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IFR report links automation with job creation
A new report from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) suggests that increased automation in the US is leading to job growth rather than job cuts. Between 2010 and 2016, the operational stock...
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Recruiting in a shrinking market: the rise of the small engineering firm
Garry Rogerson explains why smaller engineering firms can be a rewarding employment option for engineers Latest labour market figures show demand for job candidates continues to outstrip supply, and...
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Rise of automation a concern for young people
A new study has revealed that a significant proportion of young people are concerned about the rise of automation, with 40 per cent believing their current jobs could be replaced within the next...
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More steel jobs to go as Sheffield Forgemasters announces cuts
Up to 100 jobs will be cut at Sheffield Forgemasters, as the South Yorkshire company struggles to turn a profit in the increasingly difficult economic climate. The announcement comes in the same week...
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Last week’s poll: Will a Brexit benefit UK manufacturers?
Engineer readers are split on whether the UK should leave the EU, but the largest group of respondents say a Brexit would free manufacturers from burdensome regulations. We had 803 respondents to last...
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Jobs boost for East Anglia following £2.5bn investment into offshore wind farm
Up to 3,000 jobs are to be created following ScottishPower Renewables’ decision to proceed with East Anglia ONE, a 714MW wind farm to be built 26 miles off the Suffolk coast. As well as creating jobs...
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Industry seeks clarity on government targets
Jason Ford, news editor Briefing starts the week with an offer of congratulations to Colin Sirett who has taken up his role as CEO at the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre....
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