Reshoring Manufacturing in 2025–26: Why Workforce Infrastructure, Not Tariffs, Decides Who Wins
Reshoring headlines are everywhere: factories are being built, incentives abound, and policies dominate the news. But here’s the reality: announcements don’t equal output. The true bottleneck is workforce capability. Manufacturers that win reshoring in 2025–26 invest in workforce infrastructure: hiring pipelines, compliant payroll, time & labor accuracy, skills development, and first-day retention. Data shows that […]
Why Manufacturers Are Losing New Hires in the First 90 Days And How to Fix It
Manufacturing leaders are facing a growing challenge: new hires are quitting within their first 90 days—faster and more frequently than ever before. For small and mid-sized plants, early turnover doesn’t just slow production; it affects safety, morale, and profitability. The first three months have become a make-or-break period. And in a reshoring-driven labor market where […]
Workforce Development in Manufacturing: How Virginia Businesses Can Build, Train, and Retain Skilled Talent
Manufacturing across Virginia is accelerating, from advanced machining in Lynchburg to aerospace and robotics in Northern Virginia to shipbuilding along the coast. But as exciting as growth is, one challenge consistently rises to the top for small and mid-sized manufacturing companies: Finding, developing, and keeping the people who power your business. At PeopleWorX, we believe […]