Will automation in manufacturing boost diversity and inclusion?

Posted on 29 Sep 2023 by The Manufacturer

HR and recruitment specialist, Gi Group, is advocating the adoption of automation within the manufacturing industry to boost diversity and create new opportunities for people with disabilities.

The latest estimates from the Department for Work and Pensions’ Family Resources Survey, indicate that 16 million people in the UK have a disability but only 4.9 million have a job tailored to suit their needs, resulting in a high proportion out of work. Gi Group sees new technologies and automation as an opportunity to…

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