Author name: Erica Leonhardt

Navigating Non-Compete Agreements: Challenges, Controversy, and Alternative Safeguards

Employment Law /

Non-compete agreements have been a standard practice across many industries within the United States as employers seek to safeguard their business interests and protect proprietary information. However, these agreements are also facing growing scrutiny and legal challenge.   Understanding Non-Compete Agreements A non-compete agreement, also known as a covenant not to compete, is a legal contract […]

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Uncovering the Role of a Manufacturing Recruiter as a Trusted Business Partner

Leadership, Recruitment Strategy, Team Building /

Manufacturing recruiters represent vital strategic partners to manufacturing firms, capable of unlocking an untapped value. When fully realized, their potential to identify the right talent can significantly contribute to a company reaching its ultimate business objectives. But, to optimize their total capacity to operate well within a manufacturing business, it is imperative to trust them

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Cross-functional Collaboration: Benefits & Challenges

Leadership, Team Building /

Cross-functional collaboration integrates diverse expertise towards shared business goals, aiding manufacturing companies in enhancing efficiency, producing quality products, resolving talent shortages, and meeting customer demands. However, this collaboration faces significant challenges. Discover the most prevalent issues arising in cross-functional teams alongside solutions to tackle them. What Exactly is Cross-functional Collaboration? Cross-functional collaboration involves integrating the

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Amber Woodie Joins The Manufacturing Headhunter®

Company Announcements /

The manufacturing industry has an increasing demand for high-quality recruitment partnerships. The Manufacturing Headhunting® is keeping pace and welcomes Amber Woodie as an outreach specialist.  Amber holds a bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Phoenix. She brings a decade of experience in social media marketing and customer service to our team. Her

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Case Study: How we reduced interview no-shows and increased hiring by 200% for a PE-backed manufacturer

Candidate Engagement, Case Study, Recruitment Process, Recruitment Strategy /

THE CLIENT A global leader in the production and transportation of minerals for industrial, agricultural, and construction-related applications. At the time, the business employed 160 employees across multiple facilities in the Southeastern part of the United States. THE CHALLENGE Operating in a highly competitive market, the company found itself in a position for rapid growth

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Establishing Rapport: The Key to Keeping Candidates Engaged

Candidate Engagement, Recruitment Strategy /

Well-written job advertisements, advanced recruitment tools, and effective processes are all necessary for an effective recruitment strategy. However, the most impactful actions you can take to keep your candidates engaged and communicating with you do not involve tools or processes. Establishing rapport is the most powerful way to pique a candidate’s interest, keep them moving

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