It always starts with one email. “Sorry for the delay—we’re onboarding a new AP clerk.” “We’re short-staffed this month.” “Our HR team is transitioning roles.” Individually, these messages feel harmless. But when they start showing up month after month, on invoice after invoice, they reveal something deeper—even dangerous—for your accounts receivable. Across service industries, e-commerce companies, and even corporate offices, …
The Talent Drought: Why Getting Hired in 2025 Feels Hard—And What It Means for Industries That Need Workers the Most
Maria’s Story: From Laid Off to “Looking for Opportunities” Maria didn’t expect to be laid off. She worked five years at a software company, top ratings, loyal team player. Then came the email: “Restructuring. Position eliminated.” She wasn’t alone. In 2024–2025, more than 540,000 workers across tech, finance, and retail faced layoffs. Maria applied for 126 jobs. Heard back from …
Manufacturing Workforce Gaps: How Retention Impacts Supply Chains
Featuring Caine & Weiner’s people-first perspective The Looming Workforce Crisis By 2030, the U.S. manufacturing sector could face a shortage of 2.1 million skilled workers, according to Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute. That’s not a slow leak—it’s a talent exodus that threatens to derail production, delay orders, and squeeze profit margins industry-wide. Factories are already feeling the pressure: unfilled job …


