Podcast: executive sessions – cobots, culture, and combating the manufacturing shortage with host John Stewart MiddleGround Capital
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In this episode of Executive Sessions, John Stewart, MiddleGround Capital’s Founding and Managing Partner, sits down with Paul O’Brien, our Managing Director of Human Capital, and Miles Anderson, a Vice President on our Automation Team, to tackle one of the most pressing issues in manufacturing today: the labor shortage.
Paul and Miles dig into the realities of an aging workforce, the shifting expectations of younger generations, and the misconceptions that make it harder to attract talent. They highlight how culture and communication are critical to retention, while showing how lean practices and automation can ease pressure, improve safety, and create more engaging roles. The conversation also highlights how automation opens the door to higher-value work, new skills, and a stronger, more resilient manufacturing workforce.