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Walk the Floor | Matt Guse on People-First Leadership
May 19, 2026
39m 11s
Making Skills Visible with Sytease Geib
Feb 5, 2026
43m 11s
Factory Floor Forward with Petra Weiser: Women, Culture & the Future of Manufacturing
Dec 11, 2025
31m 25s
Uncertainty Is the New Normal: Manufacturing Economics with Michael Austin
Oct 20, 2025
29m 28s
Reducing Turnover with Training in the Flow of Work: Lute Atieh’s Guide for Manufacturers
Aug 14, 2025
38m 51s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/19/26 | Walk the Floor | Matt Guse on People-First Leadership✨ | people-first leadershipmanufacturing+3 | Matt Guse | MRS Machining | — | leadershipmanufacturing+4 | — | 39m 11s | |
| 2/5/26 | Making Skills Visible with Sytease Geib✨ | skills visibilitymanufacturing careers+3 | Sytease Geib | Manufacturing Institute | — | manufacturingskills+4 | — | 43m 11s | |
| 12/11/25 |  Factory Floor Forward with Petra Weiser: Women, Culture & the Future of Manufacturing✨ | manufacturingwomen in workforce+3 | Petra Weiser | MyWorkChoice | — | manufacturingwork culture+3 | — | 31m 25s | |
| 10/20/25 |  Uncertainty Is the New Normal: Manufacturing Economics with Michael Austin✨ | manufacturing economicsindustry uncertainty+3 | Michael Austin | MyWorkChoice | — | manufacturingeconomics+5 | — | 29m 28s | |
| 8/14/25 |  Reducing Turnover with Training in the Flow of Work: Lute Atieh’s Guide for Manufacturers✨ | trainingmanufacturing+3 | Lute Atieh | MyWorkChoice | — | training in the flow of workmanufacturing consultant+3 | — | 38m 51s | |
| 7/10/25 |  Build the Team, Build the Culture: Gordon Patterson’s People-First Playbook✨ | Talent AcquisitionTeam Building+3 | Gordon Patterson | LKQMyWorkChoice | — | Talent AcquisitionTeam Building+3 | — | 29m 28s | |
| 6/12/25 |  The Shift No One Saw Coming: Jamie Quelle on Reinventing the Workforce✨ | workforce dynamicsmanufacturing+4 | Jamey Quelle | MyWorkChoicemanufacturing | — | workforcemanufacturing+5 | — | 39m 14s | |
| 5/8/25 |  Why You’re Losing Workers (and Money) Without Even Realizing It with Nicola Worthy✨ | worker retentioncommunication+3 | Nicola Worthy | Talent WorthyMyWorkChoice | — | worker retentionHR+5 | — | 39m 49s | |
| 3/26/25 |  Employment is Dead—Now What? Tips for HR in Manufacturing✨ | HR in manufacturingemployee turnover+4 | Josh Drean | Work3 InstituteEmployment is Dead | — | HRmanufacturing+5 | — | 28m 22s | |
| 12/19/24 |  Retaining Women in Manufacturing with Shannon Bumgarner✨ | women in manufacturingretention strategies+4 | Shannon Bumgarner | Empowering Women in IndustryMyWorkChoice | — | manufacturingwomen+5 | — | 24m 29s | |
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| 10/15/24 |  Modernizing HR in Distribution with Tracie Sponenberg✨ | HR modernizationdistribution+3 | Tracie Sponenberg | DisruptHRUPS+1 | — | HRdistribution+4 | — | 29m 38s | |
| 10/1/24 |  Bridging the Talent Gap: How Community Colleges and Manufacturers are Shaping the Future Workforce with Laura Ullrich | Partnerships are everything. Laura Ulrich, Senior Regional Economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, returns to Shift Talk to share how her research has grown from a 10-school pilot to a national effort over the past year. She shares examples of how employers are joining forces with community colleges to tackle labor shortages. Many manufacturers and distributors are stuck in a revolving door of new hires, failing to meet production, and losing workers. Learn about how M... | 26m 58s | ||||||
| 9/17/24 |  Employment is Dead: A Look into the Future of Work with Josh Drean | Rethink everything you know about work. In this episode of Shift Talk, we spoke with Josh Drean, co-founder of the Work3 Institute and co-author of "Employment is Dead" about the shifting landscape of work. Traditional employment models no longer meet the needs of a modern workforce and employee experience is taking a backseat to company profits. Join us as we look into what the future of work will look like where the "old rules" will no longer apply. Many manufacturers... | 32m 55s | ||||||
| 9/3/24 |  Transforming Communication in Manufacturing: Equitable Communication with Hannah Bolte | In this episode, we chat with Hannah Bolte, Director of People, Communications, & Marketing at Lozier Corporation and Co-Chair of the Women in Manufacturing Nebraska chapter. Hannah gives us an inside look at how she’s creating better ways to connect everyone in the company, from the plant floor to the CEO’s office. She also shares her passion for rebranding manufacturing and making the industry more inclusive—especially for women. Tune in to hear how she’s making an impact through te... | 22m 56s | ||||||
