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UK manufacturing 'will pick up' in 2012

11 January 2012 16:16:50

The UK's manufacturing industry is set to pick up in the coming weeks and maintain growth throughout the year, according to one organisation, which will create many jobs in the process.

Julian Baseley, chairman of British Made for Quality, said there was a slowdown in orders from Europe over the last quarter, but this is unlikely to last much longer and the sector will soon see a boost.

"Looking forward, we see a slow start to 2012 but [it will] begin to pick up from February. Our order book for February is already pretty full and we have some good expectations for March," he commented.

Mr Baseley said that Europe is still slow but the pick-up from other areas is "more than compensating", which will sustain the creation of new jobs to cope with increasing demand.

He added that the country's manufacturers are in a much better situation than a lot of firms in other countries' industries, as businesses are selling to many companies outside of the eurozone.

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Manufacturing jobs receive boost in December

04 January 2012 16:47:54

There was a boost in the number of people being employed in manufacturing jobs, as the sector continued its recovery from the economic downturn, it has been revealed.

Data published in the JPMorgan Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index shows that conditions in the global manufacturing sector improved for the first time in four months in December, and now stands at 50.8, up from 49.7 in November.

Last month saw manufacturing output increase for the first time in five months, with global manufacturing employment increasing for the 25th consecutive month in December, as well as the pace of jobs growth being the quickest since July.

David Hensley, director of Global Economics Coordination at JPMorgan, commented: "December saw output and new orders recover some of the ground lost in prior months, and jobs growth pick up to a five-month high."

Meanwhile, it appears that companies across the UK remain confident that their situation will improve over the coming months and business will continue to blossom, according to a recent report from KPMG.

The analyst predicts that some manufacturers are expecting activity to rise over the coming year, with more than a third of companies anticipating an increase in new orders over the next 12 months.

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Flexible working 'has many advantages'

28 December 2011 16:25:54

There are many benefits to a company adopting flexible working opportunities into their workplace, one expert has attested.

Shirley Borrett, development director at the Telework Association, believes that the past few years have shown that "employers gain enormously from having a flexible, home-based workforce".

This is because the benefits range from those which help the business itself to others which establishes positives for the surrounding society and environment.

Furthermore, Ms Borrett explained that flexible working can also make it easier for those with a disability, who would otherwise find it difficult to commute on a daily basis.

"Offering flexible and home-based working is a way of recruiting people who don't want to work in a conventional office environment," the expert went on to note.

These views come soon after Dr Clare Kelliher, senior lecturer in strategic human resource management at Cranfield School of Management, acknowledged that business flexibility and new technology is creating a larger blur between a person's home life and their working agenda.

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Manufacturers remain optimistic about 2012

06 December 2011 17:18:30

Companies across the UK remain confident that their situation will improve over the coming months and business will continue to blossom, according to the latest report from KPMG.

The analyst predicts that some manufacturers are expecting activity to rise over the coming year, with more than a third of companies anticipating an increase in new orders over the next 12 months.

There is also hope for people on the hunt for new roles, with employment prospects improving for a number of companies as they seek staff to fill roles.

According to the data, similar results will be seen in the service sector across the UK, with the same proportion (33 per cent) of organisations optimistic that both current levels of activity and new business will increase between now and winter 2012.

Commenting on the latest figures, Malcolm Edge, KPMG's UK head of National Markets, said it is good to see that both the UK manufacturing and services sectors are anticipating growth across most key indicators.

According to a recent Xpert HR study, overall pay awards among manufacturing companies continue to run ahead of those in the services sector.

For the three months ending October 31st 2011, the headline pay award among manufacturing firms was 2.5 per cent compared with 1.5 per cent for service, though this included the public sector.

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Manufacturing growth 'must be enforced'

11 November 2011 15:44:59

The recent positive manufacturing growth in the UK now needs to be reinforced, according to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).

New figures show that manufacturing output in September was 0.2 per cent up on the month and 2.0 per cent on the year, with many firms reporting a boost in job creation to cope with increased demand.

Commenting on the figures David Kern, chief economist at the BCC, noted they are better-than-expected and said that seeing the sector remain in positive territory despite difficulties in the eurozone and tough austerity measures in the UK is "reassuring".

"Last month's increase in quantitative easing was a good start, but it is not enough. Further efforts must be made, both by the government and the Bank of England, to implement credit-easing measures with a particular focus on small- and medium-sized firms," he explained.

Mr Kern added that the Autumn Statement at the end of November will provide the Chancellor with a prime opportunity to introduce more policies to support growth, and to reallocate priorities within the overall spending envelope.

