Before the Covid-19 pandemic, labor availability was already one of the top challenges in warehousing and distribution operations. Even as automation made inroads to complement human workers and reduce perennially high turnover, the need for labor remained persistent.
In a matter of weeks this spring, record low unemployment numbers were flipped upside down, presenting a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build a new workforce by promoting essential, stable and well-paid careers in materials handling, logistics and the supply chain. In this session, our keynote speaker will explore strategies to attract and retain labor and talent in an unprecedented job market.
Attendees will come away with practical strategies to:
Moderator
Mike Levans, Group Editorial Director, Supply Chain Group, Peerless Media LLC
Speaker
Sara Gordon, Head of National Account Management, Adecco USA