The Workforce You Want is Already in the Untied States!

This will change the way you think about importing workers. It's no secret that manufacturers across many industries in the United States are struggling to find workers. But what if a significant workforce is already in the United States?In this episode of Manufacturing Insiders, Nate Wheeler sits down with Clay Martin, founder of Isla Talent Recruiting, to explore an unconventional approach to the manufacturing workforce shortage: recruiting workers from Puerto Rico.Because Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory, manufacturers can access this workforce without many of the visa and immigration complications associated with recruiting internationally. Clay explains how he connects manufacturers with workers looking for better opportunities, why many are willing to relocate, and how this approach can help companies break out of the revolving door of recruiting, hiring, and losing employees.But this isn't a simple solution, and Clay is upfront about the challenges.Housing and transportation have to be addressed. Language barriers can require translation tools, bilingual employees, or other support. Manufacturers need to understand that recruiting workers from Puerto Rico is about more than filling a position — it requires companies to think differently about how they support and retain their workforce.Clay also shares how he evaluates manufacturers before working with them, why company culture matters, and why he has turned down potential clients who weren't willing to take the "human aspect" of recruiting seriously.For manufacturers struggling with workforce shortages, this conversation offers a different question:What if the workforce you're looking for has been right under your nose?Watch the Interview Now > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGaODuH6um8Visit their Website! https://www.recruitingpuertorico.com/Nate Wheeler is the owner of weCreate Web Design & Marketing, a nationally recognized marketing agency that helps manufacturers grow, save money, and become more efficient. Reach out to us below.https://www.wecreate.com/contact