Generated by All in One SEO v4.8.8, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Scottish Engineering Scottish Engineering ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Modern Apprentice of the Year Award 2026](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/modern-apprentice-of-the-year-award-2026/) - Submit your application for Modern Apprentice of the Year Awards 2026 We are delighted to announce that applications are now open for our Modern Apprentice of the Year Award. This incredible opportunity for our industry’s apprentices will recognise the enthusiasm, innovation and imagination of up-and-coming engineers and manufacturers. Is there a modern engineering apprentice in - [Graduate Apprentice of the Year Award 2026](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/graduate-apprentice-of-the-year-award-2026/) - Submit your application for Graduate Apprentice of the Year Awards 2026 We are delighted to announce that applications are now open for our Graduate Apprentice of the Year Award. This incredible opportunity for our industry’s apprentices will recognise the enthusiasm, innovation and imagination of up-and-coming engineers and manufacturers. Is there a Graduate engineering apprentice in - [YEYA 2026](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/yeya-2026/) - Submit your application for YEYA 2026 The Scottish Engineering Young Engineer of the Year Award (YEYA), has recognised and celebrated the best young engineers in Scotland for nearly 30 years. Is there a young member of your team who has shown excellence, innovation, and imagination within your industry? Encourage them to submit an application for - [Protecting workers during low temperatures and cold weather](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/protecting-workers-during-low-temperatures-and-cold-weather/) - As temperatures across the country plummet, the Health and Safety Executive have put together a helpful guide of what employers need to be aware of in order to protect workers. We have condensed the information into an overview of what you should be aware of, however, the full guide can be found HERE if - [Legal update - Navigating a Severe UK Flu Season ](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/legal-update-navigating-a-severe-uk-flu-season/) - What Employers and Employees Need to Know As winter sets in, employers face two challenges: a severe flu season and the usual spike in sickness absences over the festive period. Both can disrupt operations, so proactive planning is essential to protect staff, maintain business continuity, and comply with legal obligations. Under UK law, employers have a duty to - [Marketing Blog - Why LinkedIn matters (even when marketing isn’t your day job)](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/marketing-blog-why-linkedin-matters-even-when-marketing-isnt-your-day-job/) - Your 'how to' guide on running a business LinkedIn page Over the years, social media has become progressively more ingrained in our lives. It’s gone from simple chat rooms that took an age to load whilst the unmistakably grating sounds of dial-up attempted to connect; to albums of a hundred or so photos from - [December's Breakfast Briefing - Employee Conduct Outside of Work](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/decembers-breakfast-briefing-employee-conduct-outside-of-work-2/) - Catch up with December's Breakfast Briefing - Employee Conduct Outside of Work Please look out for details of forthcoming Breakfast Briefings, which take place on the first Wednesday of the month from 08:00-08:30. If you have any questions on this Breakfast Briefing or suggestions for future briefings, then please contact Amie Trainor in the ScotEng - [Legal update - Christmas Travel Disruption](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/legal-update-christmas-travel-disruption/) - What Employers and Employees Need to Know Christmas is a time for joy, family, and celebration but it can also bring its fair share of travel headaches. From snow-covered roads to rail strikes and flight cancellations, festive travel disruption can leave employees struggling to get to work. So, what happens when staff can’t make - [Legal update - When Festive Cheer Turns into a Legal Hangover ](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/legal-update-when-festive-cheer-turns-into-a-legal-hangover/) - The Christmas party is meant to be a time for joy, laughter, and team bonding. But for employers, it can also be a ticking time bomb. Under UK law, what happens at the party doesn’t stay at the party—it can follow you all the way to the Employment Tribunal. One case that perfectly illustrates - [Legal update - Day one rights](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/legal-update-day-one-rights/) - What Employers Should Know Members will be aware that one of the key provisions within the Employment Rights Bill was the introduction of day one unfair dismissal rights. After disagreement between the House of Commons and House of Lords during the legislative process, amendments to the Bill have now been announced. Specifically, the plan - [Chief Exec’s report Q4 2025](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/chief-execs-report-q4-2025/) - Read the full Q4 2025 Quarterly Review 4 minute read This time last year, we had just experienced the shock of the UK Government’s choice to increase employer taxation to plug the gap in public finances, a move that to many of us seemed at odds with their stated intention to grow our economy. At - [ScotEng Blog: My Legal and HR Placement](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/scoteng-blog-my-legal-and-hr-placement/) - Author Ceinlys Williams, recent graduate from University of Bath 3 minute read Meet Ceinlys Williams Hi there, my name is Ceinlys Williams and I recently participated in a brilliant opportunity to work with the team at Scottish Engineering on a Legal and Human Resources placement. For a little bit of context about me, I am - [Is your Asbestos Management complying with the Legislation  ](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/is-your-asbestos-management-complying-with-the-legislation/) - The HSE are currently placing a strong focus on how asbestos is managed during their inspections. As a result, organisations must ensure they are fully compliant with the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2012, Regulation 4, which outlines the duty to manage asbestos in non-domestic premises. Under Regulation 4, if you are the - [November's Breakfast Briefing - Employment Rights Bill Consultations](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/octobers-breakfast-briefing-employment-rights-bill-consultations/) - Catch up with November's Breakfast Briefing - Employment Rights Bill Consultations Please look out for details of forthcoming Breakfast Briefings, which take place on the first Wednesday of the month from 08:00-08:30. If you have any questions on this Breakfast Briefing or suggestions for future briefings, then please contact Amie Trainor in the ScotEng legal - [Four Employment Consultations That Could Reshape the Workplace - Your Voice Matters](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/four-employment-consultations-that-could-reshape-the-workplace-your-voice-matters/) - Have your say The UK Government has launched four major consultations under the Employment Rights Bill, and they’re set to close between December 2025 and January 2026. These proposals could bring significant changes to how engineering businesses operate, especially in HR, compliance, and employee relations. For Scottish Engineering members, this is a critical moment to engage, influence, and - [The Where and How of Net Zero with guest: Mabbett & Associates](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/the-where-and-how-of-net-zero-with-guest-mabbett-associates-2/) - Event description The Support Series, focuses on the support available from members to facilitate Scottish businesses’ Net Zero journey. We are delighted to be joined by some of these members as they share their own experience, learnings and the know-how they have gathered to date. This month we will be joined by Petya Toncheva, Senior GHG - [The How Much of Net Zero with Alex Begg](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/the-how-much-of-net-zero-with-alex-begg/) - Event description Do you know how to manage your NetZero ambitions?Join us as textile manufacturer, Alex Begg Group, share how they did just that, taking us through their journey to NetZero and B Corp certification. To be a B Corp demonstrates that a business is meeting high standards of verified performance, accountability, and transparency in five - [The Who of Net Zero with guest: Energy Scotland Partnership](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/the-who-of-net-zero-with-guest-energy-scotland-partnership/) - Event description Our next instalment of the Support Series, which will focus on the ‘Who’ of Net Zero (human and financial resources), we are delighted to be joined by Dougie Knox and Rachel Tulloch, Sector Managers at ESP. ESP (Energy Skills Partnership) is the college sector agency in Scotland for energy transition, zero carbon transport, - [Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/carbon-border-adjustment-mechanism-cbam/) - Event description Discover more about the key policy shaping the future of international trade and climate accountability Join us for an insightful webinar on the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and its impact on Scottish businesses. CBAM is a key policy shaping the future of international trade and climate accountability. Whether you are part of manufacturing, - [Chapter 5: Waste and the Circular Economy](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/chapter-5-waste-and-the-circular-economy/) - Net Zero Home | Events https://youtu.be/NQDJwGss4Mc Above you can view the recording of Session 3 - Waste and the Circular Economy. Our skills support sessions are aimed at supporting SMEs to ensure that they are ready to play a role in Scotland’s green recovery. The Path to Net-Zero - Waste and the Circular Economy - Session - [2022 review with guest: Aggreko](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/2022-review-with-guest-aggreko/) - Net Zero Home | Events Event description In this latest webinar in our Feedback Series, we were joined by Aggreko's Iain MacLachlan, Emissions Reduction Programme Manager, who shared his company's learnings and findings on its Net Zero journey to date. Aggreko helps its customers navigate the energy transition and reduce energy consumption, they are also reducing - [Carrots and Sticks with guest: Highland Metals](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/carrots-and-sticks-with-guest-highland-metals-2/) - Event description Scottish Engineering has now delivered a series of informative webinars on the topic of Net Zero. In our feedback series, whilst we are sharing our learnings and findings collected when developing Scottish Engineering own roadmap and during our interactions with Scottish businesses and skill providers, we are delighted to be joined with some - [September 2025 Net Zero Newsletter](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/september-2025-net-zero-newsletter/) - [August 2025 Net Zero Newsletter](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/august-2025-net-zero-newsletter/) - [From Ambition to Solutions: Ideation and Innovation](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/from-ambition-to-solutions-ideation-and-innovation/) - Net Zero Home | Events Event description In our last webinar, we presented a process, using lean thinking tools, that can be used to develop a Net Zero roadmap. We focused on Scottish Engineering's own roadmap, stating our ambition to be Net Zero by 2045 at the latest in accordance with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. Having - [Offsetting not Greenwashing with guest: Texo Group](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/offsetting-not-greenwashing-with-guest-texo-group/) - Net Zero Home | Events Event description In this third webinar in our Feedback Series, we were joined by Texo's Rebecca Rainbow, Group HSEQ Manager, who shared her company's learnings and findings on its Net Zero journey to date. Texo’s first step in its environmental journey is becoming a Carbon Neutral Business. Working with Carbon Neutral - [Net Zero and Energy costs with guest: RWG](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/net-zero-and-energy-costs-with-guest-rwg/) - Net Zero Home | Events Event description In this third webinar in our Feedback Series, we were joined by RWG's Graeme Gillespie, Operations Integrity Manager, who shared her company's learnings and findings on its Net Zero journey to date. RWG are the leading global provider of approved maintenance, repair and overhaul services for Siemens Energy industrial - [Webinar recording - Reducing Energy Costs and Building an Energy Strategy](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/webinar-recording-reducing-energy-costs-and-building-an-energy-strategy/) - Catch up with Beyond Innovation webinar Member company Beyond Innovation Ltd held a webinar on Energy Solutions for businesses and extended that invite to fellow Scottish Engineering members. The session covered the importance of energy profiling before considering how to lay out a suitable technology roadmap, alongside the use of custom micro-grids, and considerations for - [The 5Ws and 2Hs of Net Zero, part 1](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/the-5ws-and-2hs-of-net-zero-part-1/) - Net Zero Home | Events Event description Scottish Engineering is delighted to announce the first of our Net-Zero Skills Support virtual events, presented by Dr. Eric Boinard and aimed at supporting SMEs to ensure that they are ready to play a role in Scotland’s green recovery. Our introductory sessions "The Path to Net-Zero" will be split - [The 5Ws and 2Hs of Net Zero, part 2](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/the-5ws-and-2hs-of-net-zero-part-2/) - Net Zero Home | Events Event description In this follow-up session, our project lead, Dr. Eric Boinard focusses on the skills many businesses will require for carbon reduction of their own operation, and explains the resources to help you set up your own processes. You can also download session 2 slide deck below. Download our - [Chapter 1: Electricity and Chapter 8: Negative Emissions Technologies](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/chapter-1-electricity-and-chapter-8-negative-emissions-technologies/) - Net Zero Home | Events Event description In session 4 of our "Path to Net-Zero" sessions, our project lead, Dr. Eric Boinard explains the definition of NETs, provides examples of innovation in Scotland, highlights the opportunities available in Chapters 1 and 8, and guides you through the skills required to build your own roadmap. - [Chapter 2: Buildings, Chapter 3: Transport and Chapter 4: Industry](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/chapter-2-buildings-chapter-3-transport-and-chapter-4-industry/) - Net Zero Home | Events Event description This webinar is hosted by our project lead, Dr. Eric Boinard, and covers Chapters 2, 3, and 4 of the Scottish Government Climate Change Plan focusing on “Building, Transport, and Industry”. Eric explains the prospects these key Chapters offer, provides examples of innovation in Scotland and further afield, highlights - [Chapter 6: Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry (LULUCF) and Chapter 7: Agriculture](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/chapter-6-land-use-land-use-change-and-forestry-lulucf-and-chapter-7-agriculture/) - Net Zero Home | Events Event description In this final webinar of our chapter series, we focus on the specific Chapters of LULUCF and Agriculture as defined in the Scottish Government Climate Change Plan. In this session, our project lead, Dr. Eric Boinard explains the possibilities these key Chapters offer, provides examples of innovation in Scotland - [Standards – Selecting the right methodology](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/standards-selecting-the-right-methodology/) - Net Zero Home | Events Event description In this session, our Net Zero Skills project lead, Dr. Eric Boinard guides us through the main standards available to develop and verify a net zero roadmap. At ScotEng, we understand that net zero can sometimes feel like a daunting prospect, that’s why we’re here to help break down - [2021 review including findings and learnings from our 1-to-1 programme](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/2021-review-including-findings-and-learnings-from-our-1-to-1-programme/) - Net Zero Home | Events Event description In this session, our Net Zero Skills project lead, Dr. Eric Boinard provides a quick recap of the lessons we have learned so far from our 2021 webinars, and also presents some of the valuable feedback we’ve received from our one-on-one meetings with companies across Scotland. Whether you are - [Roadmap – Building a SMART roadmap](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/roadmap-building-a-smart-roadmap/) - Net Zero Home | Events Event description In this session our Net Zero Skills Support Project Lead, Dr. Eric Boinard reviews why a SMART Roadmap is an essential first step for any net zero journey and provides tips and suggestions on how this can be designed and implemented one step at a time. Eric also shares - [Scottish Engineering ambition with guest: Babcock and Wilcox Diamond Power](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/scottish-engineering-ambition-with-guest-babcock-and-wilcox-diamond-power/) - Net Zero Home | Events Event description This webinar is the first in our series to explore the experiences, learnings and findings from companies that have taken part in the Net Zero programme. This session welcomes Member Company Diamond Power Specialty Ltd, part of Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) who share with us their learnings and findings - [Net Zero Challenges (AI) with guest: Highland Spring](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/net-zero-challenges-ai-with-guest-highland-spring/) - Net Zero Home | Events Event description In this latest webinar in our Feedback Series, we were joined by Highland Spring Group who are one of the UK’s leading producers of natural source water and recently had their net-zero target approved by the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) under the new Net-Zero Standard. Morwen Mands, Head of - [The What and When of Net Zero with guest: Solar Advisory Service](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/the-what-and-when-of-net-zero-with-guest-solar-advisory-service/) - Net Zero Home | Events Event description The Support Series, focuses on the support available from members to facilitate Scottish businesses' Net Zero journey. We are delighted that some of these members will be joining us to share their own experience, learnings and the know-how they have gathered to date. In this installment of the Support - [What is net zero: an opportunity with guest: Energy Skills Partnership](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/what-is-net-zero-an-opportunity-with-guest-energy-skills-partnership/) - Net Zero Home | Events Event description Our very own Eric Boinard delivered this in-depth road to Net Zero roadmap to ESP, who have kindly agreed to share the recording and expertise with Scottish Engineering members. Download the slides Watch the video here Watch the recording through the link above. All of our Net-Zero support sessions - [The Why of Net Zero with guest: Hypervine](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/new-the-why-of-net-zero-with-guest-hypervine/) - Event description The Support Series, focuses on the support available from members to facilitate Scottish businesses’ Net Zero journey. We are delighted that some of these members will be joining us to share their own experience, learnings and the know-how they have gathered to date. This session, we were joined by Hypervine.io, pioneers digital solutions - [Legal update - Dark Nights and Mental Health](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/legal-update-dark-nights-and-mental-health/) - What Employers Should Know as Clocks Go Back As the clocks go back and the UK transitions into darker evenings, employers must consider not only physical safety but also the mental wellbeing of their workforce. The shift in daylight hours can have a profound impact on mood, energy levels, and productivity, particularly for those - [February 2025 Net Zero Newsletter](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/february-2025-net-zero-newsletter/) - [April 2025 Net Zero Newsletter](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/april-2025-net-zero-newsletter/) - [May 2025 Net Zero Newsletter](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/may-2025-net-zero-newsletter/) - [January 2025 Net Zero Newsletter](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/january-2025-net-zero-newsletter/) - [March 2025 Net Zero Newsletter](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/march-2025-net-zero-newsletter/) - [January 2024 Net Zero Newsletter](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/january-2024-net-zero-newsletter/) - [February 2024 Net Zero Newsletter](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/february-2024-net-zero-newsletter/) - [March 2024 Net Zero Newsletter](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/march-2024-net-zero-newsletter/) - [April 2024 Net Zero Newsletter](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/april-2024-net-zero-newsletter/) - [May 2024 Net Zero Newsletter](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/may-2024-net-zero-newsletter/) - [June 2024 Net Zero Newsletter](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/june-2024-net-zero-newsletter/) - [July 2024 Net Zero Newsletter](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/july-2024-net-zero-newsletter/) - [August 2024 Net Zero Newsletter](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/august-2024-net-zero-newsletter/) - [September 2024 Net Zero Newsletter](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/september-2024-net-zero-newsletter/) - [October 2024 Net Zero Newsletter](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/october-2024-net-zero-newsletter/) - [November 2024 Net Zero Newsletter](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/november-2024-net-zero-newsletter/) - [2025 Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition photos](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/2025-scotland-manufacturing-supply-chain-conference-exhibition-photos/) - Take a peak at some of our highlights from this year Please contact us if you wish for any of the images to be sent to you. Photo credit: Sarah Simpson - [ScotEng Blog: My work experience at Scottish Engineering](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/scoteng-blog-my-work-experience-at-scottish-engineering/) - Author Leah Tralongo, Glasgow University Student 3 minute read Meet Leah Tralongo Hi, I’m Leah, a student from the University of Glasgow, who was lucky enough to join Scottish Engineering’s Legal and HR team to undertake a legal work experience placement. To introduce myself, I graduated last year from the University of Glasgow with a - [Legal update - Time to get holiday pay arrangements in order!](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/legal-update-time-to-get-holiday-pay-arrangements-in-order/) - Employment Rights Bill: Time to get holiday pay arrangements in order! Members will be aware that over the last decade, the legal landscape surrounding holiday pay has been ever-evolving. With the implementation of the Employment Rights Bill looming, the “wait and see” approach is not recommended. Now is the time to ensure your holiday - [Legal update - When Paternity Leave Comes as a Surprise](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/legal-update-when-paternity-leave-comes-as-a-surprise/) - When Paternity Leave Comes as a Surprise: What Employers Need to Know Sometimes life throws curveballs and employers need to be ready to catch them. One of those unexpected situations might be when an employee finds out they’re about to become a parent… after the baby has already arrived. It sounds unusual, but it - [Legal update - Preventing Harassment and Protecting Your Business ](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/legal-update-preventing-harassment-and-protecting-your-business/) - Don’t Pay the Price: Preventing Harassment and Protecting Your Business A recent Employment Tribunal ruling against Sainsbury’s, which resulted in an award of almost £60,000 to a former manager, serves as a stark reminder of the legal and reputational risks employers face when workplace aggression and harassment are not properly addressed. The case centred - [Health and Safety update - When a PPE ‘bargain’ becomes a costly mistake ](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/health-and-safety-update-when-a-ppe-bargain-becomes-a-costly-mistake/) - When a PPE ‘bargain’ becomes a costly mistake In today's cost-sensitive industrial landscape, finding a bargain can seem like a small victory, especially when it comes to essential operational expenses like Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). However, there is a growing concern that managers in our sector should be aware of related to non-compliant and - [Legal update - Costly procedural shortcomings](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/legal-update-costly-procedural-shortcomings/) - From Michael Jackson Impressions to Tribunal Compensation The recent Employment Tribunal decision in Mr L Zawadzki v The Co-operative Group offers a timely and important reminder for employers about the critical role of fair procedures, proportionality, and context in disciplinary matters. Mr Zawadzki, a warehouse operative with eight years of unblemished service, was dismissed - [September's Breakfast Briefing - Fire and Rehire](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/septembers-breakfast-briefing-fire-and-rehire/) - Catch up with September's Breakfast Briefing - Fire and Rehire Please look out for details of forthcoming Breakfast Briefings, which take place on the first Wednesday of the month from 08:00-08:30. If you have any questions on this Breakfast Briefing or suggestions for future briefings, then please contact Amie Trainor in the ScotEng legal team. - [Chief Exec’s report Q3 2025](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/chief-execs-report-q3-2025/) - Read the full Q3 2025 Quarterly Review 5 minute read The path to recovery hinted at in last quarter’s survey has continued, albeit in slower and smaller steps than any of us would like to see. It’s perhaps no surprise that a return to a more positive business outlook is progressing at this slower rate, - [August's Breakfast Briefing - Key upcoming legislative changes for employers](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/augusts-breakfast-briefing-key-upcoming-legislative-changes-for-employers/) - Catch up with August's Breakfast Briefing - Key upcoming legislative changes for employers In case you missed it or would like to catch up, this month's instalment of our breakfast briefing series took an in-depth look at several key upcoming legislative changes and what they mean for employers. Whether you’re a business owner, manager or - [Legal update - Clarifying HR Consultancy Roles](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/legal-update-clarifying-hr-consultancy-roles/) - Small Business, Big Decisions: Clarifying HR Consultancy Roles Over the past decade, HR consultancy services have become an increasingly vital resource for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the UK. As employment legislation grows more complex and the expectations around workplace culture and compliance intensify, many businesses, especially those without in-house HR teams, have - [ScotEng Blog: A Missed Opportunity for Scotland’s Engineering & Manufacturing Businesses?](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/scoteng-blog-a-missed-opportunity-for-scotlands-engineering-manufacturing-businesses/) - Author Ryan Watson, Head of Capital Allowances at Leyton 3 minute read Capital Allowances: A Missed Opportunity for Scotland’s Engineering & Manufacturing Businesses? Across Scotland’s engineering sector, investment in infrastructure, plant & machinery, and property has accelerated in recent years - driven by growth, innovation, and the push for long-term operational efficiency. But while these - [Legal update - Update on Modern Slavery](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/legal-update-update-on-modern-slavery/) - On 30 July the Home Office published an optional international reporting template to help companies attain modern slavery, forced labour and child labour reporting requirements across the UK, Australia and Canada – as the aims of the legislation in place in each of these jurisdictions is similar. It is still essential for UK companies - [July's Breakfast Briefing - Understanding Some Other Substantial Reason (SOSR) Dismissals](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/julys-breakfast-briefing-understanding-some-other-substantial-reason-sosr-dismissals/) - Catch up with July's Breakfast Briefing - Understanding Some Other Substantial Reason (SOSR) Dismissals In this instalment of our Breakfast Briefing series our solicitor Amie Trainor takes a deep dive into one of the most flexible – yet often misunderstood – grounds for fair dismissal, SOSR. Watch the briefing and discover: What qualifies as SOSR - [June/July 2025 Net Zero Newsletter](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/june-july-2025-net-zero-newsletter/) - [The Why of Net Zero with guest: Hypervine](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/the-why-of-net-zero-with-guest-hypervine/) - Net Zero Home | Events Event description The Support Series, focuses on the support available from members to facilitate Scottish businesses' Net Zero journey. We are delighted that some of these members will be joining us to share their own experience, learnings and the know-how they have gathered to date. This session, we were joined by - [ScotEng Blog: Hidden Danger on the Shop Floor](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/scoteng-blog-hidden-danger-on-the-shop-floor/) - Author Neil Tominey, Sales Manager at Zehnder Clean Air Solutions – Scotland 5 minute read What Our Air Quality Study Uncovered in UK Industry As members of the Scottish Engineering community, we take immense pride in the skill, innovation, and productivity that define our sector. But even in the most advanced operations, there can be - [Health and Safety update - Workplace Fatalities Decline, But Vigilance on Safety Remains Essential](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/health-and-safety-update-workplace-fatalities-decline-but-vigilance-on-safety-remains-essential/) - The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has released its latest annual figures for work-related fatalities in the UK. The statistics reveal that 124 workers lost their lives in workplace incidents between April 2024 and March 2025, 14 less than the previous 12 month period. Within the manufacturing sector, eleven such deaths were recorded. While - [Legal update - Fire and Rehire](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/legal-update-fire-and-rehire-2/) - What the Latest Employment Rights Bill Amendments Mean for Employers The UK government has recently introduced significant amendments to the Employment Rights Bill, with Clause 26 drawing particular attention for its impact on the controversial practice of fire and rehire. These changes, now backed by the government and expected to take effect by October 2026, - [Legal update - The Flight That Redefined Worker Rights](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/legal-update-the-flight-that-redefined-worker-rights/) - Employment Status Cleared for Takeoff A recent Court of Appeal ruling in the case of Lutz v Storm Global & Ryanair has delivered a significant legal precedent on the issue of worker status. Jason Lutz, a pilot who worked for Ryanair via the agency Storm Global, was classified as self-employed and therefore denied basic employment - [Legal update - Neurodiversity in the Workplace: Understanding, Supporting and Setting Boundaries ](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/legal-update-neurodiversity-in-the-workplace/) - Understanding, Supporting and Setting Boundaries The recent dismissal of MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace has reignited a complex and important conversation about neurodiversity in the workplace. Wallace, who was let go by the BBC following multiple allegations of inappropriate behaviour, has since revealed that he was diagnosed with autism during the course of the investigation. In - [ScotEng Blog: The Funding Landscape](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/scoteng-blog-the-funding-landscape/) - Author Stuart McCallum Partner RSM UK / Head of Manufacturing Scotland 5 minute read It is fair to say the last three years have been full of turmoil and risks are still evident – some known and some will be unknown in the coming years. One of the outcomes of this turmoil has been a spike - [ScotEng Blog - PLM: the answer to all our problems!](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/scoteng-blog-plm-the-answer-to-all-our-problems/) - Author Sandy Findlay, Partnership Director at Visiativ 5 minute read UK manufacturers certainly have a few challenges facing them at the moment. The challenges of improving productivity in order to take advantage of increasing order books and new opportunities, while wrangling with the issues of one of the worst skills and labour shortages we have - [ScotEng Blog: Two minutes to save a life – Do you have the skills?](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/scoteng-blog-two-minutes-to-save-a-life-do-you-have-the-skills/) - Author Tim Bradshaw, Operations Director Sandstone First Aid Training 5 minute read You come around the corner at work and suddenly find yourself faced with an injured member of your team. An accident with a piece of heavy machinery has occurred and your colleague is bleeding heavily. You have less than three minutes before the - [ScotEng Blog: Don't ignore the air you breathe – It’s not as clean as you think](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/scoteng-blog-dont-ignore-the-air-you-breathe-its-not-as-clean-as-you-think/) - Author Neil Tominey, Industrial air quality expert Zehnder Clean Air Solutions 5 minute read The invisible threat: Airborne contaminants in the metal industry In the bustling environments of metalworking shops and factories, the air is often thick with more than just the sounds of productivity. Fumes, metal dust, and oil mist are common by-products - [ScotEng Blog: Compliance and Regulatory Assurance - A necessary evil, or a way to add value to your business and balance sheet?](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/scoteng-blog-compliance-and-regulatory-assurance-a-necessary-evil-or-a-way-to-add-value-to-your-business-and-balance-sheet/) - Author Richard Hoyle BEng (Hons) CEng MIMMM MSOE MBES, Senior Consultant Finch Consulting 7 minute read Compliance and regulatory assurance are often misunderstood, with many organizations treating compliance as a box-ticking exercise. While compliance is legally necessary, assurance goes beyond that to ensure the ongoing safety of employees, equipment, and the workplace. This distinction is - [ScotEng Blog: Overcoming Contractor Challenges](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/scoteng-blog-linkedin/) - Author Greg Miller, National Business Development ManagerSuperheat 5 minute read The Digital Solution for Induction Heating Efficiency Induction heating, in specific applications, offers a more efficient alternative to traditional heating methods like electrical resistance or open flame. This process uses electromagnetic fields to heat conductive materials directly, making it an ideal choice for the oil, - [ScotEng Blog: Approaches to modernising legacy IT systems](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/scoteng-blog-approaches-to-modernising-legacy-it-systems/) - Author Richard Graham, Head of New Business (Scotland) of PDMS 4 minute read Approaches to modernising legacy IT systems Legacy systems are often characterised by their age, complexity and lack of compatibility with modern technologies. They have usually been in place for many years and while they still serve a purpose, they have not evolved - [ScotEng Blog: Supply Chain Managers are now Key Influencers](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/scoteng-blog-ai-powered-control-systems-revolutionizing-engineering-performance/) - Author Chris Billinge, Group Business Development