Employment Brand & Talent Retention
Powering the Future: Talent as the Battery Industry’s True Constraint
The battery industry is racing toward a $400B global value chain by 2030, with demand from EVs, grid storage, electric aviation, and even AI data centers fueling unprecedented growth. Yet, behind the gigafactories, breakthrough chemistries, and record-setting deployments lies a sobering truth: talent is the rate‑limiting factor. According to the Volta Foundation’s 2025 Battery Talent Census, 82%…
Read MoreSolving the Leadership Puzzle: Why Resumes Are Only One Piece
The Challenge for Middle-Market and Growth Companies Hiring senior leaders in the middle market is a high-stakes effort. Many of these companies lack streamlined recruitment infrastructure and deep talent pipelines. Hiring for these roles cannot be a transactional experience based on polished resumes. Leadership at this level defines culture, unlocks strategic gains, and anchors future…
Read MoreThe Hidden Talent Pool: How Cross-Sector Skills are Powering Tomorrow’s Teams
There’s something incredible happening across the tech ecosystem right now. Lines are blurring. Sectors are converging. And talent is crossing boundaries faster than ever before. What used to be separate worlds—EV, energy storage, AI, IoT, robotics, and autonomy—are now deeply interwoven. The result? Innovation is accelerating. And the people driving it are some of the…
Read MoreWhy Job Descriptions Shouldn’t Collect Dust on the Shelf
We’ve all been there. The job description gets finalized, filed away, and forgotten—until there’s a performance review, a legal issue, or a vacancy. But in reality, a job description isn’t a one-and-done document. It’s a living tool that should evolve alongside the employee, the role, and the business itself. In today’s dynamic work environment, responsibilities…
Read MoreOf Course DEI still matters – and it always will.
Want better outcomes? It starts with more inclusive hiring! I was inspired recently by posts from GridBeyond, who lean into their leadership and cultural values through their LinkedIn and social forums. They aren’t afraid to lead with their culture – in fact they celebrate it. Bravo! There has been a precipitous drop in companies promoting…
Read MoreConfronting the Clean Energy Talent Gap
A Revised Guide for Hiring Leaders in a Time of Uncertainty
Read MoreAnd Now for Something Epic: A Look Inside a Campus that Reflects Culture, Creativity, and Talent
Discovering Epic’s Campus Recently, I toured Epic Systems’ headquarters in Verona, WI, and what I found was beyond impressive. Imagine a campus designed to spark creativity and foster collaboration—every detail felt intentional and inspiring. A Vision of Whimsy and Innovation From the start, you can see that Epic’s space is anything but ordinary. The architecture…
Read MoreThe Green Wave: How Employees are Driving Sustainability in the Workplace
In recent years, there’s been a noticeable shift in the workplace, with employees increasingly advocating for their employers to adopt more sustainable practices. This trend is particularly strong among younger generations, including Millennials and Generation Z. A Deloitte survey revealed that 69% of employees want their companies to take action on sustainability, from reducing carbon…
Read MoreChallenges for HR Directors in Recruiting the Right Talent for Sustainability & Green Manufacturing
We know that sustainability is no longer a buzzword – it’s part of the fabric of our society forward. The value of the green technology market is predicted to reach a value of $61.92 billion by 2030 (Statista, 2023). The manufacturing industry is embracing this increased environmental consciousness, seeking employees with the skills and talents…
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