Jane Cox, a Partner at national law firm Weightmans, assesses the persistently low numbers of women in the manufacturing sectors and gives some tips to employers to help them recruit, retain and promote women in their ranks within the remit of equality law.
Almost two thirds of manufacturing SME owners are in favour of the 'Living Wage', according to a new survey published today.
UK apprenticeship vacancies in engineering and manufacturing technologies increased 15 per cent between August and October 2013, compared with the same period in the previous year, according to figures released today by the National Apprenticeship Service.
Staff who dislike their jobs are three times more likely to call in sick, but investing in a positive career culture for low wage work could boost the UK economy by £49 billion, according to a study released today by The Work Foundation.
Ann Watson, chief operating officer at Semta, calls on British industry to live for today and tomorrow not hanker after the past.
Packing equipment specialist Endoline Machinery has teamed up with a local UTC in an effort to encourage a new generation into manufacturing.
For the second year running, BAE Systems is set to recruit more graduates to its cyber and security unit than any other part of its UK business.
Survey results show women want more from their peers
With a pitiful few women on the books of her recruitment firm 2B Interface, Beatrice Bartlay, entrepreneur and recruitment expert in manufacturing, calls for women to bring a fresh perspective to non-traditional roles and help plug industry skills gaps.
Trade association, British Glass has launched Women in Manufacturing, an initiative aimed at bringing together the UK's manufacturing and engineering communities to attract, support and retain women in industry at all levels and disciplines.
