Make UK’s latest HR Bulletin, published in partnership with MHR, provides an overview of the workforce trends shaping UK manufacturing, covering recruitment activity, pay settlements, employment tribunal activity and workforce planning.

Drawing on the latest survey data from manufacturers across the UK, this edition explores the changing recruitment landscape, developments in pay settlements, ongoing skills shortages and the employment pressures facing manufacturers.

Inside this edition:

  • Latest pay settlement trends
  • Recruitment activity, outcomes and skills shortages
  • Employment Tribunal claims
  • Q3 topic in focus: workplace monitoring technology
  • Employer views on consultation and compliance requirements 

In Focus: Workplace Monitoring Technology

How are manufacturers using technology to monitor attendance, site access, productivity and equipment use?

This edition examines how manufacturers are currently using workplace monitoring technology, the reasons behind its adoption, and employers' views on the potential impact of new requirements to inform and consult workers before introducing monitoring technology. It also considers the concerns around additional regulation and compliance burdens as the Government considers its approach.

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