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Future Workforce: Preparing for CPG Industry Challenges

The CPG industry is continuously evolving, bringing new challenges and opportunities. Future-proofing your workforce is essential for staying competitive. Here’s how to prepare your team for the future.

Understanding Future Workforce Challenges

The CPG industry faces several challenges that impact the future workforce. These include technological advancements, shifting consumer preferences, regulatory changes, and sustainability concerns. Each of these challenges requires a workforce that is adaptable, skilled, and forward-thinking.

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Key Skills for the Future Workforce

To prepare your workforce for future challenges, focus on developing these key skills: digital literacy, adaptability, analytical thinking, and sustainability practices. Investing in these skills will ensure your team is ready to handle future industry shifts.

Continuous Learning and Development

Continuous learning is vital for future-proofing your workforce. Implement strategies to promote ongoing development. Regular training programs, mentorship opportunities, and access to online courses are essential. Promoting a culture of continuous improvement will help your team stay ahead of industry trends.

Leveraging Technology

Technology plays a significant role in preparing your workforce for the future. Use AI and automation tools to streamline operations, implement data analytics for better decision-making, and enhance teamwork with collaboration tools. Integrating these technologies will help your team operate more efficiently and innovatively.

Fostering Innovation

Innovation is key to staying competitive in the CPG industry. Encourage innovation within your team by promoting creative thinking, providing resources, and recognizing contributions. An innovative culture will drive your company forward and help navigate future challenges.

Building a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce

Diversity and inclusion are critical for future success. A diverse workforce brings unique perspectives and ideas, enhancing problem-solving and innovation. Encourage diversity in hiring practices, ensure an inclusive environment, and provide equal growth opportunities for all employees. A diverse and inclusive workforce will be more resilient and better prepared for future challenges.

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Anticipating Future Opportunities

To stay ahead, keep an eye on emerging opportunities such as sustainability initiatives, personalized consumer experiences, and health and wellness trends. Proactively identifying and capitalizing on these opportunities will ensure your team’s success.

Sustainability Initiatives

Focus on eco-friendly products and practices. Consumers are increasingly looking for sustainable options, and staying ahead in this area can give you a competitive edge.

Personalized Consumer Experiences

Leverage data to tailor offerings to individual consumer preferences. Personalization can enhance customer loyalty and satisfaction.

Health and Wellness Trends

Develop products that meet the growing demand for health and wellness. Staying informed about these trends will help you create products that resonate with consumers.

Preparing for Future Workforce Trends

Understanding and preparing for future workforce trends will give your company a competitive edge. Stay informed about industry developments and adapt your strategies accordingly.

Strategies for Future-Proofing Your Workforce

Promoting Continuous Improvement

Continuous improvement is essential. Encourage regular training programs to keep skills updated. Mentorship opportunities can help foster a collaborative environment. Access to online courses provides flexible learning options, allowing employees to learn at their own pace and convenience.

Leveraging Technology Effectively

AI and automation tools can streamline operations, freeing up time for strategic tasks. Implement data analytics systems to gather insights and make data-driven decisions. Collaboration tools enhance teamwork and communication, improving project management and team coordination.

Encouraging Innovation

Promote creative thinking by allowing team members to brainstorm and experiment with new ideas. Provide resources such as time and budget for innovative projects, showing that you value innovation. Recognizing contributions can motivate employees to think creatively and contribute to the company’s success.

Building a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce

Diverse perspectives bring unique insights, enhancing problem-solving and innovation. Ensure an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued and respected. Provide equal growth opportunities for all employees, ensuring that promotions and career advancements are based on merit.

Staying Ahead of Emerging Opportunities

Focus on eco-friendly products and practices, leverage data to personalize consumer experiences, and develop products that meet health and wellness trends. By staying proactive, you can capitalize on these opportunities and ensure your team’s success.

Final Thoughts

Understanding and preparing for future workforce trends will give your company a competitive edge. Stay informed about industry developments and adapt your strategies accordingly. Future-proofing your workforce in the CPG industry requires a strategic approach. By developing key skills, fostering continuous learning, leveraging technology, promoting innovation, and building a diverse team, you can prepare your team for future challenges and opportunities. Embrace these strategies to stay ahead in the dynamic CPG landscape.

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Brent Albertson

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“ Our experience with Protis Global has been very positive. They have strong multi-industry CPG experience and understand our business model and standards. They know the difference between an “A-player” and a “B-player” in several functions, and the honesty around that standard helps us move faster. Mike and team set up a great process, especially in early canvassing and vetting that helps our leaders engage at the right time and make decisions fast. ”

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Executive Vice President, Mark Anthony Brewing Inc.

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“Protis Global’s approach to talent acquisition is marked by diligence, transparency, and a genuine dedication to client satisfaction. Their strategic insights and personalized service have made a substantial impact on our organization, ensuring that we always have the best professionals driving our initiatives forward. The team at Protis Global demonstrates a keen ability to identify individuals who not only possess the requisite skills but also align seamlessly with our company culture.”

