Workforce Strategies

Focusing on Innovative Solutions: How One State Official Has Worked to Combat Recent Workforce Shortages

By Olivia Mitrovich, AEM Regional State Government Affairs Manager —Like many other states, South Carolina has been grappling with workforce shortages. The pandemic exacerbated...

Opportunity Knocks: Hiring Neurodiverse Candidates Can Be a Win-Win For Employers and Jobseekers Alike

By Mike Schmidt, AEM Director of Industry Communications  — It was early 2021, and the job offers weren’t materializing for Thomas Breitschwerdt.Despite a stellar resume and a...

Comply, Interact, Achieve: How an Intentional Approach to Training Pays Off

By Lydia Riesch, AEM Project Director, Human Resources & Operations —Times have changed, expectations are different, and training should evolve as well. But what does it take to...

Is Your Intern Program Ready to Develop the Workforce of Tomorrow?

By Sarah Spanjar, SHRM-CP, AEM Human Resources Manager— There has been a clear shift in expectations that entry-level professionals have regarding introductory career...

The Future of Talent in Manufacturing: Where We’re Headed and What Can Be Done

By Julie Davis, AEM VP of People Strategy —Over the past five years, I’ve spent countless hours researching workforce development strategies for manufacturing. I’ve engaged AEM...

Don’t Just Ask for a Talented and Diverse Workforce, Make Space for It to Show Up

By Megan Tanel, AEM President —Picture one of your best employees. Maybe it is someone who regularly drives positive outcomes, works to improve processes, or consistently...