Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast
Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast
Endeavor Business Media’s Manufacturing Group
Solving Manufacturing Labor Shortages with Puerto Rico's Skilled Workforce (IndustryWeek)
16 minutes Posted Jul 16, 2026 at 6:05 am.
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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 AI on the workforce, and practical steps manufacturers can take to build stronger, more resilient teams.