Shift Talk
Keep up with the constant shift in today's manufacturing and supply chain industry. Alongside industry experts, we get to the real shift that's impacting frontline workers and companies.
Podcasting since 2023 • 20 episodes
Shift Talk
Latest Episodes
Uncertainty Is the New Normal: Manufacturing Economics with Michael Austin
Manufacturing is in a tough spot. Hiring is slowing, investments are stalling, and shifting policies are keeping everyone guessing. Economist Michael Austin talks about what this uncertainty really means for the industry and how leaders can bui...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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29:28
Reducing Turnover with Training in the Flow of Work: Lute Atieh’s Guide for Manufacturers
“Don’t overthink it.” That’s the advice manufacturing consultant Lute Atieh gives to facilities struggling with training in an industry where turnover is high and veteran knowledge is walking out the door. In this episode, Lu...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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38:51
Build the Team, Build the Culture: Gordon Patterson’s People-First Playbook
For Gordon Patterson, leading Talent Acquisition is about building something that lasts. In this episode, he shares how he shaped a mission-driven team at LKQ. From aligning with Ops to developing future talent pipelines, Gordon shows how peopl...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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29:28
The Shift No One Saw Coming: Jamie Quelle on Reinventing the Workforce
Jamey Quelle survived a brain tumor and came back with a new mission: fix what’s broken in manufacturing. In this episode, he shares lessons from 20+ years in the industry, how reffing basketball taught him about workforce dynamics, and why fle...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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39:14
Why You’re Losing Workers (and Money) Without Even Realizing It with Nicola Worthy
What happens when HR and Ops don’t share the same goals? You lose money and people.In this episode of Shift Talk, Nicola Worthy, founder of Talent Worthy and a former Director of Talent Development, breaks down why manufacturers keep mis...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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39:49
