Jim Mayer
25 April 2024
49m 8s
Beyond the Skills Gap: Ann Wyatt on Talent, Technology, and Transition
00:00
49:08
Jim Mayer
25 April 2024
49m 8s
00:00
49:08
In this episode of the Manufacturing Culture Podcast, host Jim Mayer interviews Ann Wyatt, the founder of Ann Wyatt Recruiting and the host of the Workforce 4.0 show. Ann shares her journey from working in the government to starting her own recruiting business. She specializes in recruiting for the manufacturing industry, particularly metals, pulp, and paper. Ann discusses the skills gap in manufacturing and how she helps companies bridge that gap by advocating for workforce development and implementing new technologies. Ann Wyatt discusses training challenges in the manufacturing industry and the need to advocate for short-term training and transferable skill sets in this conversation. They also explore the automation culture paradox and the importance of data in measuring workforce performance. Ann shares her insights on the future of talent acquisition and company culture in manufacturing, emphasizing the value of people over capital investments. They conclude by discussing the need to focus on employee experience and the importance of not singling out employees.
Takeaways
Connect with Ann on Linkedin
Watch Workforce 4.0 on YouTube
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