Talent Acquisition Trends Within Manufacturing

Traditionally, large decentralised manufacturing firms have relied on local HR professionals and hiring managers to fill skilled manufacturing and production roles; particularly leaning on contingent staffing providers, job postings, walk-ins, and referrals to fill positions.

While these methods still have value, conditions in the market have changed significantly, thus forcing organisations to evolve their talent strategy to remain competitive. The evolutionary strategy of centralising talent acquisition in manufacturing has seen a seismic shift over the past 10 years.