Leslie H. asks… Q. In what ways can I increase office productivity? A. Your office staff can realize productivity gains with upgrades to office machines and software. But at Lovejoy […]
Read MoreThis was a question recently posed to me. In manufacturing, the rate of automation has been seen as increasing and the employment opportunities remain low. Really? In my experiences, manufacturing-sector […]
Read MoreZachary D. asks… Q: I’m interested in a Building Maintenance career. Are there jobs? A: Indeed there are! Manufacturers are desperate for building and facility personnel as well as industrial […]
Read MoreDue to the skills shortage in manufacturing, employers are creating innovative ways to increase awareness and nurture contacts that may pay dividends years down the road, maybe not to them […]
Read MoreJason L. asks… Q. Do you think welding jobs may still be available when I finish my certificates in the next year? A. Definitely. According to the American Welding Society […]
Read MoreI came across a great article on the MarketingHire.com website talking about how to seal a sales call in seven seconds. Interestingly, it has similar applications to those seeking jobs […]
Read MoreSam K. asks… Q: I heard that manufacturing jobs are coming back to America. Your comments, please. A: That is correct. In the 2000s, firms went overseas for manufacturing because […]
Read MorePreviously I wrote about the shortage of skilled workers. According to the Boston Consulting Group, there will be a nationwide shortage of 875,000 machinists, welders, industrial machine mechanics, and industrial […]
Read MoreSara H. asks….. Q: What is the current state of manufacturing employment opportunities in Illinois? A: Very good. But I’m sure it varies by community to community as do […]
Read MoreThere’s an interesting article from 7/23/14 in the online US News & World Report about a growing shortage of skilled workers. http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2014/07/23/job-training-programs-could-alleviate-skills-gap. In it, the author states “A new Accenture […]
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