HR & Labor Management

Global Worker Shortage, Brexit Drive Up Food Prices

September 7, 2021

Bloomberg

Across the world, a dearth of workers is shaking up food supply chains.

Most Employers Say Vaccine Mandates Are Possible by End of Year

September 3, 2021

Bloomberg

Vaccine mandates are set to get more common in the workplace.

Safeguarding Construction Projects Against Setbacks and Delays

September 3, 2021

Justin White, SCB Contributor

While a secure supply chain is important across projects and industries, it’s essential in the construction field.

How One Covid Case Upended Toyota’s Just-in-Time Supply Chain

September 2, 2021

Bloomberg

The snarls that finally toppled one of the world’s best-maintained supply chains have sparked deeper questions about whether the auto industry’s strategies to prioritize efficiency and maintain minimal inventory will endure in the post-pandemic world.

Five Factors Driving the Labor Shortage, and Their Near-Term Fixes

September 1, 2021

Brandon Vallonio and Tom Stretar, SCB Contributors

The COVID-19 pandemic didn't cause the labor shortage, but it certainly amplified the tightened labor market and accelerated the future state of work, particularly for blue-collar workers.

Walmart, Amazon Announce Hiring Sprees Ahead of Peak Season

September 1, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

The announcements come as retailers grapple with a global supply chain crunch that looks like it will last through the holidays and well into next year.

Filling the Frontline Labor Gap Involves More Than Raising Wages

September 1, 2021

Steven Kramer, SCB Contributor

An employee-first culture goes far beyond salary and benefits.

Combatting the Perfect Storm of Supply Chain and Talent Shortages

September 1, 2021

Lawrence Whittle, SCB Contributor

The combination of supply chain disruptions and a lack of human workers is wreaking havoc on the industry, causing manufacturers to reevaluate short- and long-term strategies.