WJI: Why is labor such a dire problem for manufacturers, and what can they do to get better results when it comes to finding good employees?

As a recruiter in the industry, I have spoken to more than a few industry leaders over the last six years. Companies are having a harder time getting college graduates or younger people, and it's not a surprise. A 2019 Manufacturing Institute report, The Aging of the Manufacturing Workforce, finds that the extended economic expansion and record-low U.S. unemployment has led to a huge labor shortage ...