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August Growth Report: Manufacturing Jobs

The latest U.S. jobs report delivered an encouraging signal for the manufacturing sector. Manufacturing added 16,000 jobs in August, continuing its recent upward trend. Machinery manufacturing and fabricated metal products each added 6,000 jobs, while total...

The Skills Powering Manufacturing Are Evolving

Manufacturing and engineering are changing, and the skills companies need are evolving right along with them. Automation, robotics, advanced equipment, and increasingly connected production environments are creating demand for professionals who can combine strong...

Improving Shift Coverage With Flexible Staffing

Maintaining consistent shift coverage is critical to keeping production moving, meeting deadlines, and avoiding burnout across teams. According to workforce insights from the Manufacturing Leadership Council, more companies are turning to flexible staffing models to...

Great Teams Start With Great Talent

Finding skilled manufacturing talent in 2026 is getting more competitive. Manufacturers are feeling pressure from every angle. Increased production demands, tighter timelines, retiring skilled workers, and a shrinking talent pool. The challenge isn’t just finding...

What Manufacturing Candidates Want in 2026

Still struggling to fill manufacturing positions? The issue may not be the talent pool. It may be the opportunity itself. Today’s manufacturing candidates are evaluating jobs differently than they did just a few years ago. Yes, compensation matters. But...

Hiring for Quality in 2026

Quality hiring is evolving and in 2026, technical skills alone aren’t enough. According to workforce trends from the American Society for Quality (ASQ), employers hiring for Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and Inspection roles are placing greater emphasis on...