Director of TFC Ltd 8 minute read Vendor managed inventory (VMI) systems help businesses overcome supply chain disruptions Supply chain managers are at the sharp end of manufacturing, as post-pandemic economic effects and the Ukraine conflict have created vulnerabilities in today’s global supply chains. These managers heavily influence - [Legal update - A Quieter Celebration Amid Legal and Cultural Crossroads ](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/legal-update-a-quieter-celebration-amid-legal-and-cultural-crossroads/) - Pride Month 2025 As Pride Month 2025 progresses, many in the UK and beyond have observed a noticeable decline in media coverage and corporate engagement compared to previous years. This shift coincides with significant legal developments on both sides of the Atlantic, prompting reflection within legal and HR communities about the implications for LGBTQ+ rights - [Legal update - Sexual harassment in the workplace](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/legal-update-sexual-harassment-in-the-workplace/) - Lessons from Piromalli v Charles Trent Ltd and the New Legal Duty for Employers In recent years, the conversation around workplace harassment has shifted from reactive compliance to proactive prevention. This evolution was cemented by the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023, which came into force on 26 October 2024. The legislation - [Legal update - Navigating Inclusion and Legal Clarity in the Workplace ](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/legal-update-navigating-inclusion-and-legal-clarity-in-the-workplace/) - Pride Month 2025 As organisations across the UK come together to mark Pride Month 2025, it presents a valuable opportunity for employers to reflect on their role in fostering inclusive workplace cultures and ensuring alignment with evolving legal standards. Pride Month is a celebration of progress, visibility, and the ongoing pursuit of equality for LGBTQ+ - [June's Breakfast Briefing - Reforms to the current immigration system](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/junes-breakfast-briefing-reforms-to-the-current-immigration-system/) - Catch up with June's Breakfast Briefing - Reforms to the current immigration system Members may be aware that the UK Government published the long-awaited White Paper this May which set out several reforms to the current immigration system. We felt it was important to give members as much information as possible regarding these significant changes - [Legal update - The Empire Strikes HR](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/legal-update-the-empire-strikes-hr/) - When Workplace Banter Crosses the Legal Line An employment tribunal has ruled that comparing a colleague to the Star Wars villain Darth Vader in a workplace setting can constitute a legal detriment, offering a clear reminder that even seemingly light-hearted workplace activities can carry serious implications. The case involved Lorna Rooke, an NHS Blood and - [Legal update - Upcoming changes to Employment Law](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/legal-update-upcoming-changes-to-employment-law/) - Your HR Checklist for 2025 As we approach April 2025, several important changes to employment laws and regulations will come into effect. These updates include increases to the National Minimum Wage, employers' National Insurance Contributions, statutory payments, and various other employment-related benefits. It is essential for HR departments to stay informed and ensure compliance with - [Legal update - The importance of upholding DEI policies despite Trump’s orders](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/legal-update-the-importance-of-upholding-dei-policies-despite-trumps-orders/) - The Importance of UK Businesses Upholding DEI Policies Amid Trump’s Anti-DEI Orders The recent executive orders issued by U.S. President, Donald Trump, to dismantle Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the United States have significant implications for businesses operating internationally, including those in the United Kingdom. These measures, which seek to curtail DEI programmes - [Legal update - Unfair Dismissal](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/legal-update-unfair-dismissal/) - New Bereavement Leave Amendments for UK Employers March marks Endometriosis Awareness Month, highlighting a condition affecting 1 in 10 women and individuals assigned female at birth. A recent employment tribunal case underscores the workplace challenges faced by those with endometriosis and emphasizes the necessity for employers to provide appropriate support and accommodations. In the case - [Legal update - Recognising Pregnancy Loss](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/legal-update-recognising-pregnancy-loss/) - New Bereavement Leave Amendments for UK Employers The UK government has announced on 11th March 2025 its full support for the principle of bereavement leave for pregnancy loss and will incorporate amendments into the Employment Rights Bill. These changes, backed by 87 MPs, aim to include miscarriage in bereavement rights, recognising the profound emotional and - [Legal update - The End of Gag Orders ](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/legal-update-the-end-of-gag-orders/) - Why Employers Must Act Now on Harassment and NDA The UK government is taking a landmark step toward safer, more transparent workplaces. Under new amendments to the Employment Rights Bill, currently progressing through the House of Lords, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) that prevent individuals from speaking out about workplace harassment or discrimination will be rendered void. - [The Scottish Engineering and Construction Sectors](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/the-scottish-engineering-and-construction-sectors/) - Building for a Sustainable Future Author Douglas Aitken, Managing Director at Lochlie Construction Group 5 minute read The Scottish engineering, manufacturing and construction sectors are undergoing a period of significant transformation, driven by the urgent need for decarbonisation, efficiency in energy use, improved operational resilience, and the development of future-proof infrastructure. Businesses across Scotland are - [Together We Engineer](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/together-we-engineer/) - Celebrating International Women in Engineering Day 2025 The year 2025 marks the 12th annual celebration of International Women in Engineering Day (INWED), a significant milestone that reflects both the progress achieved and the challenges that remain. Since its inception in 2014, the representation of women in the engineering workforce has more than doubled, rising from - [Smarter water approaches](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/smarter-water-approaches/) - Open-up extra areas to cut business utility bills, increase revenue and boost resilience Author Scott MacIndeor, Head of Advanced Services at Water Plus 7 minute read Smarter water strategies in the engineering and manufacturing sectors can unlock areas for significant savings and ramp-up revenue growth, while strengthening resilience against future water scarcity risks. And small - [Chief Exec’s report Q2 2025](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/chief-execs-report-q2-2025/) - Read the full Q2 2025 Quarterly Review 3 minute read This quarter’s survey shows a welcome step in the right direction, but it would be a stretch to herald it as a solid path to recovery. More balanced in optimism vs caution might be the more accurate description, and as ever it’s important to reflect - [ScotEng Blog: AI-Powered Control Systems: Revolutionizing Engineering Performance](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/scoteng-blog-ai-powered-control-systems-revolutionizing-engineering-performance-2/) - Author Oliver King-Smith, CEO of smartR AI 5 minute read While much attention has been focused on AI's capabilities in data analysis and decision-making, its potential to revolutionize control systems and mechanical performance remains relatively unexplored. Recent innovations demonstrate how AI can transform basic hardware into sophisticated, adaptive systems that outperform traditional control methods. Reimagining - [Chief Exec’s report Q4 2023](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/chief-execs-report-q4-2023/) - Read the full Q4 2023 Quarterly Review 6 minute read Last quarter we asked the question of whether the UK’s rising interest rate had brought a lasting negative impact, or more hopefully if this was just a temporary dip. The conversations with members since have definitely erred towards the side of caution, and in reviewing - [Chief Exec’s report Q2 2023](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/chief-execs-report-q2-2023/) - Read the full Q2 2023 Quarterly Review 6 minute read Entering a third year of positive orders and output is definitely noteworthy, but it feels like a statement that is struggling to command attention in comparison to the feedback we are reporting on changes in flexible work patterns in our sector. Society has seen a - [Chief Exec’s report Q2 2024](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/chief-execs-report-q2-2024/) - Read the full Q2 2024 Quarterly Review 3 minute read As we approach the middle of the year, and hopefully something resembling a summer, our survey results paint a fairly sunny picture of overall increased orders, output and optimism. Improvements in wholesale energy prices alongside a general slowing of wider measures of inflation, are an - [Chief Exec’s report Q1 2024](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/chief-execs-report-q1-2024/) - Read the full Q1 2024 Quarterly Review 3 minute read Our watchful eye each quarter for the direction of travel for our industry is a simple reflection of our reason for being. We exist principally to support and promote Scotland’s engineering and manufacturing industry, and our ambition has always been to assist its growth to - [Chief Exec’s report Q3 2023](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/chief-execs-report-q3-2023/) - Read the full Q3 2023 Quarterly Review 6 minute read So, our welcome, maybe unexpected, run of nine consecutive quarters of order growth has come to an end, leaving us with the question of whether the UK’s steeply rising interest rate has brought a chilly economic wind, or more optimistically that we are merely experiencing - [Chief Exec’s report Q1 2023](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/chief-execs-report-q1-2023/) - Read the full Q1 2023 Quarterly Review 6 minute read Two consecutive years of order and output growth are not trivial given the times we live in, but it’s worth rewinding to the only time that metric has been exceeded in the last 23 years. From March 2003 to December 2007, the same set of - [Chief Exec’s report Q4 2022](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/chief-execs-report-q4-2022/) - Read the full Q4 2022 Quarterly Review 6 minute read It’s tempting to think that life is increasingly chaotic, but the last three months really has taken the biscuit. When we wrote in September of our deep concerns about the cost of energy crisis for business, we welcomed the imminent end of an absence of - [Chief Exec’s report Q3 2022](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/chief-execs-report-q3-2022/) - Read the full Q3 2022 Quarterly Review 6 minute read In asking if there could possibly be a worse time to have a lack of direction from our UK Government, for our Engineering sector I am afraid I struggle to see a worse scenario than the timing of the absence of leadership we are experiencing - [Chief Exec’s report Q2 2022](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/chief-execs-report-q2-2022/) - Read the full Q2 2022 Quarterly Review 6 minute read As an opening summary, a fifth successive quarter of positive principal measures might feel like something worth celebrating, and whilst there are signs of softening in the upward rate, we surely expected a sharper response than the levelling seen here, given the escalation in global - [Chief Exec’s report Q1 2022](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/chief-execs-report-q1-2022/) - Read the full Q1 2022 Quarterly Review 6 minute read Welcome to our first review of 2022, taking stock of what feels like a stabilising pandemic position, and especially pleased to report that the positive demand we cautiously tracked through 2021 appears to not only be holding but in many cases strengthening. Four successive positive - [Chief Exec’s report Q4 2021](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/chief-execs-report-q4-2021/) - Read the full Q4 2021 Quarterly Review 4 minute read Welcome all to our final review of 2021, a year of surprising welcome levels of order recovery in one sense, dampened by the reality of raw material, component, logistics and resource shortages and costs. One member couldn’t have described it more clearly in their response - [Chief Exec’s report Q3 2024](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/chief-execs-report-q3-2024/) - Read the full Q3 2024 Quarterly Review 3 minute read A key talking point for the last quarter from a business point of view has to be the election of a new UK Government, and on this occasion the polls called it right, with Labour sweeping into power on the back of some impressive gains. - [Members Briefing - Car & Vehicle Sharing](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/members-briefing-car-vehicle-sharing/) - COVID-19: Updated Manufacturing Sector Guidance (8th February 2021) The Scottish Government has updated the Manufacturing Sector Guidance with an amendment to the advice on car and vehicle sharing and should just confirm the measures companies already have in place. The following link is to the Scottish Government Manufacturing Sector Guidance: Coronavirus (COVID-19): manufacturing sector guidance - [Member's Briefing - Important Changes to GB Import Controls from Jan 1st 2022](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/members-briefing-important-changes-to-gb-import-controls-from-jan-1st-2022/) - Important Changes to GB Import Controls from Jan 1st, 2022 Members are urged to ensure that they understand and are prepared as necessary for changes to GB import and customs controls that come into place from January 1st, 2022. These changes will have implications for engineering and manufacturing businesses that import components, sub-assemblies raw materials, - [November Breakfast Briefing - Successful Innovation](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/november-breakfast-briefing-successful-innovation/) - Catch up with November's Breakfast Briefing - Successful Innovation Hear from Optos founder Douglas Anderson, as he describes why and how he led Optos to develop it’s ground breaking Retinal Scanner, the foundation of a highly successful company proud to be recognised as a leading provider of devices to eye care professionals to provide a more complete - [January Breakfast Briefing - Developing The Young Workforce](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/january-breakfast-briefing-developing-the-young-workforce/) - Catch up with January's Breakfast Briefing - Developing The Young Workforce This breakfast briefing focuses on the Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) programme. DYW aims to prepare young people for their future pathways and the transition into the world of work. The briefing is presented by Justin Thomas, who is a Programme Manager with DYW - [February Breakfast Briefing - How the University of Strathclyde can help you develop your business and workforce](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/february-breakfast-briefing-how-the-university-of-strathclyde-can-help-you-develop-your-business-and-workforce/) - Catch up with February's Breakfast Briefing - How the University of Strathclyde can help you develop your business and workforce This breakfast briefing focused what the University of Strathclyde can offer businesses through student projects, internships, Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, training courses, etc to help you explore and develop new concepts and ways of working, find - [June Breakfast Briefing - Refugee labour mobility in the context of the UK immigration system](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/june-breakfast-briefing-refugee-labour-mobility-in-the-context-of-the-uk-immigration-system/) - Catch up with June's Breakfast Briefing - Refugee labour mobility in the context of the UK immigration system This Breakfast Briefing covers refugee labour mobility in the context of the UK immigration system. Businesses face acute labour shortages and a fight for talent, whilst millions of skilled refugees are unable to migrate for work, purely because - [July Breakfast Briefing - Employment Status](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/july-breakfast-briefing-employment-status/) - Catch up with July's Breakfast Briefing - Employment Status This session looked at the legal framework which governs employment status in the UK. We looked at the differences between employees, workers and those who are self-employed and discussed the legal rights belonging to each. The session also featured a breakdown of the key case law - [Updates on First Aid Publications](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/updates-on-first-aid-publications/) - HSE has recently revised two publications on first aid at work: 1. First Aid at Work: Guidance on Regulations (L74) The third edition has been updated with minor amendments in 2024 to: emphasise employers’ responsibilities to take account of employees’ mental health in their first-aid needs assessment; change the term ‘catastrophic bleeding’ to ‘life-threatening bleeding’ - [Updated guidance on RIDDOR](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/updated-guidance-on-riddor/) - There are no changes to legal requirements, but the guidance will help you understand how and when you should submit a report under RIDDOR. The improvements are based on feedback gathered from stakeholders who felt the guidance was unclear in some places, particularly around reporting occupational diseases and dangerous occurrences. Main changes to the guidance - [Equality and Inclusivity Training - One to One Support for SMEs](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/equality-and-inclusivity-training-one-to-one-support-for-smes/) - It is a known fact that there is a significant underrepresentation of women in the engineering sector, which acts as a disadvantage from a moral, economic and a business point of view. In a study conducted by McKinsey & Company, it was seen that companies in the top 25th percentile for gender diversity on their - [Herald Article December 2020](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/herald-article-december-2020/) - Like most of us I suspect, the second half of December is a time to reflect on the ups and downs of the year nearly past and look ahead to the opportunities and challenges of the one coming. Of the uncertainties that this year has thrown up, the one I expected to be clear on - [December Breakfast Briefing - Employee Conduct Outside The Office](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/december-breakfast-briefing-employee-conduct-outside-the-office/) - Catch up with December's Breakfast Briefing - Employee Conduct Outside The Office Hear from our Employee Relations Adviser, Dermot Cole, on how we deal with employee conduct away from work, especially misconduct away from the workplace. It's especially timely, given that we enter the Christmas party season and maybe the first work social Christmas - [Changes to flexible working](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/changes-to-flexible-working/) - Government has recently published its response to the 2021 consultation on an update to the flexible working regime. In summary the Government’s response included: 1. That the right to request flexible working will become a day 1 right as opposed to after 26 weeks continuous service. However, it remains a ‘right to request’ not a - [Legal update - Fire and Rehire](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/legal-update-fire-and-rehire/) - BEIS have issued a draft Statutory Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-Engagement to cover situations where this is used as a means of achieving changes to terms and conditions. The draft Code takes account of advice received from ACAS and has been published for a public consultation which will end in April 2023. Once the - [March Breakfast Briefing - Cycling Friendly Employer Award](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/march-breakfast-briefing-cycling-friendly-employer-award/) - Catch up with March's Breakfast Briefing - Cycling Friendly Employer Award This breakfast briefing highlights Cycling Scotland, which is the nation’s cycling organisation. Amongst other roles, it oversees the Cycling Friendly Employer Award and Development Fund grant. Cycling Friendly Employer is a nationally recognised programme that provides an award scheme and grant funding to help - [Legal update - Government response to Menopause and the Workplace consultation](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/legal-update-government-response-to-menopause-and-the-workplace-consultation/) - The government has now published its response to the consultation carried out by the Women and Equalities Committee on ‘Menopause and the Workplace’. The report from the WEC made several recommendations which they believed would help alleviate the struggles faced by woman in the workplace who are experiencing menopausal symptoms. The government largely rejected the - [Legal update - National Living Wage update](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/legal-update-national-living-wage-update/) - The Legal & HR Team would like to remind members of the increase to national minimum wage rates coming into effect on 1 April 2023. The government have accepted the Low Pay Commission’s proposed increased to the national living wage (NLW) and the national minimum wage (NMW). In particular, the 9.7% increase to the NLW - [Government Guidance for Employers on Positive Action](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/government-guidance-for-employers-on-positive-action/) - The Equality Act 2010 permits employers to use positive action (not positive discrimination) to help overcome barriers to employment and to increase employment of groups which are underrepresented within their workplace. The UK Government has now issued useful Guidance for employers on this topic. What is positive action? It is additional assistance for groups - [Employment Law in the news - May](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/employment-law-in-the-news-may/) - Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill Update The government has recently announced an amendment to the upcoming Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill. The original Bill was set to have a ‘sunset clause’ which meant that at the end of 2023, unless legislation had been put in place to retain it, retained EU - [Get Ready For Changes To The Flexible Working Regime ](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/get-ready-for-changes-to-the-flexible-working-regime/) - The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill 2022/2023 continues to make its way through the Parliamentary process. This is a Private Members Bill with government support and is likely to be enacted into law. Employers should therefore be ready to make these changes to their own flexible working application processes. The changes contained in the new - [Breathe Safe Campaign](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/breathe-safe-campaign/) - The Breathe Safe Campaign is seeking to raise awareness across the engineering sector on the potentially serious health effects of exposure to welding fume and they have asked Scottish Engineering to share information on this critical issue with our members. There are estimated to be up to 80,000 welders in the UK, and every day - [See what we have been up to in 2023](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/see-what-we-have-been-up-to-in-2023/) - Our 2023 review video is here A huge thank you to all of our members for helping make 2023 such a success, here's what we got up to this year: - [The Paternity Leave (Amendment) Regulations 2024](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/the-paternity-leave-amendment-regulations-2024/) - The Paternity Leave (Amendment) Regulations 2024, if enacted in their current form will make the following changes: - Employees will be able to take their paternity leave as 2 separate weeks rather than being required to take either just a single week or 2 consecutive weeks. The leave will be able to be taken at - [Legal update - tribunal fees](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/legal-update-tribunal-fees/) - The government is considering the reintroduction of fees for taking claims to an Employment Tribunal and appealing to the Employment Appeal Tribunal. Members may remember the previous attempt to do so, which was struck down as unlawful following a challenge by Unison on the basis that the level of fees acted as a barrier to - [Employment law update - Further Gender Critical Beliefs Case](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/employment-law-update-further-gender-critical-beliefs-case/) - A claim has succeeded at Employment Tribunal against the Open University (OU) brought by a former Professor who worked for the OU, for direct discrimination, harassment, victimisation and constructive dismissal, all related to her gender critical beliefs. The Tribunal found that her views, including that a person cannot change their biological sex and that sex - [Spring Budget - What you need to know](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/spring-budget-what-you-need-to-know/) - You will have seen the Spring Budget announced by the Chancellor on Wednesday. There are a number of areas for our members to note. One of the major announcements is that the starting rate for NI will change from 10% to 8% for 27 million workers across the UK from 6 April 2024. Since 6 - [Dingwall Consultancy Service](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/dingwall-consultancy-service/) - Author Andy Beattie Managing Director at Dingwall Consultancy Services Ltd X minute read In today’s ever evolving business world software applications have and will continue to play an important part in helping businesses thrive. Are you interested in sweating the capability of your investment you have made to date or will make in the - [YEYA 2025](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/yeya-2025/) - Submit your application for YEYA 2025 The Scottish Engineering Young Engineer of the Year Award (YEYA), has recognised and celebrated the best young engineers in Scotland for nearly 30 years. Is there a young member of your team who has shown excellence, innovation, and imagination within your industry? Encourage them to submit an application - [HSE Safety Alert](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/hse-safety-alert-2/) - HSE has issued a safety alert about a change in enforcement expectations for mild steel welding fume. There is new scientific evidence from the International Agency for Research on Cancer that exposure to mild steel welding fume can cause lung cancer and possibly kidney cancer in humans. The Workplace Health Expert Committee has endorsed the - [Member company rebrands and launches ambitious new development plans](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/member-company-rebrands-and-launches-ambitious-new-development-plans/) - Falkirk-based engineering firm John Jenkins & Son has set out its positive and ambitious plans for future growth and development as it launched a new name and new branding. The third-generation family business, which won the President’s Award at this year’s Scottish Engineering Awards, has doubled its turnover in the past three years and - [YEYA 2023](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/yeya-2023/) - Submit your application for YEYA 2023 The ScotEng Young Engineer of the Year Award (YEYA), formerly known as “The Incorporation of Hammermen of Glasgow Award” has recognised and celebrated the best young engineers in Scotland for over 25 years. Is there a young member of your team who has shown excellence, innovation, and imagination - [Engineering Apprentice of the Year Award](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/engineering-apprentice-of-the-year-award/) - Submit your application for Engineering Apprentice of the Year Award 2024 We are delighted to announce that applications are now open for Engineering Apprentice of the Year Award. This incredible opportunity for our industry’s apprentices will recognise the enthusiasm, innovation and imagination of up-and-coming engineers and manufacturers. Is there an engineering apprentice in your - [Legal update - Increase to Tribunal Awards](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/legal-update-increase-to-tribunal-awards/) - The Employment Rights (Increase of Limits) Order 2023 has been published, which details the annual increase for awards at the employment tribunal. These changes will come into force on 6 April 2023. They include: Compensatory Award - £105,707 (was £93,878) A ‘week’s pay’ (used when calculating basic award and redundancy pay) - £643 (was £571) - [YEYA 2024](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/yeya-2024/) - Submit your application for YEYA 2024 The Scottish Engineering Young Engineer of the Year Award (YEYA), has recognised and celebrated the best young engineers in Scotland for over 25 years. Is there a young member of your team who has shown excellence, innovation, and imagination within your industry? Encourage them to submit an application - [Engineering Apprentice of the Year Award 2025](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/engineering-apprentice-of-the-year-award-2025/) - Submit your application for Engineering Apprentice of the Year Awards 2025 We are delighted to announce that applications are now open for Engineering Apprentice of the Year Award. This incredible opportunity for our industry’s apprentices will recognise the enthusiasm, innovation and imagination of up-and-coming engineers and manufacturers. Is there an engineering apprentice in your - [Chief Exec’s report Q2 2024 - copy](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/chief-execs-report-q2-2024-copy/) - CERN has recently released a new price enquiry. The CERN reference is: DO-34317 - Supply of Stainless Steel Machined Components (PHASE 2 SERIES COMPONENTS_MEC_P2) Abstract: This Technical Specification concerns the supply of stainless-steel machined components. CERN will use these components for the manufacturing of magnets cryoassemblies for the HL-LHC Project CERN Price Enquiries Please note this tender - [Chief Exec’s report Dec 19](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/chief-execs-report-dec-19/) - It seems difficult to believe that not only are we approaching the end of year, but also the end of another decade, and soon will be talking about the 2020’s. As a child of the 70’s and 80’s the last “20’s” were ancient history even to me, although at some time the phrase “The Roaring - [Chief Exec’s report Mar 2020](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/chief-execs-report-mar-2020/) - In our final 2019 review of Scotland’s Engineering Manufacturing sector we delicately described results as “chastening”, with confidence matching orders in steep decline, and we feared that the resilience shown in our sector had reached the bottom of its reserve. This week I opened the results of our newest survey with extra interest, as I - [Chief Exec’s report Jun 2020](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/chief-execs-report-jun-2020/) - The contents of this quarter’s review should come with a health warning, as reading it will not be a pleasant experience, and those of a nervous disposition should perhaps look away now. It is widely anticipated that we are now in the second UK wide recession of this century, and its perhaps helpful to compare - [Chief Exec’s report Q4 2024](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/chief-execs-report-q4-2024/) - Read the full Q4 2024 Quarterly Review 3 minute read Our final survey of the year makes for tough reading, and there is little sign of brighter times immediately ahead within it. It follows a more marginal but clearly concerning third quarter review and reflects the accelerated conversations we have had with industry over the - [Chief Exec’s report Q1 2025](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/chief-execs-report-q1-2025/) - Read the full Q1 2025 Quarterly Review 3 minute read This quarter’s survey is significant from a calendar point of view, marking us at the one quarter point of the twenty-first century as we reached the twenty-five year mark. It would be good if we were able to mark that milestone with good news, but - [Apprentices – Risk and Reward](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/apprentices-risk-and-reward/) - For many reasons, investing in an apprentice programme is not just of commercial and business benefit, but speaks of a business interested in managing its own long term needs, and willing to invest in people who may be their future employees – or may well contribute the health of the sector in other companies. Investing - [Improving Workplace Resource Flexibility](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/improving-workplace-resource-flexibility/) - There are very few businesses where work is constant – with no significant feasts or famine, and even fewer businesses where the annual workload can be planned and executed with sufficient and foresight such that variations in workload can be reflected in variations in resources. Whilst increases in workload, temporary or longer term present challenges, - [Working with a Recognised Trade Union](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/working-with-a-recognised-trade-union/) - In the UK, employees and employers make their own individual employment agreements with each other and collective employment ‘rights’ are not legally enforceable unless a collective agreement is specifically incorporated into an employee’s contract. This is in contrast to the law in many other EU member states. The legal right to conduct collective bargaining is - [Help – my employee has disappeared!](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/help-my-employee-has-disappeared/) - One of our common queries is what to do if an employee simply stops coming into work, and stops contacting us; this could be during a period of absence, or just simply ‘ghosting’ us, In days gone by, employers might simply have deemed the employee to have resigned, despite the only indication being their non-attendance. - [IR35 – Change in Tax Implications for Employing Contractors through Personal Service Companies](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/ir35-change-in-tax-implications-for-employing-contractors-through-personal-service-companies/) - In April 2020 the Government is changing the IR35 regulations, which will mirror the changes to Public Sector rules in 2017. In essence, the change will provide new rules surrounding ‘off payroll’ workers. This change relates to contractors who contract through an intermediary – this can be an umbrella company (who are the ‘de facto’ - [Phone example](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/phone-example/) - Here's an example - [April Breakfast Briefing - Lay-off and short-time working](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/april-breakfast-briefing-lay-off-and-short-time-working/) - Catch up with April's Breakfast Briefing - Lay-off and short-time working This Breakfast Briefing is on the topic of lay-off and short-time working. Companies that are facing a short-term financial shortfall or drop in orders may be able to reduce staffing levels on a temporary basis without the need to make anyone redundant. Kevin Duffy, - [May Breakfast Briefing - Carrying out compliant right-to-work checks](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/may-breakfast-briefing-carrying-out-compliant-right-to-work-checks/) - Catch up with May's Breakfast Briefing - Carrying out compliant right-to-work checks This Breakfast Briefing covers right-to-work checks. Employers are required to carry out right-to-work checks before an individual commences their employment. With the potential for adverse financial and reputational consequences for failing to carry out these checks, or carrying out the checks incorrectly, it - [September Breakfast Briefing - Employment Status](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/september-breakfast-briefing-employment-status/) - Catch up with September's