Transforming the future of work in the manufacturing sector
AI, robotics, assistive technology - the landscape of manufacturing is changing course; once dominated by highly manual roles that are since becoming redundant, new positions with titles that never once existed are actively being recruited for. To address skill-shortages and industry perception HR leaders are revising their recruitment strategy to attract top talent for the future.
Sourcing skills of the future
Technology is changing how the manufacturing industry works but by sourcing talent with the right combination of soft and hard skills you can shape a team which helps your organization innovate and grow. Carry out a skills analysis by using psychometrics to identify skills shortages in your business enables.
Upskill from Top-to-Bottom
With the demand for digital skills high in the manufacturing industry, businesses are looking to rearrange teams and departments to maximize their talent pool. Investment in continuous training and adopting a skills-based approach to hiring leads to a talent pipeline that is forward-facing.
83%
of firms say that not having access to the right skills is the primary threat to competitiveness.
14%
of Generation Z members consider a career in the industrial sector.
75%
of manufacturing employees under age 25 said they were staying with their employer because they were given opportunities to develop their skills.
88%
of APAC manufacturers plan to maintain or grow employment due to technology.
Addressing the gender gap
The value-perception of manufacturing has changed over the years; however, women only account for 26% of all workers in the manufacturing sector. Considering widening your talent pool by engaging career starters at earlier opportunities and looking for a range of skill sets outside traditional qualifications; our team can support you in reviewing your criteria and help improve the quality of future hires.
Reducing talent costs with the right hire
From recruitment to onboarding and training, the cost of a bad hire is seen across all areas and affects a company's brand image. Psychometric tools can help you match the right individual to your role based on skills and ability, personality and values. The right match will reduce costs, and create more talented teams that drive performance and innovation.
Succeed in your talent acquisition with our psychometric solutions
Obtain informed insights that you can trust into your candidate's ability, personality and potential with this range of assessments. Combined they can create a complete picture of your candidate(s) and significantly improve your ability to make a great hire.
"The Bennett Mechanical Comprehension Test is essential in our hiring process to ensure we select the right candidates with these abilities. Our proactive approach to hiring has enabled us to select the right people for the right job helping reduce voluntary and involuntary turnover."
Kristi Schmidlap, HR Manager - Corrugated Services
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