Category: Attracting Talent
Will Tech Layoffs Benefit Supply Chains?
Large scale tech layoffs could lead to a solution to the supply chain talent shortage. Companies like Meta, Tesla, Coinbase, Robinhood, google, Microsoft and Amazon hacked portions of their workforce in efforts to address what many believe to be an economic downturn coming down the pike. A lot of these job losses were in the technology and software sector. It is estimated that 200,000 tech employees have been laid off in reduction of force measures since the beginning of 2022. Meanwhile, supply chain organizations suffer from the opposite problem: not enough talent to handle a rapidly accelerating technology base. [...]
Reasons for the Supply Chain Talent Shortage & How are Companies Adapting
For at least the last decade, as supply chain management has changed, there has been a shortage of talent, and it continues to get more severe. This is true across all industries and across the globe. Demand for supply chain talent is at an all-time high as companies have recognized the importance of supply chain for their success. Through studies by various organizations, it is shown that companies with high-performing supply chains achieve revenue growth well above the industry average. And without talent, you can’t reach a high-performing supply chain. An article by Deloitte, titled “The Supply Chain Paradox--High [...]
Trends Affecting the Food and Beverage Supply Chain
Quiet Bridge Burning could be the next hot trend in the employment market. Talent professionals have been experiencing a sharp rise in candidates who are accepting lucrative job offers, only to back out at the last minute.
Quiet Bridge Burning a HOT Topic
Quiet Bridge Burning could be the next hot trend in the employment market. Talent professionals have been experiencing a sharp rise in candidates who are accepting lucrative job offers, only to back out at the last minute.
Recession Proof Jobs in Supply Chain
Recession proof jobs are a hot topic in the post-Pandemic world. Economic turbulence plagues much of the world, causing rippling effects on supply chains here at home. It is likely that there will be an economic downturn in the not too distant future, if not a recession. Indicators are hard to read and forecasts vary depending on which expert you engage. The clouds on the economic horizon have been accompanied by the thunder of layoffs and restructuring. And the lightning is getting closer to your desk. So, why not prepare for the worst and hope for the best? Here [...]
Challenges for Supply Chain Human Resources
Sourcing and finding talent in the Pandemic era has posed significant challenges in most every industry. Supply chain human resources partners have been tasked with an additional burden of finding top-tier talent that can adapt to a rapidly changing field and work place. What are some of the most common challenges facing supply chain HR partners and how can they overcome them without missing out on the best talent? Supply Chain Talent Shortage As the Pandemic settled upon the world, everything came to a halt. We all remember the twilight zone-esque feeling of not knowing what was going to [...]
Skill Loss in Supply Chain | Talent Retention Through Upskilling
How can employers innovate retention policies in a time of talent shortage and skill loss in supply chain?
Ebook: The Art of Landing Top Sourcing and Procurement Talent
Supply Chain Careers podcast hosts, Rodney Apple and Chris Gaffney dive into conversation with Supply Chain Executive, Brett Frankenberg. Brett shares how he got started in supply chain through his curiosity about how things work in the physical operation side, but eventually was given an opportunity to get involved in higher-level enterprise systems.
Webinar – “Hiring & Retaining Supply Chain Professionals in a Competitive Environment” – Watch Recap
Staying ahead of the supply chain talent war is one of the biggest challenges facing employers. It has been more difficult than ever to hire and retain professionals within your supply chain organization. Part 1 - October 27th, 2021 | Webinar Recap Topics Covered: Pain Employers are Feeling Right Now Stats on Supply Chain Talent Shortage Develop Employer Branding Strategy Turn Your Organization into Talent Scouts Develop an Employee Referral Program Create a Supply Chain Leadership Development Program Implement a Mentorship Program Streamline Your Hiring Process [...]
Podcast: former Fortune 500 Chairman, President and CEO – Neil Novich
Neil Novich, former Chairman, President and CEO of Ryerson, talks with us about different qualities sought-after in supply chain professionals.
