My Journey to FlexTrades: Kelly Lane (Client Solutions Manager)
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The Hidden Cost of Skilled Labor Vacancies
When left open, skilled trades positions do not pause production costs. They quietly multiply them. Often, the most visible cost of a skilled trades position that’s left open is the wage that is not being paid, which can make waiting seem economical. However, on the production floor, the opposite is
What Makes a Great Skilled Tradesperson?
Technical skill matters. In manufacturing, it has to. You need people who know how to operate equipment, read prints, troubleshoot problems, perform maintenance, weld, machine, program, fabricate, or perform whatever specialized work the job requires. But after decades of experience in the trades and in a variety of roles, I’ve
How FlexTrades Helped CNH Fargo Scale Faster
For manufacturers, growth can create a challenge that has little to do with demand. They need enough skilled people to meet that demand. That was the situation facing CNH’s operation in Fargo, North Dakota. The facility manufactures large-scale agricultural equipment and wheel loaders for the construction side of the business,
Your Manufacturing Career Doesn’t Stop Learning After School
September has always been associated with going back to school. For some people, that means buying school supplies, packing lunches, and getting the kids back into a routine. For others, it brings back memories of classrooms, homework, tests, and counting down the days until summer. But for skilled trades professionals,
