Manufacturing Today Issue - 244 January 2026 | Page 28

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a supportive culture- are better positioned to secure and retain the talent needed for success. Wellbeing, work-life balance, and clear career pathways are now fundamental considerations in engaging top candidates.
Aligning the expectations of candidates and employers
The wait-and-see workforce creates both a challenge and an opportunity for organizations. On one hand, there is a pool of professionals actively seeking new roles; on the other, more than half of hiring managers are struggling to recruit. The disconnect between supply and demand reflects the careful consideration both parties are giving to hiring and career decisions.
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