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As we analyze the results from our 2024 report, we reflect on last year’s inaugural “Voice of the Essential Worker” survey to better understand the successes and challenges manufacturing workers encounter each day.

Profile of
Who We Surveyed

In order to provide greater context around these findings, we offer more details on who we surveyed and the methodology used. We began our survey on September 5, 2023.

Part 1:
Day-to-Day Work

Creating a positive work environment is not only essential to employee engagement—it also influences the success of your business. To achieve that goal, leaders must understand the foundations of strong workforce morale.

Part 2:
Skill Enhancement

Upskilling, or increasing a worker’s skillset to help them improve in their current role, isn’t just a strategy for today, it’s a way to prepare for the future.

Part 3:
Technology and Modernization

Optimizing the benefits of emerging technologies helps manufacturers drive efficiency and shape the future of their business. In this section, respondents give insights into how much of a priority their companies are placing on embracing new technology, and how they’re sharing it with their workforce.

Part 4:
Outlook of Manufacturing Work

What does the future hold for manufacturing workers? Will they thrive in their careers with new skills and technology at their disposal? Or do they feel like they’ll be left behind? In this section, respondents explore the future of manufacturing and what role they’ll play in shaping it.

Part 5:
Manufacturing Leadership Insights

Building a successful business means improving manufacturing operations while also boosting worker career satisfaction, safety, and day-to-day engagement. Here are six actionable takeaways you can implement today.

The Power of an Engaged Workforce

From the warehouse floor to the C-suite door, your business runs better when everyone feels energized, involved, and supported.

Manufacturing Solutions