Skilled Labor Wages: Why Are Tradesmen Paid So Little?
It’s no secret that we’ve slowly devalued the trades in recent decades, even though almost everything in our country is dependent on these industries and their workers.
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It’s no secret that we’ve slowly devalued the trades in recent decades, even though almost everything in our country is dependent on these industries and their workers.
Technology is rapidly changing the face of construction and manufacturing. Things like artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles, cloud technology, and augmented reality will be crucial to businesses going forward.
“Why can’t I find skilled workers?”
Automated machinery, sensors, AI, interconnected ecosystems—advancements in digital technology are booming and it’s only a matter of time before they change the face of the skilled trades.
At the beginning of each year, we at Skillwork like to take some time to study and reflect on the previous year before considering the year ahead. It gives us an opportunity to not only celebrate our wins and learn from our mistakes as a company, but to take a forward look at the future of the labor market overall.
Being understaffed—or even just not having the experienced workers you need—can have a measurable impact on the safety at your facility.
This week on The Skillwork Forum, we tackle most business leaders’ least favorite subject: workplace culture.
Do you find yourself constantly busy but never feeling like you’re gaining traction?
This week on The Skillwork Forum, we discuss a universal problem that plagues even the most dedicated of strategic leaders: the tyranny of the urgent.
It’s a simple concept but is a constant battle for many of us—the things that demand our attention eat up all our time instead of the things that are truly important. We spend our days feeling like we’re on a hamster wheel—always busy, always running, but never getting anywhere.
The unfortunate truth is this: the things that you just don’t have time to deal with right now are what will keep your business running smoothly and successfully for years to come. 🤔
Even if you don’t own or help run a business, this episode is for you.
Check out the episode and learn how to recognize the tyranny of the urgent and some practical solutions that you can apply today.
There are many ways that not changing your current staffing strategy is costing you. In this episode of The Skillwork Forum, we discuss how your staffing challenges are impacting a main pillar of your business: your customers.
As a company, your people are your most valuable asset.