ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

• Session 2 Handout: Attraction and Branding
• Read: The Manufacturers’ Guide to Finding and Retaining Talent
• Read: BUILD YOUR TEAM: Career Pathways in Manufacturing

NEXT STEPS:

• Register for Session 3: Generations & Culture on May 17.

This session will help attendees understand how to implement new learning and development programs that align to the way millennials and Gen Z individuals learn, so they can better attract and retain these generations.

Are you struggling to attract talent and retain your workforce?

Is your company having trouble meeting demand due to a lack of available talent?

We hear your frustration and concerns. Join us for a four-part virtual series on HR best practices to help your organization attract and retain skilled employees. Led by Denise Ball, a Workforce Development Specialist for Tooling U-SME, this series will cover the current state of attraction and retention for manufacturing companies, best practice on using branding to attract talent, structured onboarding, on-the-job training, and more.

Each virtual session is under 45 minutes. Companies who attend all four sessions will have an opportunity to have a one-on-one discussion with an IMEC workforce Development expert on how to implement these strategies, as well as receive a complimentary 2-week trial of Tooling-U courses through the IMEC Career Pathways program.

Session 2: Attraction & Branding

Learn why it is important to use branding to attract talent and where to find your talent. We will be sharing best practices as well as what is outdated so you can leverage your brand and attract the best talent along with retaining your current workforce.

Agenda

• The importance of branding to attract talent and where to find your talent
• Best practices
• Discussion/Q&A

Complete Series:

Session 3 | May 17 : Generations & Culture

• The Gen Z and Millennial workforce
• Discussion/Q&A

Session 4 | May 24: Structured Onboarding & On-the-Job Training

• Keeping employees engaged
• Discussion/Q&A

Session 1 | May 03 – State of Attraction & Retention

• The current state of attraction and retention from around the country
• The cost of turnover
• Discussion/Q&A

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Denise Ball | Workforce Development Specialist – Tooling U-SME

Denise Ball is a Workforce Development Specialist for Tooling U-SME. Her experience in manufacturing equips her to implement best practices in workforce development and facilitate workshops across the country to organizations of all sizes. For nearly 90 years, Tooling U-SME has been providing manufacturers with the tools and resources they need to succeed.

Contact Name: Kristy Johns
Contact Email: kjohns@imec.org