As COO and Co-Founder at Origin, the UK’s leading manufacturer of aluminium doors and windows, Victoria Brocklesby has dedicated over two decades to building a business that champions equal opportunities in an industry traditionally dominated by men. A strong advocate for women in manufacturing, she uses her experience to support and encourage more women into the industry at all levels.
Here, she explains how employers in the manufacturing sector can foster a company culture that supports inclusivity and diversity. When I co-founded Origin in 2002, the manufacturing industry was at its lowest rate of female employment. The number of women in factories had dropped significantly since the 1970s, mainly due to the rise of service…
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