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Manufacturing industry 'in need of younger workers'

28 October 2011 16:03:54

The manufacturing industry is currently badly in need of more young workers, including those in sales jobs, to help the industry to flourish, one expert has stated.

Stephen Melia, events coordinator for the Make It campaign, noted that the UK has a "vibrant" manufacturing industry that contributes £200 billion a year to the nation's economy, but companies find it hard to recruit young people because of the poor image the sector has.

He explained that, through engaging with those who are still considering their career prospects, it could be possible to demonstrate that manufacturing has a range of opportunities.

"The average age of an employee in the manufacturing sector is 46 years old. The sector suffers from an ageing workforce, which in turn is creating a skills shortage for employer," he elaborated.

Mr Melia said that, as the government is looking to rebalance the economy in favour of a stronger manufacturing base, there are likely to be even more jobs created, boosting sales recruitment prospects.

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Headcounts rise in Scottish sectors

10 October 2011 15:58:01

Headcounts in Scotland have risen across many sectors, including manufacturing, as the country's employers continue to take on more staff to cope with demand.

According to the latest Bank of Scotland Purchasing Managers Index, activity currently stands at 51.9 – comfortably above the 50.0 mark which represents zero expansion – and shows that firms north of the border are continuing to employ new staff.

Although there were some staff cuts in the service sector, there was a solid rise in headcounts at manufacturers - the sharpest for four months, noted Donald MacRae, chief economist at Bank of Scotland.

"Private sector activity in the Scottish economy increased for the ninth month running in September. New export orders saw a modest increase. Manufacturers increased output at a solid rate despite strong cost pressures," he added.

Meanwhile, the latest report on jobs by KPMG and the Recruitment and Employment Confederation showed that the number of people being employed in sales jobs and other roles in the UK continued to increase last month.

It means that the overall demand for staff has now been increasing for 22 consecutive months.

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UK manufacturers anticipating output growth

23 September 2011 14:31:42

Manufacturers based in the UK are anticipating output growth in the coming months, according to a new study gauging the optimism of British firms.

A poll of 470 manufacturers for the CBI's new Industrial Trends Survey shows that 22 per cent describe total orders as above normal at the moment, and predict that production will continue to grow over the next three months.

The survey also found that stocks were seen as high in relation to demand in September, with 21 per cent of firms reporting stock levels as more than adequate, which is above the long-term average and the strongest balance since June 2009.

Commenting on the figures, Ian McCafferty, CBI Chief Economic Adviser, said: "UK manufacturers report some slackening in demand this month, following the volatility in financial markets and the slowdown in growth in our major trading partners. As a result, firms now say stock levels are high relative to expected demand."

Nevertheless, he said the fact that UK manufacturers remain optimistic that production will continue to grow over the coming three months bodes well for the creation of jobs in the sector, including sales recruitment positions.

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Talent shortages 'will emerge in 2011'

13 September 2011 15:59:48

The emergence of talent shortages in 2011 will be hard to avoid as the economy begins to grow, one sector body has predicted.

That is the opinion of Kevin Green, chief executive of the recruitment and Employment Confederation, who said that one of the things that will re-emerge as the country's economy recovers is talent and skills shortages.

He noted that the country has not yet tackled the issue of getting young people to have the right type of skills and employability, while many students are not studying science, technology, engineering and mathematics subjects and gaining right type of qualifications.

The best way to increase the number of people suitable for certain roles, including technical sales jobs, is to encourage young people to gain the required qualifications and skills.

It comes after recent research carried out by the British Educational Research Association showed that many science graduates are struggling to find work, despite claims of a shortage throughout the industry.

The report suggested that a reason why many are struggling is a failure to use the services of recruitment agencies to match them to the best roles.

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Engineering graduates 'struggling to find jobs'

12 September 2011 15:19:36

Many graduates with science and engineering degrees are struggling to find employment positions after university, a new report has claimed.

Research carried out by the British Educational Research Association shows that many science graduates are struggling to find work, despite claims of a shortage throughout the industry.

One reason why many graduates may struggle is failure to use the services of recruitment agencies to match them to the best roles, particularly as 20 per cent end up in graduate jobs not related to their degree.

Emma Smith, of the University of Birmingham, who is presenting the paper, said it is "astonishing", in the light of claims of science graduate shortages, that so few new graduates go into related employment.

"The figures suggest it is not easy or automatic for qualified engineers to get related employment in the UK, despite the purported shortages," she added.

