Dear All We are currently in negotiation with our recognised unions for a 3 year pay deal. This is the first time we have been requested to consider this. In principle we think this could be workable for both sides as it helps with our long term planning. Has anyone else come across this and do you have any advice? Many thanks. Jacquie Mahoney Daido Industrial Bearings Europe Ltd, Ilminster

The NPL Manufacturer Measurement Network will be holding an event with Make UK on 5 December 2019, 'Succession Planning & Skills.' It is well known that people are the most important part of any business, and it is also recognised that there is a general lack of suitably trained people to meet current industrial demands as well as future needs. Apprentice schemes are covering some of these gaps, as are other vocational and workplace training schemes, but is it enough? How can we find the right training for our staff, and how can we ensure that the skills we have within our teams are...

If you entered the Make UK Manufacturing Awards this year, then you will have received an email from awards@makeuk.org confirming the next steps and announcement of results. Remember, Apprentice entries will be notified by the end of next week as to whether they have been shortlisted to attend Regional Interviews. Results from the interviews will be announced at the Regional Dinner. Business entries are invited to attend the Regional Dinner to hear announcement of the Runner-Up and Winner of each category. Follow this link for more information and to book tickets for the Make UK Regional...

This free to attend webinar has been designed to provide HR professionals with tips from our HR consultancy and legal experts on managing change in the workplace. Currently, there are many drivers for change such as Brexit, workforce demographics, economic forecasts, statutory and case law developments. We explore the key strategy points HR need to consider when embarking on a change process whether that involves changing terms and conditions, a redundancy programme and/or employee consultation. These days change is inevitable in any organisation. Maintaining a productive workforce in...

This webinar has been designed to educate H&S managers on the use of safety data sheets in line with COSHH, and the misuse of chemicals and hazardous substances in the workplace. It is a legal requirement that businesses regularly perform COSHH risk assessments in their workplace. Recent changes in the law and COSHH have brought in the use of labelling on chemicals and the use of safety data sheets to help businesses determine the type of chemicals used and how to use them safely. Many businesses rely on safety data sheets as guidance however, following a recent audit, many businesses...

Hi all, I was looking for some advice/guidance. I have recently joined a new company and we have not yet audited our labour providers, I was wondering whether anyone had any advice on the best practise in doing this, or if anyone could recommend a third party provider that could help to do the audit. Thanks in advance Rachel

We would be delighted to see you at one of our regional dinners this autumn. It's a chance to celebrate everything that's great about manufacturing. Join our community of makers, Make UK Manufacturing Award entrants, family and friends as we highlight the sector at its finest - celebrating the success of the industry, rewarding change, building partnerships, progressing ideas, sharing best practice and investing in people. For more information on dates, locations and costs of each dinner please see links below. Make UK North East, Yorkshire & Humberside Dinner Make UK South Dinner

​Join us on 25 February 2020 for our National Manufacturing Conference in London. The year's event brings together industry leaders & key policy makers for a day of analysis, debate and inspiration Find out more

Connect share and create opportunities with some of the UK’s brightest and best manufacturers. Book your place at this Manufacturing Connect event as our policy experts share their insights and latest developments around the future skills agenda. This event is hosted by Canon UK, global leaders in digital workflow operations and productivity driven supply chain processes. Manufacturing connect events provide an opportunity to discover, learn and connect with a community of people who share a passion for manufacturing. Each session focuses on a different industry theme and offers...

Discover and learn with the region’s most influential skills providers. Book your place at this exclusive event designed to showcase how the North East’s HE/FE sector can support manufacturers facing a unique skills challenge. As the UK faces up to a changing economic landscape and the challenges and opportunities presented by new technologies, it has never been more important for manufacturers to recruit talented people and develop their existing workforce. As well as the opportunity to network and share best practice with peers, this session aims to showcase the unique offer of each...