Workforce Planning

How to Handle Manufacturing Skilled Trades Shortages in 2026

February 26, 2026 in Contingent Workforce Management, Manufacturing, Workforce Planning

 

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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AI’s Next “Cold War”: How Data Center Cooling is a Creating New Technical Job Opportunities

November 24, 2025 in Strategic Workforce Planning, Workforce Planning

 

The explosion in AI usage by both consumers and enterprises has led to the construction of hundreds of hyperscale data centers across the nation. While these centers will definitely help address current and future compute needs, they do create problems of their own. Namely, these facilities generate a significant amount of heat, and conventional data […]

 

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Is the Future of Work Actually Project-Based?

July 31, 2025 in News, Workforce Planning

 

Author: Greg DiMattia Economic uncertainty, shifting project demands, and rapid technological advancement have companies hesitating to make long-term staffing commitments. It’s no surprise, then, that project-based hiring is having its moment in the sun—especially in IT, engineering, and professional services. But is the shift toward project-based work a blip or a blueprint? Is it a […]

 

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Why Cultural Misalignment is a Critical Risk in M&A

June 25, 2025 in Mergers and Acquisitions, Workforce Planning

 

Author: Joe Salvucci Jr. Anywhere from 60 to 70% of mergers and acquisitions fail to meet their stated goals. This is despite extra scrutiny of financials, operations, and legal frameworks. So why the large failure rate? One potential explanation is often overlooked during the M&A process: cultural misalignment. Failure to account for cultural misalignment before, […]

 

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Beyond Staffing: How Workforce Management Solutions Transform Your Talent Strategy

April 2, 2025 in Workforce Planning

 

When a job position opens or a new contract rapidly scales demand, staffing solutions offer no-frills support for filling vacancies fast. Top-performing firms closely collaborate with your business to establish skills requirements and cultural needs—but at the end of the day, the strategic decisions fall on your plate. Staffing remains a valuable solution. However, the […]

 

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What CFOs Should Know About Strategic Workforce Planning

February 25, 2025 in Strategic Workforce Planning, Workforce Planning

 

Mastering workforce economics has never been more nuanced. Faced with shifting labor dynamics and increasing pressure for financial precision, executives are faced with complex trade-offs. For instance: When is retaining seasoned talent more justified than hiring cost-effective recent grads? When is building an internal team a smarter investment than outsourcing? How can workforce costs be […]

 

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How to Build a Better Talent Management Strategy for 2025

January 21, 2025 in Contingent Workforce Management, Tips for Engineering Managers, Tips for Hiring Managers, Workforce Planning

 

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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Build a Strong Talent Pipeline with These 5 Long-term Workforce Planning Strategies

December 19, 2024 in Workforce Planning

 

Championship-winning basketball teams don’t just rely on their starting five—they build deep benches of skilled players ready to sub in and seize crucial moments on a dime. Star players need rest, injuries happen unexpectedly, and different matchups require different strengths. That’s why smart coaches plan ahead, developing talent at every position. Industry-leading organizations face similar […]

 

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