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Solving Manufacturing Labor Shortages with Puerto Rico's Skilled Workforce (IndustryWeek)

Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast

Published
July 16, 2026
Duration
16:04
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Last updated
Sep 27, 2026

Discusses In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, IndustryWeek's Anna Smith speaks with Cl…

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In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, IndustryWeek's Anna Smith speaks with Clay Martin, CEO and founder of Isla Talent, about innovative approaches to solving manufacturing workforce shortages by recruiting skilled workers from Puerto Rico. They discuss strategies for expanding talent pipelines, supporting employee relocation, and i…

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In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, IndustryWeek's Anna Smith speaks with Clay Martin, CEO and founder of Isla Talent, about innovative approaches to solving manufacturing workforce shortages by recruiting skilled workers from Puerto Rico. They discuss strategies for expanding talent pipelines, supporting employee relocation, and improving retention through communication, training, and workplace culture. The conversation also explores long-term labor trends, the impact of