Workforce Strategies

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...

What’s at Stake in the War for Talent

By Mike Schmidt, AEM Director of Industry Communications — Your company posts a job advertisement. The position offers good pay, solid benefits, and opportunities for...