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SUMMARY:Inclusive Employment in Manufacturing: Building a Future That Works for Everyone
DESCRIPTION:Our recent webinar\, “Inclusive Employment in Manufacturing” delivered in partnership with NOW Group\, explored how diverse employment can transform both lives and workplaces. The session focused on fair access to good jobs in our sector and the positive impact this has on workplace culture\, retention\, innovation and creativity.\n\nSean Hanna (NOW Group) outlined how their team supports people with learning difficulties\, autism and other neurodivergent conditions into sustainable work\, and how they partner with employers to develop roles\, recruitment\, training and mentoring support. In 2024\, NOW Group has helped 400+ people into employment\, including 138 into paid roles in manufacturing\, with 93% still in work after six months. Their academy and in-work support model is also helping hundreds more build skills and confidence for future roles.\n\n\nReal experiences shared by Lindsay Colton (Terex) and Genevieve Martin (The JAQ Group) who partner with NOW Group\, showed that when we remove barriers and recruit diverse talent\, we gain stronger cultures\, better retention and more innovative teams – a future that genuinely works for everyone. Key outcomes were clear: diverse and inclusive employment isn’t just good for individuals\, it’s good for employers\, employees\, workplaces and manufacturing as a whole. \nSlides are available here: NOW Group – Manufacturing NI webinar\nTo find out more visit: https://www.nowgroup.org or email: sean.hanna@nowgroup.org
URL:https://www.manufacturingni.org/event/boost-innovation-retention-through-inclusive-hiring-in-manufacturing/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Energy\, Emissions & Export: What Every Manufacturer Needs to Know
DESCRIPTION:Our recent webinar with carbonfit walked NI manufacturers through the practical steps needed to prepare for both EU CBAM and the UK’s forthcoming CBAM\, and what these changes mean specifically for businesses operating from Northern Ireland.\n\nBecause NI trades into both the EU Single Market (for goods) and Great Britain\, manufacturers need to understand two parallel systems:\n\nEU CBAM – already live in its transitional phase and moving to full financial obligations from 1 January 2026. This affects NI businesses only when exporting CBAM-listed goods directly into the EU\, or when supplying goods that ultimately form part of an EU export.\nUK CBAM – a new carbon tax applying from 1 January 2027\, covering imports into Great Britain. This affects NI manufacturers importing CBAM-listed materials from outside the UK or those exposed to cost pass-through within their UK supply chains.\n\nKey topics covered: \n\nThe difference between EU and UK CBAM\, who is in scope\, and which products are affected under each regime.\nWhy accurate\, verified emissions data is essential to reduce costs under EU CBAM and influencing UK CBAM liability once rates go live.\nSupply-chain readiness: how NI firms can proactively engage suppliers (especially outside the UK/EU) to ensure emissions data is available and avoid delays or default values.\nManaging energy use at site level through sub-metering\, bill analysis and procurement to improve competitiveness in both CBAM systems.\nPractical actions for 2025/6: confirming CN codes\, checking import/export volumes\, mapping suppliers\, and preparing data flows for both EU and UK reporting are audit and verification ready.\n\nCarbonfit is offering a free energy bill health check to help manufacturers identify potential carbon savings\, cost reductions and efficiency opportunities\, supporting wider CBAM preparedness. They are also on hand if you want to discuss more end to end support for complete CBAM assurance.\n\n\nFor more information contact Ben Craig\, Head of Partnerships at Carbonfit: ben@carbonfit.online \nSlides are available here: 2-12-25 Carbonfit – Energy Emissions Export Webinar
URL:https://www.manufacturingni.org/event/energy-emissions-export-what-every-manufacturer-needs-to-know/
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SUMMARY:5 Production Line Mistakes Costing Manufacturing Businesses
DESCRIPTION:🌐 Register here: ergoandwellbeing.com/webinar\nIs worker discomfort\, rising absence rates or quality issues impacting your production line? The root cause might be hiding in plain sight. \nWe’re pleased to host Julie Rainey MSc C.ErgHF MCIEHF MIHFES\, Chartered Ergonomist & Human Factors Specialist and Director of Ergo & Wellbeing\, for a practical webinar on production line Ergonomics. \nJulie brings extensive manufacturing experience from Aston Martin (Human Factors Ergonomist) and Airbus UK (Ergonomics Specialist). \nShe’ll cover: \n\n→ Why “one size fits all” workstations fit nobody properly\n→ The hidden danger of “it’s only 2kg” (spoiler: multiply that by 400 lifts per shift)\n→ How poor layout wastes energy and creates strain\n→ Why generic training doesn’t transfer to real tasks\n→ The true cost of waiting for injury before taking action\n\nMore importantly\, Julie will share practical fixes including quick wins you can implement immediately and how modern assessment technology is changing what’s possible for comprehensive risk identification. \nThe context: \n543\,000 UK workers suffer from work-related MSDs annually\, costing employers £21.6 billion and resulting in 33.7 million working days lost every year. \nThis session is relevant for: \n\n→ Production Managers\n→ Operations Directors\n→ Health & Safety Professionals\n→ Engineering Managers\n→ Continuous Improvement Leads\n\nWhether you’re in food production\, engineering\, manufacturing\, advanced manufacturing\, pharmaceuticals or aerospace\, if you’re experiencing worker discomfort complaints\, efficiency issues\, quality issues\, absence rates or productivity challenges\, this webinar will provide actionable insights. \n\n\n📅 Wednesday 21st January\, 12:30-1:15pm \n🌐 Register here: ergoandwellbeing.com/webinar