Breakfast Briefing - Apt - a Scottish Government initiative dedicated to reducing the disability employment gap This Breakfast Briefing looks at Apt, a Scottish Government initiative dedicated to reducing the disability employment gap. Presented by Amrit Kaur Bedi, Development Manager for Apt. Recruitment today is often digital, with increasing numbers of - [October Breakfast Briefing - Attracting and Developing Young Talent, in partnership with Fuel Change](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/october-breakfast-briefing-attracting-and-developing-young-talent-in-partnership-with-fuel-change/) - Catch up with October's Breakfast Briefing - Attracting and Developing Young Talent, in partnership with Fuel Change This Breakfast Briefing looks at the topic of Attracting and Developing Young Talent, in partnership with Fuel Change. In order to ease concerns with recruitment and retention, Fuel Change is empowering the next generation with enhanced skills and - [November Breakfast Briefing - Government Backed Finance, Insurance and Guarantees to help you Export](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/november-breakfast-briefing-government-backed-finance-insurance-and-guarantees-to-help-you-export/) - Catch up with November's Breakfast Briefing - Government Backed Finance, Insurance and Guarantees to help you Export This Breakfast Briefing looks at the topic of 'Government Backed Finance, Insurance and Guarantees to Help you Export,' in partnership with UKEF. UKEF works with over 100 private credit insurers and lenders to help UK companies access export - [Catch up with December's Breakfast Briefing - 12 Employment Contract Clauses of Christmas](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/catch-up-with-decembers-breakfast-briefing-12-employment-contract-clauses-of-christmas/) - Catch up with December's Breakfast Briefing - 12 Employment Contract Clauses of Christmas Our last breakfast briefing of 2023 covering the ‘12 Employment Contract Clauses of Christmas’, is delivered by our Trainee Solicitor, Amie Trainor. As the new year comes closer, members may be considering refreshing or updating their employment contracts for 2024. In - [January's Breakfast Briefing - Flexible Working: Dealing with Requests and Changes Coming in 2024](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/januarys-breakfast-briefing-flexible-working-dealing-with-requests-and-changes-coming-in-2024/) - Catch up with January's Breakfast Briefing - Flexible Working: Dealing with Requests and Changes Coming in 2024 Our first Breakfast Briefing of 2024 considered the changes due to be made to flexible working requests, we thought now would be a good time to refresh your knowledge on flexible working requests. This session will cover: - [February's Breakfast Briefing - Changes to Holiday Pay](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/februarys-breakfast-briefing-changes-to-holiday-pay/) - Catch up with February's Breakfast Briefing - Changes to Holiday Pay Our second Breakfast Briefing of 2024, is presented by Lindsey Miller. Just when we thought issues regarding holiday pay had been clarified, the new Employment Rights (Amendment, Revocation and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2023 have been passed, bringing into force several changes impacting the treatment - [March's Breakfast Briefing - Connecting with the next generation of engineers](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/marchs-breakfast-briefing-connecting-with-the-next-generation-of-engineers/) - Catch up with March's Breakfast Briefing - Connecting with the next generation of engineers Our March Breakfast Briefing of 2024, is presented by Amie Trainor and in partnership with MCR Pathways. MCR Pathways is a national award winning charity, supporting young people from care-experienced backgrounds as well as young people who are experiencing barriers to - [March's Breakfast Briefing - Religious Observations in the Workplace](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/marchs-breakfast-briefing-religious-observations-in-the-workplace/) - Catch up with March's Breakfast Briefing - Religious Observations in the Workplace For many all over the world, this March marks the holy month of Ramadan and for many employers this could raise some questions on how they should handle this religious observations and others in the workplace, to ensure compliance with the Equality Act - [November's Breakfast Briefing - Gross Misconduct](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/novembers-breakfast-briefing-gross-misconduct/) - Catch up with November's Breakfast Briefing - Gross Misconduct Presented by our Solicitor & Legal Adviser, Amie Trainor, this months' briefing provides a refresher on the topic of 'gross misconduct'. The session looks at gross misconduct as a concept; different types of gross misconduct; the correct process to deal with gross misconduct and a discussion - [December's Breakfast Briefing - Employee Conduct Outside of Work](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/decembers-breakfast-briefing-employee-conduct-outside-of-work/) - Catch up with December's Breakfast Briefing - Employee Conduct Outside of Work With Christmas party season quickly approaching our solicitor, Amie Trainor, looks at the topic of 'employee conduct outside of work'. This session outlines when it may be appropriate for an employee's conduct outside of work to be dealt with by the employer's disciplinary - [January's Breakfast Briefing - An Overview of the Employment Tribunal ](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/januarys-breakfast-briefing-an-overview-of-the-employment-tribunal/) - Catch up with January's Breakfast Briefing - An Overview of the Employment Tribunal Our first Breakfast Briefing of 2025 took a detailed look at Employment Tribunals. In this session, our solicitor Amie Trainor discussed a range of areas that play a key role in an employment tribunal and the areas your organisation should be aware - [April's Breakfast Briefing - Immigration Law Updates in 2024](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/aprils-breakfast-briefing-immigration-law-updates-in-2024/) - Catch up with April's Breakfast Briefing - Immigration Law Updates in 2024 Our April Breakfast Briefing is delivered by Amie Trainor and in partnership with guest presenters from Harper Macleod LLP. Immigration law is rarely at a standstill and 2024 will be no exception. The Government has recently set out its five-point plan for immigration, which, - [May's Breakfast Briefing - An overview of changes to employment law in 2024](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/mays-breakfast-briefing-an-overview-of-changes-to-employment-law-in-2024/) - Catch up with May's Breakfast Briefing - An overview of changes to employment law in 2024 Our May Breakfast Briefing is delivered by our solicitor Amie Trainor, and looks at the new changes to employment legislation which impact your business. The session will focus on the new regulations themselves, as well as practical considerations for - [June's Breakfast Briefing -Reattract, retrain and retain an older workforce](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/junes-breakfast-briefing-reattract-retrain-and-retain-an-older-workforce/) - Catch up with June's Breakfast Briefing - Reattract, retrain and retain an older workforce This instalment of our Breakfast Briefing series is presented by Rest Less CEO and founder, Stuart Lewis. Stuart takes a look at age inclusivity and why it’s now essential to engage with age in the workplace. The session covers the wider - [July's Breakfast Briefing -Environmental Social and Corporate Governance ESG](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/julys-breakfast-briefing-environmental-social-and-corporate-governance-esg/) - Catch up with July's Breakfast Briefing - Environmental Social and Corporate Governance ESG This instalment of our Breakfast Briefing series looks at Environmental Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) and its relevance and implications for Scottish businesses. The Briefing was delivered by Alan Dow, ESG Lead at consulting practice, Mabbett & Associates' Glasgow office. ESG is - [August's Breakfast Briefing - Protected Conversations and Settlement Agreements](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/augusts-breakfast-briefing-protected-conversations-and-settlement-agreements/) - Catch up with August's Breakfast Briefing - Protected Conversations and Settlement Agreements This instalment of our Breakfast Briefing is presented by Kevin Duffy and looks at protected conversations and settlement agreements. A protected conversation can be a useful tool for employers, however, must be navigated correctly. Our August breakfast briefing will take a look at - [September's Breakfast Briefing - Changes to sexual harassment policies in the workplace](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/septembers-breakfast-briefing-changes-to-sexual-harassment-policies-in-the-workplace/) - Catch up with September's Breakfast Briefing - Changes to sexual harassment policies in the workplace This instalment of our Breakfast Briefing is presented by Kevin Duffy and looks at the recent changes to sexual harassment policies in the workplace. In today’s evolving professional landscape, understanding and adapting to these updates is essential for fostering a - [February's Breakfast Briefing - Family friendly employment law update ](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/februarys-breakfast-briefing-family-friendly-employment-law-update/) - Catch up with February's Breakfast Briefing - Family friendly employment law update In this edition, Amie Trainor provides a summary of some new updates and proposals in employment law. This includes a discussion on the new right to neonatal care leave and pay which is set to come into force on 6 April 2025. We - [Member's Briefing: Apprentices in Scotland - Employment Protection](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/members-briefing-apprentices-in-scotland-employment-protection/) - Apprentices in Scotland - Employment Protection Apprentices in Scotland enjoy significant employment protection as compared with other categories of employees. Apprenticeships are regarded as work-based training programmes including training by experienced employees and hands-on work. An apprenticeship is a fixed-term contract, either of a specified duration, or it lasts until a certain qualification has been - [Annual Awards Dinner - 2022 Award Nominee Booklet](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/annual-awards-dinner-2022-award-nominee-booklet/) - With only a few days until our 2022 Awards Dinner, we are thrilled to announce this year’s Award nominees in our attached dinner booklet. The aim of our annual awards is to recognise both inspiring individuals and exceptional organisations, who are the epitome of Scottish excellence. Contained within this booklet are the organisations and young - [Adverse Weather Advice](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/adverse-weather-advice/) - Member companies should consider the following advice in deciding whether or not to pay employees who are absent during any periods of adverse weather. Policy Firstly, if the company has a policy in relation to adverse weather and pay then the company should follow that policy. Also consider any custom and practice – how has the - [Legal update](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/legal-update-2/) - PLANS TO IMPLEMENT THE TAYLOR GOOD WORK REPORT The government has announced plans to implement certain of the recommendations contained in the Taylor Good Work Report issued earlier this year. The written statement of employment particulars will have to be given from day one of employment, rather than within 8 weeks of commencement as at - [Legal update - Free advice for social workers](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/legal-update-free-advice-for-social-workers/) - FREE LEGAL ADVICE FOR SOCIAL WORKERS The Aberdeen Law Project (ALP), led by students, is to offer free legal advice to social workers who have been taken to tribunal and whose fitness to practice is under scrutiny. This is an initiative with the Scottish Social Services Council aimed at increasing access to justice. The aim - [Brexit Support Grant](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/brexit-support-grant/) - SME's May Be Eligible For A Grant Of Up To £4K To Help Manage Brexit Impacts The Brexit Support Grant, funded by the Scottish Government, provides up to a maximum of £4,000 to help small to medium-sized enterprises in Scotland manage a wide range of Brexit impacts. To find out if you are eligible, read - [Legal update - Confidentiality clauses](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/legal-update-confidentiality-clauses/) - PROPOSALS FOR REFORM – CONFIDENTIALITY CLAUSES The Government has issued a consultation document seeking views on new measures to prevent the misuse of non-disclosure agreements in situations involving workplace harassment or discrimination. Generally, confidentiality clauses are used in two ways in the employment context, either as part of employment contracts to protect e.g. trade secrets, or - [Support for MakeUK](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/support-for-makeuk/) - In the last few days, Scottish Engineering was contacted by MakeUK (EEF), asking for our support for the attached letter to Government and Opposition. We were aware that other UK Engineering and Manufacturing Member organisations were considering their support for this action also. We chose to support this action, specifically because it aims not to criticise - [Scottish Workplace Car Parking Levy](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/scottish-workplace-car-parking-levy/) - The Transport (Scotland) Bill is relevant for employers in Scotland, as proposals are currently making their way through the Scottish Parliament to enable Local Authorities to apply a levy on employers who provide car parking for their staff. This was agreed by the Scottish Government in order to get the support of the Scottish Greens - [HMRC Guidance on changes to Off-payroll Working Rules](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/hmrc-guidance-on-changes-to-off-payroll-working-rules/) - HMRC GUIDANCE IN PREPARATION FOR CHANGES TO THE OFF-PAYROLL WORKING RULES (IR35) Changes to the tax rules for engaging individuals via personal service companies in the private sector come into force on 6 April 2020. HMRC has published new guidance to help organisations prepare for changes to the tax regime. The guidance can be found - [Legal update - Recent legal cases](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/legal-update-recent-legal-cases/) - CHIEF CONSTABLE OF NORFOLK v COFFEY We have previously reported on this case which has now reached the Court of Appeal. Ms Coffey was a police officer who suffered a degree of hearing loss which had never caused her any problems in doing her job and therefore did not amount to a disability within the - [Legal update - A Limited v Z](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/legal-update-a-limited-v-z/) - A LIMITED v Z The EAT held the Respondent did not have constructive knowledge of the disability in the particular circumstances of this case where the Claimant had not been open about her disability. The Claimant was dismissed by the Respondent because of poor attendance and timekeeping issues. Her poor attendance arose in consequence of her - [Legal update - Kocur v Angard Staffing Solutions LTD](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/legal-update-kocur-v-angard-staffing-solutions-ltd/) - KOCUR v ANGARD STAFFING SOLUTIONS LTD In this case which concerned the Agency Workers Regulations 2010, the Court of Appeal in England held that agency workers were not entitled to be offered the same number of hours of work as those offered to a permanent employee. The Court heard that the purpose of the Agency - [End of free movement – what does this mean for your business?](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/end-of-free-movement-what-does-this-mean-for-your-business/) - The Home Office has recently announced that if there is no Brexit deal in place prior to the UK leaving the EU on 31 October 2019 that there will be an immediate end to the freedom of movement. This means that any person travelling to EU countries from the UK and vice versa may have - [Brexit – End of free movementupdate](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/brexit-end-of-free-movementupdate/) - Following our update on this last week, the Home Office has recently changed its position on what will happen following its deadline of ending free movement on 31 October 2019 in the event of a no deal Brexit. Whilst the end to freedom of movement will still take place on 31 October, the Government has - [VAT domestic reverse charge for construction services](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/vat-domestic-reverse-charge-for-construction-services/) - The domestic reverse charge (referred to as the reverse charge) is a major change to the way VAT is collected in the building and construction industry. It comes into effect on 1 October 2019 and means the customer receiving the service will have to pay the VAT due to HMRC instead of paying the supplier. - [Legal update - Kasongo v Humanscale UK Ltd](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/legal-update-kasongo-v-humanscale-uk-ltd/) - Kasongo v Humanscale UK Ltd In this case, the Claimant said she had been automatically unfairly dismissed and discriminated against on the grounds of pregnancy and maternity. During the course of the hearing, the employer chose to disclose documents containing summaries of legal advice about dismissal because it was said they demonstrated that the employer - [Hand-arm vibration exposure calculator and publication updated](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/hand-arm-vibration-exposure-calculator-and-publication-updated/) - HSE has made updates to a hand-arm vibration (HAV) publication and tool. Find out more below. Hand-arm vibration exposure calculator HSE has made updates to their hand-arm vibration (HAV) exposure calculator. HSE’s HAV exposure calculator helps estimate and record workers’ exposures to HAV and compare them with the actions values in the regulations as part - [Legal update](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/legal-update/) - Raj v Capita Business Services Ltd & Another Mr R alleged that his female team leader had sexually harassed him because she had on 2 or 3 occasions given him a shoulder massage. This was rejected by the Employment Tribunal at first instance. Mr R then appealed to the EAT and was unsuccessful. The Employment - [Changes to IR35 Regulations](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/changes-to-ir35-regulations/) - IR35 – Change in Tax Implications for Employing Contractors through Personal Service Companies In April 2020 the Government is changing the IR35 regulations, which will mirror the changes to Public Sector rules in 2017. In essence, the change will provide new rules surrounding ‘off payroll’ workers. This change relates to contractors who contract through an - [Transport bill](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/transport-bill/) - The Transport (Scotland) Bill was passed in Holyrood recently by 56 out of 129 MSPs with 29 votes against and 18 abstentions. This Bill contains an option for Councils to introduce a work place parking levy which employers will be able to pass on to employees if they choose. The Bill also includes provision for - [Scotland’s Apprentice Network](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/scotlands-apprentice-network/) - Calling all past and present apprentices Are you a current, or past apprentice? Want to share your success story, tell others that university is not the only way and share the benefits of choosing an apprenticeship? Then join Scotland’s Apprentice Network… What is Scotland’s Apprentice Network? The Network is an initiative formed by apprentices themselves, - [PROPOSED CHANGES TO EMPLOYMENT LAW FOR 2020](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/proposed-changes-to-employment-law-for-2020/) - Employment Bill The government is proposing to enact a new Employment Bill which would apply mainly to England, Wales and Scotland covering the following areas:- Tips to go to workers in full Treatment of tips and service charges has been the subject of consultation and subsequent government announcements and in October 2019 the government - [The Good Work Plan – Prepare for Changes in April 2020](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/the-good-work-plan-prepare-for-changes-in-april-2020/) - Amongst all of the politics which filled the media in 2019, the Government’s flagship legislation, designed to improve the landscape for employees and workers continued, with consultation continuing in early 2018 and results published in mid 2019. The proposals were wide ranging, and though the framework for implementation is not yet completely clear, some key - [Make UK Absence Benchmark 2021 Report & Make UK Labour Turnover 2021 Report](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/make-uk-absence-benchmark-2021-report-make-uk-labour-turnover-2021-report/) - Dear Member, Thanks once again to member feedback, ScotEng has contributed to the below survey results, in conjunction with Make UK. The results have produced the Absence Benchmark Report 2021, allowing you to benchmark your company’s absence rate compared to others in the manufacturing industry and the Labour Turnover 2021 Report, again allowing you to - [EU Settlement Scheme deadline approaching](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/eu-settlement-scheme-deadline-approaching/) - Dear Member, We updated members last year on the requirements for EU Nationals who wished to stay post UK withdrawal from the EU of the new EU Settlement Scheme, which allowed those eligible the right to remain. Eligibility extends to EU Nationals who were living in the UK prior to the withdrawal date at and - [Updates to our Employment Guide](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/updates-to-our-employment-guide/) - With sustainability and our commitment to net-zero by 2030 at the forefront of our minds, we made the decision in 2020 to move our Employment Guide to a digital format and cut down our carbon footprint by reducing our paper use. Our Employment Guide is one of the most valuable resources we offer to all - [Annual Awards Dinner - Important Information](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/annual-awards-dinner-important-information/) - The date of our annual awards dinner is nearly with us and Scottish Engineering is looking forward to welcoming everyone to our event. Amongst the excitement, we want to help everyone stay safe and therefore we suggest some additional requirements for the safety of you and your guests: Please invite your guests to take a - [Green Jobs Funding Call](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/green-jobs-funding-call/) - Dear Member, Through our Net-Zero Programme, we are supporting SMEs to take full advantage of opportunities for strengthening their sustainability. Scottish Enterprise has announced a new series of funding rounds to help businesses create jobs that contribute to improving the environment and achieving net-zero emissions. The first call is now open until 12 noon on Thursday - [Apprentices in Scotland - Employment Protection](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/apprentices-in-scotland-employment-protection/) - Apprentices in Scotland - Employment Protection Apprentices in Scotland enjoy significant employment protection as compared with other categories of employees. Apprenticeships are regarded as work-based training programmes including training by experienced employees and hands-on work. An apprenticeship is a fixed-term contract, either of a specified duration, or it lasts until a certain qualification has been - [Breakfast Briefing - Mental Health and Well-Being: Supportive Conversations](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/breakfast-briefing-mental-health-and-well-being-supportive-conversations/) - Catch up with our March Breakfast Briefing Mental Health and Well-Being: Supportive Conversations ScotEng held its monthly Breakfast Briefing at 08:00 on Wednesday 3 March 2020 in conjunction with member company, Headtorch. Below you will find a summary of the points discussed in the slides and a link to the recording of the briefing - [Catch up with our International Women in Engineering Day Celebrations](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/catch-up-with-our-international-women-in-engineering-day-celebrations/) - This International Women in Engineering Day, our focus was on the power of Mentoring In today's hybrid session, we explored the value of mentoring for the retention and development of staff. Scottish Engineering’s Vice President, Bernie O’Neil and President, Aine Finlayson were joined by guest speakers, with the aim to inform and inspire us all - [September Breakfast Briefing - Dealing with DSARs](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/september-breakfast-briefing-dealing-with-dsars/) - Catch up with September's Breakfast Briefing - Dealing with DSARs This session was delivered by our Trainee Solicitor, Amie Trainor, and focused on how to handle Data Subject Access Requests (DSAR). This includes the legal background behind DSARs, your obligations as an employer, practical guidance on how to respond to a DSAR and also general - [October Breakfast Briefing - Flexible Working](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/october-breakfast-briefing-flexible-working/) - Catch up with October's Breakfast Briefing - Flexible Working This session was delivered by one of our solicitors, Kevin Duffy, and focused on Flexible working. This includes a discussion on the dramatic increase in flexible working applications during and after lockdown, Kevin details the background to this area of law and provides guidance on how - [Chief Exec's report Dec 18](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/chief-execs-report-dec-18/) - Skills Snobbery is a Wasted Opportunity Welcome to Scottish Engineering’s final Quarterly Report for 2018, and as we write, it’s the time of year when wish lists are being written, and decisions are to be made on good behaviour or otherwise. With the political shenanigans currently never ending, I fear there will be a lot - [Chief Exec's report Mar 19](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/chief-execs-report-mar-19/) - Groundhog Day Welcome to our first Quarterly Report of 2019. We start not as we would wish with an optimistic view forward, but instead trapped in the never-ending Brexit cycle where immediate clarity is desperately needed, but never actually expected. The gift that keeps on giving simply cannot be ignored, for as Brexit blunders on, - [Support for MakeUK – Letter to the Government and the Opposition](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/support-for-makeuk-letter-to-the-government-and-the-opposition/) - Scottish Engineering was contacted by MakeUK (EEF), asking for our support for the attached letter to Government and Opposition. We were aware that other UK Engineering and Manufacturing member organisations were considering their support for this action also. We chose to support this action, specifically because it aims not to criticise the origin or thwart - [Chief Exec's report Jun 19](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/chief-execs-report-jun-19/) - Encouraging Forward Thinking For Skills Spring in Scotland is now well under way, and it’s a significant time for us at Scottish Engineering as we celebrated our annual award winners just a few short weeks ago. If spring is our best chance in the year for optimism, then our award winners did not disappoint, and - [Chief Exec's report Sep 19](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/chief-execs-report-sep-19/) - Halloween Horrors Await At our last quarterly briefing I talked of the joys of spring, the range of excellence we had just celebrated in our annual award winners, and the remarkable resilience of our sector despite never ending uncertainty. Clearly that was before our ‘summer’ arrived. In between wondering if a boat might be best - [Herald Article January 2021](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/herald-article-january-2021/) - Our new year is still in its infancy, but already there are no shortages of challenges. A new virus variant returns us to the toughest of lockdowns, the ripple in the carpet that is Brexit has reached the wall, and the conclusion of populist politics in the US leaves us with a sense of wariness. Determined to - [Herald Article February 2021](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/herald-article-february-2021/) - It was pointed out to me recently, by someone possibly who sees sport in raising my hackles, that this Brexit thing hasn’t been so bad after all, as there has been no sight of the much-feared queues of lorries on our motorways, in temporary truck parks in Kent, or even at the ports. Maybe, they continued, - [Herald Article March 2021](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/herald-article-march-2021/) - Who wouldn’t want to join mission to save the world? If like me, you have been thinking recently about what exactly green skills are, then maybe also like me, you need to get out more – don’t we all? Even if you haven’t thought about this, you may have noticed the phrases ‘climate emergency’, ‘zero - [Herald Article May 2021](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/herald-article-may-2021/) - Social distancing could deepen UK productivity woe With the majority of Scotland moving to level two restrictions today, we are surely just a spell of decent weather away from confirming the return of that precious commodity, optimism. Aside from those personal easements in what we can do in our spare time and with family and friends, the business - [Herald Article September](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/herald-article-september/) - ScotEng September Herald Article In our latest Herald article we discuss the climate emergency, renewable energy and the development of a hydrogen economy. Read the full article here. Paul Sheerin Chief Executive, Scottish Engineering - [How will employment law be affected by the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill?](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/how-will-employment-law-be-affected-by-the-retained-eu-law-revocation-and-reform-bill/) - The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill has caused grave concern across employment law circles. Opposition members have even gone as far as to label it ‘reckless’ during the recent Parliamentary debate, given its potential to remove huge swathes of modern employment law without plans for replacements. If the bill is passed, it will - [Engineering Apprentice of the Year Award 2024](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/engineering-apprentice-of-the-year-award-2024/) - Submit your application for Engineering Apprentice of the Year Award 2024 We are delighted to announce that applications are now open for Engineering Apprentice of the Year Award. This incredible opportunity for our industry’s apprentices will recognise the enthusiasm, innovation and imagination of up-and-coming engineers and manufacturers. Is there an engineering apprentice in your - [Scotland’s Manufacturing & Engineering Skills Survey](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/scotlands-manufacturing-engineering-skills-survey/) - The Scotland’s Manufacturing & Engineering Skills Survey is now live! We are kindly asking member companies to complete the survey as we need the support of Scotland’s manufacturing and engineering companies to help us address the single biggest threat to our industry: skills shortages. The aim is to generate the best possible response as this - [Supercharging the Future of Engineering in Scotland](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/supercharging-the-future-of-engineering-in-scotland/) - Author Primary Engineer 5 minute read Scotland boasts a rich history of engineering excellence that has profoundly shaped its economic and social landscape, from the innovative designs of James Watt, whose improvements to the steam engine propelled the Industrial Revolution, to the groundbreaking work of John Logie Baird, the pioneer of television. Scotland’s engineers - [International Women in Engineering Day 2024 - Women that have shaped our industry](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/international-women-in-engineering-day-2024-women-that-have-shaped-our-industry/) - This Sunday will mark the 11th Annual International Women in Engineering Day (INWED), the purpose of the day is to celebrate the achievements, resilience and genius of so many incredible women. At Scottish Engineering we love celebrating the amazing work that women engineers around the world are doing to support lives and livelihoods every day. On - [ScotEng Blog - My work experience](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/scoteng-blog-my-work-experience/) - Author Cara Short School Pupil 5 minute read Over the last week I have been an observing student at Scottish Engineering as my work experience. Not only has working in the office been a new opportunity, flying up here by myself from Dorset and wandering around a city like Glasgow is very new to me. - [ScotEng Blog: Supporting the development of engineers through mentoring](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/scoteng-blog-supporting-the-development-of-engineers-through-mentoring/) - Author Carolyn McMahon Scottish Engineering 5 minute read In 2019, Scottish Engineering recognised the need amongst our members for mentoring expertise from industry professionals to support the development of their employees. We were fortunate enough to have several volunteer mentors approach us to offer their time. This allowed us to create the Scottish Engineering - [ScotEng Blog: Autumn Budget 2024 - Will the government’s Corporate Tax Roadmap drive business investment in the UK? ](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/scoteng-blog-autumn-budget-2024-will-the-governments-corporate-tax-roadmap-drive-business-investment-in-the-uk/) - Author Elena Karadzhova, Head of Consulting Leyton 5 minute read Accompanying the Autumn Budget 2024, the government released their Corporate Tax Roadmap to outline plans for Corporation Tax (CT) over the next five years. While the plans detail some commitments, they also outline a framework for where the government is looking to explore making - [Herald Article October](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/herald-article-october/) - ScotEng October Herald Article In our latest Herald article, we discuss the current energy crisis and to what extent should the UK Government step in to ease the impact on industry. Read the full article here. Paul Sheerin Chief Executive, Scottish Engineering - [Legal support offer from full-service Law Firm - Ledingham Chalmers](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/legal-support-offer-from-full-service-law-firm-ledingham-chalmers-2/) - Scottish Engineering is delighted to announce a partnership with law firm, Ledingham Chalmers. Our partnership will give members access to a suite of benefits including a free initial telephone consultation, 15% discount on legal fees and free use of central meeting facilities. Ledingham Chalmers is a full service, independent Scottish law firm and is experienced in - [Important Employment Law Changes in 2024](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/important-employment-law-changes-in-2024/) - Early 2024 promises to be a busy time for changes in Employment Law, with a particular focus on family friendly policies. It's particularly busy because the Government did not issue an employment bill in 2022/23, so much of the legislation that was being proposed and under discussion has waited until 2024 for implementation. The first - [Funding boost from UKRI for Scottish offshore wind sector](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/funding-boost-from-ukri-for-scottish-offshore-wind-sector/) - A pioneering partnership between the University of Edinburgh, the University of Dundee and the Forth and Tay Offshore (FTO) cluster has been boosted by a £2.5 million innovation funding award from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). The UK Government-backed body’s UKRI Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) has made the award through its Place - [On track for greener railways](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/on-track-for-greener-railways/) - Project to deliver opportunities for Scottish SMEs. Work is underway to make Scotland a world