Workforce Strategies

Workforce Strategies

Immerse and Excite: The Story Behind Komatsu’s Multifaceted Internship Program

By Gregg Wartgow, Special to AEM --AEM member company Komatsu has offered a robust and diverse internship program across its network of offices for decades. With the ultimate...

Adapt, Attract, Retain: How Flexible Work Can Help Bridge Manufacturing’s Skills Gap

By Mike Schmidt, AEM Director of Industry Communications --Ask any manufacturing leader about the most pressing challenges his or her organization is facing today, and it...

Climbing the Ladder: Former AEM Interns Discuss Transition to Full-Time Roles

By Sarah Spanjar, SHRM-CP, AEM Human Resources Manager --At AEM, we believe in nurturing talent and providing opportunities for growth. Our internship program is designed to...

Kondex Addresses Rural Workforce Challenges by Getting Involved and Highlighting Culture

By Danny Gavin, AEM Communications Coordinator --It’s a well-known fact that manufacturing is a key component of the rural economy – with the sector being responsible for 21% of...

Is Your Organization’s Culture Up to Par?

By Danny Gavin, AEM Communications Coordinator --Over half of U.S. remote-capable employees expect and even prefer hybrid workin today’s working environment, leading to cultural...

How AI Can Help Accelerate the Hiring Process

By Gregg Wartgow, Special to AEM --Sourcing, screening, and hiring employees can be a laborious, inefficient, and costly process. Some of today’s proven artificial intelligence ...