| 8/20/24 |  Creating a Culture of Mentorship: Empowering Women in Manufacturing with Stacy Cassio | Join Stacy Cassio, Founder and CEO of Pink Mentor Network, as she explains her inspiring journey from the factory floor to leading a transformative movement in manufacturing. Learn how she’s creating a culture of mentorship that not only drives innovation and inclusive leadership but empowers women to find their voice and support one another. This episode offers practical advice on how to build a mentorship culture at your facility. Many manufacturers and distributors are stuck in a rev... | 26m 47s | ||||||
| 8/6/24 |  Poultry & Performance: Vivian Sanchez’s Impact on Retention at Lincoln Premium Poultry | Vivian Sanchez, the Training and Development Manager at Lincoln Premium Poultry in Nebraska, joins us to discuss her unexpected journey into the manufacturing industry and her transformative impact on employee engagement and retention. Many manufacturers and distributors are stuck in a revolving door of new hires, failing to meet production, and losing workers. Learn about how MyWorkChoice builds reliable workforces. | 35m 39s | ||||||
| 7/23/24 | Empowering Manufacturing's Future: Chris Luecke Host of The Manufacturing Happy Hour | Chris Luecke, the voice behind The Manufacturing Happy Hour, joins us to talk about critical issues in the manufacturing industry. From closing the management gap and empowering employees through personal branding to engaging with local communities, Chris offers actionable insights to help manufacturers thrive. Connect with Chris and The Manufacturing Happy Hour Chris Luecke | The Manufacturing Happy Hour Many manufacturers and distributors are stuck in a revolving door of new hires, fa... | 24m 15s | ||||||
| 7/9/24 | Feeling the Squeeze - Joe Suardi on Navigating Today's Hourly Workforce | Tune in as Joe Suardi, Director of Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning at RK Industries, as we talk about the challenges and opportunities to develop a skilled hourly workforce in 2024. Hear how RK Industries deals with the massive gap in job openings to attract and retain the next generation of skilled and entry-level labor in the construction and manufacturing trades. Connect with Joe Suardi: Joe Suardi’s LinkedIn Profile Visit RK Industries: Explore RK Industries Many manufacturers... | 24m 04s | ||||||
| 1/25/24 | 2024: The Year of Uncertainty & Flexibility in Manufacturing | Check out this episode with Chad Moutray, Chief Economist of the National Association of Manufacturers and the Director for the Center of Manufacturing Research at the Manufacturing Institute. We unpack what 2024 is going to look like (spoiler alert: still lots of uncertainty) and talk about what manufacturers and distributors are doing to improve recruitment and retention to keep up with what hourly production workers want in today’s tight labor market. Many manufacturers and d... | 13m 11s | ||||||
| 11/14/23 | The New Face of Manufacturing Jobs | Bill Good, Vice President of Supply Chain for GE Appliances shares insights on how they are confronting the generational shift in the labor force, creating a work environment that balances life and pay, and reshaping the traditional manufacturing role to attract and retain workers. Many manufacturers and distributors are stuck in a revolving door of new hires, failing to meet production, and losing workers. Learn about how MyWorkChoice builds reliable workforces. | 26m 08s | ||||||
| 9/13/23 | Labor Shortages: Fed Economist & The Future of Work | “Where are all the workers?” We sat down with Federal Reserve Bank economist Laura Ullrich about the future of work and how manufacturing and distribution companies can adapt to what’s coming next. Connect with Laura on LinkedIn or see her work on the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond website. Many manufacturers and distributors are stuck in a revolving door of new hires, failing to meet production, and losing workers. Learn about how MyWorkChoice builds reliable workforces. | 24m 36s | ||||||
| 7/17/23 | Myth: Flexible Shift Schedules Won’t Work Here | "Debunk the myth that 'flexible work schedules don’t work here', with manufacturing and supply chain expert Todd Warner. This episode is all about how to give workers what they want while getting the headcount you need at your facility.” Many manufacturers and distributors are stuck in a revolving door of new hires, failing to meet production, and losing workers. Learn about how MyWorkChoice builds reliable workforces. | 25m 41s | ||||||
| 6/8/23 | Making Waves - Innovation & Change in Staffing | Mike and Tana Greene are celebrating over 35 years as business owners transforming the staffing industry. By staying open-minded to change they saw frontline workers' expectations shift before anyone else and founded a company that empowered workers with flexibility. Many manufacturers and distributors are stuck in a revolving door of new hires, failing to meet production, and losing workers. Learn about how MyWorkChoice builds reliable workforces. | 24m 55s | ||||||
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