by CPI | Oct 5, 2026 | Workforce
American manufacturing is attracting renewed investment. Companies are reconsidering where products are made, expanding domestic capacity and bringing some production closer to home. However, the reshoring workforce needed to support that growth may prove just as...
by CPI | Aug 28, 2026 | Workforce
Welcome to the Great Hiring Disconnect. On Monday morning, a manufacturing executive shared something we hear almost every day: “We have great jobs. We pay well. We just can’t find qualified people.” Less than twenty-four hours later, an experienced engineer told us...
by CPI | Jul 20, 2026 | Workforce
Future factory manufacturing jobs will look very different by 2035 than they do today. While factories will still need skilled workers, the jobs themselves will continue to evolve. Artificial intelligence, automation, connected systems, and advanced robotics are...
by CPI | Feb 10, 2026 | Workforce
Skilled trade hiring 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most challenging labor markets employers have faced in years. Across manufacturing, defense, and engineering environments, companies struggle to fill critical roles while open positions remain unfilled longer...
by CPI | Jan 27, 2026 | Workforce
The January 2026 jobs report provides an important look at how the U.S. labor market is starting the new year. With steady hiring, low unemployment, and more selective recruiting, both professionals and employers are navigating a workforce landscape that...
