To adapt, it often takes a bit of disruption and outside-the-box thinking. In this episode of Shift Talk, Tracie Sponenberg, Chief People Officer and co-founder of DisruptHR, shares why HR in distribution and supply chain must keep...

Partnerships are everything. Laura Ulrich, Senior Regional Economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, returns to Shift Talk to share how her research has grown from a 10-school pilot to a national effort over the past year. 

Rethink everything you know about work. In this episode of Shift Talk, we spoke with Josh Drean, co-founder of the Work3 Institute and co-author of "Employment is Dead" about the shifting landscape of work. Traditional employment m...

In this episode, we chat with Hannah Bolte, Director of People, Communications, & Marketing at Lozier Corporation and Co-Chair of the Women in Manufacturing Nebraska chapter. Hannah gives us an inside look at how she’s creating bett...

Join Stacy Cassio, Founder and CEO of Pink Mentor Network, as she explains her inspiring journey from the factory floor to leading a transformative movement in manufacturing. Learn how she’s creating a culture of mentorship that not only drives...

Vivian Sanchez, the Training and Development Manager at Lincoln Premium Poultry in Nebraska, joins us to discuss her unexpected journey into the manufacturing industry and her transformative impact on employee engagement and retention. 

Chris Luecke, the voice behind The Manufacturing Happy Hour, joins us to talk about critical issues in the manufacturing industry. From closing the management gap and empowering employees through personal branding to engaging with local communi...

Tune in as Joe Suardi, Director of Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning at RK Industries, as we talk about the challenges and opportunities to develop a skilled hourly workforce in 2024. Hear how RK Industries deals with the massive gap ...

Check out this episode with Chad Moutray, Chief Economist of the National Association of Manufacturers and the Director for the Center of Manufacturing Research at the Manufacturing Institute.  We unpack what 2024 is going to look l...

Bill Good, Vice President of Supply Chain for GE Appliances shares insights on how they are confronting the generational shift in the labor force, creating a work environment that balances life and pay, and reshaping the traditional manufacturi...

“Where are all the workers?” We sat down with Federal Reserve Bank economist Laura Ullrich about the future of work and how manufacturing and distribution companies can adapt to what’s coming next.  Connect with Laura on

"Debunk the myth that 'flexible work schedules don’t work here', with manufacturing and supply chain expert Todd Warner. This episode is all about how to give workers what they want while getting the headcount you need at your facility.”  ...

Mike and Tana Greene are celebrating over 35 years as business owners transforming the staffing industry.  By staying open-minded to change they saw frontline workers' expectations shift before anyone else and founded a company tha...