leader in creating net zero emissions railways. Scottish Enterprise is behind a series of projects designed to find more environmentally friendly train and track solutions, as well as bringing jobs and inward investment to Scotland’s manufacturing and engineering sectors. The - [Herald Article 20th July 2020](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/herald-article-20th-july-2020/) - Dear Member, In this month's herald article, we discuss the economic crisis we are facing as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic, Brexit and the impact on wider industry. Click here to view. - [Herald Article 17th August 2020](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/herald-article-17th-august-2020/) - Dear Member, In this month’s Herald article we discuss the COVID-19 recession, navigating redundancies and business recovery. Click here to view. - [Herald Article 16th November 2020](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/herald-article-16th-november-2020/) - Whatever opinion you may hold on 2020 as a year, it’s not been without its talking points. The last few weeks have added some more to the obvious suspects, with my own current favourite being which will come first: clarity on the US Presidential election, or clarity on the terms by which we will work and trade - [Members Briefing - Migration Policy Update](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/members-briefing-migration-policy-update/) - Dear Member, The UK Government's new point based immigration system is due to come in to operation on 1st January 2021 and will have significant consequences for any employer looking to sponsor foreign nationals, including those from EU states, to live and work in the UK. Click here for a summary of the policy. Scottish - [Members Briefing - UK Points Based Immigration System](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/members-briefing-uk-points-based-immigration-system/) - The UK Government’s new Points Based Immigration System will be introduced from 1st January 2021 as the Brexit transition period comes to an end. From that date, there will no longer be free movement for EU citizens. Anyone who wants come to the UK to live and work, whether from the EU or elsewhere, will need - [Members Briefing - Furlough Scheme & Redundancy payments](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/members-briefing-furlough-scheme-redundancy-payments/) - Dear Member, Many companies have made use of the UK Government’s Furlough Scheme in an effort to retain staff and avoid redundancies. Unfortunately, for some the economic impact has been so severe that redundancies of furloughed staff has been unavoidable. There was initially some dubiety about whether any statutory redundancy payments would be at - [Employment law update - Immigration Law Updates in 2024](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/employment-law-update-immigration-law-updates-in-2024/) - Immigration law is frequently evolving and 2024 will see a significant number of changes we feel members should be aware of. The UK Government has recently set out its five-point plan for immigration, which, if implemented in full, will see a number of changes to various immigration routes in the coming year that could impact - [Legal update - EHRC Updates Guidance on Preventing Workplace Sexual Harassment](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/legal-update-ehrc-updates-guidance-on-preventing-workplace-sexual-harassment/) - On July 9, 2024, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) released updated guidance for employers on complying with the new duty to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. This new chapter will be added to the existing EHRC technical guidance titled "Sexual Harassment and Harassment at Work," published in 2020. The updated guidance is open for - [Legal update: The King's speech - what you need to know](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/legal-update-the-kings-speech-what-you-need-to-know/) - The King’s Speech is a pivotal event in UK parliamentary democracy, setting out the government’s legislative agenda for the upcoming parliamentary session. On July 17, 2024, the newly elected Labour Government delivered its inaugural King’s Speech, unveiling plans for two major employment-related bills: The Employment Rights Bill The Draft Equality (Race and Disability) Bill While the previous - [New Code of Practice on 'Fire and Rehire' Now in Effect](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/new-code-of-practice-on-fire-and-rehire-now-in-effect/) - As of 18th July 2024, the statutory Code of Practice on 'Fire and Rehire' officially came into force. However, its long-term application remains uncertain. The Department for Business & Trade has introduced the Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-engagement, which employment tribunals are now required to consider in relevant cases, such as those involving - [Council Worker Loses Belief Discrimination Claim Over Controversial Email Sign-Off](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/council-worker-loses-belief-discrimination-claim-over-controversial-email-sign-off/) - A council worker who signed off emails with “XYChromosomeGuy/ AdultHumanMale” instead of using preferred pronouns has lost his claim for belief discrimination. Although the judge criticised East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s pronoun policy as “poorly thought through and badly executed,” the tribunal ruled in favor of the council. Case Background James Orwin, an ICT - [Government Commits to a Genuine Living Wage for Working People](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/government-commits-to-a-genuine-living-wage-for-working-people/) - In a significant step towards increasing the earnings of working individuals, the government has announced a major overhaul of the Low Pay Commission (LPC) remit on Tuesday, July 30th. This reform marks the beginning of the government's commitment to ensuring a genuine living wage for all workers. The updated remit will now require the LPC - [Health and Safety at Work Act Celebrates 50 Years: Calls for Enhanced Support](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/health-and-safety-at-work-act-celebrates-50-years-calls-for-enhanced-support/) - The Health and Safety at Work Act of 1974 was introduced following a period marked by numerous industrial accidents. One of the most tragic incidents during this time was the Aberfan mining disaster in 1966, which claimed the lives of 116 children and 28 adults Today, 31 July, marks the 50th anniversary of the Health - [What happens if an employee is publicly named following arrest?](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/what-happens-if-an-employee-is-publicly-named-following-arrest/) - The attack in Southport, resulting in the deaths of three girls in a Taylor Swift yoga class, has shocked the nation. Following the incident and riots that have taken place across the country, several individuals were arrested, and their identities have been widely publicised. This has created a ripple effect, not only in the immediate - [Navigating Complex Employment Decisions: The Huw Edwards Case and Employer Responsibilities](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/navigating-complex-employment-decisions-the-huw-edwards-case-and-employer-responsibilities/) - Huw Edwards, a well-known BBC presenter, recently pleaded guilty to making indecent images of children. This follows allegations made in May 2023. The BBC is now under intense scrutiny for its decision to suspend Edwards with pay between November 2023 and April 2024, despite knowing of his arrest for serious offenses in November 2023. Edwards - [The European Union’s AI Act: Establishing a Regulatory Framework for AI Systems](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/the-european-unions-ai-act-establishing-a-regulatory-framework-for-ai-systems/) - The European Union's AI Act came into force 1st August 2024, marking a significant step toward establishing a regulatory and legal framework for AI systems within Europe. This act categorises AI systems based on their potential impact on safety, human rights, and societal well-being, dividing them into three categories: prohibited, high-risk, and minimal risk. AI - [Legal update - Home Secretary issues written statement on legal migration to the UK](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/legal-update-home-secretary-issues-written-statement-on-legal-migration-to-the-uk/) - Following the Home Secretary's recent written statement on legal migration (see Legal update, Home Secretary issues written statement on legal migration to the UK), the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has been commissioned to review the reliance on international recruitment in both the IT and telecommunications professionals and engineering professionals sectors. The MAC is instructed to - [Legal update - Government to Treat Extreme Misogyny as a Form of Extremism in New Counter-Extremism Strategy](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/legal-update-government-to-treat-extreme-misogyny-as-a-form-of-extremism-in-new-counter-extremism-strategy/) - The UK government is set to take a firmer stance on extreme misogyny by classifying it as a form of extremism under its upcoming counter-extremism strategy. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has commissioned a review of the current strategy to better address the rising threats posed by harmful ideologies, including the increasing hatred of women. This - [Legal update - Addressing Abuse Allegations](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/legal-update-addressing-abuse-allegations/) - The Role of Employers and HR in the Wake of Mohammed Al Fayed Claims Recent claims against Mohammed Al Fayed, the former Harrods owner, have reignited concerns over workplace abuse, highlighting a troubling scenario where employees felt powerless to report misconduct. Several women have come forward with serious allegations of sexual harassment and abuse by - [Legal update - Advancing Menopause Awareness in Male-Dominated Industries ](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/legal-update-advancing-menopause-awareness-in-male-dominated-industries/) - World Menopause Day 2024: Advancing Menopause Awareness in Male-Dominated Industries As World Menopause Day 2024 approaches, this year's theme of Menopause Hormone Therapy (MHT) brings a crucial focus to an often-overlooked aspect of workplace health. For industries like engineering, which are predominantly male-dominated, understanding and addressing menopause in the workforce is a significant yet frequently - [Legal update - New worker protection law](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/legal-update-new-worker-protection-law/) - A wake-up call for Employers amid the new worker protection law In a recent episode of The Graham Norton Show, Saoirse Ronan delivered a powerful message that has since gone viral, highlighting the everyday safety concerns women face. During a discussion with fellow actors Eddie Redmayne, Paul Mescal, and Denzel Washington, Ronan pointed out the - [Legal update webinar - Employment Rights Bill updates](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/legal-update-webinar-employment-rights-bill-updates/) - Catch up with our latest legal update, looking at the new Employment Rights Bill You will have no doubt seen the new Employment Rights Bill, unveiled by the Labour Government on 10 October 2024, included a raft of changes to come for employment law. This marks the most significant overhaul of employment legislation in decades. - [Sexual Harassment Risk Assessment Template](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/sexual-harassment-risk-assessment-template/) - Our legal team have created a template risk assessment to help members to comply with their legal duty to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. You should review your own risks and actions to alleviate the risk and amend the template to suit your own business requirements, but this document is available to provide some - [Legal update - Prioritising Mental Health in the Workplace](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/legal-update-prioritising-mental-health-in-the-workplace/) - World Mental Health Day 2024: Prioritising Mental Health in the Workplace On October 10, 2024, we observe World Mental Health Day with the theme "It is Time to Prioritise Mental Health in the Workplace". This theme underscores the urgent need to address mental health issues within professional environments, particularly focusing on the prevention of burnout, - [Virtual Awards Ceremony Video Release](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/virtual-awards-ceremony-video-release-2/) - In a year that has been hugely challenging for every manufacturing and engineering company, it has never been more important to celebrate excellence within our community. Every one of our winners has demonstrated resilience, innovation, and a willingness to embrace change to drive their business forward, and we are especially pleased that our winners represent - [New Online Career Enhancement Programme (CEP) for Women](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/new-online-career-enhancement-programme-cep-for-women/) - It is a well-known fact that women have historically been under-represented in the engineering and construction sectors, and although there has been a significant push for gender equality within these fields in recent years, there’s still a lot of work to be done. From facing obstacles in applying for promoted roles and experiencing a lack - [Headtorch Mental Well-being Breakfast Session - Thu 2nd July](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/headtorch-mental-well-being-breakfast-session-thu-2nd-july/) - Now is a critical time to prioritise your mental health and well-being to enable you to stay well and focussed whilst working during these extraordinary times. Therefore, we'd like to extend this invitation to join our Mental Well-Being Breakfast Webinar, in partnership with Member company Headtorch on the morning of Thursday 2nd July 2020. With - ["Protecting our Future" - Adopt An Apprentice](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/protecting-our-future-adopt-an-apprentice/) - As we move towards what is hopefully a tentative restart of the economy post lockdown, there are patently wide ranging issues and concerns that are impacting today on the short to medium term viability of the Engineering and Manufacturing sector in Scotland. It is of course difficult to consider how your business, and more widely - [Scottish Engineering Virtual Annual Awards - Award Nominees](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/scottish-engineering-virtual-annual-awards-award-nominees/) - Our thanks to those who have already registered for our upcoming Awards Ceremony, we can’t wait to welcome you to this exciting new virtual celebration! This time last year no one could have foreseen what lay ahead in 2020 with COVID-19 affecting our lives so much. Let’s press pause on the worry and uncertainty that this - [Virtual Awards Ceremony Video Release](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/virtual-awards-ceremony-video-release/) - Our sincere thanks to everyone who was able to join us live today on our virtual Awards Ceremony, and help us give recognition to all of our fantastic Award winners! In a year which has been hugely challenging for every manufacturing and engineering company, it has never been more important to celebrate excellence within our - [Scottish Engineering Mentoring Programme](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/scottish-engineering-mentoring-programme/) - Last year we established the Scottish Engineering Mentoring Programme as part of our commitment to the development of a new generation of professionals and leaders in our industry. Mentoring can be a powerful tool in nurturing personal and professional growth for the individual and in supporting the achievement of business goals. The scheme is open to all member companies - [Scottish Apprenticeship Awards 2020 - Nominations Open](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/scottish-apprenticeship-awards-2020-nominations-open/) - Nominations for the Scottish Apprenticeship Awards 2020 are now open ​​​​ Entries are being sought to showcase innovation of the learning providers who have worked with employers and apprentices to support their efforts in exceptional times. The awards will also highlight the resilience and hard work of Foundation, Modern and Graduate Apprentices during 2020. They will shine - [Engineering Fundamentals with University of Strathclyde](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/engineering-fundamentals-with-university-of-strathclyde/) - The Faculty of Engineering at Strathclyde is delighted to offer a newly developed module in Engineering Fundamentals which launched on 5 November 2020. The University of Strathclyde Engineering Fundamentals course is open for registrations once again. This online course provides an insight into studying engineering and an opportunity to develop skills relevant across different engineering - [Opportunity to be involved with NMIS Smart Manufacturing Centres](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/opportunity-to-be-involved-with-nmis-smart-manufacturing-centres/) - Looking to start or accelerate your Industry 4.0 journey? NMIS (National Manufacturing Institute Scotland) is inviting manufacturers to get involved with new centres dedicated to industrial robotics and digital systems research. Scottish Engineering would like to highlight an opportunity that could benefit members looking to digitise and automate their production processes. NMIS and the wider - [Scottish Government Announces New Apprenticeship Support](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/scottish-government-announces-new-apprenticeship-support/) - Scottish Engineering has been urging the Scottish Government to clarify its announcement some months ago indicating support for employer incentives to ensure apprentice levels in industry. Yesterday First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced details on a key apprenticeship initiative that has been developed by Skills Development Scotland and will be available in January 2021. The - [UK-EU Future Relationship Agreement](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/uk-eu-future-relationship-agreement/) - The Brexit Transition Period ended at 11 pm on 31st December and the UK has now entered its new relationship with the EU under the EU-UK Trade and Co-operation Agreement which was finalised on the 24th December. A summary of the agreements and the full document can be found here, and the UK Government continues to - [Diversification Opportunity with Frog Bikes](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/diversification-opportunity-with-frog-bikes/) - Catch up with this informative webinar which provides an in-depth look at the typical manufacturing essentials and components Frog Bikes require from suppliers. The UK’s bike industry is worth over £2bn per annum and growing faster than any market as governments around the world look to decarbonise transport and clean up our towns and cities. - [Company fined after worker loses fingers](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/company-fined-after-worker-loses-fingers/) - A multi-national food company has been fined more than £300,000 after one of its workers lost four fingers on his right hand while unblocking a machine at a site in Glasgow. The company received the fine following an incident at its factory in Hillington on 4 August 2021. The 39-year-old man was working on a - [Musculoskeletal disorders update](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/musculoskeletal-disorders-update/) - HSE (Health and Safety Executive) have released their latest information on Musculoskeletal Disorders for February 2020. Click here for full information on Manual Handling at work, Managing Upper Limb Disorders in the workplace, Public Health England's (PHE) Musculoskeletal Health Knowledge Hub and PHE Musculoskeletal Health – Current Awareness Update - [Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) Update by HSE](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/local-exhaust-ventilation-lev-update-by-hse/) - LEV - An Employer's Guide to Competence. You have a legal responsibility to ensure that employee exposure to dust/fumes etc. is minimised and well controlled. LEV is an excellent way of doing this. People who supply, examine and maintain LEV need to be competent otherwise your LEV may not work properly, putting people’s health at - [The Managing People Hub](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/the-managing-people-hub/) - Tuesday saw the launch of our People Management Hub; this is a meeting point for all of those within our membership who have a role advising Line and Senior Managers on people issues within their workplace. Our inaugural meeting was very well attended and had fantastic participation, with immediate positive benefits for some of those - [Metalworking Inspections: Looking After Your Metalworking Fluid](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/metalworking-inspections-looking-after-your-metalworking-fluid/) - Maintenance of fluid quality is key to controlling risk The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced that it will be inspecting manufacturing businesses that use metalworking fluids or ‘white water’ in their machining processes until March. One of the common reasons that manufacturing companies, particularly smaller businesses, fail compliance is that regular fluid quality - [Herald Article June 2021](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/herald-article-june-2021/) - ScotEng June Herald Article In our latest Herald Scotland article, we discuss skills, COVID redundancies, and the urgent need to invest in skills to aid Scotland's net-zero ambitions. Read the full article here. Paul Sheerin Chief Executive, Scottish Engineering - [Herald Article July 2021](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/herald-article-july-2021/) - ScotEng July Herald Article In our latest Herald article, we discuss Brexit, product certification, and the urgent need for clarity from the Government. Read the full article here. Paul Sheerin Chief Executive, Scottish Engineering - [Herald Article August 2021](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/herald-article-august-2021/) - ScotEng August Herald Article In our latest Herald article, we discuss supply chain disruptions, COVID recovery, and COP26. Read the full article here. Paul Sheerin Chief Executive, Scottish Engineering - [NEW EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION GUIDELINES ON SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/new-equality-and-human-rights-commission-guidelines-on-sexual-harassment-in-the-workplace/) - The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has published new guidance in relation to sexual harassment and harassment in the workplace. The EHRC explains that “the evidence of the need for tougher action on harassment in the workplace is overwhelming”. In the UK, the Equality Act 2010 prohibits discrimination and harassment because of or related - [CHANGES TO IR35 AND RECENT CASE REPORT](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/changes-to-ir35-and-recent-case-report/) - CHANGES TO IR35 It was announced by the government in 2018 that the off payroll working rules would be extended to the private sector to address IR35 noncompliance in the sector. The rules require that clients determine whether deemed employment status applies to their arrangements with personal service companies and other intermediary supplying services to - [Jacks Law – The right to paid time off after the bereavement of a child](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/jacks-law-the-right-to-paid-time-off-after-the-bereavement-of-a-child/) - The Government issued a press release late last week announcing that the proposed Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay legislation, first trailed in June 2018 has been laid before Parliament to pass into law. These regulations are to be known as ‘Jack’s Law’ in memory of Jack Herd, whose mother Lucy has been campaigning on this - [UK Government Confirms Plans to Restrict Immigration](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/uk-government-confirms-plans-to-restrict-immigration/) - On 19 February 2020 the Government confirmed its plan to introduce an ‘Australian-style’ points system in a complete overhaul of the immigration system which will end the EU freedom of movement from 31 December 2020. A ten-page briefing document has been issued which outlines the new policy and states: UK borders will be closed - [Support for Pay Awards 2020](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/support-for-pay-awards-2020/) - Last year saw some difficult pay settlement discussions within our member companies – a combination of a period of restricted awards (generally) gave way to some settlements which were in excess of the commonly used indices. Unions, used to a stagnant economy with limited wage growth were much more bullish in 2019, which coupled with - [Digital solutions for VUCA markets](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/digital-solutions-for-vuca-markets/) - In this latest Member's Briefing article, Member company ABGI-UK provide detail on how digital solutions can help manufacturers in dealing with the volatile global market conditions being experienced at the moment. It looks like the disruption created by the last 15 months of pandemic isn’t over. In fact, if anything, the opening up of - [Digital allies in the battle against supply chain disruption](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/digital-allies-in-the-battle-against-supply-chain-disruption/) - In this latest Member's Briefing article, Member company and Innovation Funding specialists ABGI-UK give a fantastic insight into what can be achieved when manufacturing businesses adopt digital tools available to them. Make UK’s Q2 Manufacturing Outlook painted a very encouraging picture for post-Covid recovery with many companies reporting higher numbers of both UK and - [An inside look at Autonomous iOt](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/an-inside-look-at-autonomous-iot/) - Autonomous iOt joined us at the recent Low Carbon Logistics event during COP26 to speak about their company and its capabilities in an SME in the spotlight slot. Unfortunately, as happens on occasion with live events, there was a technology challenge on the day and the five minutes allocated to Autonomous iOt were used up - [Chancellor shows his support for continuation of the R&D tax relief scheme](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/chancellor-shows-his-support-for-continuation-of-the-rd-tax-relief-scheme/) - In this latest Member's Briefing article, Member company and Innovation Funding specialists ABGI-UK shed light on recent developments in the R&D tax relief scheme. Despite rumours over the last few months of significant changes to the R&D tax relief scheme, the Chancellor’s spring statement made only a brief reference to the scheme. It’s clear that - [Changes to UK Immigration Rules](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/changes-to-uk-immigration-rules/) - Changes were made to the immigration rules with effect from 17 July 2023. The government published a statement of changes on that date. The changes mean that: From September 2023, the holders of pre-settled status under the EU settlement scheme will automatically have their leave extended by 2 years without any need to apply for - [Worker Protection Bill Back on Track?](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/worker-protection-bill-back-on-track/) - The Worker Protection Bill which sought to bring new protections against sexual harassment in the workplace, appeared to have been dropped following concerns by government back benchers about the impact on employers. There had also been concerns expressed about potential impact on free speech arising from the provisions of the Bill which would have made - [ACAS Code of Practice Flexible Working](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/acas-code-of-practice-flexible-working/) - ACAS is reviewing its Code of Practice on Flexible Working in response to proposed changes to the Flexible Working Provisions contained in the Employment Rights Act 1996. ACAS has now launched a consultation seeking comments on the draft updated Code of Practice. One of the main features relates to the duty on employers to consult - [Legal update - Ensuring Compliance with Employment Law During Christmas Shutdown Periods ](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/legal-update-ensuring-compliance-with-employment-law-during-christmas-shutdown-periods/) - As the festive season approaches, many businesses opt for shutdown periods to allow employees to enjoy time off. While these breaks can be beneficial for both employers and employees, it is essential to ensure that they are managed in line with employment law and clearly communicated to staff. Under the Working Time Regulations, employers can - [Legal update - The Evolving View of Tattoos: A New Era for Workplace Policies](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/legal-update-the-evolving-view-of-tattoos-a-new-era-for-workplace-policies/) - In recent years, tattoos have become increasingly mainstream, with a significant portion of the population sporting body art. Despite this growing acceptance, tattoos in the workplace remain a contentious issue, raising questions about employee rights, employer policies, and the potential impact on talent acquisition. In the UK, there is no specific legal protection against discrimination - [Legal update - Statutory Bereavement Leave for Miscarriage: What It Means for UK SMEs](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/legal-update-statutory-bereavement-leave-for-miscarriage-what-it-means-for-uk-smes/) - MPs are set to propose an amendment to the Employment Rights Bill that would introduce statutory bereavement leave for employees who experience a miscarriage. This change aims to align the legal provisions for pregnancy loss before 24 weeks with those already in place for baby loss after 24 weeks. The Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) - [Legal update - The Office of the Whistleblower Bill](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/legal-update-the-office-of-the-whistleblower-bill/) - A New Dawn for Whistleblower Protections On 19 December 2024, Labour MP Gareth Snell introduced the Office of the Whistleblower Bill in the House of Commons, marking a significant step forward in strengthening protections for individuals who speak out against wrongdoing. This proposed legislation seeks to address gaps in the current framework, offering broader support - [Legal update - Hearts & HR: Navigating Workplace Love Affairs](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/legal-update-hearts-hr-navigating-workplace-love-affairs/) - Hearts & HR: Navigating Workplace Love Affairs Workplace relationships are an inevitable aspect of professional environments. In some cases, they pose no significant issues, particularly when individuals work in separate teams or locations. However, when colleagues in a romantic relationship work closely together, particularly in hierarchical structures, it can create serious risks for employers. One - [Legal update - Navigating Boundaries in the Season of Affection](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/legal-update-navigating-boundaries-in-the-season-of-affection/) - Workplace Harassment: Navigating Boundaries in the Season of Affection A recent employment tribunal ruling has clarified the legal definition of sexual harassment, concluding that an 'air kiss' does not constitute harassment under UK employment law. This case serves as an important example for employers in understanding the threshold for sexual harassment claims and highlights best - [Legal update - Supporting Employees During Ramadan: A Guide for UK Employers](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/legal-update-supporting-employees-during-ramadan-a-guide-for-uk-employers/) - Supporting Employees During Ramadan: A Guide for UK Employers Ramadan is the holiest month in the Islamic calendar, observed by millions of Muslims worldwide, including a significant number of employees in the UK workforce. It involves fasting from dawn to sunset, increased spiritual devotion, and community involvement. This year, Ramadan is expected to take place - [Legal update - Neonatal Leave and Care Summary](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/legal-update-neonatal-leave-and-care-summary/) - Neonatal Leave and Care Summary HMRC published some Guidance in its February Employers Bulletin relating to Neonatal Care Leave and Pay. What do we know so far? The government’s intention is to introduce statutory rights to Neonatal Care Leave and Pay with effect from 6 April 2025. This is governed by the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) - [Legal update - Breaking the Silence: Addressing Endometriosis in the Workplace](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/legal-update-breaking-the-silence-addressing-endometriosis-in-the-workplace/) - Breaking the Silence: Addressing Endometriosis in the Workplace March marks Endometriosis Action Month, a dedicated campaign to increase awareness of endometriosis, a chronic and often debilitating condition affecting one in ten women. Despite ongoing efforts to improve understanding, many individuals with endometriosis still face stigma, particularly in the workplace. Research from Endometriosis UK highlights both - [Trade Unions and Judicial Review Case](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/trade-unions-and-judicial-review-case/) - 13 Trade Unions have won their judicial review challenge as the High Court in England has found that regulations implemented late last year, allowing employers to use temporary agency staff during strike action by their employees, are unlawful. In the case of Unison v Secretary of State for Business & Trade, the court found that - [AI use](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/ai-use/) - The Legal & HR Team at Scottish Engineering are reviewing the use of generative AI applications such as Chat GPT in the context of the workplace. This technology is new and ever-advancing, however, we would like to draw your attention to some FAQ and the associated risks with using such applications. What is generative - [National Minimum Wage changes for 2024](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/national-minimum-wage-changes-for-2024/) - National Minimum Wage changes for 2024 The Government have now published the National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates for 2024. Please note, these do not come into effect until 1 April 2024. The new rates are: 21 and over (National Living Wage): £11.44 18 to 20: £8.60 Under 18: £6.40 Apprentice: £6.40 Members will notice that - [Legal update - Ensuring Workplace Safety](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/legal-update-ensuring-workplace-safety/) - The Implications of Gregg Wallace's Harassment Allegations Gregg Wallace, the well-known presenter of MasterChef UK, has recently come under fire due to multiple allegations of sexual harassment spanning nearly two decades. These allegations have raised significant concerns about workplace conduct and the responsibilities of employers under UK Employment Law. The allegations against Wallace include making - [Legal update - Voodooism Recognised as a Protected Belief](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/legal-update-voodooism-recognised-as-a-protected-belief/) - Voodooism Recognised as a Protected Belief: What Employers Need to Know A recent employment tribunal ruling has affirmed that voodooism qualifies as a protected religious belief under the Equality Act 2010. This decision, stemming from a case involving a Walsall council worker’s claims of harassment based on race, religion, and belief, provides critical insights for - [Protected Belief - Ethical Veganism](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/protected-belief-ethical-veganism/) - The written reasons in the case of Casamitjana Costa v The League Against Cruel Sports are now available. An Employment Tribunal found that ethical veganism was a protected belief under the Equality Act 2010. It is very clear from the Tribunal’s written reasons that Mr Costa is not simply following a vegan diet but adopts - [Guest Writer: The Economic Challenges and Opportunities for Scotland](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/guest-writer-the-economic-challenges-and-opportunities-for-scotland/) - Gary Gillespie Chief Economic Adviser Scottish Government The past decade has