“At peak we have four temporary workers to one permanent. The temps we bring in, who may only stay for two weeks, need to be up to speed on quality and output within forty eight hours.”This is the challenge Simon Noakes, operations manager at garden equipment manufacturer Hozelock, shared as a ‘starter for ten’ at TM’s most recent Manufacturer Director’s Forum debate.
The headline subject under discussion was; ‘How can UK manufacturers create engaged and effective workforces – and does this matter to their competitiveness?’ Guests came from a broad range of sectors, including defence, heavy industry, automation equipment and electronics, and ranged from SMEs to large organisations. Their diversity brought different interpretations of the latest buzz…
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