Recently, Dr Neil Bentley, Confederation of British Industry deputy director-general, highlighted the fact that more students are choosing to study maths and the sciences at A-level as a sign that young people are responding to the needs of the country's businesses.

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UK manufacturing growth continues

06 September 2011 15:23:09

The growth of the UK manufacturing industry is continuing in spite of analysts' predictions about a lull in output, the latest industry statistics reveal.

According to the new EEF/BDO Manufacturing Outlook survey, output and orders are still growing in the UK, with all sectors reporting positive activity in the last three months.

Overall, output and orders were in line with last quarter's estimates, with positive expectations for growth in the remainder of 2011 and companies recognising that export demand remains important for growth.

More importantly, future investment and recruitment expectations remain positive, with EEF chief economist Lee Hopley noting that the sector is bucking the trend seen in many other industries.

Meanwhile, Tom Lawton, head of manufacturing at BDO LLP, added: "Despite the economic storm clouds looming in the Eurozone, the US and the UK, this was a strong survey for the manufacturing sector, showing positive balances in terms of orders and outputs in the last quarter and expected in the next."

It comes after August's UK Services Purchasing Managers Index, compiled by Markit and the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply, showed that activity among the UK's businesses continued to grow last month, with a reading of 51.1.

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UK PMI continues to grow

05 September 2011 16:09:31

Activity among the UK's businesses continued to grow last month, according to the latest industry report, albeit at a slightly slower pace than in previous months.

August's UK Services Purchasing Managers Index, compiled by Markit and the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply, shows that UK business activity was at 51.1 last month, remaining above the no-change mark of 50.0.

Despite the figure being lower than the number recorded in July, much of it can be attributed to the unrest in several cities caused by rioters and it is expected to stabilise this month.

Commenting on the figures, David Noble, chief executive officer at the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply, said that lower input prices and a further easing of inflation would be "extremely welcome" in the weeks ahead.

"With a number of businesses, particularly those in the south-east, hopeful about the impact of the 2012 Olympics, there are perhaps better times to look forward to," he added.

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Manufacturers increase output expectations

25 August 2011 15:11:24

The UK's manufacturers are expecting orders to continue to increase in the coming months, according to the latest report.

Research carried out by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) shows that the country's firms are reporting healthy order books, while expectations output growth is above the long-term average.

Overall, 510 manufacturers responded to the CBI’s August monthly Industrial Trends Survey, with 29 per cent of companies describing total orders as above normal, resulting in a rounded balance of +1 per cent, which is well above the -10 per cent registered last month.

Richard Woolhouse, CBI head of fiscal policy, pointed out that expectations for growth in factory output over the coming quarter have picked up, with 31 per cent of firms now predicting that production will rise in the next three months.

"Inflationary pressures have eased since the start of the year, with fewer firms predicting they will have to raise prices at the factory gate over the coming quarter," he added.

A recent survey by the CBI also showed that the nation's manufacturers are increasing their headcount again as they continue recovering from the effects of the economic downturn.

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Combination of business and technical knowledge 'highly valued'

12 August 2011 15:46:06

Candidates who demonstrate a combination of both business acumen and technical prowess are likely to stand out far more than those who only excel at one or the other, a specialist has asserted.

According to Dave Pye, chief executive officer of the JM Group and also executive member at the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, said that when companies are on the hunt for new staff they always look for those with diverse skillsets.

Good business knowledge is something that can benefit both the individual and the company, and so this is also highly valued, the expert noted.

Mr Pye added that this is relevant in a wide range of sectors, from financial to manufacturing, and so is something any prospective job candidate needs to bear in mind.

It comes after Denise Taylor, a career psychologist with amazingpeople.co.uk, said that a candidate who has a varied skill set is likely to appeal to recruiters more so than one who is excellent in one field but does not have transferable skills.

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Manufacturers increase headcount once more

10 August 2011 16:05:17

The nation's manufacturers have increased their headcount again as they continue recovering from the effects of the economic downturn.

A survey carried out by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) as part of its latest quarterly SME Trends Survey showed that 18 per cent of UK manufacturers are also more optimistic than they were three months ago.

The figures revealed that firms increased their headcount for the fourth successive quarter, at the fastest rate since January 1995, which Lucy Armstrong, chair of the CBI's SME Council, said is a positive sign, though she expressed caution.

"Orders and production have been strong for the UK's smaller manufacturers this quarter, but … confidence has also been affected by global economic and political uncertainty over issues such as the euro crisis and the US debt ceiling," she added.

