Reshoring Manufacturing in 2025–26: Why Workforce Infrastructure, Not Tariffs, Decides Who Wins
Reshoring headlines are everywhere. Factory construction is up, incentives abound, and policy is noisy. But here’s the hard truth: announcements don’t equal output. The biggest bottleneck isn’t capital, it’s people. Manufacturers that win reshoring in 2025–26 are the ones building workforce infrastructure: hiring pipelines, compliant payroll, time & labor accuracy, skills development, and day-one retention. […]
Why Manufacturers Are Losing New Hires in the First 90 Days And How to Fix It
Manufacturing leaders are experiencing an unsettling trend: new hires are walking out the door faster than ever. For small and mid-sized plants, this hurts more than just productivity, it hits morale, safety, and your bottom line. The first 90 days of employment have become a breaking point. And in today’s reshoring-driven, high-demand environment, manufacturers simply […]
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 […]