RI Manufacturers can attract better candidates by writing better job descriptions. Polaris MEP’s Workforce Coordinator offers four tips.
Category: Workforce Development
“Six Word Stories” Will Massively Improve Your Employee Recruitment in 2022
NIST/America Works’ Matt Fieldman suggests that “six word stories” can improve manufacturing companies’ employee recruitment. Read how.
Manufacturing Pain Points
When I meet with RI companies, inevitably they tell me the top two manufacturing pain points right now are workforce and supply chain.
Day by Day by Manufacturing Day
Any day in October can be Manufacturing Day, promoting manufacturing as a career pathway & your company as an employer of choice.
7 Shipping and Receiving Challenges (and 1 Proven Solution)
7 problems Polaris MEP consultants commonly see in manufacturing receiving and shipping, the issues they cause, and a proven solution to consider.
Dedicated to Rhode Island’s Manufacturing Workforce
Kathie Mahoney salutes Lindsey Brickle, recognized by the Providence Business News for her dedication & innovation in Manufacturing workforce development, a critical part of Polaris MEP’s mission.
Marketing’s Role in Recruiting: Pulling in Qualified Talent
Manufacturing human resource departments are struggling to attract qualified talent. Employers need to consider how marketing can build out the talent pool.
Workforce Solutions – RIMA Conference Spring 2021 with Polaris MEP
Polaris MEP presents a webinar discussing the basics of workforce solutions for Rhode Island manufacturers
PBS News Hour: As Nationwide Unemployment Grows, Rhode Island Steps In to Help Residents Find Work
PBS News Hour looks at “Machine & Marine program” part of the RI Department of Labor & Training “Back to Work RI” initiative.
January 2-Q Poll – Workforce Changes Anticipated by Rhode Island Manufacturers
Results of last month’s Polaris MEP poll designed to check the pulse of the Rhode Island manufacturing community. January 2021 topic: Workforce / staffing.