The Future Of Hiring In Manufacturing with Joanne Taylor, VP of Operations, Clear Employer Services (#38)

HR pros in the manufacturing industry can attract and retain talent by measuring and delivering data that backs up HR’s effectiveness. Joanne Taylor, Vice President of Operations for Clear Employer Services, tells us that we need to hire not just for what we need today but for where we need to be in five or ten years. “Look at the data and the projections from a sales and marketing and business strategy and how does that shape the future of the skills that we're going to need in five years? That's where HR becomes the strategic partner that we really truly should be in an organization.” Highlights

[2:09] The aging of the manufacturing workforce

[4:41] Attracting and retaining Gen Z talent

[8:39] What makes Gen Z (and younger) talent different

[17:33] HR data and strategy

[21:50] Appealing to Gen Z’s strong social presence

[24:00] Talent development

[25:52] Leveraging data for where you need to be

[28:42] People who can upskill in areas other than leadership

[30:23] Thinking beyond the job boards

[32:44] Data, strategy, and preparing for the future

Guest Bio

Joanne Taylor, Vice President of Operations, Clear Employer Services

Joanne Taylor is a senior HR leader who drives value to businesses with her expertise in human capital management, project management, consulting and employee engagement. As Vice President of Operations for Clear Employer Services, she collaborates with her clients’ leadership teams to assess organizational readiness, influences and supports business development, and advises them on change management strategies for technology deployment and adoption.

Links

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-taylor-mba-sphr-shrm-scp-74186b6/

https://www.clearemployerservices.com/

https://www.hrmorning.com/lp/webinars/key-data-for-hiring/

https://www.hrmorning.com/articles/talent-pipeline-benefits/

https://www.hrmorning.com/articles/talent-management-strategies/

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