seen an array of economic and political developments from the global financial crisis of 2008/09 to the UK vote to leave the European Union. The former had a significant impact on the Scottish and UK economy, which is still being felt, and the - [Guest Writer: Ports Plan For Resilience To Keep Supply Chains Moving](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/guest-writer-ports-plan-for-resilience-to-keep-supply-chains-moving/) - Charles Hammond Group Chief Executive Forth Ports Limited At Forth Ports we have a strategy of investing in supply chain solutions for our customers and we are well-placed to deal with the changing nature of trade and its effect on these supply chains. Over the past few months, I have been regularly speaking to - [Guest Writer: Wider Inclusion Can Add Valued Employees](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/guest-writer-wider-inclusion-can-add-valued-employees/) - Paul Nelson Non-Executive Director Scottish Autism Securing satisfying employment, where you feel valued, can be challenging for anyone but for some autistic people, it can be seen as even more of a challenge. It wasn’t until I joined Scottish Autism that I realised how many autistic people there are in Scotland. I have also - [Manufacturing 4.0 review](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/manufacturing-4-0-review/) - The Scottish Manufacturing Advisory Service (SMAS) will provide a comprehensive assessment of your business over two days to identify strengths and opportunities, giving you an aligned approach towards Manufacturing 4.0. The Review is conducted over two days and is fully funded, delivered by SMAS and Scottish Enterprise digital specialists. For more information, click on the - [Guest Writer: Scotland’s Bravest Manufacturing Company](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/guest-writer-scotlands-bravest-manufacturing-company/) - Andy Russell Operations Manager, Scotland’s Bravest Manufacturing Company The idea of creating Scotland’s Bravest Manufacturing Company (SBMC) was born after the release of a 2016 report, The Veterans Community Employability, Skills & Learning, by Eric Fraser – the previous Scottish Veterans Commissioner. It outlined the wealth of skills our veterans’ community has to offer - [Guest Writer: 100 years of Women’s Engineering](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/guest-writer-100-years-of-womens-engineering/) - Lorna Bennet Mechanical Engineer WES Prize Winner 2018 2019 has been a special year, marking the 100th Anniversary of the Women’s Engineering Society, inspiring numerous events across the country that have brought focus to our efforts to improve our diversity in Industry. So, as we close the year it seems fair to pose the - [Unconscious Bias Mitigation and Fairer Recruitment (UBFR) Training Sessions](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/unconscious-bias-mitigation-and-fairer-recruitment-ubfr-training-sessions/) - To create diverse and inclusive workplaces, we have a responsibility to challenge our own unconscious bias on a regular basis, in order to grow in a progressive manner. The business case for diversity is clear - in a study conducted by McKinsey & Co, it was seen that companies in the top quartile for gender - [The Incorporation of Hammermen of Glasgow Award 2020](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/the-incorporation-of-hammermen-of-glasgow-award-2020-2/) - Applications are flooding in for the Hammermen of Glasgow Award 2020. You still have plenty of time to apply. Closing date for entries is Friday 3rd April 2020. Do you employ a young engineer who is currently working on a project or has taken a major role in a project which has or will significantly - [Developing Scotland's Leaders Programme](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/developing-scotlands-leaders-programme/) - We're very excited to announce that our latest training programme is now open for bookings. Don't miss out on our early bird discounted rate - valid until the 30th March 2020. Your leaders can be your companies biggest asset. Invest in them today with this specially designed programme to give them the skills they need - [One to One Support for SMEs *Now Online*](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/one-to-one-support-for-smes-now-online/) - During these uncertain times, many of us are now having to work from home, and as such the thought of missing out on work and training can be quite unnerving. It was originally planned that the free of charge One to One Support Sessions, as part of the Inclusive Engineering Programme at Scottish Engineering, would - [Fuel Change Challenge - Now is the time for you to make a difference](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/fuel-change-challenge-now-is-the-time-for-you-to-make-a-difference/) - Think you've got what it takes to help Scotland reach its #NetZero target? Next challenge starts 26 April 2021...It's time to Fuel Change! Fuel Change is a platform for the next generation to take control of the climate crisis and drive Scotland towards Net-Zero. Through real challenges set by industry, apprentices will develop solutions - [Mediation In The Workplace Webinar](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/mediation-in-the-workplace-webinar/) - https://youtu.be/YURZKlY2kvQ Above you can view the recording of our recent "Mediation in the workplace" session, hosted by Bill Porterfield: People Development Director at Aurellien HR and Charlie Irvine: Director and Course Leader at Strathclyde University Mediation Clinic. Click here for session slides Event description This session was delivered by fully accredited and experienced mediators, - [Celebrating International Women in Engineering Day 2021 - In Partnership with Women in Rail Scotland](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/celebrating-international-women-in-engineering-day-2021-in-partnership-with-women-in-rail-scotland/) - https://youtu.be/T7HA7s7A-bs Above you can view the recording of our recent INWED21 Celebration session, hosted by Sarah Carvill of Scottish Engineering and Shona Clive, Chair of Women in Rail Scotland. Event description This session, in partnership with Women in Rail Scotland, celebrates International Women in Engineering Day 2021, and we've teamed up with 3 amazing guest - [The Good Work Plan – Changes in April 2020](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/the-good-work-plan-changes-in-april-2020/) - Changes to Statement of Terms and Conditions – A Day 1 Right. Previously, employers had 8 weeks to provide new employees with a Statement of Terms and Conditions, which for most employers was via an employment contract. From 6 April 2020, this becomes a first day right – meaning that the employer is required to - [Inclusive Engineering Programme 2019/2020](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/inclusive-engineering-programme-2019-2020/) - Naziyah Mahmood Gender Equality Officer, Scottish Engineering Funded by Impact Funding Partners Delivered in partnership with EQUATE Scotland In order to further our goals, grow our businesses and successfully become equal and inclusive organisations, it is imperative for individuals and companies to continuously review their equality and inclusion stances, and to implement positive practices - [Furlough Leave Letter Template](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/furlough-leave-letter-template/) - The Government has announced a mechanism whereby, where companies or employers are considering redundancy or other job losses, the Government will provide up to 80% of their wage, capped at a rate of £2500. As yet, we don't have all of the details of the scheme. Members' will be updated as these become available. At - [Member's Briefing - Returning to work safely](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/members-briefing-returning-to-work-safely/) - With today’s significant easing of restrictions, the Scottish Government has developed a toolkit to support businesses returning and reopening. Please find attached the Helping your business to reopen safely toolkit. This contains links to posters and digital assets that can be used to promote the latest guidance and regulations to employees and customers. They should - [Latest on COVID-19 Testing](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/latest-on-covid-19-testing/) - With restrictions easing and infection rates a concern in many areas, COVID-19 testing is more important than ever, The Scottish Government has provided the latest guidance on the need for testing: Lateral Flow Kits Free lateral flow kits are now available to everyone in Scotland for twice-weekly asymptomatic testing, and these will be available for pick - [Updated Manufacturing Sector Guidance (28th June 2021)](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/updated-manufacturing-sector-guidance-28th-june-2021/) - The Scottish Government has updated their coronavirus manufacturing sector guidance, and a link to the updated Guidance and Operational Checklist can be found here. The following sections have been updated: Overview, Where We Are Now, Ventilation, Information for People on the Shielding List, Working from Home, Test & Protect, Vaccination, Outbreak Management, Enhanced Hygiene, Face Coverings, - [Coronavirus (COVID-19): right to work checks](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/coronavirus-covid-19-right-to-work-checks/) - The Home Office has announced that the adjustments to right to work checks introduced during the pandemic have been extended until 31 August 2021. Home Office guidance has been updated and can be found here. From 1 September employers must revert to face to face and physical document checks as set out in legislation and guidance. - [Coronavirus (COVID-19): Scotland's move to level 0](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/coronavirus-covid-19-scotlands-move-to-level-0/) - No doubt you will already be aware that, yesterday, the First Minister confirmed that all parts of Scotland will move to Level 0 on 19 July, but with certain modifications to the original indicative plans as a result of the challenges posed by the Delta variant. A summary of the main changes which are likely - [Self-Isolation Exemptions for Essential Business](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/self-isolation-exemptions-for-essential-business/) - Changes are being made to self-isolation rules for close contacts of COVID cases, allowing essential staff in critical roles to return to work to maintain lifeline services and critical national infrastructure. It will be possible to apply to exempt those who work in critical roles where staff shortages are in danger of putting essential services, - [Coronavirus (COVID-19): Scottish Government Update On COVID Information](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/coronavirus-covid-19-scottish-government-update-on-covid-information/) - COVID-19: Scotland's move to beyond level 0 (employment implications) The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Requirements) (Scotland) Regulations 2021 (SSI 2021/277) came into force on 9 August 2021, revoking Scotland's protection levels system and allowing all businesses and venues (including those required to remain closed at level 0) to open, with no curfews, gathering limits or physical - [Back to the office update - January 2022](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/back-to-the-office-update-january-2022/) - This week will mark a positive step towards Covid-19 restrictions being relaxed in the workplace. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, announced that Scotland will be taking a more relaxed approach towards working from home, in favour of hybrid working. This decision was made following a decline in Covid-19 cases throughout Scotland in the last week. From - [Member's Briefing - Ensure your Section 1 Statements are compliant](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/members-briefing-ensure-your-section-1-statements-are-compliant/) - Return to the Office Refresher - Ensure your Section 1 Statements are compliant All employees and workers (with any length of service) commencing work from 6th April 2020 must be issued with a written statement outlining their employment particulars. This is referred to commonly as a ‘section 1 statement’ as the legislation which requires - [COVID Member's Briefing](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/covid-members-briefing/) - Changes to COVID-19 rules and regulations 02/05/2022 Members should be aware that the rules surrounding COVID, and in particular around self-isolation have changed. Similarly, testing for the general population has ended. Government advice for those with COVID symptoms is to stay at home and avoid contact with others. This has reduced from a legal - [COVID Member's Briefing 08/07/2022](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/covid-members-briefing-08-07-2022/) - With Covid numbers on the rise again here is a reminder of the Scottish Government’s guidance if someone tests positive for covid or has covid symptoms: Coronavirus (COVID-19) | NHS inform So, it’s recommended rather than mandated that people stay at home for 5 days from testing or the day symptoms started, and stay off - [Holiday Amendment Regs](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/holiday-amendment-regs/) - Holiday Amendment Regs The Working Time (Coronavirus)(Amendment) Regulations 2020 The government has announced it will permit workers to carry over up to four weeks annual leave into the next two leave years (EU leave). The additional 1.6 weeks statutory leave are not covered by these Regulations although this can be carried over for up to - [Scottish Engineering Breakfast Catch Up Webinar](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/scottish-engineering-breakfast-catch-up-webinar/) - During these strange and isolating times, it is easy to feel anxious or upset. With the world weathering the coronavirus storm, it has never been more important to savour some more upbeat moments in our working day. So please join our Zoom link for our Scottish Engineering Breakfast Catch Up on the morning of Friday - [Can You Offer PPE To Help?](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/can-you-offer-ppe-to-help/) - Many of you may be aware of the ongoing generosity of Scottish businesses in the donation of PPE equipment to the NHS, and a member in Central Scotland has been in touch to share how their offer to donate available PPE has been warmly received by the NHS Board they contacted. Wider supply chain efforts - [Coronavirus - What should employers do?](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/coronavirus-what-should-employers-do/) - The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recently declared the outbreak of coronavirus which originated in Wuhan, China as a ‘Public Health Emergency of International Concern’. Steps are being taken at points of entry to the UK and beyond to identify and potentially quarantine people who may be a risk. There are lots of sensationalist - [Job Retention Compensation Scheme](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/job-retention-compensation-scheme/) - As briefed the portal to lodge claims opened on Monday. We wanted to draw your attention to the ‘What can be claimed’ section of the revised guidance. Previously the guidelines contained reference to ‘past overtime’ which could form part of the claim whether discretionary or not and the broad interpretation was that ‘guaranteed - [Unlocking Success: Aligning Technology with Business Strategy](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/unlocking-success-aligning-technology-with-business-strategy/) - Author Gary Montgomery CEO, Agenor 5 minute read Understanding the Importance of Aligning Technology with Business Strategy In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, technology plays a crucial role in enabling success. It is essential to align technology with the overall business strategy to maximise its potential and achieve desired outcomes. This does not necessarily - [Key LGBTQ+ Employment Law Cases](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/key-lgbtq-employment-law-cases/) - Author Elena Cooke ScotEng Work Experience Law Student 5 minute read Key LGBTQ+ Employment Law Cases According to a recent report by Stonewall, nearly one in five LGBTQ+ staff were subjected to negative remarks or behaviour from work colleagues in a year solely because they belong to the LGBTQ+ community. This shows that despite - [A look at sexual orientation discrimination in practice   ](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/a-look-at-sexual-orientation-discrimination-in-practice/) - Author Amie Trainor Trainee Solicitor 5 minute read Continuing our look at LGBTQ+ issues in the workplace, our latest blog focuses on the key sexual orientation discrimination case of P Allen v Paradigm Precision Burnley Ltd and Carl Wheeler, and what steps employers can put in place to help prevent discrimination of this nature from - [An introduction to CAF - How to engage with the Spanish Global Manufacturer](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/an-introduction-to-caf-how-to-engage-with-the-spanish-global-manufacturer/) - Rail Cluster Home | Events | Member Directory | Add your company to the Directory https://youtu.be/qp0ocx_HDNM --- Event description In our most recent Rail Cluster Builder webinar, we welcomed CAF, a Spanish-based global manufacturer of specialist railway products, components and systems and has a factory in Newport in Wales building suburban and metro trains, high speed trains, and trams. - [Rail Innovation Day for Scotland - Afternoon](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/rail-innovation-day-for-scotland-afternoon/) - Rail Cluster Home | Events | Member Directory | Add your company to the Directory Rewatch the afternoon session of the Rail Innovation Day. --- Event description We have not one, but two sessions running on Thursday this week as part of the Rail Innovation day for Scotland event. 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[Brian McNaught](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/mentor-profile/brian-mcnaught/) - [Iain McGachie](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/mentor-profile/iain-mcgachie/) - [Robert Bald](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/mentor-profile/robert-bald/) - [David Arnold](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/mentor-profile/david-arnold/) - [Stuart Aitkenhead](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/mentor-profile/stuart-aitkenhead/) ## QR PDF Reports - [Quarterly Review Q4 2025](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/qr-pdf-report/quarterly-review-q4-2025/) - [Quarterly Review Q3 2025](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/qr-pdf-report/quarterly-review-q3-2025/) - [Quarterly Review Q2 2025](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/qr-pdf-report/quarterly-review-q2-2025/) - [Quarterly Review Q4 2024](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/qr-pdf-report/quarterly-review-q4-2024/) - [Quarterly Review Q1 2025](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/qr-pdf-report/quarterly-review-q1-2025/) - [Quarterly Review Q3 2024](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/qr-pdf-report/page-qr-pdf-report/) - 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[Quarterly Review Q4 2022](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/qr-pdf-report/quarterly-review-q4-2022/) - [Quarterly Review Q3 2021](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/qr-pdf-report/quarterly-review-q3-2021/) - [Quarterly Review Q2 2021](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/qr-pdf-report/quarterly-review-q2-2021/) - [Quarterly Review Q1 2021](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/qr-pdf-report/quarterly-review-q1-2021/) ## Team Profiles - [Sarah Simpson](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/team-profile/sarah-simpson/) - ie - [Marianne Mailey](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/team-profile/marianne-mailey/) - ie - [Shona Clive](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/team-profile/shona-clive/) - [David Brown](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/team-profile/david-brown/) - [Debbie Wilson](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/team-profile/debbie-wilson/) - ie - [Lindsey Miller](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/team-profile/rebecca-rigg/) - ie - [Rebecca Rigg](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/team-profile/rebecca-rigg-2/) - [Paul Sheerin](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/team-profile/paul/) - [Shaznie Momo](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/team-profile/shaznie-momo/) - ie - [Marie McCormack](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/team-profile/marie-mccormack/) - ie - [Amie Trainor](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/team-profile/amie-trainor/) - ie - [Ashleigh Thomson](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/team-profile/ashleigh-thomson/) - ie - [Carolyn McMahon](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/team-profile/carolyn-mcmahon/) - [Aine McKellar](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/team-profile/aine-mckellar/) - ie - [Kevin Duffy](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/team-profile/kevin-duffy/) - ie - [John Campbell](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/team-profile/eddie-c/) - ie - [Edward Cadden](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/team-profile/edward-cadden/) - [Pauline Burns](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/team-profile/pauline-burns/) - ie - [Eric Boinard](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/team-profile/eric-boinard/) - ie ## Testimonials - [Terasaki](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/testimonial/terasaki/) - [Volvo](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/testimonial/volvo/) - [AAC Clydespace](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/testimonial/aac-clydespace/) - [Fife Fabrications Ltd](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/testimonial/fife-fabrications-ltd/) ## Events - [Scottish Engineering Awards Dinner 2026](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/scottish-engineering-awards-dinner-2026/) - Join us for an evening of celebration at our 2025 Annual Awards Dinner. Our celebrations recognise both inspiring individuals and outstanding organisations. - [AI Enabled Project Management QA Certificate](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/ai-enabled-project-management-qa-certificate/) - Tuesday 24 February | 9.30am-4.30pm | Cost to members £495 a saving of £800 on the usual price AI’s true power lies not in the technology itself, but in its ability to transform the way organizations operate. As highlighted by the Project Management Institute (PMI), the organizations that thrive with AI are those that embrace - [Leading With a Wellbeing Lens - Creating a Healthy Culture](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/leading-with-a-wellbeing-lens-creating-a-healthy-culture/) - Scottish Engineering are partnering with Leyton UK to host a webinar to guide businesses through key energy incentives and exemption schemes that could improve cash flow and lower operational costs. - [Heriot Watt Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/heriot-watt-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting-2/) - Please note this event is fully booked Join us on Tuesday 12 March 2024, 10am – 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, hear more about Malin Group, marine specialists, providing end to end solutions for the industry, from feasibility studies and consultancy, through design, fabrication and specialist welding, to transportation, mobilisation and decommissioning. With a heritage dating back 125 years, we have worked on a number of iconic projects – from the Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier, and big blue golf ball, to latterly HMS Glasgow, Hinkley point C and the Tay Whale. Situated at the iconic South Rotunda building, the session will start with an informal tour of their building, learning about its heritage and how this ties into their own transportation history, before coming to the gallery, which provides 360° views of the city. Here they will have a short welcome on the group, followed by two focused case studies. - [A Unified Response to the BICS Consultation: Ensuring Engineering Is Recognised - Scottish Engineering Member Roundtable](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/a-unified-response-to-the-bics-consultation-ensuring-engineering-is-recognised-scottish-engineering-member-roundtable/) - Scottish Engineering are partnering with Leyton UK to host a webinar to guide businesses through key energy incentives and exemption schemes that could improve cash flow and lower operational costs. - [Scottish Engineering presents - Innovation Training](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/scottish-engineering-presents-innovation-training-feb-2026/) - Innovation Training | Wednesday 18 February | 9am-5pm Are you ready to drive innovation and lead with fresh thinking? We’re pleased to invite you to an exclusive One-Day Innovation Training, designed to ignite creativity and foster innovative thinking. This comprehensive session will equip you with cutting-edge tools and strategies to enhance your innovative capabilities. Register here What to - [January Breakfast Briefing 2026](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/january-breakfast-briefing-2026/) - Our September breakfast briefing will take a closer look at an area of law which will see major changes following the implementation of the Employment Rights Bill: fire and rehire. The session will explore the changes in detail and discuss the potential unintended consequences. In addition, we'll take a look at some practical steps employers can take now to get ready for the implementation. - [AI Masterclass: Best use cases for Microsoft Co-pilot](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/ai-masterclass-best-use-cases-for-microsoft-co-pilot/) - Please note this event is now full Join us on Thursday 13th February 9.45am – 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, hear more about our 2024 Company of The Year Celeros Flow Technology – ClydeUnion Pumps, a global flagship pump manufacturing site which has been based in Cathcart, Glasgow since 1886. - [Malin Group Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/malin-group-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting-2/) - Please note this event is fully booked Join us on Tuesday 12 March 2024, 10am – 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, hear more about Malin Group, marine specialists, providing end to end solutions for the industry, from feasibility studies and consultancy, through design, fabrication and specialist welding, to transportation, mobilisation and decommissioning. With a heritage dating back 125 years, we have worked on a number of iconic projects – from the Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier, and big blue golf ball, to latterly HMS Glasgow, Hinkley point C and the Tay Whale. Situated at the iconic South Rotunda building, the session will start with an informal tour of their building, learning about its heritage and how this ties into their own transportation history, before coming to the gallery, which provides 360° views of the city. Here they will have a short welcome on the group, followed by two focused case studies. - [December Breakfast Briefing 2025](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/december-breakfast-briefing-2025/) - Our September breakfast briefing will take a closer look at an area of law which will see major changes following the implementation of the Employment Rights Bill: fire and rehire. The session will explore the changes in detail and discuss the potential unintended consequences. In addition, we'll take a look at some practical steps employers can take now to get ready for the implementation. - [Wideblue Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/wideblue-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Thursday 27th November 2025 Join us on Thursday 27th November 10am – 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, and hear more about Wideblue, a full-service, contract product design and development company based in Glasgow. Wideblue is a subsidiary of Pivot International Inc. Together they offer - [Angus Training Group Ltd Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/atg-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Thursday 4th December 2025 Join us on Thursday 4th December 10am – 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, and hear more about Angus Training Group (ATG), which has been at the heart of engineering skills development in Angus for almost 60 years, - [November Breakfast Briefing 2025](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/november-breakfast-briefing-2025/) - Our September breakfast briefing will take a closer look at an area of law which will see major changes following the implementation of the Employment Rights Bill: fire and rehire. The session will explore the changes in detail and discuss the potential unintended consequences. In addition, we'll take a look at some practical steps employers can take now to get ready for the implementation. - [Scottish Engineering Leadership Forum 2026](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/scottish-engineering-leadership-forum-2026/) - Scottish Engineering is delighted to launch an exciting product to our management, leadership and development portfolio, developing Scotland's leaders. The Scottish Engineering Leadership Forum (SELF) programme encompasses six face-to-face facilitated workshops, covering the range of leadership skills, and supplemented by three masterclasses from Senior Leaders. - [Fife College Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/fife-college-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Thursday 13th November 2025 Join us on Thursday 13th November 10am – 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, and hear more about Fife College, a leading provider of further and higher education in the heart of Fife. With a proud history spanning - [Hydrasun Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/hydrasun-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Tuesday 28th October 2025 Join us on Tuesday 28th October 10am – 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, and hear more about Hydrasun, a recognised market leader in fluid system solutions. Hydrasun, a market leading specialist in fluid transfer solutions is focused - [Matthew Algie Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/matthew-algie-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Thursday 6th November 2025 Join us on Thursday 6th November 10am – 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, and hear more about Matthew Algie. For over 160 years the organisation has proudly offered a vast selection of coffee, machines, supplies, and barista training - [Mastermind Morning for CEOs & MDs](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/mastermind-morning-for-ceos-mds-2/) - Please note this event is now full Join us on Thursday 13th February 9.45am – 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, hear more about our 2024 Company of The Year Celeros Flow Technology – ClydeUnion Pumps, a global flagship pump manufacturing site which has been based in Cathcart, Glasgow since 1886. - [October Breakfast Briefing 2025](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/september-breakfast-briefing-2025-951/) - Our September breakfast briefing will take a closer look at an area of law which will see major changes following the implementation of the Employment Rights Bill: fire and rehire. The session will explore the changes in detail and discuss the potential unintended consequences. In addition, we'll take a look at some practical steps employers can take now to get ready for the implementation. - [Stewart-Buchanan Gauges Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/stewart-buchanan-gauges-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Thursday 23rd October 2025 Join us Thursday, 23rd October 10am–1pm for our next member networking and best practice meeting, this time we will be visiting Stewart-Buchanan Gauges Ltd in Kilsyth. Founded in the 1870s, Stewart-Buchanan Gauges has been at the forefront of engineering innovation for over 150 years. Today, as a proud Employee-Owned business, they have - [Health and Safety Demo with Sandstone and Hydrasun](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/health-and-safety-demo-with-sandstone-and-hydrasun/) - Join us on Thursday 25th September, 10am – 1pm for an inspiring morning at the Cadpeople office. Interflon will share their experience and the solution they’ve built together, showing how innovation can make a real difference. They'll combine hands-on demos and fresh ideas on how to communicate, train, and collaborate better across engineering, HR, health & safety, sustainability and marketing teams. - [Macmillan Coffee Morning 2025](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/macmillan-coffee-morning-2025/) - Join us on Friday 27th September between 9.30am and 12.30pm as we open our doors for our very own Macmillan Coffee Morning at 105 West George St, Glasgow G2 1QL. - [ScotEng Mock Employment Tribunal Training](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/scoteng-mock-employment-tribunal-training/) - Have you ever wondered what happens at an Employment Tribunal? Join us to witness our Mock Employment Tribunal in action. The session will include a presentation about the Tribunal process, followed by a live enactment involving members of the legal and HR Team and also starring several of our colleagues in the main roles. There will be time for discussion about the case, and the potential conclusions before the outcome is delivered. - [First Line Management Training October 2025](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/first-line-management-training-october-2025/) - We are delighted to announce our second cohort of First Line Management (FLM) training for 2025, taking place on the 7th and 8th of October. We have had almost 500 people complete our FLM training so far. - [ED&I Training Session](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/edi-training-session/) - This session will look at various areas impacted by E, D & I requirements, with a particular focus on the new duty on employers to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. - [First Line Management Training May 2025](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/first-line-management-training-may-2025/) - We are delighted to announce our second cohort of First Line Management (FLM) training for 2025, taking place on the 20th and 21st of May. We have had over 450 people complete our FLM training so far. - [Cadpeople and Interflon Scotland Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/cadpeople-and-interflon-scotland-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Join us on Thursday 25th September, 10am – 1pm for an inspiring morning at the Cadpeople office. Interflon will share their experience and the solution they’ve built together, showing how innovation can make a real difference. They'll combine hands-on demos and fresh ideas on how to communicate, train, and collaborate better across engineering, HR, health & safety, sustainability and marketing teams. - [September Breakfast Briefing 2025](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/september-breakfast-briefing-2025/) - Our September breakfast briefing will take a closer look at an area of law which will see major changes following the implementation of the Employment Rights Bill: fire and rehire. The session will explore the changes in detail and discuss the potential unintended consequences. In addition, we'll take a look at some practical steps employers can take now to get ready for the implementation. - [Torishima Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/torishima-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Join us on Tuesday 23rd September 10am – 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, and hear more about Torishima Europe. - [August Breakfast Briefing 2025](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/august-breakfast-briefing-2025/) - Join us on Wednesday 6th August for the next instalment of breakfast briefing series! Whether you're a business owner, manager or HR professional this session will offer practical guidance to help you navigate these important legal updates confidently. In this latest instalment our Solicitor and Legal Adviser, Amie Trainor, will take an in-depth look at several key upcoming legislative changes and what they mean for employers. - [John Bean