Category: Employers
Podcast: Remote & Flexible Work – with Global Chief People Officer, Angela Jones
Angela Jones provides her thoughts as well on remote and flexible work, plus internal engagement, how to assess performance, and mentoring.
Supply Chain Talent Shortage: The Downside of an Up Economy
There are few basic economic tenants that rarely need explanation. One such phenomenon is the principle of supply and demand. In the world of supply chain, we are seeing this principle play out across every sector of the industry. From trucking to shipping to ports to production and warehouses and to the people who manage all of the touchpoints, supply and demand has rarely, if ever, been more of an issue. As consumers’ purchasing power increases, so does the need to increase capacity in direct proportion to this change in consumer behavior. As executive supply chain recruiters, we’re seeing [...]
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.
Podcast: Supply Chain Planning Leader – Jeff Ziegler
Jeff Zeigler, Supply Chain Planning Leader, talks with us about transitioning through different supply chain industries.
Podcast: EVP of Supply Chain, at Penguin Random House – Annette Danek
Annette Danek, Executive VP of Supply Chain, talks with us about discovering an interest in the field of supply chain.
Podcast: former President & CEO, at Momentive – Jack Boss
Jack Boss, former President & CEO at Momentive, talks with us about the importance of international supply chain experience.
Supply Chain Hiring Strategy: Why SEO is an Essential Component
Implementing a hiring strategy suitable for qualified talent can often be challenging, recruiters are increasingly posting their jobs online. In fact, Google has revealed that almost 30 percent of all searches on its platform, around 300 million per month, are job-related. While this news appears encouraging, it can also be a sign that job ads can quickly disappear amidst all the other postings. When you use search engine optimization (SEO) as a recruiter, it is advisable to focus on Google as it has a page dedicated to job postings. Fortunately, SEO can make your hiring strategy and online recruitment [...]
Finding Supply Chain Talent & How to Encourage Them to Join Your Team
One of the toughest challenges you can face when managing a supply chain is encouraging and finding supply chain talent to join your team. Now more than ever, competition for supply chain positions has skyrocketed. As universities adapt to onboarding more Supply Chain Management Programs, competition for this new talent has peaked. Additionally, the value of hiring the best executive supply chain leaders has become priceless in the wake of severe supply chain disruptions. Hiring managers would be wise to begin adapting to the new supply chain talent landscape and injecting flexibility into their hiring processes. Refine Your Pitch [...]
Attracting Top Supply Chain Talent – Tips and Tactics for Success
Every supply chain is unique. They differ in many ways too, from organizational design, processes, systems, SKUs, performance, and many other attributes. But, one thing all supply chains have in common is that they are looking for the best talent relevant to their needs. When it comes to attracting top supply chain talent, how can your organization make improvements? Many people might initially think that it is all about the money - the monetary compensation that makes the difference in drawing top supply chain recruits. Though competitive salaries are important, they alone are not what will make exceptional talent choose [...]