It comes after the latest pay review report from XpertHR revealed that the median pay reward for those in the manufacturing industry was slightly higher than in other sectors in the past three months, with workers there receiving a three per cent increase.

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Flexible working rises in popularity

26 July 2011 16:17:01

There has been a rise in the number of companies, particularly in the manufacturing sector, offering employees greater job flexibility as a means of boosting staff recruitment and retention.

That is according to a new report by EEF – the manufacturers' organisation, which shows that 78 per cent of manufacturers believe that cooperative relationships with their workforce are helping them to achieve greater flexibility.

However, almost half of these companies fear that frequent changes in regulation will make it increasingly difficult for them to achieve future flexibility, which is something the government needs to address, said EEF director of policy Steve Radley.

"Manufacturers tell us that they achieve the flexibility that they and their employees are seeking by working increasingly closely with them. Supporting flexibility must be a key part of the government's growth strategy," he added.

Recent figures issued by XpertHR revealed that the median pay reward for those in the manufacturing industry in the three months to June was higher than in other sectors, with workers receiving a three per cent increase.

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Business activity increases in Scotland

12 July 2011 15:28:15

There has been a rise in business activity in Scotland as organisations in the country return to growth, a new report has revealed.

Figures published in the latest Bank of Scotland Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) showed that companies are reporting more orders and are also taking on more staff, including sales recruitment candidates, to cope with rising demand.

According to the report, private sector output expanded in June for the sixth month in succession, with growth of activity picking up in both the services and manufacturing sectors since May and the headline seasonally adjusted Bank of Scotland PMI climbing from 52.2 to 53.3 as a result.

Donald MacRae, chief economist at the Bank of Scotland, commented that many sectors are now enjoying growth, with input cost pressures abating almost across the board.

Meanwhile, the British Chambers of Commerce recently said that the recent rise in manufacturing output in the UK suggests that the country is continuing to shake off the effects of the recession, but this needs to be supported by the government if the upwards curve is to continue.

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Manufacturing recovery 'needs to be supported'

08 July 2011 15:10:28

The recovery of the manufacturing industry needs to be supported by the creation of new jobs in the sector, one organisation has claimed.

According to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), the recent rise in manufacturing output in the UK suggests that the country is continuing to shake off the effects of the recession, but this needs to be supported by the government if the upwards curve is to continue.

David Kern, chief economist at the BCC, said the 1.8 per cent rise in May shows that the manufacturing recovery remains on course, despite the uncertain international background and the impact of the government's deficit cutting programme.

"The government must be more forceful in implementing growth-enhancing policies and in deregulating the labour market. On its part, the Monetary Policy Committee must postpone interest rate increases at least until the final three months of the year," he added.

Recently, the UK Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index, compiled by Markit and the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, showed there was a modest rebound in production in June.

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Jobs growth continues in UK manufacturing sector

01 July 2011 15:33:00

Jobs growth in the country's manufacturing sector has continued to rise, as the country's economic recovery is maintained.

According to the UK Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index, compiled by Markit and the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, there was a "modest" rebound in production in June.

The PMI stood at 51.3, which indicates further growth, while there was another rise in the number of staff being taken on, which could include those in sales jobs.

Rob Dobson, senior economist at Markit and author of the report, commented: "Input price and supply-chain pressures eased noticeably in June, which will be a welcome development for manufacturers and will also add weight to the Bank of England's monetary belief that the current spike in inflationary pressures will prove transitory."

It comes after a survey carried out by Zurich found that optimism among the country's manufacturers is continuing to increase, with four in five organisations now more confident about the future of the industry and the UK economy than they were a year ago.

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Four in five manufacturers are more optimistic

21 June 2011 15:12:01

Optimism among the country's manufacturers is continuing to increase, with four in five organisations now more confident about the future of the industry and the UK economy than they were a year ago.

A survey carried out by Zurich found that, while some organisations are still encountering a lack of finance, the vast majority of companies expect conditions to increase in the second half of 2011 and turnover to follow suit.

Steve Green, European middle market network leader at Zurich, said the manufacturing sector has always been a "key indicator "of how well the economy is faring, with the survey showing that manufacturers are unfazed by any minor issues affecting them.

"The findings show that manufacturers have a cautious optimism about the year ahead, that they are excited to break into new markets but perhaps require the necessary insight and expertise in order to achieve this goal," he added.

His comments follow the publication of a report by the Office for National Statistics, which showed that manufacturing output in April was up 1.3 per cent compared with last year's figure, suggesting a continuing return to economic growth.

