Shanghai2023/11/8 /PRNewswire/ -- On the afternoon of November 8, Shanghai Foreign Service released the “Industrial Transformation -- Talent Attraction and Upgrading” report in the service trade exhibition area of the 6th China International Import Expo. The report focuses on changes in talent demand and coping strategies in the manufacturing and retail industries in the context of industrial transformation.

Through actual case analysis of various enterprises, the Shanghai Foreign Service Joint Smart Sharing Conference thoroughly explores the current situation and talent needs of frontline personnel in the manufacturing and retail industry, analyzes the challenges and opportunities of talent attraction and upgrading, and puts forward corresponding talent acquisition and development suggestions to help talent iteration keep up with the transformation and upgrading of enterprises.

The report first focuses on manufacturing and retail, pointing out that the transformation of these two major industries will drive the development of the entire market to a great extent, but at the same time, it also faces the challenge of attracting talents.

In terms of manufacturing, with the development of technology and the adjustment of the industrial structure, the manufacturing industry is shifting from traditional labor-intensive to technology-intensive. The proportion of blue-collar workers in basic operations will decline, and the proportion of technical blue-collar workers and engineers will rise markedly.

The report further provides an in-depth analysis of the changes in talent demand in the transformation of the manufacturing industry. As the manufacturing structure evolves to a spindle-shaped structure, the talent profile is also changing accordingly. There is an upward trend in overall age, academic requirements, operational ability requirements, and skill certification acquisition. This means that in order to adapt to the transformation and upgrading of the manufacturing industry, talents need to continuously update their skills and knowledge to adapt to new market needs.

Faced with this challenge, the report suggests that the problem of blue-collar recruitment difficulties in the manufacturing industry can be solved through solutions such as internal training, school-enterprise cooperation, and flexible employment. These programs aim to attract and develop talents through diversified channels to meet the needs of the transformation and upgrading of the manufacturing industry.

On the other hand, the transformation of the retail industry has also brought new challenges to talent demand. The omni-channel layout and user experience-centered business model have improved the requirements for frontline managers and the work efficiency and competency requirements of frontline employees. To meet this challenge, companies need to pay more attention to employees' ability to use digital tools, recruit more demanding talents, and change training methods to equip frontline personnel with corresponding competencies.

Overall, the report revealed the close link between industrial transformation and talent upgrading. In this era of change, enterprises need to keep up with market trends, continuously adjust and optimize talent strategies, and attract and retain outstanding talents to promote industrial transformation and upgrading. At the same time, the government and all sectors of society also need more support and attention to provide strong talent guarantees for the sustainable development of the industry.

As a bridge connecting enterprises and talents, Shanghai Foreign Service will continue to pay attention to market trends, provide enterprises with more talent solutions, and help enterprises solve talent problems. We expect more companies and institutions to participate in this talent revolution and jointly promote the prosperity and development of the industry.