Friday Brief Intro 25/11/2022

Good morning and welcome to this week’s Friday Brief! We can’t believe December is next week and this is the last Friday Brief of the month.

To begin I would like to remind you of a couple of MTA Events for your calendar. The MTA’s AGM will be taking place on 8th December at Austin Court, Birmingham. There will be 3 guest speakers and a 3 course lunch. Our Annual Dinner is only 3 months away and places are starting to fill up. Next year’s event will be held in the Ballroom at the Grosvenor Hotel, Park Lane, London on Thursday 23rd February 2023. Book you spaces today in the stories below.

Transgender and non-binary employees are an important part of any workplace. But sadly, they face an increased risk of conflict and harassment in the workplace compared to other employees. That’s why the HR and Employment Law experts at our [Associate Member Citation, have put together this free guide covering everything you should be considering from key terminology and tribunal claims to important considerations for employers. Download your copy in the story.

MACH 2024, already expected to be one of the most important exhibitions in the event’s illustrious history, is also set to the most sustainable. With challenges mounting for the UK’s engineering-based manufacturers, MACH 2024 organiser, the Manufacturing Technologies Association is taking a proactive approach to the current situation with a show-ready ethos that promotes the green agenda while offering exhibitors cost-effective solutions for attractive stands that won’t break the budget. To read more on the MACH 2024 press launch, please check out the story below.

The Education and Development Committee is looking for new support from MTA membership. The committee are also looking to bring some apprentices and graduates on board to help shape the MTA Education and Development Policies. Take a look at the story below for more details.

The Department for International Trade (DIT) are planning a UK pavilion at the IMTEX 2023 in Bangalore from 19-25 Jan 2023. The pavilion will be located next to the Manufacturing Technology Centre’s (MTC) stand. DIT have asked whether there are any MTA/EIA/AMUK member companies who would like to be represented on their pavilion. Read more about it in the story and get in touch if you’re interested.

Technology makes life easier and more efficient. But as our reliance grows, so does cyber risk. MTA Associate Member, Mitigo’s article explores how technology is attacked, why today’s cyber solutions might not provide protection tomorrow, and how to keep one step ahead of the bad guys. Find a link to the full article in the story below.

That concludes our Friday Brief for this and for this month! Economics News will be back next week so make sure to catch it! Have a lovely weekend!

Sustainability to be the watchword for MACH 2024

DIT – IMTEX PROMOTION FOR UK COMPANIES

MTA’s AGM – 8th December 2022

We have two great speakers lined up talking about practical advice for reducing energy consumption as well as how the MoD have tackled the issue of climate change and the route to net zero. The event is free for members of the MTA and EIA including all refreshments. You can register for your space(s) at MTA […]

MTA Annual Dinner 2023 – Book Now!

We wanted to send a gentle reminder that the MTA’s Annual Dinner is only 3 months away and places are starting to fill up. Next year’s event will be held in the Ballroom at the Grosvenor Hotel, Park Lane, London on Thursday 23rd February 2023. We are looking forward to welcoming guests back to our […]

Transgender employees: HR basics for employers

Are you ticking all the right boxes to help build a more inclusive and productive workplace? Transgender and non-binary employees are an important part of any workplace. But sadly, they face an increased risk of conflict and harassment in the workplace compared to other employees – in fact, 55% of trans workers have experienced these […]

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Technology adoption creates greater cyber risk

Technology makes life easier and more efficient. But as our reliance grows, so does cyber risk. Understanding and controlling this risk is vital, as is understanding that as our technologies and behaviours develop, the criminals evolve to take advantage. Failure to identify new threats could be catastrophic. This article by MTA Associate Member, Mitigo, explores […]

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