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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. Where does a Guardian’s responsibility and accountability start and end? What happens to people involved in a cardiac arrest rescue attempt? Listen in to learn more about this life-saving device.   Timings 00:00 Intro 00:00:17 Ross Severn, Director, Defib Plus   Sponsor Woodland Grange - Woodland Grange, in Leamington Spa, is a residential conference venue and hotel, set in 16 acres of beautiful gardens in the heart of the Midlands. It's the ultimate venue to balance both work and relaxation.

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 to fall and recruitment has turned negative.

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 00:00 Intro 00:00:28 Neil Roberts, Senior Learning & Development Consultant at Make UK 00:41:23 Leila’s Diary – A journey to CMIOSH   Sponsor Woodland Grange - Woodland Grange, Leamington Spa, is a residential conference venue and hotel, set in 16 acres of beautiful gardens in the heart of the Midlands. It's the ultimate venue to balance both work and relaxation.

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 often lead to complicated and potentially expensive disputes. Listen to our podcast and learn how to navigate this tricky area.

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 addition, from October 2024,employers will be subject to a new duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment at work. This forthcoming additional protection for employees emphasises the importance of HR taking active steps now, to minimise the legal, reputational and financial risks that could otherwise arise in the future.

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 Introduction  00:00:26 Mark Ryder, Chief Commercial Officer, Peoplesafe  00:26:49 Leila’s Diary – A journey to CMIOSH    Sponsor  Woodland Grange - Woodland Grange, Leamington Spa, is a residential conference venue and hotel, set in 16 acres of beautiful gardens in the heart of the Midlands. It's the ultimate venue to balance both work and relaxation.

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, control of risk, PUWER guarding, and the need to be kind to your future self.   Chris also talks to Mark Stubbs, CMIOSH, about the importance of demonstrating and sharing best practice. Leila John shares her EHS journey and how she’s making progress towards Chartered membership of IOSH.   Timings  00:00 Intro  00:00:18 David Butter is HM Principal Inspector of Health and Safety, Head of Manufacturing Sector, for Health and Safety Executive  01:01:00 Mark Stubbs, Consultant, at Make UK  01:22:29 Leila’s Diary – A journey to CMIOSH    Sponsor  Woodland Grange - Woodland Grange, Leamington Spa, is a residential confer

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 challenges are discussed by RSM and Make UK in their new report called Manufacturing Growth: Building a Competitive Business Environment. Listen to this podcast, presented by Jonty Bloom, and with Fhaheen Khan, Senior Economist for Make UK and Mike Thornton, Partner and Head of Manufacturing at RSM, for the third and final theme arising from their research, on place-based incentives.

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. Listen to this podcast, presented by Jonty Bloom, and with Fhaheen Khan, Senior Economist for Make UK and Mike Thornton, Partner and Head of Manufacturing at RSM, for more about business’s views on infrastructure.

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 this podcast, presented by Jonty Bloom, and with Fhaheen Khan, Senior Economist for Make UK and Rachel Milloy, Associate Director for RSM, for more about business’s views on the tax and regulatory system.

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 workforce stays healthy, productive and well.

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 pandemic. RNLI have reactive but also preventative support including the mental health first aid programme, recruiting, training and have a focus on developing their own mental health first aiders to be accessible to everyone throughout the organisation. The stigma is slowly being removed from mental health and talking about issues which is welcomed.   Your plan for wellbeing and mental health should be taken as seriously as any other part of your business.

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 regular engagement with the workforce and how seemingly small things can make a big impact. G&B Electronics are now seeing a a real return on their investment in this space.

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. Culture change is key to making an impact in, its not just a matter of offering support, senior staff within a business need to buy into it to make any initiative a success.