Workforce Strategies

Flexible Work Arrangements in Manufacturing: 5 Tactics for Employers to Consider
By Julie Davis, AEM Vice President of People Strategy —There’s no disputing the labor shortage facing manufacturing today. The industry lost roughly 1.4 million jobs during the...

CASE 4 Learning Partners with AEM Members to Shape the Future of Agricultural Education
The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that there will be more than 24,000 openings for heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians each year, despite increasing...

4 Generations, 1 Workforce: How to Bridge the Gaps and Make it All Work
By Gregg Wartgow, Special to AEM --Of the six or so generations alive today, four are active in the workforce. This has created an unprecedented workplace dynamic that many...

Attract, Train & Retain - Registered Apprenticeships Gain Popularity for Good Reason
By Danny Gavin, AEM Communications Coordinator --It’s no secret that the manufacturing industry has struggled to find, acquire, and retain talent.Registered apprenticeship...

AEM Shares Comprehensive List of U.S. DOL Workforce Resources
It’s no secret workforce challenges are often cited as a top issue for AEM members and their peers in the equipment manufacturing industry. However, when it comes time to...

Cummins' Erica Baird on What FFA Means to Our Industry and Beyond
AEM is proud to support the National FFA Organization and all the ways it works to promote positive change, develop the next generation of leaders, and influence how the world...