Author: Team Talent Traction

Chemical Industry Hiring Challenges in 2026: What Employers Need to Know

With 25% of the chemical workforce eligible to retire within five years and a growing...

Plastic Industry Hiring Challenges in 2026: What Every HR Director Needs to Know

With 49,000 open jobs and a 36% turnover rate, plastic manufacturing is facing its most...

Rubber Manufacturing Career Path: Roles, Salaries, and How to Advance in 2026

The rubber manufacturing career path runs two distinct tracks with different timelines, salaries, and ceilings....

Understanding the Global Tire Industry Strategy, Disruption, and What’s Next with David Shaw, CEO of Tire Industry Research

The global tire industry is entering one of its most complex transitions in decades. In...

Automotive Parts Manufacturing Workforce Trends in 2026: What Hiring Managers Need to Know

Employment in automotive parts manufacturing fell 29,000 in 2025 and the industry entered 2026 leaner...

Transportation and Logistics Workforce Shortage 2026: 5 Critical Hiring Challenges You Can’t Ignore

The transportation and logistics workforce shortage in 2026 has reached a scale no company can...

Building a Global Niche Tire Brand With Michael Mathis, President of Atturo Tire Corp

What does it take to build a niche tire brand in a crowded global market?...

25 Manufacturing Plant Manager Interview Questions Every Hiring Team Should Ask (2026 Guide)

The plant manager role touches every part of your operation production, safety, people, cost, and...

Winning in Specialty Tire Markets with Shawn Rasey, Director of Global Business Development

In this episode of Talent Traction, Director of Global Business Development Shawn Rasey breaks down...

Industrial Roles Salary Benchmarks in the Northeast USA: The 2026 Pay Guide Every Hiring Manager Needs

If your industrial job offers are getting rejected or going cold, misaligned compensation is likely...

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