Mastering the Skills Revolution: A Guide to Workforce Planning

Manufacturers face a storm of workforce disruption: labor shortages, compliance challenges, and shifting employee expectations. So how can they move forward with confidence?

Tuesday, 26 August at 4PM CET / 10AM ET

Overview

Join UKG and AG5 for a live discussion on how to rethink workforce planning in the era of the skills revolution. Discover how to move beyond job-based models, increase agility, and improve performance with the right mix of smart staffing and real-time skills visibility.

What you’ll learn

What the “skills revolution” is and why it’s transforming workforce planning now
How workforce expectations and planning strategies have evolved over the past 5 years
The role of skills data and analytics in building a future-ready workforce
How to shift from job-based to skills-based workforce models without disruption
The key takeaway every manufacturing leader should know
How UKG and AG5 complement each other across HR, staffing, and skills tracking

Who should attend

HR and Operations leaders in manufacturing
Workforce and compliance managers responsible for staffing, safety, and readiness
Training and L&D professionals focused on upskilling and workforce agility
Anyone involved in strategic workforce planning or navigating the shift to skills-based models

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Meet our speakers

Our expert speakers bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table, having successfully guided organizations across various industries in their journeys towards skills management.

Rick van Echtelt

CEO & Co-founder of AG5

Leads AG5’s mission to transform skills and compliance management in manufacturing through smart, scalable software solutions.

Emory Lane

Senior Industry Principal for Manufacturing at UKG

Helps global manufacturers leverage AI, workforce intelligence, and operational excellence to drive transformation.

With over 30 years of leadership at Mohawk Industries, he has led lean initiatives, MES implementations, and digital transformation across complex manufacturing environments.