MI Center for Manufacturing Research Webinar
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REGISTERWhile manufacturers across the country have faced difficulties in attracting and retaining talent in a historically tight labor market, rural manufacturers have experienced shrinking working-age populations at a higher rate than urban areas. With differences in living environments between rural and urban areas, ranging from cost of living, housing, childcare, transportation and work-life balance, manufacturers in these areas face unique workforce challenges. To explore this topic, the Manufacturing Institute and FORVIS conducted a study on attracting and retaining manufacturing talent in a rural versus urban setting this spring.
This webinar will highlight key takeaways from the upcoming paper to be released on Aug. 28. In addition, there will be a discussion with panelists about key workforce challenges for manufacturers in rural and urban areas, creative solutions that companies have implemented to address these issues as well as paths forward.
This report identifies key workforce challenges for manufacturers in rural and urban areas, creative solutions that companies have implemented to address these issues as well as paths forward. The study consisted of an online survey and in-depth interviews with industry leaders.
