Imagine for a moment you're an architect or an engineer meticulously drafting your grand design. You have an insatiable desire to see your plan become something tangible, but you're stymied; there are simply no individuals with the skills to build it. No welders, carpenters, plumbers, electricians, masons, or specialists of any kind. There are no tradespeople, so now what? Although this isn't yet a reality, it's not far removed from the difficulty we face finding individuals with these skills. The problem isn't exclusive to architects and engineers either. Finding qualified plumbers or electricians to help with problems in your home can be time consuming and expensive. The worker shortage has impacted fluid power companies too. Industry leaders have long talked about the challenges of finding and retaining employees to do all the work that swamps many of them.
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