The Josh Bersin Company U.S. Tariffs Force CHROs to Rethink Talent Strategy—Are You Ready?
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Mar 27, 2025 Explore how U.S. tariffs are reshaping talent strategies within the manufacturing sector. Discover the challenges companies face in hiring skilled workers against a backdrop of low unemployment. Learn about the critical factors in deciding manufacturing locations, such as wage levels and cultural fit. Data analytics emerges as a key tool in navigating these complex decisions. Tune in for insights that blend economic shifts with workforce considerations.
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Manufacturing Jobs and Location
- US manufacturing jobs encompass production, engineering, and design roles, often located in specific cities.
- These jobs require semi-technical skills, making relocation and staffing new plants complex due to low unemployment and skill shortages.
Chip Manufacturer's Talent Challenge
- A chip manufacturer in California discovered they need to double the number of semiconductor process engineers to staff planned new plants.
- This poses challenges in training, recruitment, and plant location decisions.
Automaker's Retraining Strategy
- An automaker decided to retrain existing employees at an ICE engine plant in France for battery production.
- This avoided relocation challenges, government issues, and leveraged existing loyalty and skills.