Technologies Marel Corporation Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/john-bean-technologies-marel-corporation-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Join us on Thursday 21st August 10am – 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, and hear more about John Bean Technologies Marel Corporation (JBT Marel). - [Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition 2025](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/manufacturing-supply-chain-conference-exhibition-2025/) - We are partnering with Premier Publishing and Events as Headline Sponsor for Scotland’s Manufacturing and Supply Chain Conference and Exhibition at SEC, Glasgow. Scottish Engineering member companies will receive a 30% discount on all stands taken. - [Employment Law Essentials for HR](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/employment-law-essentials-for-hr-3/) - Back by popular demand, we are excited to announce new dates for our Employment Law Essentials for HR course. In this cohort we will be be covering all of the essential employment law scenarios that HR should be aware of, including the updated legislation and what this means for organisations. - [Scottish Engineering presents - Innovation Training](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/scottish-engineering-presents-innovation-training/) - Innovation Training | Tuesday 19 August| 9.30am-4.30pm We are excited to invite you to an exclusive One-Day Innovation Training designed to ignite creativity and foster innovative thinking. This comprehensive session will equip you with cutting-edge tools and strategies to enhance your innovative capabilities. Register here What to Expect: This hands-on workshop will combine theoretical knowledge - [James Walker Devol Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/james-walker-devol-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Join us on Tuesday 12th August 10am – 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, and hear more about James Walker Devol. - [July Breakfast Briefing 2025](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/july-breakfast-briefing/) - Please join us on Wednesday 2nd July for the next instalment of breakfast briefing series! Start your day with expert insights into one of the most flexible – yet often misunderstood – grounds for fair dismissal, presented by one of our solicitors, Amie Trainor. - [Celebrating International Women in Engineering Day 2025](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/celebrating-international-women-in-engineering-day-2025/) - Join us and celebrate International Women in Engineering Day Monday 23 June 2025 Join us for a celebratory breakfast event on Monday 23rd June, 09:00–11:30 in the ScotEng office, as we mark International Women in Engineering Day. We’ll shine a spotlight on the remarkable achievements of women across our industry, while also exploring how we - [Chemco International Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/chemco-international-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Chemco International Thursday 19th June 2025 Join us on Thursday 19th June 10am – 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, and hear more about Chemco International. Chemco manufactures specialist protective coatings for a variety of industries including Oil and Gas, Marine, Rail, - [Understanding the impact on Family Businesses from UK Government Budget changes to Business Property Relief](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/understanding-the-impact-on-family-businesses-from-uk-government-budget-changes-to-business-property-relief/) - RSM UK Tax and Accounting, in partnership with Scottish Engineering Join us for a roundtable session - in person or online - to hear an overview of impact and options from Member company RSM UK Tax and Accounting, followed by an open discussion conducted under Chatham House rules. Amongst the many changes made to the - [Scottish Engineering Leadership Forum](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/scottish-engineering-leadership-forum-4/) - Scottish Engineering is delighted to launch an exciting product to our management, leadership and development portfolio, developing Scotland's leaders. The Scottish Engineering Leadership Forum (SELF) programme encompasses six face-to-face facilitated workshops, covering the range of leadership skills, and supplemented by three masterclasses from Senior Leaders. - [Claim Significant Tax Relief on Your Business Energy Costs - Webinar with Leyton](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/claim-significant-tax-relief-on-your-business-energy-costs-webinar-with-leyton/) - Scottish Engineering are partnering with Leyton UK to host a webinar to guide businesses through key energy incentives and exemption schemes that could improve cash flow and lower operational costs. - [Heriot Watt Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/heriot-watt-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Join us on Thursday 20th March 10am – 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, hear more about Heriot-Watt University's School of Mechanics. - [Fife Fabrications Ltd Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/fife-fabrications-ltd-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Please note this event is fully booked Join us on Thursday 10th April 10am – 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, hear more about Fife Fabrications Ltd (FiFab), worldwide suppliers of precision sheet metalwork, precision machined components and electro-mechanical assemblies. - [Mastermind Morning for CEOs & MDs](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/mastermind-morning-for-ceos-mds/) - Please note this event is now full Join us on Thursday 13th February 9.45am – 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, hear more about our 2024 Company of The Year Celeros Flow Technology – ClydeUnion Pumps, a global flagship pump manufacturing site which has been based in Cathcart, Glasgow since 1886. - [Finesse Control Systems Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/finesse-control-systems-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Join us on Wednesday 26th March 10am – 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, and hear more about Finesse Control Systems an Electrical, Controls & Instrumentation (EC&I) Engineering Company – Specialising in the design, development and full systems integration of bespoke industrial automation solutions. - [MacIntyre Chocolate Systems Ltd Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/macintyre-chocolate-systems-ltd-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting-2/) - Join us on Wednesday 26th March 10am – 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, and hear more about Finesse Control Systems an Electrical, Controls & Instrumentation (EC&I) Engineering Company – Specialising in the design, development and full systems integration of bespoke industrial automation solutions. - [Centinel Energy Monitoring Showcase at Thomson Pettie](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/centinel-energy-monitoring-showcase-at-thomson-pettie/) - Please note this event is now full Join us on Thursday 13th February 9.45am – 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, hear more about our 2024 Company of The Year Celeros Flow Technology – ClydeUnion Pumps, a global flagship pump manufacturing site which has been based in Cathcart, Glasgow since 1886. - [Cairnhill Structures Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/cairnhill-structures-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Join us on Wednesday 26th March 10am – 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, and hear more about Finesse Control Systems an Electrical, Controls & Instrumentation (EC&I) Engineering Company – Specialising in the design, development and full systems integration of bespoke industrial automation solutions. - [Scottish Engineering Awards Dinner 2025](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/scottish-engineering-awards-dinner-2025/) - Join us for an evening of celebration at our 2025 Annual Awards Dinner. Our celebrations recognise both inspiring individuals and outstanding organisations. - [Scottish Engineering Leadership Forum](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/scottish-engineering-leadership-forum-2/) - Scottish Engineering is delighted to launch an exciting product to our management, leadership and development portfolio, developing Scotland's leaders. The Scottish Engineering Leadership Forum (SELF) programme encompasses six face-to-face facilitated workshops, covering the range of leadership skills, and supplemented by three masterclasses from Senior Leaders. - [Generative AI Essentials March cohort](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/generative-ai-essentials-march-cohort/) - Are you interested in discovering more about AI and what it can do for your business? We were delighted to see the high demand for our February cohort and in order to minimise the number of those missing out, we are excited to announce we will be running this course again in March! Brought to you by QA Learning, in partnership with ScotEng, join us on Tuesday 11th March for this one-day comprehensive introduction course into the world of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tailored for business professionals. - [March Breakfast Briefing 2025](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/march-breakfast-briefing-2025/) - Our March Breakfast Briefing will focus on how employers should handle religious observations in the workplace, to ensure compliance with the Equality Act 2010 and promote equality diversity and inclusion. This will include a look at the legal position on holiday requests for religious reasons and considerations for employees who may be participating in religious celebrations. - [Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2025 Business Breakfast](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/scottish-apprenticeship-week-2025-business-breakfast/) - We are delighted to be supporting Scottish Apprenticeship Week again this year and we’re holding a Business Breakfast on 7th March to celebrate. - [Collins Aerospace Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/collins-aerospace-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Please note this event is fully booked Join us on Tuesday 12th March 10am – 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, hear more about Collins Aerospace in Prestwick. This RTX business, is a global leader in the supply of Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) services for aerospace nacelle and aero-engine component systems in the civil aerospace market. - [Workplace Mental Health & Wellbeing: It's a No Brainer!](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/workplace-mental-health-wellbeing-its-a-no-brainer/) - Headtorch will be partnering with Scottish Engineering for an in-person event focused on building a mentally healthy culture in the workplace. This in-depth event will explore a wide range of topics, follow the link below to discover what will be covered. - [February Breakfast Briefing 2025](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/february-breakfast-briefing-2025/) - Please join us on Wednesday 5th February for the next instalment of breakfast briefing series! In this edition, Amie Trainor will provide a summary of some new updates and proposals in employment law. This will include a discussion on the new right to neonatal care leave and pay which is set to come into force on 6 April 2025. - [Generative AI Essentials](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/generative-ai-essentials/) - Please note this event is sold out! Are you interested in discovering more about AI and what it can do for your business? We are delighted to bring to Scottish Engineering members this exclusive deal, with a discount of over 85% on normal course fees! Brought to you by QA Learning, in partnership with ScotEng, join us on Tuesday 25th February for this one-day comprehensive introduction course into the world of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tailored for business professionals. - [Celeros Flow Technology Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/celeros-flow-technology-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Please note this event is now full Join us on Thursday 13th February 9.45am – 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, hear more about our 2024 Company of The Year Celeros Flow Technology – ClydeUnion Pumps, a global flagship pump manufacturing site which has been based in Cathcart, Glasgow since 1886. - [Scottish Engineering Leadership Forum](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/scottish-engineering-leadership-forum-3/) - Scottish Engineering is delighted to launch an exciting product to our management, leadership and development portfolio, developing Scotland's leaders. The Scottish Engineering Leadership Forum (SELF) programme encompasses six face-to-face facilitated workshops, covering the range of leadership skills. - [January Breakfast Briefing 2025](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/january-breakfast-briefing-2025/) - Please join us on Wednesday 15th January for our first breakfast briefing of the year! Our solicitor, Amie Trainor, is kicking off the first session of 2025 with an overview of the Employment Tribunal. - [EKGTA Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/ekgta-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Join us on Thursday 30th January 10am – 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, hear more about East Kilbride Group Training Association (EKGTA). - [First Line Management Training February 2025](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/first-line-management-training-february-2025/) - We are delighted to announce our first cohort of First Line Management (FLM) training for 2025, taking place on the 18th and 19th of February. We have had over 400 people complete our FLM training so far. - [Resideo Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/resideo-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Join us on Thursday 23rd January 10am – 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, hear more about Resideo a $5.0 billion business that puts people in charge of their home comfort, safety, security and energy efficiency, and a top global distributor of security, fire and low-voltage products. - [December Breakfast Briefing 2024](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/december-breakfast-briefing-2024/) - Please join us on Wednesday 4th December for our final breakfast briefing of the year, with Christmas party season quickly approaching our solicitor, Amie Trainor, will be looking at the topic of 'employee conduct outside of work'. - [Clansman Dynamics Limited Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/clansman-dynamics-limited-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Please note this event is now fully booked Join us on Tuesday 10th December 10am – 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, hear more about Clansman Dynamics Limited, an employee-owned organisation and market leaders in the design and manufacturing of foundry and forge manipulators worldwide. - [November Breakfast Briefing 2024](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/november-breakfast-briefing-2024/) - Join us on Wednesday 6th November for the next instalment of our Breakfast Briefing series, presented by our Solicitor & Legal Adviser, Amie Trainor. This months' briefing will provide a refresher on the topic of 'gross misconduct'. - [Update on the Employment Rights Bill](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/update-on-the-employment-rights-bill/) - Join us on Friday 27th September between 9.30am and 12.30pm as we open our doors for our very own Macmillan Coffee Morning at 105 West George St, Glasgow G2 1QL. - [Invinity Energy Systems Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/invinity-energy-systems-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Please note this event is now fully booked Join us on Thursday 21 November 9.30am – 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, hear more about The Progress Rail United Kingdom, a Caterpillar company that's manufacturing site in South Queensferry is one of the most modern steel foundries in the U.K. - [Alex Begg Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/alex-begg-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Join us on Tuesday 12 November 10am – 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, hear more about Alex Begg. - [Net-Zero Webinars - Support Series - Session 4](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/net-zero-webinars-support-series-session-4/) - Join us on Tuesday 5 November, when we welcome some of our members to share their know-how and experience gathered whilst providing this support. - [Progress Rail Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/progress-rail-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Please note this event is now fully booked Join us on Thursday 21 November 9.30am – 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, hear more about The Progress Rail United Kingdom, a Caterpillar company that's manufacturing site in South Queensferry is one of the most modern steel foundries in the U.K. - [Net-Zero Webinars - Support Series - Session 3](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/net-zero-webinars-support-series-session-3/) - Join us on Tuesday 27 August, when we welcome some of our members to share their know-how and experience gathered whilst providing this support. - [Ayrshire College Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/ayrshire-college-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Join us on Thursday 12 September 10am – 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, hear more about Dangerous Studio and Shin-Etsu, as they collaborate for September's first member networking and best practice meeting. - [Whittaker Engineering Limited Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/whittaker-engineering-limited-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Join us on Thursday 31 October 10am – 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, hear more about Whittaker Engineering Limited. - [Employment Law Essentials - HR for non-HR managers](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/employment-law-essentials-hr-for-non-hr-managers/) - Following on the success of our two-day Employment Law Essentials for HR course, which is aimed at enhancing the employment law knowledge of experienced HR managers, we are delighted to announce a one-day, in-person employment law course: HR for non-HR managers. It is aimed at non-HR managers who have some HR responsibility in their roles. For example, operational managers or finance managers. The course will teach the fundamentals of employment law that are faced by managers on a regular basis and equip them better to deal with everyday HR issues. - [Employment Law Essentials for HR](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/employment-law-essentials-for-hr-2/) - We are excited to announce a further date for our Employment Law Essentials for HR course, that was first run in March 2024 and was sold out. This two day, in-person course has proved to be very popular with HR managers who would like to add knowledge of Employment Law to their HR skills. Each day will cover a range of different topics - [September Breakfast Briefing 2024](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/september-breakfast-briefing-2024/) - Join us on Wednesday 7th August for the next instalment of our Breakfast Briefing series, presented by our very own Amie Trainor, this session will look at protected conversations and settlement agreements - [Net-Zero Webinars - Support Series - Session 2](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/net-zero-webinars-support-series-session-2/) - Join us on Tuesday 27 August, when we welcome some of our members to share their know-how and experience gathered whilst providing this support. - [Dangerous Studio and Shin-Etsu Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/dangerous-studio-and-shin-etsu-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Join us on Thursday 12 September 10am – 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, hear more about Dangerous Studio and Shin-Etsu, as they collaborate for September's first member networking and best practice meeting. - [Macmillan Coffee Morning 2024](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/macmillan-coffee-morning-2024/) - Join us on Friday 27th September between 9.30am and 12.30pm as we open our doors for our very own Macmillan Coffee Morning at 105 West George St, Glasgow G2 1QL. - [Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition 2024](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/manufacturing-supply-chain-conference-exhibition-2024/) - The Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition is being held at SEC Glasgow on 13 October 2022. The event is being organised to connect key stakeholders across the full manufacturing spectrum in Scotland including the key engineering and manufacturing supply chains, including the oil & gas, marine, defence, energy, renewables, electrical, electronics, aerospace, automotive, food and drink, biopharma, medtech, healthcare, construction and textiles sectors. - [First Line Management Training September 2024](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/first-line-management-training-september-2024/) - Please note this event is currently fully booked, however, we do have a waiting list. After a hugely successful transition of our First Line Management (FLM) training to online delivery in response to the pandemic, we are delighted to announce the resumption of our on-site classroom training, with on June 21st and 22nd. We will of course continue to offer the online FLM sessions. We have had around 250 people complete our FLM training online. - [August Breakfast Briefing 2024](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/august-breakfast-briefing-2024/) - Join us on Wednesday 7th August for the next instalment of our Breakfast Briefing series, presented by our very own Amie Trainor, this session will look at protected conversations and settlement agreements - [Alexander Dennis Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/alexander-dennis-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Please note this event is full Join us on Tuesday 27 August 10am – 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, hear more about Alexander Dennis, a global leader in the design and manufacture of double deck buses and is also the UK’s largest bus and coach manufacturer. - [Thales Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/thales-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Please note this event is fully booked Join us on Tuesday 13 August 10am – 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, hear more about Thales. - [Net-Zero Webinars - Support Series - Session 1](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/net-zero-webinars-support-series-session-1/) - Join us on Tuesday 23 July, when we welcome some of our members to share their know-how and experience gathered whilst providing this support. - [Haven Products Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/haven-products-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Join us on Thursday 18 July 10am – 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, hear more about Haven Products. Haven offers high quality services and solutions to businesses in the areas of textile manufacturing, contract packaging and document services. - [July Breakfast Briefing 2024](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/july-breakfast-briefing-2024/) - Join us on Wednesday 5th June for the next instalment of our Breakfast Briefing series, presented by Rest Less CEO and founder, Stuart Lewis. Stuart will be talking about age inclusivity and why it’s now essential to engage with age in the workplace. - [GTG Training Ltd Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/gtg-training-ltd-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Join us on Tuesday 9 July 10am – 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, hear more about GTG Training. With over 50 years of experience, GTG provides high-quality training courses and apprenticeship programmes across a wide range of disciplines including Automotive, Logistics, Health & Safety and Business Skills. - [Celebrating International Women in Engineering Day 2024](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/celebrating-international-women-in-engineering-day-2024/) - Join us on Friday 21 June, 0830-1030, as we celebrate International Women in Engineering Day. This session will provide a networking opportunity for members of our industry and focus on how we can encourage more women into STEM, whilst helping those already in this incredible industry reach their full potential. Join us as we celebrate the amazing women of our sector. - [The Funding Landscape – RSM webinar 2024](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/the-funding-landscape-rsm-webinar-2024/) - Please join us on Wednesday, 23 August 2023 as leading recruitment specialists Michael Page, in association with Scottish Engineering, discuss the best ways to attract, engage and retain talent in today’s Scottish Engineering & Manufacturing workplace. - [June Breakfast Briefing 2024](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/june-breakfast-briefing-2024/) - Join us on Wednesday 5th June for the next instalment of our Breakfast Briefing series, presented by Rest Less CEO and founder, Stuart Lewis. Stuart will be talking about age inclusivity and why it’s now essential to engage with age in the workplace. - [Chemring Energetics UK Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/chemring-energetics-uk-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Join us on Tuesday 25 June 10am – 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, and hear more about Chemring Energetics UK. - [Legal Update Webinar June 2024](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/legal-update-webinar-june-2024/) - With unlimited financial liability for successful discrimination claims, employers need to be alert to the risks, be confident in being able to identify when these risks apply to a situation and be aware of the wide reach of the Equality Act 2010 beyond the traditional “employee/employer” relationship. - [Rokbak and Volvo Haulers Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/rokbak-and-volvo-haulers-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Please note this event is fully booked Join us on Thursday 27 June 10am – 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, hear more about Rokbak and Volvo Hauler. - [Meet the Army’s Engineers: Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) Army Reserve](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/meet-the-armys-engineers-royal-electrical-and-mechanical-engineers-reme-army-reserve/) - Join us on the 30th May 9.30AM – 1PM for a demonstration and networking event with 153 Recovery Company, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) at the Army Reserve Centre in East Kilbride. - [NMIS Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/nmis-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Join us on Tuesday 30 April 10am – 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, hear more about McDonald Water Storage, a well-established, family run business with nearly 8 decades experience in the manufacture and supply of premium hot water storage solutions. - [May Breakfast Briefing 2024](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/may-breakfast-briefing-2024/) - Join us on Thursday 2nd May, our solicitor Amie Trainor, will look at the new changes to employment legislation which impact your business. The session will focus on the new regulations themselves, as well as practical considerations for their implementation in the workplace. - [McDonald Water Storage Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/mcdonald-water-storage-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Join us on Tuesday 30 April 10am – 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, hear more about McDonald Water Storage, a well-established, family run business with nearly 8 decades experience in the manufacture and supply of premium hot water storage solutions. - [First Line Management Training May 2024](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/first-line-management-training-may-2024/) - Please note this event is currently fully booked, however, we do have a waiting list. After a hugely successful transition of our First Line Management (FLM) training to online delivery in response to the pandemic, we are delighted to announce the resumption of our on-site classroom training, with on June 21st and 22nd. We will of course continue to offer the online FLM sessions. We have had around 250 people complete our FLM training online. - [Moffat Catering Equipment Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/moffat-catering-equipment-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Please note this event is fully booked Join us on Thursday 25 April 10am – 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, hear more about Bonnybridge based manufacture Moffat Catering Equipment, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of equipment for the education, healthcare, foodservice and retail sectors. - [Engineering Sector Round Table](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/engineering-sector-round-table/) - Join us on Tuesday 2 April 10am – 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, hear more about WB Alloys, a UK manufacturer of welding and cutting consumables. - [April Breakfast Briefing 2024](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/april-breakfast-briefing-2024/) - Join us on Wednesday 3rd April 0800 - 0830 for our next Breakfast Briefing, on the topic of Updates to Immigration Law in 2024, presented by Amie Trainor and guest presenters from Harper Macleod LLP. - [WB Alloys Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/wb-alloys-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Join us on Tuesday 2 April 10am – 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, hear more about WB Alloys, a UK manufacturer of welding and cutting consumables. - [Catalent Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/catalent-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Join us on Thursday 28 March 9.30am – 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, hear more about Catalent, a global leader in enabling pharma, biotechnology, and consumer health partners to optimize product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply for patients around the world. - [Forth Ports Limited Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/forth-ports-limited-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Join us on Thursday 21 March 2024, 10am – 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business. Hear more about Forth Ports an established Port Authority which has grown to be the UK's 3rd largest Port Operator Group in the UK. - [Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2024 Business Breakfast](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/scottish-apprenticeship-week-2024-business-breakfast/) - We are delighted to be supporting Scottish Apprenticeship Week again this year and we’re holding a Business Breakfast on 6th March to celebrate. - [First Line Management Training March 2024](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/first-line-management-training-march-2024/) - Please note this event is currently fully booked, however, we do have a waiting list. After a hugely successful transition of our First Line Management (FLM) training to online delivery in response to the pandemic, we are delighted to announce the resumption of our on-site classroom training, with on June 21st and 22nd. We will of course continue to offer the online FLM sessions. We have had around 250 people complete our FLM training online. - [Edinburgh Napier University  Group Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/edinburgh-napier-university-group-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Join us on Thursday 29 February 2024, 10am – 1pm, for an opportunity to hear from an award-winning skills provider to industry – Edinburgh Napier University. - [March Breakfast Briefing 2024](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/march-breakfast-briefing-2024/) - Join us on Wednesday 6th March 0800 - 0830 for our next Breakfast Briefing, hosted in partnership with MCR Pathways. - [Malin Group Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/malin-group-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Please note this event is fully booked Join us on Tuesday 12 March 2024, 10am – 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, hear more about Malin Group, marine specialists, providing end to end solutions for the industry, from feasibility studies and consultancy, through design, fabrication and specialist welding, to transportation, mobilisation and decommissioning. With a heritage dating back 125 years, we have worked on a number of iconic projects – from the Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier, and big blue golf ball, to latterly HMS Glasgow, Hinkley point C and the Tay Whale. Situated at the iconic South Rotunda building, the session will start with an informal tour of their building, learning about its heritage and how this ties into their own transportation history, before coming to the gallery, which provides 360° views of the city. Here they will have a short welcome on the group, followed by two focused case studies. - [Employment Law Essentials for HR](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/employment-law-essentials-for-hr/) - Join us on Wednesday 7th February 0800 - 0830 for our second Breakfast Briefing of 2024, presented by Lindsey Miller. Just when we thought issues regarding holiday pay had been clarified, the new Employment Rights (Amendment, Revocation and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2023 have been passed, bringing into force several changes impacting the treatment and calculation of holiday entitlement and pay. Some introduce new concepts; others are meant to enact changes already in place via case law or turn the clock back to the position before the case law existed. All of these changes take effect from 1 January 2024. - [February Breakfast Briefing 2024](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/february-breakfast-briefing-2024/) - Join us on Wednesday 7th February 0800 - 0830 for our second Breakfast Briefing of 2024, presented by Lindsey Miller. Just when we thought issues regarding holiday pay had been clarified, the new Employment Rights (Amendment, Revocation and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2023 have been passed, bringing into force several changes impacting the treatment and calculation of holiday entitlement and pay. Some introduce new concepts; others are meant to enact changes already in place via case law or turn the clock back to the position before the case law existed. All of these changes take effect from 1 January 2024. - [Albacom Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/albacom-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Please note this event is fully booked Join us on Thursday 22 February 2024, 10am – 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, hear more about Albacom. Established in 1990, Albacom is a technology company, offering their customers engineering design, machining, electronics, procurement and manufacturing services. - [Allied Vehicles Group Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/allied-vehicles-group-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Join us on Thursday 18 January 2024, 10am – 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, hear more about Allied Vehicles, the UK’s leading supplier of adapted and special purpose vehicles. - [January Breakfast Briefing 2024](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/january-breakfast-briefing-2024/) - Join us on Wednesday 10th January 0800 – 0830 for our first Breakfast Briefing of 2024, presented by Amie Trainor. In consideration of the changes due to be made to flexible working requests, we thought now would be a good time to refresh your knowledge on flexible working requests. - [Scottish Engineering Awards Dinner 2024](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/scottish-engineering-awards-dinner-2024/) - Join us for an evening of celebration at our 2024 Annual Awards Dinner. Our celebrations recognise both inspiring individuals and outstanding organisations. - [December Breakfast Briefing 