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"There really shouldn't be a need for a Women In Manufacturing Conference in 2024. Let's challenge ourselves and make sure there isn't a need by 2028." Great opening line kicking off this years #WIM2024 conference But where to start.... Today the team at University of Cambridge, IfM Engage, Women In Manufacturing launches this years report on Women in UK Manufacturing 2024: Addressing labour shortages and bridging the gender gap. It's a disappointing fact to hear that the UK still ranks last behind other leading manufacturing nations in terms of participation of women in manufacturing. With significant decline occuring more in the 30s and an increasing pay gap. The report is a review of best practices for diversity and inclusion. And provides suggested actions, best practise, other guiding documents frameworks and toolkits to exploit to allow organisations to create own tailored pledge to share and inspire others to drive positive change. The report provides some great case studies of best practise and a framework which includes 5 key steps. ✅️Commitment from leadership 📝EDI assessment 🎯Participatory vision and targets Initiatives and engagements ⏳️Monitor, report and review Further details on the conference below which you can join online today. https://lnkd.in/eFWTEUGR Link to report to follow. #UKmfg #manufacturingUK High Value Manufacturing Catapult Innovate UK Innovate UK Business Connect MTC - Manufacturing Technology Centre
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6moI would assume the further decline which happens when women reach their 30s is when family and children come along. I do think it's only now (slight exaggeration, I know), they're installing female toilets on site. Not surprised with the ranking, which is fascinating because when I started out in manufacturing the UK was way ahead, I suspect working conditions AND unplugged embracing of real diversity has made the difference in Europe.