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Manufacturing pay continues to increase

20 June 2011 14:59:44

Pay in the manufacturing sector is continuing to move in a positive direction, the latest industry report has revealed.

Data issued by EEF - the manufacturers' organisation and JAM Recruitment shows that the average pay settlement for three months to the end of May increased to 2.6 per cent, up from 2.5 per cent for the quarter ending April 30th.

John Morris, chief executive of JAM Recruitment, pointed out that the average pay settlement is now three times what it was in March 2009, suggesting growing strength in the sector.

"This picture is borne out by current recruitment trends. Almost a third of manufacturing companies recruited new employees in the first quarter and we're expecting this figure to rise as the sector continues to grow," he commented.

Recent data issued by the Office for National Statistics shows that manufacturing output in April was up 1.3 per cent compared with last year's figure, suggesting a continuing return to economic growth.

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Manufacturing recovery 'is on course'

13 June 2011 15:26:46

The recovery of the UK's manufacturing industry is modest but still on course, the latest industry figures have suggested.

Data issued by the Office for National Statistics shows that manufacturing output in April was up 1.3 per cent compared with last year's figure, suggesting a continuing return to economic growth.

The rise will lead to the creation of more jobs in the industry, including sales recruitment positions, as more confidence is expressed by manufacturers.

Commenting on the figures, David Kern, the chief economist at the British Chambers of Commerce, said that although recovery is "modest", it is heading in the right direction, and he pointed to factors such as the Japanese tsunami and bank holidays as stifling growth slightly.

"Taking these into account, this figure supports our view that the manufacturing recovery, though modest, is still on course, and remains a crucial element of any sustained UK upturn," he added.

Recent data published by EEF – The Manufacturers' Organisation showed that firms based in the manufacturing industry intend to increase their recruitment levels in the coming months as optimism returns to the industry.

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Manufacturers 'will increase recruitment' this year

06 June 2011 16:25:08

Organisations based in the manufacturing industry intend to increase their recruitment levels in the coming months as optimism returns to the industry, the latest report indicates.

Data published by EEF – The Manufacturers' Organisation shows that a significant proportion of companies expect turnover to increase in 2011 and, as a result, will be taking on more employees to cope with additional demand, including sales recruitment candidates.

The report highlighted that, even in the first quarter of 2011, where the industry's growth rate slowed slightly, manufacturing accounted for a quarter of the UK's total economic growth.

Lee Hopley, chief economist at EEF, commented: "Manufacturers plans to invest for future growth suggest there is some confidence that they will be able to navigate input and commodity price rises and other challenges in the months ahead."

Recent data issued by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development as part of its latest Labour Market Outlook showed that the private sector is expected to continue generating new roles in the second quarter of the year, with the manufacturing sector the most active in job creation.

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Smaller SMEs see business soar

03 May 2011 16:05:35

Small to medium-sized businesses in the country's manufacturing sector have experienced the biggest rise in demand for 16 years, the latest figures have suggested.

The new SME Trends survey published by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) shows that, last month, volumes of both domestic and export orders among smaller firms, including those employing people in sales jobs, rose at the fastest rate since April 1995.

Of the 414 respondents, a balance of 16 per cent of firms reported that they increased their headcount last month, which is also the fastest rate recorded since January 1995.

Lucy Armstrong, chair of the CBI's SME Council, commented: "Smaller manufacturers are enjoying strong demand, underpinning robust growth in production. Headcount has increased for the third consecutive quarter as firms try to keep up with demand, and output is expected to rise again in the coming months."

It comes after figures compiled by the Office for National Statistics showed that, following a contraction in the final three months of 2010, the UK economy rebounded to expand by 0.5 per cent between January and March this year, with output in the manufacturing sector rising by 1.1 per cent overall.

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Manufacturing drives UK GDP growth

28 April 2011 15:57:10

The manufacturing sector played a pivotal role in helping to boost the UK's gross domestic product in the first quarter of the year and avoid a double-dip recession.

After a contraction in the final three months of 2010, the economy rebounded to expand by 0.5 per cent between January and March this year, with output in the manufacturing sector rising by 1.1 per cent overall.

Prime minister David Cameron responded to claims that the level of growth is disappointing following the largely weather-affected fourth quarter 2010 contraction by pointing out that job creation has expanded in the private sphere in the opening months of 2011, including the creation of sales jobs.

"The figures show manufacturing up, exports up, and we have got 400,000 more people in work in the private sector than we had a year ago," he commented.

Chancellor George Osborne added that continued recovery in the manufacturing recovery is "particularly good news".

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Posted by John Oak