UK Manufacturing Production Boost & Buoyant Jobs Market – April 2019 Update
In March 2019 UK manufacturing experienced a surge in production amidst fear of a no-deal Brexit according to a key industry performance indicator – the IHS Markit manufacturing purchasing managers’ index which rose to 55.1 in March, up from 52.1 in February. This was the highest reading for 13 months. Any number above 50 indicates expansion […]
Skills Shortages UK Manufacturing – Solving The Crisis
The UK Skills Gap With continuous demand for skilled employees in some of the country’s highest growth sectors, the UK skills gap is a major and well-publicised crisis that, according to a recent report by Open University (OU), is costing the UK more than £2bn a year. The OU found 91% of organisations struggled to find […]
Industry 4.0-Time For UK Manufacturing To Update Skills-October 2018
The UK is reaching a critical stage in the roll-out of Industry 4.0. With the announcement of the first ‘Made Smarter’ pilot scheme in the North West in September 2018, the pressure to encourage the uptake of digital technology in manufacturing supply chains is being ramped up. Although the benefits of Industry 4.0 are clear […]
As UK Manufacturing Employment surges in October 2017, how can you recruit best-in-market staff to beat the competition?
Manufacturing employment growth in the UK’s manufacturing sector reached its highest level in more than three years in October 2017 according to the latest survey. UK manufacturing expanded at a much faster rate than expected, as the sector grew by 0.7 per cent in September compared with the previous month — more than double the […]
Employment Confidence Continues In UK Manufacturing
Manufacturing in the UK contributes £6.7 trillion to the global economy, employs 2.7m people and contributes 10% to GDP. Employment in UK manufacturing has outperformed every country (except the US) for job creation since 2010. The top UK manufacturing sector is Food and Drink at 17%, with chemicals and pharmaceuticals and transport sectors each accounting for 14%. […]