URL:https://www.manufacturingni.org/event/5-production-line-mistakes-costing-manufacturing-businesses/
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SUMMARY:Menopause Matters at Work Webinar - Take Action in Your Business
DESCRIPTION:In our recent webinar\, we looked at what menopause inclusion means in practice for manufacturing employers in Northern Ireland\, and why getting it right supports retention\, performance and wellbeing. Manufacturing NI is pleased to share this session in partnership with Work Life People\, helping organisations understand why menopause is now a strategic workforce issue and what the changing legislative landscape means in practice. The session also introduces the Menopause Accreditation Programme (MAP) – a structured pathway to help employers move from awareness to action and prepare confidently for Menopause Action Plans.\n\nManufacturing NI Member offer: Work Life People is offering a free Menopause Strategy Session and 10% discount on the Menopause Accreditation and eLearning Programmes.\n\nFor more information contact: karina@worklifepeople.com for visit: www.worklifepeople.com
URL:https://www.manufacturingni.org/event/menopause-matters-at-work-take-action-in-your-business/
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SUMMARY:Director’s Duties and Corporate Governance Webinar – Protect Yourself and Your Business
DESCRIPTION:In our recent webinar\, we partnered with legal experts Emma McCloskey and Lyndsey McSherry from Mills Selig to give manufacturing directors a practical overview of their statutory duties. The session focused on the importance of strong governance\, shifting director responsibilities during financial stress\, upcoming Companies House changes such as director ID verification\, and the value of early professional advice in reducing risk. \n Key takeaways: \n\nDirectors’ duties are personal\, non-delegable and owed to the company\nArticles of Association and shareholder agreements protect both the business and directors\nInsolvency risk shifts director focus from shareholders to creditors\nDisqualification risk often stems from cumulative governance and compliance failures\nCompanies House is actively enforcing accuracy and ID verification\n\nAccess the recording and slides to review the key guidance and practical actions directors should prioritise now. \nSlides are available here: Mills Selig Directors Duties webinar
URL:https://www.manufacturingni.org/event/directors-duties-and-corporate-governance-protect-yourself-and-your-business/
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SUMMARY:Restructuring and Insolvency Webinar - How to Protect Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Manufacturing NI’s webinar “Restructuring and Insolvency – How to Protect Your Business” with Mills Selig outlined the main restructuring and insolvency routes\, and the practical steps businesses and creditors can take when financial pressure builds. Richard Craig and Kathryn McIvor highlighted how outcomes are shaped by creditor priority\, HMRC’s position\, and the route chosen\, such as administration\, liquidation\, pre-packs\, or a formal compromise with creditors.\n\nKey Takeaways\n\n\nSeek advice early and engage stakeholders quickly to stay in control.\n\n\nSelect the right route early to protect value and continuity.\n\n\nManage creditor risk proactively by limiting exposure and engaging early with HMRC and key creditors.\n\n\nProtect directors and the business by documenting decisions and prioritising creditor interests as pressure increases.\n\n\nAccess the recording and slides to revisit the guidance and practical actions directors should prioritise now.\n\n\n26 Mills Selig – MNI Presentation – RI – FINAL – To Share
URL:https://www.manufacturingni.org/event/restructuring-and-insolvency-how-to-protect-your-business/
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SUMMARY:Cyber Risk\, Contracts & Compliance Webinar: Strengthening Your Defences in 2026
DESCRIPTION:As cyber threats continue to evolve\, so too does the legal and regulatory landscape surrounding organisational resilience.\n\nManufacturing NI has teamed up with legal experts from Mills Selig to explore the latest developments in cyber law\, drawing lessons from recent enforcement actions and high-profile incidents. \nThis session will provide guidance on:\n\n\nManaging contractual and supply chain liabilities\n\n\nFulfilling breach notification obligations\n\n\nUnderstanding practical regulatory duties in real-world scenarios\n\n\n\nWhat you’ll take away:\nLeave with actionable strategies to strengthen your organisation’s cyber resilience\, reduce legal exposure\, and ensure compliance in an increasingly complex digital environment.
URL:https://www.manufacturingni.org/event/cyber-risk-contracts-compliance-webinar-strengthening-your-defences-in-2026/
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