2023](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/december-breakfast-briefing-2023/) - Join us on Wednesday 1st November 0800 - 0830 for our next breakfast briefing, on the topic of 'Government Backed Finance, Insurance and Guarantees to Help you Export,' in partnership with UKEF. UKEF works with over 100 private credit insurers and lenders to help UK companies access export finance – the loans, insurance policies or bank guarantees that enable international trade to take place as easily and securely as possible. - [RWG Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/rwg-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Please note this event is full Join us on Thursday 23 November 2023, 10am – 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, hear more about RWG, a global market leader for maintenance, repair and overhaul of Siemens Energy Industrial aero-derivative gas generators. RWG is authorised by Rolls-Royce Naval & Marine to maintain gas turbines used for marine propulsion, it is headquartered in Aberdeen, Scotland, employing 500 highly skilled and experienced people across the world. - [Alstom Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/alstom-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Please note this event is full Join us on Thursday 7 December 2023, 10am – 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, hear more about Alstom and see them in action first-hand at the site at Polmadie. Alstom is the UK’s foremost supplier of new trains and train services, and a major supplier of signalling and rail infrastructure. - [Neurodiversity in the Workplace](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/neurodiversity-in-the-workplace/) - Join us on Friday 4th October, 0830-1030 for an in person Breakfast Briefing centred on neurodiversity in the workplace. Discover more about how to support your neurodivergent employees, possible discrimination pitfalls, and the benefits that these incredible and diverse individuals could bring to your organisation. - [Reducing Energy Costs and Building an Energy Strategy](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/reducing-energy-costs-and-building-an-energy-strategy/) - Member company Beyond Innovation Ltd are holding a webinar on Energy Solutions for businesses and is extending that invite to fellow Scottish Engineering members. The session will cover the importance of energy profiling prior to considering how to lay out a suitable technology roadmap, alongside the use of custom micro-grids, and considerations for Electric Vehicles (EVs), and will use live results to outline case studies that illustrate what a good solution looks like. - [November Breakfast Briefing 2023](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/november-breakfast-briefing-2023/) - Join us on Wednesday 1st November 0800 - 0830 for our next breakfast briefing, on the topic of 'Government Backed Finance, Insurance and Guarantees to Help you Export,' in partnership with UKEF. UKEF works with over 100 private credit insurers and lenders to help UK companies access export finance – the loans, insurance policies or bank guarantees that enable international trade to take place as easily and securely as possible. - [Aggreko Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/aggreko-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Please note this event is fully booked Join us on Tuesday 14 November 2023, 10am – 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, and hear more about Aggreko, a provider of power generation and industrial heating and cooling solutions. - [MacTaggart Scott Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/mactaggart-scott-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Join us on Thursday 26 October 2023, 10am – 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, and hear more about MacTaggart Scott, suppliers of engineering solutions for the marine market. - [Leviton Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/leviton-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Join us on Thursday 19 October 2023, 10am – 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, and hear more about Leviton, a large US based company that supplies electrical devices, lighting systems and networking solutions to a wide range of customers globally. - [Oil States Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/oil-states-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Join us on Tuesday 10 October 2023, 10am – 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, and hear more about Oil States, an industry leading supplier of innovative equipment, systems and services for the energy and industrial markets. - [October Breakfast Briefing 2023](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/october-breakfast-briefing-2023/) - Please join us on Wednesday 6 September at 0800-0830, for our next 'Breakfast Briefing' webinar. The next Breakfast Briefing will look at Apt, a Scottish Government initiative dedicated to reducing the disability employment gap. Presented by Amrit Kaur Bedi, Development Manager for Apt. - [Net-Zero Webinars - The Feedback Series - Session 16](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/net-zero-webinars-the-feedback-series-session-16/) - Join us on Tuesday 13 June, when we welcome Member Company Highland Spring for an inside look at their Net Zero story. - [Legal Update Webinar September 2023](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/legal-update-webinar-september-2023/) - Our first Legal Update of 2023 will explore many of the queries that our Legal & HR team receive on a regular basis. This session will be hosted by our Legal & HR Support Manager, Lindsey Miller, & Amie Trainor, our Trainee Solicitor. They will cover potential developments in 2023 and discuss whether this leaves a an employment law void, the pair will also provide a Case Law review.. - [From burden to benefit: PDMS give a practical guide to modernising your legacy systems without disrupting your business](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/from-burden-to-benefit-pdms-give-a-practical-guide-to-modernising-your-legacy-systems-without-disrupting-your-business/) - Please join us on Wednesday, 23 August 2023 as leading recruitment specialists Michael Page, in association with Scottish Engineering, discuss the best ways to attract, engage and retain talent in today’s Scottish Engineering & Manufacturing workplace. - [Jenkins Fabrications Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/jenkins-fabrications-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Please note that this event is now fully booked. Join us on Thursday 14 September 2023, 10am – 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, and hear more about Jenkins Fabrications, steel specialists in the housebuilding and construction industry. - [September Breakfast Briefing 2023](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/september-breakfast-briefing-2023/) - Please join us on Wednesday 6 September at 0800-0830, for our next 'Breakfast Briefing' webinar. The next Breakfast Briefing will look at Apt, a Scottish Government initiative dedicated to reducing the disability employment gap. Presented by Amrit Kaur Bedi, Development Manager for Apt. - [Lochlie Construction Group Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/lochlie-construction-group-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Join us on Thursday 21 September 2023, 9.30am – 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, and hear more about Lochlie Construction Group, a fully streamlined construction services and project management company. - [Boxshop Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/boxshop-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Join us on Tuesday 29 August 2023, 10am – 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, and hear more about Boxshop, a manufacturer of corrugated cardboard packaging solutions. - [Clearway, protecting people, property and assets across Scotland](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/clearway-protecting-people-property-and-assets-across-scotland/) - Please join us on Wednesday, 23 August 2023 as leading recruitment specialists Michael Page, in association with Scottish Engineering, discuss the best ways to attract, engage and retain talent in today’s Scottish Engineering & Manufacturing workplace. - [4C Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/4c-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Join us on Tuesday 1 August 2023, 10am – 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, and hear more about 4C Design, a creative product, technology and engineering consultancy with a broad range of multi-industry experience. - [How to Engineer for Tomorrow's Talent - Webinar in partnership with Michael Page](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/how-to-engineer-for-tomorrows-talent-webinar-in-partnership-with-michael-page/) - Please join us on Wednesday, 23 August 2023 as leading recruitment specialists Michael Page, in association with Scottish Engineering, discuss the best ways to attract, engage and retain talent in today’s Scottish Engineering & Manufacturing workplace. - [August Breakfast Briefing 2023](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/august-breakfast-briefing-2023/) - Please join us on Wednesday 2 August at 0800-0830, for our next 'Breakfast Briefing' webinar. The next Breakfast Briefing will look at Best practices for supporting employees with Cancer, hosted by Rebecca Duthart, Specialist Health and Work practitioner at Beatson Cancer Charity. - [Peak Scientific Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/peak-scientific-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Please note this event is fully booked. Join us on Thursday 10 August 2023, 10am – 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, and hear more about Peak Scientific, a world-leading nitrogen & hydrogen gas generator manufacturer that supplies & supports laboratory-grade gas generators globally. - [July Breakfast Briefing 2023](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/july-breakfast-briefing-2023/) - Please join us on Thursday 6 July at 0800-0830, for our next 'Breakfast Briefing' webinar. The next Breakfast Briefing will be on the issue of employment status, hosted by our trainee solicitor, Amie Trainor. - [Mitsubishi Electric Air Conditioning Systems Ltd Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/mitsubishi-electric-air-conditioning-systems-ltd-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Join us on Tuesday 27 June 2023, 10am - 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, and hear more about Mitsubishi Electric Air Conditioning Systems Ltd, a world leader in air conditioning systems for residential, commercial and industrial use. - [Unwrapping the Patent Box for engineering and manufacturing businesses](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/unwrapping-the-patent-box-for-engineering-and-manufacturing-businesses/) - The UK energy crisis is putting an unprecedented financial burden on UK businesses, especially those with high energy usage like engineering and manufacturing companies. To help, we’ve put together this guide for businesses on how they can reduce their tax burden through energy tax exemptions. - [First Line Management Training November 2023](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/first-line-management-training-november-2023/) - Please note this event is currently fully booked, however, we do have a waiting list. After a hugely successful transition of our First Line Management (FLM) training to online delivery in response to the pandemic, we are delighted to announce the resumption of our on-site classroom training, with on June 21st and 22nd. We will of course continue to offer the online FLM sessions. We have had around 250 people complete our FLM training online. - [June Breakfast Briefing 2023](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/june-breakfast-briefing-2023/) - Join us on Wednesday 3 May 0800-0830, for our next 'Breakfast Briefing' webinar. The next Breakfast Briefing will be on the topic of right-to-work checks. Employers are required to carry out right-to-work checks before an individual commences their employment. With the potential for adverse financial and reputational consequences for failing to carry out these checks, or carrying out the checks incorrectly, it is important to ensure your organisation is fully compliant with its duties. - [Help us celebrate International Women in Engineering Day 2023](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/help-us-celebrate-international-women-in-engineering-day-2023/) - Join us on Friday 23 June, 0830-1030 as we celebrate International Women in Engineering Day. This session will provide a networking opportunity for members of our industry and focus on how we can encourage more women into STEM, whilst helping those already in this incredible industry reach their full potential. Help us celebrate the amazing women of our industry. - [Net-Zero Webinars - The Feedback Series - Session 15](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/net-zero-webinars-the-feedback-series-session-15/) - Join us on Tuesday 13 June, when we welcome Member Company Highland Spring for an inside look at their Net Zero story. - [Smart Manufacturing Data Hub Roadshow](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/smart-manufacturing-data-hub-roadshow/) - Join us from the 22nd May to the 25th May for an opportunity to learn about the benefits of the Smart Manufacturing Data Hub (SMDH). Scottish Engineering, as part of the programme, will be running workshops around Scotland to present the support offered to businesses and address any questions. - [GCU Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/gcu-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Join us on Thursday 15 June 2023, 10am - 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, and hear more about Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU). The University for the Common Good is a vibrant, values-led, multi-cultural, civic University with a global outlook and strong commitment to delivering social innovation and sustainable development in its education and research. - [The Energy cost outlook & Tax Exemptions webinar - Webinar with Leyton](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/the-energy-cost-outlook-tax-exemptions-webinar-webinar-with-leyton/) - The UK energy crisis is putting an unprecedented financial burden on UK businesses, especially those with high energy usage like engineering and manufacturing companies. To help, we’ve put together this guide for businesses on how they can reduce their tax burden through energy tax exemptions. - [BAE Systems Naval Ships Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/bae-systems-naval-ships-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Please note this even is now fully booked Join us on Tuesday 23 May 2023, 2pm - 5pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, and hear more about BAE Systems Naval Ships, an organisation which designs and manufactures naval ships and submarines, as well as their state of the art combat systems and equipment. - [Legal Update Webinar June 2023](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/legal-update-webinar-june-2023/) - Our first Legal Update of 2023 will explore many of the queries that our Legal & HR team receive on a regular basis. This session will be hosted by our Legal & HR Support Manager, Lindsey Miller, & Amie Trainor, our Trainee Solicitor. They will cover potential developments in 2023 and discuss whether this leaves a an employment law void, the pair will also provide a Case Law review.. - [Siemens Mobility: Building a Scottish supply chain](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/siemens-mobility-building-a-scottish-supply-chain/) - Rail Cluster Home | Events | Member Directory | Add your company to the Directory Siemens Mobility: Building a Scottish supply chain 31 May, 2023 | in-person event | University of Strathclyde, Glasgow | 0900 – 1230hrs This event is now fully booked. Thank you to everyone who has registered. The Rail Cluster project is working with Siemens Mobility and - [May Breakfast Briefing 2023](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/may-breakfast-briefing-2023/) - Join us on Wednesday 3 May 0800-0830, for our next 'Breakfast Briefing' webinar. The next Breakfast Briefing will be on the topic of right-to-work checks. Employers are required to carry out right-to-work checks before an individual commences their employment. With the potential for adverse financial and reputational consequences for failing to carry out these checks, or carrying out the checks incorrectly, it is important to ensure your organisation is fully compliant with its duties. - [UWS Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/uws-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Please note this event is now fully booked Join us on Thursday 4 May 2023, 10am - 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, and hear more about the University of the West of Scotland (UWS), a large, modern, multi-campus University with four campuses across the west and southwest of Scotland - [Building Scotland’s Rail Supply Chain](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/building-scotlands-rail-supply-chain/) - Rail Cluster Home | Events | Member Directory | Add your company to the Directory Building Scotland’s Rail Supply Chain Event description In collaboration with colleagues from the Scottish Rail Cluster Project, Alstom will be holding an in-person supply chain event on 11 May in Glasgow – the day of the Scottish Engineering Awards Dinner 2023. Alstom is the UK’s foremost supplier - [TechnipFMC Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/technipfmc-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Please note this event is now fully booked Join us on Thursday 27 April 2023, 10am - 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, and hear more about TechnipFMC, a leading technology provider to the traditional and new energies industry; delivering fully integrated projects, products, and services. - [April Breakfast Briefing 2023](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/april-breakfast-briefing-2023/) - join us on Wednesday 5 April 0800-0830, for our next 'Breakfast Briefing' webinar. The next Breakfast Briefing will be on the topic of lay-off and short-time working. - [Developing a Scottish Supply Chain](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/developing-a-scottish-supply-chain/) - Rail Cluster Home | Events | Member Directory | Add your company to the Directory Developing a Scottish Supply Chain Event description This event is being organised in collaboration with colleagues from the Scottish Rail Cluster Project and the Railway Industry Association. It’s the first in a potential series of events aimed at connecting with Scottish SMEs who want - [Net-Zero Webinars - The Feedback Series - Session 14](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/net-zero-webinars-the-feedback-series-session-14/) - Join us on Tuesday 28 March, when we welcome Member Company Aggreko for an inside look at their Net Zero story. - [Transformative Technologies Competition - Transforming the Future of our Society & Economy](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/transformative-technologies-competition-transforming-the-future-of-our-society-economy/) - Join us on Thursday 9th March 8.30am - 9.30am, to hear to hear about the funding Innovate UK are offering to UK-registered small and micro businesses up to the value of £50,000 and how you can apply. - [CPA Engineered Solutions Ltd Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/cpa-engineered-solutions-ltd-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Join us on Tuesday 4 April 2023, 10am - 1pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, better understand how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, and hear more about CPA, an organisation that provides total air solutions to a variety of businesses. - [Unlocking Potential Through Apprenticeships](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/unlocking-potential-through-apprenticeships/) - Please note this event is now fully booked Join us on Wednesday 8th March 9.30am -11am, to hear to hear from employers and apprentices on why Apprenticeships are essential to tackle Scotland’s skills gap. - [March Breakfast Briefing 2023](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/march-breakfast-briefing-2023/) - Join us on Wednesday 11 January 0800-0830 for our next ‘Breakfast Briefing’ webinar, and the first of 2023. The next ScotEng Breakfast Briefing highlights Cycling Scotland, which is the nation’s cycling organisation. Amongst other roles, it oversees the Cycling Friendly Employer Award and Development Fund grant. Cycling Friendly Employer is a nationally recognised programme that provides an award scheme and grant funding to help organisations make it easier for their staff to cycle to work and cycle for work purposes. - [Headtorch Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/headtorch-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Join us on Tuesday 7th March 2023, 10 am-1 pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, gain a better understanding of how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, and hear more about Headtorch, an expert in workplace mental health, working extensively across engineering and manufacturing sectors - [Legal Update Webinar March 2023](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/legal-update-webinar-march-2023/) - Our first Legal Update of 2023 will explore many of the queries that our Legal & HR team receive on a regular basis. This session will be hosted by our Legal & HR Support Manager, Lindsey Miller, & Amie Trainor, our Trainee Solicitor. They will cover potential developments in 2023 and discuss whether this leaves a an employment law void, the pair will also provide a Case Law review.. - [Wallace McDowall Ltd Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/wallace-mcdowall-ltd-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Please note this event is now sold out Join us on Thursday 23rd February 2023, 10 am-1 pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, gain a better understanding of how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, and hear more about Wallace McDowall, an engineering company that manufactures hi-fi and audio equipment. - [February Breakfast Briefing 2023](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/february-breakfast-briefing-2023/) - Join us on Wednesday 11 January 0800-0830 for our next ‘Breakfast Briefing’ webinar, and the first of 2023. The breakfast briefing will focus on the Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) programme. DYW aims to prepare young people for their future pathways and the transition into the world of work. - [January Breakfast Briefing 2023](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/january-breakfast-briefing-2023/) - Join us on Wednesday 11 January 0800-0830 for our next ‘Breakfast Briefing’ webinar, and the first of 2023. The breakfast briefing will focus on the Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) programme. DYW aims to prepare young people for their future pathways and the transition into the world of work. - [Linn Products Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/linn-products-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Please note this event is now fully booked Join us on Thursday 19th January 2023, 10 am-1 pm, for an opportunity to share common challenges, gain a better understanding of how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, and hear more about Linn Products, an engineering company that manufactures hi-fi and audio equipment. - [Q-Mass Ltd Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/q-mass-ltd-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Please note, this event is now sold out. Join us on Thursday 8 December, 10.00am-1.00pm for an opportunity to share common challenges, gain a better understanding of how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, and hear more about Q-Mass, a CNC precision machining manufacturing and service solution provider, with a strong history producing parts varying in complexity and including high specification machined components to multi-national OEMs in the Oil & Gas markets, the Defence Industry as well as industrial engineering sectors. - [December Breakfast Briefing 2022](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/december-breakfast-briefing-2022/) - Join us on Wednesday 7 December 0800-0830 for our next ‘Breakfast Briefing’ webinar. Hear from our Employee Relations Adviser, Dermot Cole, on how we deal with employer's conduct away from work, especially misconduct away from the workplace. It's especially timely, given that we enter the Christmas party season. - [Legal Update Webinar December 2022](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/legal-update-webinar-december-2022/) - Our final Legal Update of 2022 will explore many of the queries that our Legal & HR team receive on a regular basis. This session will be hosted by HR Specialist, Dermot Cole along with Trainee Solicitor, Amie Trainor and will provide an in-depth look at trade unions and an end of year case update. - [Coherent Scotland Ltd Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/coherent-scotland-ltd-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Join us on Thursday 17 November, 10.00am-1.00pm for an opportunity to share common challenges, gain a better understanding of how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, and hear more about Coherent a company that specialises in the development and manufacturing of ultrafast laser systems for scientific, instrumentation and microelectronic markets. - [SOWEC Supply Chain Event](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/sowec-supply-chain-event/) - SOWEC offshore wind supply chain event delivered in partnership with the Forth and Tay Offshore cluster. - [Net-Zero Webinars - The Feedback Series](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/net-zero-webinars-the-feedback-series-3/) - Join us on Thursday 22 November, when we welcome Member Company RWG Ltd for an inside look at their Net Zero story. - [Scottish Engineering Awards Dinner 2023](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/scottish-engineering-awards-dinner-2023/) - Join us for an evening of celebration at our 2023 Annual Awards Dinner. Our celebrations recognise both inspiring individuals and outstanding organisations. - [Gearing up for reforms to R&D tax relief – ForrestBrown webinar](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/gearing-up-for-reforms-to-rd-tax-relief-forrestbrown-webinar/) - The Scotland manufacturing and engineering industries currently face a myriad of challenges. R&D tax relief specialists ForrestBrown host a special webinar to bring you up to date on what has changed, the current state of play and the changes coming in to force next year spring. - [November Breakfast Briefing 2022](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/november-breakfast-briefing-2022/) - Join us on Wednesday 2 November at 0800-0830 for our next monthly Breakfast Briefing session. This session will be delivered by the founder of Optos, Douglas Anderson, as he describes why and how he led Optos to develop it’s ground breaking Retinal Scanner, the foundation of a highly successful company proud to be recognised as a leading provider of devices to eye care professionals to provide a more complete approach to patient care. - [Cadpeople Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/cadpeople-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Join us on Tuesday 8 November, 10.00am-1.00pm for an opportunity to share common challenges, gain a better understanding of how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, and hear more about Cadpeople. The event will give a behind-the-scenes look at the solutions and processes of this award-winning visual communication agency. - [The Managing People Hub - 26 October 2022](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/the-managing-people-hub-26-october-2022/) - After reviewing the feedback from our session in August, the discussion topic to be covered in our next meeting on Wednesday 26 October, 1330-1500 is supporting employees return to work following cancer treatment. - [How businesses can cut the cost of rising energy prices - Webinar with Leyton](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/how-businesses-can-cut-the-cost-of-rising-energy-prices-webinar-with-leyton/) - The UK energy crisis is putting an unprecedented financial burden on UK businesses, especially those with high energy usage like engineering and manufacturing companies. To help, we’ve put together this guide for businesses on how they can reduce their tax burden through energy tax exemptions. - [Carron Bathrooms Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/carron-bathrooms-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Join us on Thursday 27 October, 10.00am-1.00pm for an opportunity to share common challenges, gain a better understanding of how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, and hear more about Carron Bathrooms. - [October Breakfast Briefing 2022](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/october-breakfast-briefing-2022/) - Join us on Wednesday 5 October at 0800-0830 for our next monthly Breakfast Briefing session. This session will be delivered by Kevin Duffy, one of the solicitors from the ScotEng HR & Legal team, and will focus on Flexible Working. - [Mersen UK Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/mersen-uk-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Join us on Thursday 6 October, 10.00am-1.00pm for an opportunity to share common challenges, gain a better understanding of how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, and hear more about carbon insulation solutions for high-temperature furnaces. Mersen is a global expert in electrical specialties and advanced materials for high-tech industries. They have 50 industrial sites and 18 R&D centers across 35 countries. Its Scottish site is the sole producer of carbon insulation within the Mersen Group and is an R&D Centre of Excellence. - [Net-Zero Webinars - The Feedback Series](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/net-zero-webinars-the-feedback-series-2/) - Join us on Tuesday 11 October, when we welcome Member Company Texo for an inside look at their Net Zero story. - [Net-Zero Webinars - The Feedback Series](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/net-zero-webinars-the-feedback-series/) - Join us on Tuesday 30 August, when we welcome Member Company Aggreko for an in-depth discussion on how they've been applying their Net Zero learnings to their everyday operation. - [The Managing People Hub - 26 August 2022](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/the-managing-people-hub-26-august-2022/) - Our inaugural meeting was very well attended and had fantastic participation, with immediate positive benefits for some of those attending in forging links and sharing best practice. After reviewing the feedback from our session on 24 May, the discussion topics to be covered in our next meeting on Wednesday 29 June, 1400-1530 are wellbeing in the workplace and menopause. - [September Breakfast Briefing 2022](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/september-breakfast-briefing-2022/) - Join us on Wednesday 7 September at 0800-0830 for our next monthly Breakfast Briefing session. This session will be delivered by our Trainee Solicitor, Amie Trainor, and will focus on how to handle Data Subject Access Requests (DSAR). - [Help us celebrate securing Phase 2 of the Rail Cluster Builder Project](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/help-us-celebrate-securing-phase-2-of-the-rail-cluster-builder-project/) - Scottish Engineering is delighted to have successfully secured Phase 2 of the rail cluster builder project, awarded by Scottish Enterprise and supported by Transport Scotland. Join us along with Member Company Progress Rail for a face-to-face event showcasing Progress Rail's impressive operation and the next steps for the Rail Cluster Builder - [August Breakfast Briefing 2022](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/august-breakfast-briefing-2022/) - Join us on Wednesday 3 of August 0800-0830 for our next ‘Breakfast Briefing’ webinar, hosted on MS Teams. This session will be delivered by our Trainee Solicitor, Amie Trainor who was previously in a graduate role with North Ayrshire Council’s Corporate Procurement Unit. As many of our member companies are interested in securing public sector contracts, this session is designed to address some of the additional employment law considerations which may come into play when tendering for work with the public sector. - [Woodward Aircraft Engine Systems Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/woodward-aircraft-engine-systems-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Join us on Thursday 25 August, 10.00am-1.00pm for an opportunity to hear industry updates, share common challenges and solutions, and gain a better understanding of how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business. Our host has generously arranged a short tour of their facility, where attendees will gain a behind-the-scenes look at the Prestwick factory and its processes and hear first hand Woodward’s inspirational story of Growth and Lean practices put into place to achieve this. - [Legal Update Webinar September 2022](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/legal-update-webinar-september-2022/) - Our third Legal Update of 2022 will explore many of the queries that our Legal & HR team receive on a regular basis. This session will be hosted by Legal & HR Support Manager, Lindsey Miller along with Trainee Solicitor, Amie Trainor and will provide an in-depth look at current hot topics including discrimination case law, a feature on issues arising from menopause, the importance of following fair procedures, covid updates and latest employment law developments. - [Babcock International Group Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/babcock-international-group-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Join us on Thursday 29 September, 10.00am-1.00pm for an opportunity to share common challenges, gain a better understanding of how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, and hear how digitisation is enabling a significant cost reduction in shipbuilding. Our host has generously arranged a tour of their facility, which is home to one of the largest waterside manufacturing and repair facilities in the UK. This short walking tour will provide visitors with a feel for the size of the site and its capability, including the Venturer Build Hall (which is being used for the Type 31 programme) and the advanced manufacturing bays. - [The Managing People Hub - 29 June 2022](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/the-managing-people-hub-29-june-2022/) - Our inaugural meeting was very well attended and had fantastic participation, with immediate positive benefits for some of those attending in forging links and sharing best practice. After reviewing the feedback from our session on 24 May, the discussion topics to be covered in our next meeting on Wednesday 29 June, 1400-1530 are wellbeing in the workplace and menopause. - [Scottish Engineering Leadership Forum](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/scottish-engineering-leadership-forum/) - Scottish Engineering is delighted to launch an exciting product to our management, leadership and development portfolio, developing Scotland's leaders. The Scottish Engineering Leadership Forum (SELF) programme encompasses six face-to-face facilitated workshops, covering the range of leadership skills, and supplemented by three masterclasses from Senior Leaders. - [July Breakfast Briefing 2022](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/july-breakfast-briefing-2022/) - Join us on Wednesday, 6 July 0800-0830 for our next Breakfast Briefing webinar. This session will provide a run-through of the dos and don’ts of how to carry out a disciplinary investigation. ScotEng Legal & HR Support Manager, Lindsey Miller will talk you through the steps you need to take, with a practical slant, to ensure that you conduct the investigation fairly, thoroughly and in compliance with the ACAS Code on Disciplinary & Grievance Procedures and your own company procedure. - [STATS Group Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/stats-group-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Join us on Thursday 4 August, 10.00am-1.00pm for an opportunity to hear industry updates, share common challenges and solutions, and gain a better understanding of how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business. Our host has generously arranged a