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'People Centred' Firms Apply For Annual Award
01 Feb 2003
The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development is inviting people centered UK and Irish manufacturing organisations to apply for this year's People Management Award. Director general, Geoff Armstrong said: "We want to hear about how people management is helping to deliver competitive success."
Steel Users Subscribe to Search Standards on Web
01 Feb 2003
A new web-based steel standards service has been launched by the EEF's UK Steel Division. The new electronic subscription service will enable steel users and specifiers to get hold of the most up-to-date chemical compositions and mechanical properties for UK, EU and US steel standards.
Together, we can make a Difference to Improve Engineering's Poor Image
01 Feb 2003
"There is definitely an anti-engineering culture in Britain and little is being done to combat this poor image. . .
SMEs Net Free, 'Green', Advice Anonymously
01 Feb 2003
SMEs generate about 60% of the nation's commercial waste and are responsible for as much as 80% of pollution incidents. A new website has been launched to help small businesses comply with their environmental responsibilities.
SMMT Industry Forum Drives Support for Continual Cost Downs
01 Feb 2003
Despite popular perception, UK car production volumes are at record levels. The sector employs 850,000 people and has a turnover of around £40Bn. However, car producers are increasingly importing components from overseas, driven by a need for continual cost reduction. This indicates that UK component supply demands a cultural shift.
