Transforming labor challenges in electronics manufacturing: From shortages to business advantages

Recruiting, training and retaining talent in electronics manufacturing is not a new problem. Experts forecasted these workforce problems far before COVID-19, international trade tensions and the war in Ukraine made everything about electronics manufacturing more difficult.

But you can separate yourself and your business in an entire economy of workforce struggles by committing to evolve.

Read this white paper and learn how dedicating to digitalization, sustainability and modernity in the workplace can alleviate your talent troubles.

Digital solutions to ease staffing issues in electronics manufacturing

To keep up with the growing complexity and innovation of modern electronics manufacturing, digitalization is the solution to many of these new problems.

Digital solutions like a manufacturing execution system (MES) are a great way to operate in a more flexible and agile way, teaching your workforce how to work in a more organized and efficient way. These solutions offer new ways for employees to learn and perform different tasks, creating a certain variety in the day-to-day and more skilled, well-rounded employees.

Investing in digitalization also increases a company’s ability to offer something that young professionals have shown tremendous interest in: remote work. Digitalization makes remote roles, remote monitoring and job variations possible.

By creating an environment that encourages growth, evolution, variety and freedom, talented young professionals will remain engaged in your company and the overall mission.

Committing to sustainability in electronics manufacturing

Another way electronics manufacturing companies can separate themselves in the hyper-competitive market for recruiting and retaining talent is by committing to sustainability. While aiding companies in talent recruitment, sustainability offers benefits to companies within their operations and production processes. A commitment to sustainability reduces environmental impact, lowers energy usage, reduces waste and promotes operational excellence. You will save money, adhere to new environment-based regulations and show the industry that you're climate-focused. This message will separate your business as an industry leader. Being an industry leader in this area, tells young professionals that your company is aware and cares.

Innovative approaches to recruiting a new generation of talent

The modern workforce puts a greater value on certain flexibilities and accommodations that previous generations may not have. One key strategy to recruiting young talent is to create a clearly defined advancement roadmap for younger, lower-level employees. Offering a clear plan with tangible landmarks for growth and progression will cement the fact that you're committing to them and their growth as a professional. From the employee's perspective, taking away the ambiguity of position and pay advancement will lead them to be much more likely to commit their future to your company. That sort of mutual investment will separate you from the competition in the arena of talent recruitment and retention.

Read this white paper and get a comprehensive breakdown of the digital solutions that you can utilize to make your company as innovative, flexible and attractive to prospective employees, or employees you want to retain, as possible.