The charm of natural wood has an unrivalled appeal. It is especially true when it comes to creating signature spaces. Plywood, often under-appreciated, is a versatile and eco-friendly material perfect for woodworking. The Appeal of Plywood in Woodworking Plywood consists of thin layers of wood veneer, stacked and bonded under heat and pressure. Its strength and stability have made it a mainstay in construction and furniture design. With a wide variety of types available, plywood suits…
Cabinet production has remained consistent over the last 40 years. Production technology improvements have worked to enhance productivity and profits while maintaining the process. However,…
A skill shortage occurs when employees lack specific skills to achieve a company goal or when there are not enough employees with the needed skill…
Employees are a crucial part of any organisation. Training and development should be as important to senior management and CEOs as bringing more customers/sales. In the words of Steve Jobs, “It doesn’t make sense to hire smart people and tell them what to do; we hire smart people so they can tell us what to do.” To stay competitive, however, each employee must continuously improve their skills to be a productive part of their team.…
The skills shortage has been a problem since the dawn of the modern corporate system. Both companies and employees have not been able to…
Let’s face it – most people don’t grow up fantasizing working in woodworking. Even after flying, firefighting, policing, you-tubing, instagramming, snap chatting, and countless others…
Many employers/owners speak of the skills gap and the need for employees. I hope to address these needs with action items that can be implemented within your facility and provide the encouragement to get started. Woodworking, as I refer to here, includes cabinets, closets, mill-work, and furniture making of many kinds. And though it may seem boring to some on the outside, I am most fascinated by the beauty and everyday impact of the tangible…
Hard Facts: The talent gap is crippling the woodworking industry. Our most experienced workers are ageing out and the pool of new talent is shrinking…