My Journey to FlexTrades: Kelly Lane (Client Solutions Manager)
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Why Local Labor Pools Are Failing American Manufacturers
Every plant manager, operations leader, and HR executive we talk to in American manufacturing tells a variation of the same story: “We can’t find the skilled workers we need right here where we are.” It’s not a seasonal blip. It’s structural. The Manufacturing Skills Gap Isn’t Just Local. It’s National
The Skilled Labor Shortage Is Not Ending
I want you to picture a moment that probably feels familiar. A production schedule that looked reasonable a few months ago. A delivery date everyone nodded at in a meeting. A plan that worked… until it didn’t. Not because demand disappeared. Not because quality slipped. But because there simply were
Borrow to Build: Why Flexible Talent Is the Competitive Advantage in 2026
Manufacturing leaders are heading into 2026 with cautious optimism. After a year marked by the uncertainty of volatile demand, shifting supply chains, and an increasingly competitive labor market, the newly released Deloitte 2026 Manufacturing Industry Outlook offers a clearer view of where the industry is headed. Yes, it highlights renewed
Traveling With FlexTrades Part 4: How to Stay in Touch While on the Road
October 25th is National I Care About You Day, which is a day encouraging people to express their love and appreciation for family, friends, and significant others. Traveling for work and being away from home may require a little more creativity to celebrate, but it’s no excuse to miss out
