Industries
Plants Rebuild Headcount and Run Into a Retention Wall
Deloitte projects manufacturing could need up to 3.8 million workers by 2033. Plants rebuilding headcount now face turnover among the newest hires.
Skilled Trades
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Labor Market
Factories Have Added 101,000 Jobs Since December
Manufacturing added 19,000 jobs in October, bringing the gain since December's low to about 101,000. The factory workweek held at 40.5 hours.
Industries
Construction Needs 349,000 Workers in 2026, Mostly to Replace Retirees
Spending has cooled, yet contractors still face a deep hiring hole because the industry's most experienced workers are retiring faster than new ones arrive.
Workforce Strategy
Succession Planning Belongs Below the C-Suite, Too
Deloitte estimates retirements will open about 2.8 million manufacturing jobs by 2033. Few plants have named successors for the roles that matter most.
Recruiting
How Employers Build a Registered Apprenticeship Program
Registered Apprenticeship pairs paid work with structured training and a recognized credential. Manufacturers, hospitals and IT teams are using it to grow talent they cannot find.
Industries
Data Centers Are Running Out of Electricians
AI data center construction has sent demand for electricians soaring. About one in five electricians is 55 or older, and a licensed electrician takes years to train.
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