Recruiter Taylor Evans talks about using professional recruiting methods for skilled trades workers

It should come as no surprise that manufacturers are struggling to get the workers they need, especially when it comes to skilled trades. Taylor Evans, President of Rust Belt Recruiting in Cleveland, Ohio, is right in the thick of things. He's now using the methods recruiters have previously reserved for the professional classes to got after these highly sought-after workers.

It was extremely informative to get Taylor's views on the world of recruiting and manufacturing staffing. Here are some highlights:

7:00 - skilled trades workers are every bit as professional as you or me
8:00 - Rust Belt Recruiting provides a higher level of service to those in the trades
12:00 - the effects of reshoring
15:30 - there's currently a bit of stagnation, but not too many laying off
20:00 - business have closed because of lack of available workers
23:30 - the effects of the "silver tsunami"
27:00 - college or not? Change the conversation

This is obviously a top subject for anyone in industry! Tune in and check out the whole thing.