The Housing Industry's Influence on Jobs in Chemical Sector with Adam Krueger of Sun Recruiting -Ep134

Connect with The Chemical Show guests and industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 30 - October 1, 2025 in Houston, TX.
https://www.thechemicalsummit.com

The housing market plays a crucial role in career moves. As it becomes more expensive to find affordable housing, employees are less likely to take on job changes or accept nominal raises. Companies are realizing the need to address this issue and its impact on talent retention.

In this episode of The Chemical Show, we delve into the fascinating intersection between the chemical industry employment and housing costs. Join host Victoria Meyer as she interviews Adam Krueger, Vice President of Sun Recruiting, who provides invaluable insights and analysis. Discover how changes in the housing market impact job mobility, compensation trends, and talent retention in the chemical industry. Uncover the challenges faced by professionals and gain actionable strategies to navigate these complex dynamics. 

Join us to learn more about the following this week:

• "Weird" 4th Quarter job market in the chemical industry
• How is the housing market affecting the chemical industry job market
• Key trends in talent and recruiting in the chemical industry
• Expanding the chemical sector's talent pool
• The cost of keeping employee verses replacing them
• Hybrid work critical driver in employee decisions 
• The rise of Gen Z in the workforce
• Advice to chemical companies looking to fill roles
• Advice to candidates looking to land chemical company jobs

Victoria and Adam also discuss the challenge of attracting and retaining talent in a talent war due to the retirement of experienced professionals. Additionally, Adam highlights the importance of salary competitiveness, remote work opportunities, and the evolving social skills of Gen Z employees. Whether you're a job seeker navigating the industry or an employer looking to adapt to changing trends, this episode offers valuable perspectives on the state of the chemical industry job market.

Additional Links:

https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/your-money-matters/how-mba-students-are-dealing-with-a-tighter-job-market/

Salary Survey:  https://www.sunrecruiting.com/report-results23/

***Don’t miss an episode: Subscribe to The Chemical Show on your favorite podcast player.
***Like what you hear?   Leave a rating and review.
***Want more insights? Sign up for our email list at www.thechemicalshow.com. 

Sponsored by Newry. Newry helps you uncover growth where you're built to win - fast.
Visit newrycorp.com and see the Newry team at The Chemical Summit.