large volumes of resumes. Client relationships. Hiring interns to overcome staff resources that are spread thin, etc. Strategies such as these are sure to maximize your recruiting dollars and help you ride better on a budget that is likely to be tighter this year.