The Political Climate and Your Workforce

As a new administration takes the wheel in 2025, industries are bracing for impact. Talks of tariffs could tighten supply chains, while federal workforce adjustments might ripple into private-sector hiring. Manufacturers in the Midwest are already juggling labor shortages—some sectors report vacancy rates as high as 30-50%. Yet, the demand for skilled production workers hasn’t skipped a beat. What does this mean for you? Flexibility is your superpower. A sudden order surge or a supply chain hiccup can