About this episode

Petra Weiser discusses the importance of culture in manufacturing and the role of women in improving workforce dynamics.

Manufacturing won’t move forward without culture catching up. Petra Weiser explains why women on the floor are often unseen, why empathy matters as much as policies, and how simple leadership shifts can improve retention and opportunity for everyone. 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.

People in this episode

Guest: Petra Weiser

Topics covered

• manufacturing
• women in workforce
• leadership
• employee retention
• work culture

Keywords

• manufacturing
• work culture
• employee retention
• leadership
• women in manufacturing

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: MyWorkChoice

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