Putting Talent at the Centre: An Evolving Imperative for Manufacturing
As industries navigate rapid change and digital transformations, workforce stability and productivity have become critical to long-term success. Putting Talent at the Centre: An Evolving Imperative for Manufacturing explores how organizations can unlock productivity and stability by investing in frontline talent, drawing insights from leading manufacturers and global case studies.
As industries navigate rapid change and digital transformations, workforce stability and productivity have become critical to long-term success. Putting Talent at the Centre: An Evolving Imperative for Manufacturing explores how organizations can unlock productivity and stability by investing in frontline talent, drawing insights from leading manufacturers and global case studies.
The report reveals that productivity growth has slowed to 1% in advanced economies, while 71% of US manufacturers struggle with workforce stability. Companies that shift their mindset – viewing frontline talent as an investment rather than a cost – achieve measurable impact, with pilot participants seeing a 52% improvement in stability metrics, 34% improvement in financial metrics, and 28% improvement in productivity and operational health and safety metrics.
Success requires strategic investments beyond total compensation, focusing on six core capabilities: work design and safety, talent planning, onboarding, development, effectiveness and culture. As businesses rethink workforce strategies, those that prioritize talent innovation and embed structured investment processes will not only thrive in today’s evolving landscape but also lead the future of industrial transformation.