ANDREA BARRY

The MI Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity Community and Worker Economic Transition Office is excited to introduce the MI Hub for Manufacturers. This free, centralized platform aims to connect Michigan-based manufacturers with various programs, services, and funding opportunities that foster business growth, innovation, and resilience. Key features of the MI Hub include: - Over $17 million in available loans and grants - More than 60 partner resources and tools Explore the opportunities that can support your manufacturing business at the MI Hub for Manufacturers. Visit: https://lnkd.in/ghE6SfC8

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Agility Is the New Advantage With automotive production declining and tariffs clouding the forecast, 2026 could test manufacturers’ resilience. Companies that adopt flexible workforce models, including temporary staffing, will be best positioned to adapt and thrive. Agility isn’t just nice to have, it’s a competitive advantage. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gCBjNrrC #BusinessAgility #Manufacturing #TemporaryHelp #WorkforceSolutions #TalentStrategy

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Shape Corp. is proud to join TalentFirst and eight other leading West Michigan employers in addressing workforce challenges through the Talent Pipeline Management program. Our Chief People Officer, Daric Morell, recently spoke with WOOD TV8 about the critical factors impacting the region’s talent pipeline and how collaborative, data-driven strategies can help build a stronger, more sustainable workforce for the future. You can read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/geB2TwTD #shapecorp #thinkersbelieversdoers #workforcedevelopment #automotive #ShapeTheFuture #CareerGrowth #GrandHaven #GrandRapids

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Hearing from the Experts in our region covering the manufacturing/mobility industry on tariffs and our industry as a whole. Economic Focus: we have "analysis by paralysis"... tariffs being used as a "foreign policy tool, not a trade tool" "the next 6 months will be telling" ...in May 2025 there was "a reported 72.3% drop in maritime import volume for motor vehicles compared to May 2024". ..."Places like TechTown Detroit and Michigan Central are so important to our future" Talent focus: "We need to leverage the lead time" we're given in this transition ..."our biggest Achille's heel is our lack of career planning " "End Game: GLOBAL EPICENTER OF MOBILITY" Our GEM team is here to help you plan for the future: https://lnkd.in/gGvj3iH4

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HRIS digital process, with AI. The new generation of HRIS in a digital world: OKR, evolutive performance, compensation, BDG, JD, HR risk management, competence mapping, Analytics BI, ……

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Quarterhill Inc. continues to strengthen its long-term partnership with the Illinois Tollway 🚧🤝 The newly announced $10.7M, three-year contract extension reinforces their role in supporting mission-critical tolling operations across Northern Illinois. By maintaining and enhancing legacy back-office and roadside transactional systems, Quarterhill is helping ensure: ✅ Reliable toll revenue collection ✅ Seamless system integration ✅ Stronger infrastructure resilience ✅ A consistent experience for drivers Longstanding collaborations like this are a great example of how trusted ITS partners support both operational stability today and modernization for tomorrow. 🚦 #ITS #Tolling #Transportation #Infrastructure #SmartMobility

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"The people function is your business function. The more you can see that they're the same, the better off you will be." – Dara Engle, CHRO of ORIX Corporation USA. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dara for an insightful episode of the WhatWorks podcast series. 🎙️ Dara shares her incredible journey from HR assistant roles to becoming a "Career CHRO", highlighting the importance of adaptability, strategic alignment, and the evolving role of HR leaders. We dive deep into how ORIX is leveraging HR to build resilient cultures, creating a global HR governance model in a distributed organization, the impact of technology on workforce dynamics, and effective strategies for managing change in today's fast-paced environment. 🌐 Key takeaways: 🔗 The pivotal role of HR in shaping organizational strategy and driving transformation 🤝 The importance of connecting the people function with the business function 💪 Advice for current and aspiring CHROs on being courageous and understanding all aspects of HR 🌍 The concept of Systemic HR and its impact on creating cohesive and integrated HR practices across the organization Whether you're an HR professional or just curious about the evolving landscape of HR, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice. Don't miss out on Dara's inspiring story and her practical advice on the future of HR leadership. 🚀 🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/g3pXiXHY #HR #Leadership #GlobalHR #CHRO #HRTransformation #SystemicHR Josh Bersin The Josh Bersin Company Kyle Morrow, SHRM-CP

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Three senior HR leadership moves this week. One competency running through all of them. Soo Lagasse promoted to CHRO at Parsons Corporation, succeeding retiring Susan Balaguer. Internal succession from SVP Global Talent into enterprise-wide HR authority at a $6B+ defense and intelligence firm. Alana Kwarta named first-ever CHRO at Supergoop! A newly created C-suite role at a consumer beauty brand that has outgrown informal people practices. Michael Webb appointed Senior EVP and CHRO at ScanSource. External hire with an explicit succession planning mandate — and a title that puts him at the executive table from day one. Different companies. Different contexts. Different career paths into the role. Three different paths into the role. But the same wall waiting on the other side. None of them have yet earned the right to be heard at the senior leadership level in this company, in this seat. That credibility doesn't transfer. It has to be built — quickly, deliberately, in a room full of people who already have opinions. That's the Operating Upwards challenge. And it's the first real test for every new CHRO, whether they came from inside the organization or outside it. The leaders who navigate it well share three habits: they lead with the point, not the context. They come with recommendations, not just problems. And they build the relationship before they need it. This week's graphic breaks down all three moves and goes deeper on what Operating Upwards actually requires. 🔔 Follow me for CHRO Watch · weekly senior HR leadership moves and what they demand from the leaders stepping into them. #CHROWatch #HRLeadership #CHRO #SuccessionPlanning #PeopleStrategy #LSPr

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