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This will change the way you think about importing workers.
It's no secret that manufacturers across many industries in the United States are struggling to find workers. But what if a significant workforce is already in the United States?
In this episode of Manufacturing Insiders, Nate Wheeler sits down with Clay Martin, founder of Isla Talent Recruiting, to explore an unconventional approach to the manufacturing workforce shortage: recruiting workers from Puerto Rico.
Because Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory, manufacturers can access this workforce without many of the visa and immigration complications associated with recruiting internationally. Clay explains how he connects manufacturers with workers looking for better opportunities, why many are willing to relocate, and how this approach can help companies break out of the re ...