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ODVA forms machinery special interest group 11/04/2013

Open, interoperable automation technologies pressure group ODVA is forming a special interest group for machine information.

CIPD kicks off its World Cup absence strategy 11/05/2010

A guide to help employers boost employee motivation and engagement during this summer's tournament has been launched by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

New Technician Council 07/04/2010

National Grid chief executive Steve Holliday (pictured) has been appointed chairman of the government's new Technician Council

£40m backing for technology and careers in manufacturing 29/10/2009

Business Minister Pat McFadden today (29 October) announced an increase of Government funding to £40 million for a new manufacturing technology centre (MTC) and formally launched Manufacturing Insight, the new body charged with improving the public perception of the sector and highlighting the range of careers available.

Poor comms hold back productivity 13/11/2008

Internal communication issues are reckoned to be the number one barrier to improved productivity in the manufacturing sector. So says ‘The Global Productivity Report’ published today (13 November).

Government launches new strategy for manufacturing, ‘the unsung hero of the economy’ 08/09/2008

Six years on from the launch of its first manufacturing strategy in 2002, the government has unveiled what it describes as “a new framework for UK manufacturers”.

Survey reveals massive savings available by clamping down on e-mail overload 31/03/2008

An East Lothian company, Seton Notes, has revealed startling figures from its survey work on e-mail overload and its cost to employers, which may be as high as 12.5% (or an eighth) of the wage bill. But it also reveals there are simple steps to solving the problem.

British workers ‘just call to say I love you’ on company time 14/02/2008

New research reveals that employees are costing their bosses £10 billion by using work communication resources to keep in touch with their love life.

Communicating to staff its safe reputation 11/12/2007

In a series of events located in the grounds of four stately homes, around 2000 Arco employees and customers were given a taste of how it retains its reputation as the nation’s experts in safety.

Signs of the times 13/07/2007

Diversified technology company 3M has replaced conventional notice boards with digital signage solutions at four of its manufacturing and distribution facilities to enhance the delivery of employee communications direct to the shop floor.