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Hilal Tabsh

Chief Revenue Officer, Glass House Brands

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“Over the last 10+ years my experience with Michael Bitar and the Protis Global team has been exceptional across multiple industries. Michael and his team work to get to the true needs of my hiring plan and partner with us throughout the process. They understand our business, company culture, what success looks like, and then propose candidates that will produce results while also fitting into our team dynamic. Overall it’s a great team and experience and I would recommend to anyone looking to hire top-notch quality candidates reach out to Protis Global and Michael Bitar.”

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Chief Executive Officer, Bespoken Spirits

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“I highly recommend Protis Global as a top-notch recruiting agency. I have had the pleasure of working with them for the past 15 years, both as a candidate and employer in the Spirits and Wine industry. In my 25 years of experience, I have found Protis Global to be the most efficient and effective recruiting agency I have ever dealt with. Protis Global has consistently come through for me in the clutch, providing exceptional professionalism and execution in job searches and placements. Their dedication to finding the right fit for both candidates and employers sets them apart from other agencies. I have always been impressed by their ability to understand the needs of both parties and successfully connect them in a timely manner.”

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Soley Van Lokeren

SVP, People

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“I have been in the field of human resources for over thirty years, in executive level roles both in-house and in outsourced positions. Michael Bitar is my favorite talent acquisition professional with which I have ever worked. He cares deeply about building a relationship with his clients, learning their business, culture, challenges, and truly understanding the needs of a role requisition. His approach is mirrored by the rest of the Protis team, who are courteous, thorough, and who make you feel like you are their only client. Protis successfully delivered hires for our Chief Commercial Officer role and for three key challenging roles (in both Marketing and Sales). They are simply – the best!”

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Brian Kuz

Chief Sales Officer

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“Protis is unique in their go-to-market strategy in that they not only find the right candidate for the role, but they find the right opportunity and company for the candidate. Protis Global looks for people who are ready to make a change...I will continue to recommend Protis Global as one of the best placement agencies in the World, as I have worked on every continent and have dealt with the big executive placement firms and the boutique ones. Protis shines above all, and as long as I am hiring, I will continue to go to Protis Global first, if not exclusively.”

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CEO, poppi

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“Partnering with Protis Global has been a game-changer for poppi. They understood our vision and the unique challenges we faced as a rapidly growing brand. Their expertise in executive search helped us find the right leaders who not only fit our culture but also brought the skills and passion needed to drive accelerated growth. The Protis Global team actively took our feedback and adapted the search so that we could focus on what we do best – creating innovative, healthy beverages that our customers love. They’ve truly become an extension of our team, and we couldn’t imagine achieving our success without the team members they helped us to bring aboard.”

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Chad Palma

President of Sales, Spindrift

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“Michael Bitar and the Protis team have been such a pleasure to work with over the years. Not only do they do amazing work with recruiting but we have also developed a partnership between our two companies. Michael and his team provide a crucial role in reviewing my hiring needs at the beginning of each year. Once the review is complete, Michael begins searching for quality candidates that fit the role and culture for Spindrift. He and his team do an outstanding job of finding the right candidates for the position in need. I highly recommend Michael and the Protis team for your hiring needs.”

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John Sacksteder

President, Mark Anthony Brewing Inc

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“From the start, the relationship with Protis Global was different than other recruiting firms.  The team had a deeper level of commitment and desire to learn about our business than I had experienced with other firms. Our company was experiencing a time of exponential growth and our staffing needs were complex. We needed very experienced people across every possible function in the Operation and Supply Chain Teams and we needed them in a hurry. The Protis Global Team mobilized quickly and established a methodology to identify strong candidates and work them through the interview process in a professional and timely manner. Their grit, determination, understanding our needs and culture, sense of urgency and drive to exceed our expectations set them apart from the pack.”

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Kathleen Hutchison

Senior National Account Manager at Arla Foods

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Kayla was awesome and very thorough in her vetting of candidates. She understood our brief as we were looking for candidates and helped to weed through those who were not a good fit for the role. 

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Chief People Officer at IJW Whiskey

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“The team worked quickly and efficiently to find a unique position.”

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VP of Supply Chain at Lallemand

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Everyone involved was extremely helpful - Gary, Michael, Ben - thank you!! The team didn't only search for candidates based on the job description, but also the qualities that I look for in candidates. 

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Shashank Gaur

VP of Product Technology & Innovation

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The interview process was smooth and extremely professional. Ben and team represented me as much as they represented the company. 

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Regional Business Manager - Foodservice

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Consistent communication, updates, and detailed knowledge of the client. The whole experience was top notch!

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Supply Chain Manager

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Very simplistic process finding the right role for the right candidate...keep up the great work! 

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CEO, Arla Foods USA

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“We’ve been a Protis Global client for eight years, and during this time have always appreciated the thoroughness of the recruitment process, as the candidates brought to us have been well-vetted, not only from a competency perspective, but more importantly from a [cultural] fit dynamic. Mike and the team have always been highly engaged to ensure they bring us candidates that match our culture. That’s been critical to the success of the candidates that have landed here by way of our relationship with Protis.”

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