Make UK Podcasts

In this episode of Root Cause Analysis, Chris Newson is joined by Ross Severn, Director at Defib Plus. According to Arrhythmia Alliance, every six minutes someone in the UK is struck down by sudden cardiac arrest, however, only one person in every hour will survive. Use of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) is known to help save lives and yet there are still perceived barriers to ownership....

The Make UK/BDO quarterly manufacturing outlook survey for the third quarter of 024 shows that the industry has yet to a see lift off, as growth prospects look anaemic. In this latest podcast, Jonty Bloom is in conversation with James Brougham, Senior Economist, Make UK and Richard Austin, Partner and Head of Manufacturing, BDO, to discuss the Q3 Manufacturing Outlook report, with outputs starting...

6 months on from our 2024 Executive Survey, Make UK Chief Executive Stephen Phipson and PwC Partner and Head of Manufacturing and Automotive Cara Haffey sit down with Jonty Bloom to discuss manufacturers’ priorities under the new government and how optimistic the sector is about economic growth opportunities.

In this episode of Root Cause Analysis, Chris Newson is joined by Neil Roberts who specialises in safety culture development. Listen in to hear fascinating insights into: > Habit setting > Leading by example > Behaviours and consequences > The importance of consistency Chris also catches up with Leila John for an update on her progress towards Chartered membership of IOSH.   Timings 00...

Explore the energy landscape and its implications for your business. - Brigitte Amorouso and Frank Aaskov

Discover strategies for building a skilled workforce and adapting to future needs. - Mark Farrant and Jamie Cater

Learn about essential changes in working practices and compliance, and be ready for the evolving landscape. - Chris Newson and Lucy Atherton

How the election results impact manufacturing and the crucial first 100 days - Ben Fletcher and Seamus Nevin

Why Equality, Diversity and Inclusion matter in the workplace.   In this podcast episode, Jonty Bloom, former Business Correspondent, BBC, Journalist and Presenter discusses with Sara Meyer, Principal Legal Adviser, Employment Law & HR, Make UK, why promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace is crucial.   In today’s increasingly diverse society, issues relating to EDI can oft...

Tackling sexual harassment at work : why HR need to take a multifaceted approach.  In this podcast episode, Jonty Bloom, former Business Correspondent, BBC, Journalist and Presenter discusses sexual harassment at work with Sara Meyer, Principal Legal Adviser, Employment Law & HR, Make UK. The thorny issue of sexual harassment at work continues to be a focus of media and regulatory attention.  ...

In this episode of Root Cause Analysis, Chris Newson is joined by Mark Ryder, Chief Commercial Officer at Peoplesafe.  Mark and Chris discuss using technology for good, lone working risks, as well as employee wellbeing and the impact on recruitment and retention.   Chris also catches up with Leila John for an update on her progress towards Chartered membership of IOSH.   Timings  00:00 Introductio...

How to turn your relationship with the health and safety regulator into a business advantage? David Butter is HM Principal Inspector of Health and Safety, Head of Manufacturing Sector, for Health and Safety Executive, and the first guest on the debut episode of Root Cause Analysis.  In this conversation, David and Chris discuss topics such as, the damaging effects of negativity regarding the HSE,...

The manufacturing industry’s views vary significantly on place-based economic incentives with many believing that these policies lead to winners and losers, with growth in one area coming at a cost to another. There is a lot to be considered about place-based initiatives and whether the policies can ultimately offer long-term economic growth to the whole of the UK. These possibilities and challeng...

The manufacturing industry thinks that regional and national infrastructure has got worse in the last decade and say a lack of good infrastructure is a barrier to accessing labour and skills – holding back key investment and growth for manufacturers. The views come from a major report into the industry by RSM and Make UK called Manufacturing Growth: Building a Competitive Business Environment . Li...

The manufacturing industry is calling for a major MOT of the business tax and regulatory system in the UK, which will boost investment in the UK. They want the Chancellor to overhaul the system in his forthcoming Autumn statement. The call comes on the back of a major report into the industry by RSM and Make UK called Manufacturing Growth: Building a Competitive Business Environment . Listen to th...

Andrew Ward, Make UK revealed £14bn annually is lost a year in industry from mental health issues affecting the workforce. Now 80% of HR directors say that wellbeing has shot up their importance ladder in terms of business priorities.

Alison Corner, HR Director, Enginuity – Mental health awareness and support has long been a growing priority for Enginuity but the pandemic has accelerated that. We have tailored our support and increased the offer as a direct result of the pandemic.  Presenteeism may once have been seen as a non-issue but is now being treated as a real problem that need to be addressed to make sure a workfor...

Rachel Newman, Head of People, Policy & Support RNLI – Mental health has long been a priority for the RNLI. Physical and mental health are very much seen as equal players within the organisation, with a dedicated occupational health team offering guidance and support. They have embedded greater support specifically focussing on the mental health aspect which has been accelerated since the pand...

Laura McBrown, MD, G&B Electronics – During the pandemic, G&B Electronics recognised the importance of engaging with all their workforce - both those still working on site but equally those working from home. Managers appreciated quickly the different challenges facing both groups of workers, and that each way of working presented its own unique stresses. Laura speaks of the importance of...

Dr Shaun Lundy, Director for Strategy & Innovation, Tetra Consultancy – Shaun, who works closely as an adviser to Make UK, speaks on best practice and what businesses can be doing to improve their support. He looks at best practice including wellbeing programmes put in place by  BT and GlaxoSmithKline who have made great inroads into work in care for their employees in the wellbeing space...

Minister for Disabled people, Health and Work, Chloe Smith MP - Recognises there has been a shift in perception over attitudes to mental health and an increased willingness from both individuals to speak about issues and from employers keen to have conversations with their workforces. She explains in this podcast why it is a hugely positive shift in thinking that mental health is now getting the a...

Make UK & BDO Manufacturing Outlook 2021 Q3

The British defence sector will play a key role in maximising the success of the UK economy, according to a report by Make UK, in partnership with Raytheon UK. In our latest podcast, Jonty Bloom speaks with Andrew Kinniburgh, Director at Make UK Defence, Andrew Hattam, Head of Supply Chain at Raytheon UK, and Alan Tovey, Industry Editor at The Daily Telegraph, about what more can be done to free u...

The Make UK/BDO quarterly manufacturing outlook survey for the first second months of 2021 shows that the sector is beginning a sustained and strong bounce back, even earlier than hoped. As Jonty Bloom explains in his latest podcast output volumes are the highest ever recorded, with both British and export orders rebounding. Hello and welcome to this Make UK podcast in conjunction with the busines...

The Make UK/BDO quarterly manufacturing outlook survey for the first quarter of 2021 shows how Britain’s manufacturers are beginning to move through the gears as growth prospects become more positive for the rest of the year. The survey shows the brutal impact of the pandemic with the sector has seen a 10% fall in output in 2020. In contrast, as the vaccine programme gathers pace and major markets...