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7.1.2 The New Collar Worker | Online (3.5Hrs)
The New Collar Worker

The New Collar Worker Job Requirements
Industry 4.0 technology and process advancements will change the nature of many manufacturing jobs to the point that most workers will need to possess a combination of specific skills, attributes and characteristics. Learn what to look for and develop in emerging and existing talent. The information presented in this session is from research by the University of Tennessee Chattanooga Industrial Organizational Psychology Master’s degree program and commissioned by the Smart Factory Institute.

Dr. Chris Cunningham, UC Foundation Professor of Psychology, University of Tennessee Chattanooga
Mary Beth Hudson, Executive Consulting Director Smart Factory Institute, Peak Performance Inc.
Denise Rice, President & CEO, Peak Performance Inc.

Accommodating the Non-Traditional Manufacturing Worker
Focus groups look at how manufacturers can accommodate the non-traditional manufacturing worker such as women, disabled-workers, and Spanish speaking workers. These focus groups will also look at recruiting, onboarding, and retention for these non-traditional groups.

The Future of Manufacturing, Distribution, & Logistics
Today's manufacturing and distribution businesses need flexibility to respond to changing labor demands. This session will present the 'Labor Pool' model which allows businesses to 'variablize' labor costs in small increments. This lets them increase costs only as their output increase, which empowers businesses to scale while maintaining a lower and more constant cost structure.

Wes Wood, Workforce Partnerships Lead, Southeast, Veryable

Business Leaders' Guide to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
While organizations are developing diversity and inclusion initiatives at different paces, it is clear that these initiatives are increasingly becoming embedded into organizations as a core business goal. Securing and retaining talent becomes more challenging in a tight labor market and organizations are striving to cultivate innovation through building a more diverse workforce.

Theresa Cassem, Human Resources Director Charleston, WACKER
Heather Canada Smith, VP of Human Resources, HR Compliance & Admin, Shaw Industries
Melanie Silva, Chief of Staff, Hinton & Company

Strategies to Enhance Your Talent and Capabilitites
To combat the tight labor market, successful manufacturers will become creative in the opportunities and messages they present to current and potential employees. Emphasizing the ways in which workers can grow and flourish, including micro-credentialing, earn-and-learn programs, and opportunities to earn credentials will help create retention and loyalty among existing and new employees.

Theresa Cassem, Human Resources Director Charleston, WACKER
Denise Rice, President & CEO, Peak Performance Inc.

COURSE DELIVERY
Online

PREREQUISITES
There are no prerequisites for this course. 

COURSE LENGTH
3Hrs, 15 Min

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