Samantha Taylor and Scott Chappell of Amigo Mobility join The Manufacturing Employer to discuss Amigo's innovative motorized material handling solutions designed to increase efficiency and reduce physical strain on employees.

Dr. Jason Scales, COO of SkillsUSA, joins The Manufacturing Employer to discuss the importance of skilled trade education and the need for industry involvement in supporting the future of industrial employment. Dr. Scales is an expert in workforce development.

Emily Bose from Transition Overwatch joins The Manufacturing Employer to discuss how to help military members transition into meaningful civilian employment within manufacturing. She highlights veterans' unique skills, including leadership, adaptability and a strong work ethic. And Emily also emphasizes the importance of clear communication, flexible job requirements and internal growth opportunities to attract and retain veteran talent.

James Ward, Special Counsel at Actuate Law, joins The Manufacturing Employer to talk about the complexities of AI in manufacturing HR. He covers the differences between generative AI and narrow AI, while emphasizing the importance of understanding the use case before deploying AI tools. Expect this and a lot more on Episode 34 of The Manufacturing Employer.

Adam Rubatt, Director of Operations Intelligence at Veryable, joins The Manufacturing Employer to talk on-demand labor, allowing supply chain businesses to optimize their labor cost/unit while ensuring customer satisfaction.

Peter Rathmann, President/CEO/Owner of Allis Manufacturing Corp., joins The Manufacturing Employer to share his journey of hiring and integrating neurodiverse employees into the manufacturing industry, a focus inspired by his own daughter's experiences.

Marisa Hacker, Bike MS Director at the National MS Society, joins The Manufacturing Employer to discuss how manufacturers can build company culture through corporate social responsibility (CSR). She details how to use CSR to foster a positive internal culture and improve employee engagement, retention and, ultimately, company financial performance.

Author Hannah MacDonald-Dannecker of The Better Together Group joins The Manufacturing Employer to discuss the unique strengths of Gen Z employees and the opportunities they bring to the workplace.

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.