Posts by Hannah Rumsey
Working Toward an Inclusive Future
DIVERSITY, equity, belonging, and inclusion are some of the key values that describe a thriving workplace culture. DISHER Talent Solutions has been working toward being part of the global shift toward embodying these values in our organization and the organizations we partner with. We want to share some of the work we have been doing…
Read MoreThe Goal of Value Engineering and Value Analysis
The Difference Between Value Analysis (VA) and Value Engineering (VE) Value Analysis (VA) and Value Engineering (VE) are systematic processes that optimize the value of a product or service. Both lower costs and increase benefits. Value Engineering (VE) applies at the beginning design stage of product development. While Value Analysis (VA) applies after a product…
Read More6 Tips to Engage Top Talent & Make Them Stick
Top Talent is hard to find. As an HR professional, hiring manager, or operations leader—chances are you are feeling the squeeze from employees quitting their jobs, retiring early, or branching out on their own. In fact, a whopping 40% of the global workforce say they might leave their current roles and even switch industries. Some…
Read MoreNew Product Front-End Design Process in 12 Steps
What is the Front-End Engineering Design Process? For new product development, the front-end engineering design process helps organizations create, vet, and develop the best ideas. Several refer to this as the Fuzzy Front End of product development because it is often the least defined stage of product development. A proven design process will help bring…
Read MoreThe Pressing Need to Reshore, Nearshore, or Insource
How Supply Chain Issues are Magnifying Manufacturing Challenges in 2022 As we begin the second half of 2022, US manufacturers are experiencing a multitude of pressures. Supply chain disruptions continue to plague many industries. Most of the offshore problems revolve around geographical distance issues like freight, delivery, and inventory. While other challenges are country specific…
Read More4 Trends from Neocon 2022
NeoCon is back in full force this year, showcasing the newest and best commercial furniture products on the market, and DISHER was there to soak it all in. Designers, manufacturers, architects, students, and more gathered in The Mart in downtown Chicago to access and observe this year’s most innovative solutions. As a first-time attendee of…
Read MoreBUILD YOUR TECHNICAL DREAM TEAM
Hire top engineering talent in three ways: Role Specific Engineers and Experts Outsource the specific skill sets you need for as long as you need them! DISHER is ready to augment your team from our pool of 150+ proven, experienced, crazy-smart engineers, project managers, and business consultants who are eager to help you reach your…
Read MoreEngineering Talent Acquisition vs. Recruitment
Talent Acquisition vs. Recruitment: What’s the Difference? You need to hire an engineer. Who do you call? Well, it depends. If you are looking for a short-term fix, call a talent recruiter. If you want a long-term hire, contact a talent acquisition partner. Recruitment is about quickly filling positions while talent acquisition is a proactive,…
Read MoreThe Difference Between a Good Engineer and a Great Engineer
A fellow engineer was discussing the idea of engineering hubris, excessive pride or self-confidence, with me this morning. She related a few stories and examples of times when she or her friends were talked down to either because they were women or because they were “not engineers”. Her unfortunate stories reminded me of all the times…
Read MoreThe Value of Partnerships & Coopetition
We have all heard the phrase, “You can’t do it all,” or “You can’t do all of the things, all of the time.” That same idea applies to businesses and companies. Even a giant company like GM cannot do it all, but by developing partnerships and embracing coopetition they can get closer to that reality.…
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