Articles

Retaining engineering contractors in a competitive market

09 Feb 2023

How can companies retain good talent in a competitive environment? We look at the most in-demand roles and share some tips for businesses to hold on to the best contactors once they find them.

Highlights from STEM 2022

12 Jan 2023

As we kickstart a new year, we also want to take time to remember some of the exciting STEM highlights and innovative happenings from 2022 that have helped make the world a better place.

Engineering for growth: the road to net zero

23 Nov 2022

With the race on to reach net zero by 2050, the engineering industry is at the very heart of a green economy. We explore how the hard graft needed to bring about a low carbon economy falls to the industry and what lies ahead.

Where would we be without the unsung engineering heroes?

08 Nov 2022

In honour of STEM Day, we salute all the specialist professionals having a huge impact on the many corners of engineering.

Keeping people engaged and innovative when part of the workforce is remote

24 Oct 2022

We share some top tips on how to keep your workforce engaged and innovative in a hybrid working world...

Top tips on managing bigger engineering teams

20 Oct 2022

Winning larger contracts is big business for SMEs but is not without its hurdles. We explore how growing businesses can embrace the challenge.

Contractors – the big burnout and how to combat it

10 Oct 2022

Stressed out. Burnt out. Most people's mental health has taken a pounding since the world was turned upside down, and a lot of contractors are now running on empty. We examine the effects of burnout and share some advice on how to tackle it.

The hurdles of employing British candidates abroad

04 Oct 2022

Constraints around Brexit are proving to be a barrier to employing UK engineers in Europe. We break down what’s happening, how it’s affecting the contractor landscape and whether these challenges can be overcome...

Engineering for growth: the road to net zero

23 Nov 2022

How to identify your strengths in the job market

15 Feb 2023

Are you looking for a new role and wondering how to stand out to a potential employer? We’ve got you covered with our insights for improving your job search...

What can engineering firms do to improve diversity and inclusion?

12 Aug 2022

With the sector looking for ways to improve on diversity and inclusion, we look at some of the barriers to overcome and what approaches should prove successful...

Top tips on managing bigger engineering teams

20 Oct 2022

Winning larger contracts is big business for SMEs but is not without its hurdles. We explore how growing businesses can embrace the challenge.