In 2021, 2.7% of manufacturing workers left their jobs, resulting in the third-highest quit rate among major industries grappling with The Great Resignation.
To attract a new generation of workers and help new hires build a career in the industry, manufacturing must embrace digital transformation, ensure their workers are well-trained and adaptable to close the manufacturing skills gap, and get workers in the door faster than their competitors.
In 2021, 2.7% of manufacturing workers left their jobs, resulting in the third-highest quit rate among major industries grappling with The Great Resignation.
To attract a new generation of workers and help new hires build a career in the industry, manufacturing must embrace digital transformation, ensure their workers are well-trained and adaptable to close the manufacturing skills gap, and get workers in the door faster than their competitors.
Manufacturing has an image problem. With Fountain’s branding and candidate engagement capabilities, recruiters have the opportunity to redefine what it means to work in manufacturing.
Minimize repeat recruitment tasks, like manually posting job descriptions online, by automating posting to job boards in bulk with Fountain Boost.
Automatically screen candidates based on their skills and certifications, and set up interview scheduling and reminders.
Automated stage advancement based on SMS responses allow employers to meet their candidates where they are: on their phones. By allowing candidates to apply without the need to create login credentials, barriers to apply are reduced and applicant volume increases.
Elevate your recruiting and hiring process with Fountain resources
Learn about manufacturing challenges in the wake of digital transformation, and explore solutions to help teams adapt to this new era of production. Get tips on how to source and hire a new generation of talent for the future of manufacturing.
As part of a movement called “second chance hiring”, people with a criminal record have the chance to start over and contribute to the economy. The movement may be the solution to solving manufacturing hiring challenges.
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