If you’re looking to hire skilled trades, you’re probably having a tough time. Every new data center campus pulls from the same finite pool of electricians, industrial mechanics, CNC programmers, welders, etc. And from what we’re seeing, this is already slowing projects, elevating overtime, and exposing companies to increased safety and compliance risks. Several recent […]
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In 2025, the transformational potential of AI was all over the headlines. In 2026, those predictions are starting to come to fruition, often in places where you’d least expect it. As hyperscale data center construction continues ramping up, the demand on the power grid is going to increase exponentially; these facilities can draw hundreds of […]
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2025 was a year marked by change and uncertainty, which in turn made workforce planning especially difficult. Before we jump head-first into 2026, let’s look at some moments that defined (for better or worse) this past year. That way, you can learn from the good, bad, and ugly, and set yourself up for success in […]
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Hyperscale data centers (those housing 5,000+ servers) are experiencing rapid growth this year, primarily driven by the booming demand for artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and cloud services. As AI adoption continues to expand, the need for vast amounts of computing power and low-latency data access will expand with it. Unfortunately, legacy enterprise data centers […]
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After decades of experience in cloud computing, mobile devices, IoT, and Big Data, a global electronics manufacturer and technological solution provider invested heavily in AI, semiconductors, and next-generation communications technology. Those investments paid off, to the tune of nearly $6 trillion. Following on this success, the client looked to open several electronics manufacturing sites across […]
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While your competitors are taking a “wait and see” approach to staffing in 2025, you could be seizing historic opportunities for growth. Record-high demand for electronics and IT, automotive, cybersecurity, and other products and services means that technical companies who invest now could be miles ahead when the dust clears and markets stabilize. However, aggressive […]
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Chess masters study the entire board, calculating moves and countermoves well before pieces shift positions. The best talent strategists approach workforce planning with equal precision—seeing opportunities others miss and positioning their organizations to capture key advantages. According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025, organizations expect 39% of workers’ core skills to […]
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Are you prepared to navigate the compliance minefield of today’s rapidly expanding contingent workforce? As the global gig economy surges towards a projected 50.9% of the total U.S. workforce by 2027, HR directors are grappling with a complex web of ever-changing regulations, intricate payroll processes, and looming legal pitfalls. The stakes couldn’t be higher: misclassification […]
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Crafting a contingent workforce strategy for your company can feel like solving an intricate puzzle. You need to piece together the right combination of skills, financial resources, and availability to achieve peak productivity. However, a trial-and-error process could hold you back from finding the right solution on your timeline. You need direction to efficiently optimize […]
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Say you’re a CFO at a growing manufacturing company. You’ve got contingent workers spread across multiple facilities, each managed by different department heads. Every month, you’re bombarded with invoices from various staffing agencies and freelancers. You know you’re spending a fortune on contingent labor, but pinpointing exactly how much—or where those dollars are going—feels like […]
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