The Manufacturing Employer

Joey Coleman, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Never Lose an Employee Again, joins The Manufacturing Employer to talk about the intricacies of employee retention and engagement. The conversation covers the importance of the first 100 days of employment, the impact of the recruitment and onboarding process, and ideas for manufacturers to improve their workplace culture.

Brent Kedzierski, a leader of connected-worker ecosystems at Hexagon, joins The Manufacturing Employer to talk about a human-centered approach to industry and the integration of technology to improve job quality.

International bestselling author Jim Vaselopulos joins the show to talk employee turnover in the manufacturing space.

Anne Casey, Executive Recruiter at LHH, joins The Manufacturing Employer to talk about executive recruiting done right in the manufacturing space.

Lindsey Heiserman of Lindsey Heiserman Coaching joins the show to talk specifically about building a healthier workplace at your manufacturing facility.

Retired LtCol Kathy Lowrey Gallowitz wrote the book on recruiting, hiring and retaining employees who are military veterans, and she joins The Manufacturing Employer to share her personal experiences, learnings and recommendations.

Fred Reggie of Fred Reggie Coaching joins the show to talk service culture and the role that mission, vision and values play in building one.

Vince Mahtani of Atlas Coaching Group joins the show to talk all things organizational culture and the role that great communication plays.

Loam Culture founder Maggie Schrock joins the show to talk about how properly combining people, processes and technology can drive business growth, optimize operations and activate team members to do their best work.

Julie Jeannotte, HR Expert & Researcher and Speaker, joins the show to tackle several important topics related to maintaining a great work environment. From predictions for 2024 to better 1:1s, Julie shares a lot of knowledge in a short amount of time.

Siemens USA has received numerous accolades that speak to their workplace culture and commitment to diversity under the leadership of Nichelle Grant, Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. In this episode of The Manufacturing Employer, Nichelle Grants discusses her approach to DEI done right, and how companies, both big and small, can move the needle.

Cambridge Air Solutions has a strong company culture. An organization built on the platform of "Enriching Lives," they walk the walk when it comes to putting the employee first. In this episode of The Manufacturing Employer, Vice President of Human Resources, Meg McKee Brown, gives a deeper look into what makes their company so special.

Finding skilled workers is getting harder and harder in the manufacturing space as the war on talent wages on. In this episode of The Manufacturing Employer, Will "the Welder" Casey shares his perspective as a young tradesman on what matters to him as he starts his career.

Transparency has been a key tactic for us in winning the war on talent. There's no reason it can't be for you, as well. In this episode, I talk a bit about our approach to transparency at Gorilla, and how it can serve you as well.

Hiring in the manufacturing space looks quite a bit different than it did in years past. In this episode of The Manufacturing Employer, industry veteran Nate Stansberry talks about where hiring in the manufacturing space has been and where it’s now going, as well as the challenges and opportunities popping up along the way.

We hear it all the time: "We're a family here at this manufacturing facility." But, few companies actually live up to the statement. Listen in as Clayton Costello of CK Power Family of Companies talks about the great culture they've built, and how truly delivering on the family experience is in their company DNA.

Rob Tracy lives for the feeling he gets when he sees a frustrated, demoralized workforce get its mojo back. And when he wrote his book "How to Fix a Factory" in 2019, he learned exactly why that was such an important feeling to pursue. At the root of many of manufacturing's most common problems is one common theme - people. On this episode of The Manufacturing Employer, Rob discusses the importanc...

Entrepreneur, technical product manager, event planner, MBA, PMP, and most importantly, founder of Disco! (the on-demand event concierge connecting companies with curated group experiences), Brittany Dwyer is on a mission to automate group events through vertically integrated software, and to deliver exceptional experiences for employers to give to their employees. If you've ever had to plan a com...

Drew Crowe is the force behind the New American Manufacturing Renaissance. From overcoming personal adversities as a teenage father and two-time felon, Drew's journey unfolded an extraordinary realization—the boundless potential within manufacturing. In this episode of The Manufacturing Employer, we'll be talking about bridging the workforce and skills gap, and how to effectively engage, recruit,...

Paul Kiesche, president of manufacturing branding and creative agency Aviate Creative, discusses the findings of recent research conducted around the state of employment in manufacturing.

Eddie Saunders Jr. is a true creator and passionate thought leader in the manufacturing space. He has proven himself to be an innovative and strategic thinker, consistently pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Eddie is a firm believer in the power of empathy and uses this approach to build long-lasting relationships. He's a sought-after speaker and thought leader, regularly sharing his insig...

Monica Hans is the Director of Talent Management at Collaborative Strategies, Inc. - a leading strategy consultancy based in St. Louis, Missouri. She has helped executives develop talent strategies that drive business performance for nearly 20 years. Monica believes in the power of an engaged workforce, regularly challenging her clients to reimagine their organizations to create culture initiative...

We all know "safety first" but what truly lies at the core of a strong culture of workplace safety? Suvir Dhar of the Dhar Legal Group explains why communication is king when it comes to building a safe work environment.

On this episode, we have Jim Nardulli, Chief Operating Officer at PASCO, a fascinating company in St. Louis, Missouri providing intelligent robotic automation solutions. I met Jim this past May, when my business partner Joe Sullivan and I stopped by his facility for a tour. I was fascinated…and not just by the technology. The minute I walked in, I could feel the culture of the company. Throw in no...

Since joining Gorilla 76, Elyse Guttmann has driven employee net promoter score up 34 points to an 89, already high employee engagement metrics have grown 6%, we've been named a finalist as a best place to work and we were named the best place to work for young professionals. In this episode, Eylse talks about her growth as an Employee Success Executive and the mindset that's gotten her to where s...