Standout Glazing Trends, Skills Gaps and Skills First Hiring

In this podcast episode, we’re joined by Max Perilstein, Communication Strategist and Managing Partner of Sole Source Consultants. Max is a well-known figure within the glazing industry, specifically the North American market, he shares weekly insights through ‘From the Fabricator’ which has been running for just shy of two decades, the first ever glazing blog published. 

Max shares insights on the early days of his career, how glazing played a big part in his family history and despite initially choosing an alternate career direction, he has followed family footsteps in pursuing a career within glazing.  

We discuss current trends within glazing, with an emphasis on pace, precision and cost efficiencies and a drive towards more energy efficient buildings amidst environmental concerns, Max talks through the focus on sustainability within glazing and how innovation is becoming increasingly important within glazing. Current challenges and the economic climate is also discussed which has posted significant barriers across North America, and global relationships. 

There are significant skills gaps within the glazing industry and workforce development is a huge challenge for businesses, and the industry overall. Junaid and Max discuss skills first hiring approaches and how critical it is for businesses to adopt more skills-based hiring approaches to bring the right skillsets and talent into the industry. Another key focus for talent attraction and retention is diversity and inclusion, to ensure different perspectives and skills are welcomed and supported within the glazing industry.  

Max has strong presence at industry events, we talk through the value in events, networking and meeting industry professionals in person, sharing knowledge and opportunities for growth.  

‘Patience is the key to navigating the complexities of the glazing industry’ – Max shares the greatest career advice he’s ever received, and how relevant it is for the industry right now. 

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