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"America's Industrial Comeback Needs Total Talent Management"

How to Build an Agile and Competitive Workforce for the Automotive, Energy, Materials and Real Estate Sectors

Industrial sovereignty is reshaping how and where we build. But who will build it? As American industries rush to reshore innovation and production, talent is becoming the make-or-break factor.

That concern echoed loudly at a recent World Economic Forum event in Washington, D.C., where I spoke with leaders across industries. Industrial sovereignty — the strategic push to bring manufacturing and innovation back to U.S. soil — aims to boost self-reliance in producing critical technologies, energy systems and infrastructure. From EV battery plants and renewable energy hubs to data centers and advanced materials production, this movement is transforming the industrial landscape while strengthening fragile supply chains.

For organizations in the Automotive, Energy, Materials and Real Estate sectors, this transformation demands more than incremental workforce adjustments — it requires a fundamental shift in strategy. To keep pace, leaders must reconsider how they attract, manage and develop talent in an increasingly complex labor market. That’s why companies must evolve their strategic frameworks.

Total Talent Management (TTM) offers just that. By incorporating permanent, contingent, freelance and gig talent into a cohesive strategy, TTM enables organizations to respond to evolving demands with speed and agility. This approach is especially critical in sectors facing policy disruption, rapid technological advances and surging demand for domestic infrastructure.

A unified TTM strategy — one that seamlessly integrates your MSP, RPO and talent development efforts — positions your organization to not just adapt but lead. But before discussing a comprehensive TTM strategy, let’s explore why this shift has become essential for long-term success.

Brand: Talent Solutions TAPFIN; Author: Isaac Hagan, SVP of Emerging Industries

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