Festo's Neil Lewin gives pointers on how to take the pulse of employee engagement in your workforce
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WM editor Max Gosney highlights a fine example of a transformation in union relations
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Driving behavioural change also means taking a look at yourself, says DAK Consulting's Dennis McCarthy
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Deloitte's Mark Stephenson urges manufacturers to take advantage of pro-industry measures announced in the Budget
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We need an industry standard for apprenticeships with the emphasis on higher level skills, says JAM Recruitment's John Morris
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Semta's Sarah Sillars asks why the UK has the lowest percentage of female engineers in Europe
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What should be the goals for the new state-back business bank, asks Chris White of the APMG
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WM's Brian Tinham says focus new ERP projects on the business, not on the software
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Spot the symptoms of lack of engagement and adopt a structured improvement road map, says DAK's Dennis McCarthy
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WM editor Max Gosney reckons a comparison website could be just the tool for selecting funding support
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Chris Coopey of MHA says a Made in Britain brand and more young talent are vital to the sector's future
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There are numerous opportunities for UK manufacturers in China, says Mark Morley of GXS
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WM's Brian Tinham says software licensing could do with an overhaul if it's to deliver better value
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Let's raise a glass to the under-rated nativity donkey, says WM editor Max Gosney
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David Way of the National Apprenticeship Service explains how businesses can access apprenticeship advice and funding
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Chris White of the Associate Parliamentary Manufacturing Group welcomes the news of a state-backed bank – but calls for more investment
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WM editor Max Gosney says the government could learn from manufacturers when it comes to strategy deployment
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WM editor Max Gosney says we need a detailed industrial strategy, with specific measures and targets
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DAK Consulting's Dennis McCarthy on fostering effective team effort
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Deloitte's Paul Johnston points to ways to alleviate pension scheme liabilities
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Don't underestimate the value of safety training, says Semta's Susan Evans
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Airbus UK's Mark Barclays on wing making and flying high at the Make it in GB exhibition
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Don't overlook older workers, says WM editor Max Gosney
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IT – and ERP in particular – needs a fan club in the boardroom, says WM's Brian Tinham
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UK manufacturers are in a good position to spot opportunities in the eurozone, says Deloitte's Peter Gallimore
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