short tour of their facility, where attendees can see first hand their range of pipeline isolation, hot tapping and plugging technology. STATS proprietary technology enables the safe and efficient maintenance and repair of onshore, topsides and subsea pipeline infrastructure, including use in hydrogen and high-pressure liquid CO2 pipelines. - [Help us celebrate International Women in Engineering Day 2022](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/help-us-celebrate-international-women-in-engineering-day-2022/) - Join us on Thursday 23 June, 0830-1000 as we celebrate International Women in Engineering Day. This session will focus on the value of mentoring for the retention and development of staff. Scottish Engineering’s Vice President, Bernie O’Neil and President, Aine Finlayson will be joined by our invited speakers to inform and inspire us all to reach improved diversity within our businesses. This session is your opportunity to hear first-hand how Mentoring is having a meaningful impact on real women in Engineering, with recent ScotEng Mentee Emma Cullen, Contracts Manager at Petroassist sharing her mentoring journey with us. We will also hear from Maureen Conlin, HR Manager at Petroassist, as she discusses the importance of mentoring when it comes to developing and retaining staff. - [Net-Zero Skills Exploration Webinars - Progressing your Net Zero Journey](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/net-zero-skills-exploration-webinars-progressing-your-net-zero-journey/) - Join us for our next series of webinars which will explore the experiences, learnings and findings from companies that have taken part in the Net Zero programme to date. We will also provide an overview of Scottish Engineering’s own learnings from developing their own Net Zero roadmap. Our upcoming webinar on Wed 15 Jun, will welcome Diamond Power Specialty Ltd, part of Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) who will be sharing with us their learnings and findings on their Net Zero journey to date. - [Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/manufacturing-supply-chain-conference-exhibition/) - The Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition is being held at SEC Glasgow on 13 October 2022. The event is being organised to connect key stakeholders across the full manufacturing spectrum in Scotland including the key engineering and manufacturing supply chains, including the oil & gas, marine, defence, energy, renewables, electrical, electronics, aerospace, automotive, food and drink, biopharma, medtech, healthcare, construction and textiles sectors. - [Key Skills Challenges in the Rail Sector](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/key-skills-challenges-in-the-rail-sector/) - The Rail Cluster Project apologises for any inconvenience, however this event has been postponed to a later date in the near future. We hope that you can join us when we reannounce the date for this exciting event! - [June Breakfast Briefing 2022](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/june-breakfast-briefing-2022/) - Join us on Wednesday, 1 June 0800-0830 for an overview of recent changes to Immigration Law. This upcoming briefing will be presented by John Lee, partner and solicitor advocate with established Scottish legal firm Ledingham Chalmers LLP. - [Howden Compressors Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/howden-compressors-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Join us on Thursday 9 June, 10am-1pm, for an opportunity to discuss industry updates, common challenges and hear more about the investment made to Howden's facility driven by continuous improvement, digital transformation and their commitment to talent development, diversity & inclusion and making a positive impact to the local community. - [Rail Cluster Builder: First of a Kind 2022 competition funding announced](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/rail-cluster-builder-first-of-a-kind-2022-competition-funding-announced/) - Come and join us on Wednesday 11 May 1200-1430, and hear all about Innovate UK’s First of a Kind (FOAK) 2022 railway competition. This competition aims to demonstrate innovations to stakeholders and railway customers in a representative railway environment. This session will welcome guest speakers from Transport Scotland, Network Rail, ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper and the Rail Freight Group who will also present as part of our event. - [ScottishPower Renewables Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/scottishpower-renewables-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Join us on Thursday 19 May, 10.00am-1.00pm for an opportunity to hear industry updates, share common challenges and solutions, and gain a better understanding of how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business. Our host has generously arranged a tour of their Whitelee Visitor Centre using their onsite EV bus which will provide a fantastic overview of the UK's largest onshore windfarm. - [Recruitment Opportunities with Career Transition Partnership (CTP)](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/recruitment-opportunities-with-career-transition-partnership-ctp/) - Forces Leavers are in big demand, but CTP can help you to locate and employ the right people for your organisation. Find out more about their exciting Employment Fair on Wednesday 18 May, which will be of interest to employers seeking to recruit ex-military personnel. - [The Managing People Hub](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/the-managing-people-hub/) - Are you responsible for managing people? Then the “Managing People Hub” could be a useful resource. We are excited to start inviting members to attend our first meeting on Tuesday 24 May, 10am-12pm. The Managing People Hub aims to be a resource for those responsible for the strategies, policies, and advice provided to line and senior management relating to employees/workers within their organisation. Whether you are an HR professional or not, the goal of our hub is to enhance your individual network, allow you to swap ideas, share your experiences of best practice and policies, and provide an open channel for knowledge exchange. - [May Breakfast Briefing 2022](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/may-breakfast-briefing-2022/) - Join us on Wednesday, 4 May for an analysis of one of the lesser-known aspects of unfair dismissal law. Managers from member companies may be more familiar with dismissal reasons like conduct or capability. In this Breakfast Briefing, Kevin Duffy of the ScotEng Legal/HR team will discuss the "Some Other Substantial Reason" for dismissal, commonly referred to as "SOSR". - [ATL Turbine Services Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/atl-turbine-services-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Join us on Tuesday 10 May, 10.00am-1.00pm for an opportunity to hear industry updates, share common challenges and solutions, and gain a better understanding of how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business. Our host has generously arranged a short walking tour of their facility, where attendees will gain inside knowledge into the process of repairing and refurbishing turbines to give them the same integrity and durability as new components. - [Legal Update Webinar May 2022](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/legal-update-webinar-may-2022/) - Our second Legal Update of 2022 will explore many of the queries that our Legal & HR team receives related to the thorny issue of capability. This webinar will be of interest to those advising or making decisions on handling the delicate nature of capability issues and will provide background on the legal framework, whilst supplying helpful and practical tips. - [Superglass Insulation Ltd Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/superglass-insulation-ltd-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - Join us on Thursday 28 April, 10.00am-1.00pm for an opportunity to hear industry updates, share common challenges and solutions, and gain a better understanding of how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business. Our hosts have generously arranged a short walking tour of their recently redeveloped manufacturing facility, which produces around 60,000 tonnes of environmentally sustainable glass wool insulation annually. - [April Breakfast Briefing 2022](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/april-breakfast-briefing-2022/) - Our April Breakfast Briefing will be hosted by Dermot Cole from our legal and HR team and will provide an in-depth overview of what to expect when managing a modern apprentice programme - from funding, through the life cycle, to completion of the apprenticeship. Dermot will also touch on the unique additional contractual protection that apprentices have and what you should be aware of. - [Intelligent Growth Solutions Ltd Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/intelligent-growth-solutions-ltd-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - This session is an opportunity to hear industry updates, share common challenges and solutions, and gain a better understanding of how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business. Our hosts have kindly arranged a short walking tour of their latest Vertical Farm which is under construction. The session will conclude with a short round table discussion, where a light lunch and refreshments will be provided. - [Net-Zero Skills Support Webinars - Building a SMART Roadmap to Net Zero](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/net-zero-skills-support-webinars-building-a-smart-roadmap-to-net-zero/) - In this session our Net Zero Skills Support Project Lead, Dr. Eric Boinard will review why a SMART Roadmap is an essential first step for any net zero journey and provide tips and suggestions on how this can be designed and implemented one step at a time. He will also share suggestions on ambitions and commitments as well as communication, and the session will conclude with a short Q&A segment. - [AmcoGiffen/ARQ Supply Chain Opportunities](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/amcogiffen-arq-supply-chain-opportunities/) - Join us on Wednesday 2 March at 2pm where you’ll hear from the team at AmcoGiffen and ARQ about the work they’re undertaking across Scotland, and the UK, and how you can get involved. - [MacIntyre Chocolate Systems Ltd Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/macintyre-chocolate-systems-ltd-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - This session is an opportunity to hear industry updates, share common challenges and solutions, and gain a better understanding of how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business. MacIntyre has kindly arranged a short walking tour of their facility, where you will experience the manufacturing of chocolate machinery firsthand. The session will conclude with a short round table discussion, where a light lunch and refreshments will be provided. - [March Breakfast Briefing 2022](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/march-breakfast-briefing-2022/) - Our March Breakfast Briefing will explore the upcoming Scottish Apprenticeship Week from 7-11 March 2022. Scottish Engineering Chief Exec, Paul Sheerin, will host the briefing and will introduce two guest speakers who will provide different perspectives on the benefits apprentices can bring to an organisation. - [Spirit AeroSystems Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/spirit-aerosystems-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - This session is an opportunity to hear industry updates, share common challenges and solutions, and gain a better understanding of how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business. Our session will also include a short tour of Spirit's world-class aerospace factory. - [Legal Update Webinar March 2022](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/legal-update-webinar-march-2022/) - Our first Legal Update webinar of 2022 will cover a variety of topical employment law and HR issues including a case law update covering new developments in the relationship between vaccination and dismissal, flexible working requests, sexual harassment, and more. We will also take a look at upcoming changes in Scottish Government policy which will impact employment law in 2022, and covid related policy issues. - [West Dunbartonshire Member Networking and Best Practice Meeting](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/west-dunbartonshire-member-networking-and-best-practice-meeting/) - This session is an opportunity to hear industry updates, share common challenges and solutions, and gain a better understanding of how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business. West Dunbartonshire Council has kindly arranged a walking tour of their high-tech District Heating Network, which is the first large-scale water source heat pump scheme of its kind in Scotland. - [Net-Zero Skills Support Webinars - 2021 Programme Review](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/net-zero-skills-support-webinars-2021-programme-review/) - In this session, we'll provide a quick recap of the lessons we have learned so far from our 2021 webinars, and also present some of the valuable feedback we've received from our one-on-one meetings with companies across Scotland. Whether you are at the start of your net zero journey, or already well underway, we aim to share knowledge and recommendations that are compelling to all. - [February Breakfast Briefing 2022](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/february-breakfast-briefing-2022/) - In our upcoming Breakfast Briefing, Kevin Duffy from our legal and HR team will outline recent developments in employment law in relation to the pandemic. Amongst other things, this will cover the issues regarding changing T&Cs. - [Scottish Engineering Awards 2022](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/scottish-engineering-awards-2022/) - Join us for an evening of celebration at our 2022 Annual Awards Dinner. Our celebrations recognise both inspiring individuals and outstanding organisations. - [Autonomous iOt - Face to Face Event](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/autonomous-iot-face-to-face-event/) - The rail cluster project is delighted to announce a rearranged date for this exciting face-to-face event, featuring rail cluster member and SME, Autonomous iOt. Join us on Tuesday 26 April to be one of the first lucky few groups to visit their new customer experience venue at Autonomous iOt headquarters in Airdrie, and see and hear all about the company’s innovative lighting, surveillance, monitoring, and communications solutions. - [January Breakfast Briefing](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/january-breakfast-briefing/) - The topic of our upcoming Breakfast Briefing will be one of great importance to HR managers and operational managers: capability dismissal. Kevin Duffy from our Legal & HR team will give an overview of this complex area of law, with some practical tips on how to navigate a capability process. - [HS2 opportunities for Scottish businesses](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/hs2-opportunities-for-scottish-businesses/) - Hosted by the rail cluster project with speakers, Antony Steele, Supply Chain Manager and Robin Lapish, Senior Supply Chain Manager from HS2 Ltd, this is your opportunity to find out how Scottish businesses can get involved and join the HS2 supply chain. Hear from the HS2 supply chain team about how you can take the first step, no matter what the size or sector of business. We will close the event with a Q&A. - [Diversification opportunity: Bike component manufacturing](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/diversification-opportunity-bike-component-manufacturing/) - UK Bike Manufacturer Frog Bikes, based in Wales are keen to explore supply chain options with Scottish manufacturing businesses. Join our upcoming webinar on Thursday, 9th December 2021, 9-10am for a more in-depth discussion of the typical manufacturing essentials and components Frog Bikes require from suppliers. - [Graduate Funding Opportunities with NMIS](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/graduate-funding-opportunities-with-nmis/) - Join us on Tuesday 30 November as we welcome the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland’s (NMIS) Manufacturing Skills Academy for a webinar that will highlight a series of exciting opportunities for the SME community across Scotland. - [December Breakfast Briefing](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/december-breakfast-briefing/) - In our final Breakfast Briefing of 2021, Dermot Cole from our HR and Legal Team will cover the steps an employer can take to deal with matters that happen away from work - such as Christmas nights out! Dermot will cover the difficulties that social media can create for the employer, how to deal with arrests and criminal convictions, and how we can deal in general with conduct or behaviour that happens away from work, when and how we can act, and how to approach it. He will also discuss some relevant recent cases. - [ScotEng Inclusive Engineering Session - December 2021](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/scoteng-inclusive-engineering-session-december-2021/) - In our upcoming Inclusive Engineering session, our three guest speakers will share their own personal journeys within engineering and STEM, providing us with an inside look into their careers and the steps they're taking to create a more inclusive industry for all. - [First Line Management Training](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/first-line-management-training/) - Book today for our First Line Management training programme, a nine-session online training package aimed at those on the first rung of supervision and management. Our next available cohort is September 2022. - [Legal Update Webinar Dec 2021](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/legal-update-webinar-dec-2021/) - Our first Legal Update webinar of 2022 will cover a variety of topical employment law and HR issues including a case law update covering new developments in the relationship between vaccination and dismissal, flexible working requests, sexual harassment, and more. We will also take a look at upcoming changes in Scottish Government policy which will impact employment law in 2022, and covid related policy issues. - [Low Carbon Logistics Event](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/low-carbon-logistics-event/) - Low Carbon Logistics is the first event of its kind in Scotland. Raising the profile and awareness of the low carbon transition in the rail and road freight sectors, this event is a unique opportunity to celebrate innovation and promote the importance of Pulling Together for Net Zero. - [Net-Zero Skills Support Webinars - Understanding Net Zero Standards](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/net-zero-skills-support-webinars-understanding-net-zero-standards/) - Join our upcoming webinar on Tuesday 16th November, 8.30-10.00am, where our Net Zero Skills project lead, Dr. Eric Boinard will guide you through the main standards available to develop and verify a net zero roadmap. We understand that net zero can sometimes feel like a daunting prospect, that’s why we’re here to help break down the information into an easy-to-follow format to establish a better understanding - [November Breakfast Briefing](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/november-breakfast-briefing/) - In our upcoming monthly Breakfast Briefing, Kevin Duffy from our legal and HR team will discuss TUPE: the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006. This is a complex area of law that impacts business activities like mergers & acquisitions, or the outsourcing of services. Kevin will present an overview of the background to TUPE, along with a description of the key legal concepts and processes involved with TUPE. - [An introduction to CAF - How to engage with the Spanish Global Manufacturer](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/an-introduction-to-caf-how-to-engage-with-the-spanish-global-manufacturer/) - The Rail Cluster Project is delighted to welcome CAF to our next virtual event, which will be held on Tuesday 12 October, 11.00-11.45am. Please join us to hear all about this diverse and exciting railway business. - [Breakfast Briefing Series - October](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/breakfast-briefing-series-october/) - In our upcoming monthly Breakfast Briefing, one of our partner organisations, MacOH, will build on their previous Breakfast Briefing on 6 January 2021 to discuss the support occupational health can give companies in these pandemic times. This session will be presented by Professor Ewan Macdonald OBE, one of the foremost occupational physicians globally. He combines high-level experience in industry nationally and internationally with heading up a leading health and work academic research group. - [Scottish Engineering Inclusive Engineering Virtual Session](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/scottish-engineering-inclusive-engineering-virtual-session/) - In our upcoming Inclusive Engineering session, our three guest speakers will share their own personal journeys within engineering and STEM, providing us with an inside look into their careers and the steps they're taking to create a more inclusive industry for all. - [The Path to Net-Zero - “Land Use, Land Use Change & Forestry (LULUCF) and Agriculture ”](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/the-path-to-net-zero-land-use-land-use-change-forestry-lulucf-and-agriculture/) - We have now opened registration for our next session, on Tue 28th September, 8.30-10am. This webinar will be centred on Chapters 6 and 7 of the Scottish Government Climate Change Plan focusing on “LULUCF and Agriculture” - [Breakfast Briefing Series - September](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/breakfast-briefing-series-september/) - In our upcoming monthly Breakfast Briefing, member company Into Work will share some key points from their highly successful ‘How to be an Autism Confident Employer’ course. Suzanne Dyson and Tanya Milligan from the Into Work team will present this taster session, providing you with a deeper understanding of how to harness Autistic employees’ unique talents and strengths. - [An introduction to Reverse Mentoring](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/an-introduction-to-reverse-mentoring/) - Please join us on Friday, 27 August 2021, 8.30-9.30am in partnership with Member Company BAE Systems for a session that will introduce you to the concept of Reverse Mentoring. - [Scottish Engineering Awards 2021](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/scottish-engineering-awards-2021/) - Join us for an evening of celebration at our 2021 Annual Awards Dinner. Our celebrations recognise both inspiring individuals and outstanding organisations. - [What to expect when Furlough ends](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/what-to-expect-when-furlough-ends/) - Our upcoming webinar, in partnership with ADS, will outline what the end of furlough means for sector companies, and explore the support available through UK and Scottish Government agencies. - [The Path to Net-Zero -  Building, Transport and Industry](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/the-path-to-net-zero-building-transport-and-industry/) - This webinar will be centred on Chapters 2, 3, and 4 of the Scottish Government Climate Change Plan focusing on “Building, Transport, and Industry”. - [Unfair Dismissal - A Detailed Overview Webinar](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/unfair-dismissal-a-detailed-overview-webinar/) - Lindsey Miller, our Legal & HR Support Manager will head up this webinar, which is aimed at managers who have responsibility for making decisions about termination of employment, and the HR population who advise the decision-makers. - [Breakfast Briefing Series - August](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/breakfast-briefing-series-august/) - In our upcoming monthly Breakfast Briefing, Sheena McKenzie of the Engineering Faculty, University of Strathclyde will talk you through how you can engage with Strathclyde. This short 40-minute session will give a brief overview of student internships, KTPs, and other approaches that the university offer. - [Breakfast Briefing Series - July](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/breakfast-briefing-series-july/) - In our upcoming monthly Breakfast Briefing, Fiona Dewar, Founder of Pragmatic Leadership, and Scott Tees, Founder of Decode Cyber Solutions will deliver an introduction to their Secure Leadership Online programme. Aimed at leaders and managers within organisations, the course is packed with practical tools for participants to take away and use. The aim is to raise awareness in businesses and help identify potential areas of cyber weakness, while also supporting leaders to embed a culture of "business as usual" when it comes to cyber security. - [Skills for Growth Session - Supported by Remarkable](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/skills-for-growth-session-supported-by-remarkable/) - Our upcoming "Skills for Growth" session on Wednesday 23rd June, will be delivered by Ste​phen McQuillan and Julie Begbie of Remarkable, who will provide an introduction to Skills for Growth, a hugely valuable programme delivered by Skills Development Scotland in partnership with Remarkable. - [The Path to Net-Zero -  Electricity and Negative Emission Technologies (NETs)](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/the-path-to-net-zero-electricity-and-negative-emission-technologies-nets/) - This webinar will be centred on Chapters 1 and 8 of the Scottish Government Climate Change Plan focusing on “Electricity and Negative Emission Technologies (NETs).” - [Mediation In The Workplace Webinar](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/mediation-in-the-workplace-webinar/) - Join us to experience a ‘live’ mediation with stop action opportunities which will allow participants to question the process as the mediation unfolds before them. - [The Path to Net-Zero - Waste and the Circular Economy ](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/the-path-to-net-zero-waste-and-the-circular-economy/) - In these essential online events, you will hear from our project lead, Dr. Eric Boinard who will provide detailed information for each Chapter. Based on the same methodology used for Session 1 & 2, each webinar will be designed to enhance discovery. This event will see Eric explain the definition of The Circular Economy clearly, provide examples of innovation in Scotland, highlight the opportunities available in this Chapter and guide you through the skills required to build your own roadmap. - [Breakfast Briefing Series - June](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/breakfast-briefing-series-june/) - In our upcoming monthly Breakfast Briefing, Kevin Duffy from the ScotEng legal team will present a webinar on the legal concepts behind Unfair Dismissal, with some guidance on how to avoid the common pitfalls when dismissing. - [Rail Cluster Builder - Work Winning Safety, Competence and Training Session](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/rail-cluster-builder-work-winning-safety-competence-and-training-session/) - Join the Rail Cluster Builder in partnership with Skills Development Scotland for this skills-focused event. The rail cluster project has been working closely with SDS since the beginning of the project, in particular supporting the work that SDS has commissioned to consultant, Optimat to assess the level of skills in the rail sector now versus the skills required in the future to meet the scope of work opportunities. Skills are a key area of the rail cluster project and so this event will be of interest to those considering diversifying in the rail sector, as well as those who are maybe not familiar with the support that SDS offers. - [Skills in the Rail Sector - In partnership with Skills Development Scotland](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/skills-in-the-rail-sector-in-partnership-with-skills-development-scotland/) - Join the Rail Cluster Builder in partnership with Skills Development Scotland for this skills-focused event. The rail cluster project has been working closely with SDS since the beginning of the project, in particular supporting the work that SDS has commissioned to consultant, Optimat to assess the level of skills in the rail sector now versus the skills required in the future to meet the scope of work opportunities. Skills are a key area of the rail cluster project and so this event will be of interest to those considering diversifying in the rail sector, as well as those who are maybe not familiar with the support that SDS offers. - [Breakfast Briefing Series - May](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/breakfast-briefing-series-may/) - In our upcoming monthly Breakfast Briefing, a representative of the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) will provide an introduction to MaPS and highlight some of their free, impartial guidance and resources to support financial wellbeing in the workplace. - [Rail Opportunities in Scotland’s Zero-Emission Ecosystem ](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/rail-opportunities-in-scotlands-zero-emission-ecosystem/) - Are you interested in finding out more about how to get into the rail sector? Then look no further than our introductory event to our "Get into Rail" sessions. The rail cluster project is pleased to announce the second event of the ‘Get into Rail’ series. - [The Path to Net-Zero Session 1 & 2](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/the-path-to-net-zero-session-1-2/) - Scottish Engineering is delighted to announce the first of our Net-Zero Skills Support virtual events, aimed at supporting SMEs to ensure that they are ready to play a role in Scotland’s green recovery. Our introductory sessions "The Path to Net-Zero" will be split into two sessions, with session 1 taking place on Tuesday 27 April and session 2 on Tuesday 4 May. Both events will begin at 8.30am and end at 10.00am. - [COVID-19 "The new normal" Part 2](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/covid-19-the-new-normal-part-2/) - Lindsey Miller, our Legal & HR Support Manager will head up this webinar which aims to expand on the breakfast briefing presented by Kevin Duffy on 7th April to update on COVID-related issues relevant to employers. - [Exploring Leadership Session](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/exploring-leadership-session/) - In this session Kathleen will be asking John Penman, MD of member company Fife Fabrications Ltd about his journey to leadership and sharing some of the ups and downs, along with what being a leader means to him. This session is a great opportunity for attendees to hear first-hand the personal steps taken and challenges overcome in the journey to becoming a confident and successful leader. - [Get into Rail II - "Unlocking Innovation and Product Development" Online Event](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/get-into-rail-ii-unlocking-innovation-and-product-development-online-event/) - Are you interested in finding out more about how to get into the rail sector? Then look no further than our introductory event to our "Get into Rail" sessions. The rail cluster project is pleased to announce the second event of the ‘Get into Rail’ series. - [Breakfast Briefing Series - April](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/breakfast-briefing-series-april/) - In our upcoming monthly Breakfast Briefing, Kevin Duffy from the ScotEng Legal team will discuss current workplace issues arising as a result of the pandemic. - [Brexit - "Keep it simple" Webinar with Alegrant](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/brexit-keep-it-simple-webinar-with-alegrant/) - Complexities of the post-Brexit trading environment are creating confusion amongst businesses so, in this webinar, we’ll keep it simple. Catherine Truel of advisory company Alegrant will look at Brexit solely from an engineering and manufacturing perspective and help participants identify and understand their customs obligations so they can keep goods moving across borders. - [Inclusive Engineering Webinar - INWED 2021 Celebration - In partnership with Women in Rail](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/inclusive-engineering-webinar-inwed-2021-celebration-in-partnership-with-women-in-rail/) - Please join us along with our three inspirational guest speakers for an informal morning chat discussing what a career in engineering looks like, and the highs and lows along the way. - [Breakfast Briefing Series - March](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/breakfast-briefing-series-march/) - In this session, Amy McDonald & Angus Robinson of member company Headtorch will explore the barriers and the skills needed to be confident to have a supportive conversation. - [Virtual Event: Get Into Rail Sessions "The Route to Market"](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/virtual-event-get-into-rail-sessions-the-route-to-market/) - Are you interested in finding out more about how to get into the rail sector? Then look no further than our introductory event to our "Get into Rail" sessions. Scottish Engineering’s rail cluster builder project and the Birmingham Centre for Railway Research and Education (BCRRE) have joined forces to deliver a series of events called "Get into Rail" which we hope will help to answer many of the questions you have been asking - [Scottish Engineering - Inclusive Engineering Virtual Breakfast](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/scottish-engineering-inclusive-engineering-virtual-breakfast/) - Please join us along with our three inspirational guest speakers for an informal morning chat discussing what a career in engineering looks like, and the highs and lows along the way. - [Virtual Event: Rail Innovation Day for Scotland](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/virtual-event-rail-innovation-day-for-scotland/) - The rail cluster builder project is delighted to announce further details on its Rail Innovation Day for Scotland virtual event to be held on Thursday 11 February 2020. We hope you have already put a placeholder in your diary for this event focused on innovation in the rail sector in Scotland. - [Breakfast Briefing Series - February](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/breakfast-briefing-series-february/) - David Brown from Scottish Engineering will give an insight into the measures employers should be implementing to protect the health and safety of employees working from home. - [Scottish Engineering Legal Update Webinar 2021](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/scottish-engineering-legal-update-webinar-2021/) - Our legal update webinars will resume in 2021. The first webinar will take place on Tuesday 2nd February. This session is aimed at the HR population or senior managers with responsibility for HR matters. - [Free Informative Breakfast Briefing Series - January](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/free-informative-breakfast-briefing-series-january/) - Kevin Duffy from Scottish Engineering’s Legal & HR Team will give an insight into this potentially complex field, along with guidance on how to use occupational health to members’ best advantage. - [Navigating Brexit Webinar - a clear overview with Jim Kilpatrick](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/navigating-brexit-webinar-a-clear-overview-with-jim-kilpatrick/) - Join us for a Brexit overview and practical advice from Jim Kilpatrick, Managing Director of Manufacturing Improvement Services. Jim will provide a practical overview based on real issues, risks, and actions arising as a result of Brexit. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions during the event if time allows, or in follow up after the session. - [Scottish Engineering "Employment Tribunals: An Occupational Hazard?" Webinar](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/scottish-engineering-employment-tribunals-an-occupational-hazard-webinar/) - Kevin Duffy, one of the solicitors in the Scottish Engineering Legal/HR team, will present a webinar on Employment Tribunals: how best to avoid facing a Tribunal claim in the first place but also how to deal with a claim, should one be raised against your company. - [Unlock the benefits of ERP Webinar](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/unlock-the-benefits-of-erp-webinar/) - In this short sharp webinar, we will explore why ERP should be embraced and not feared. With careful planning and management, and pragmatic targets aligned to business needs, the ERP journey can deliver tangible benefits quickly, whist establishing the data-driven platform required to exploit Industry 4 potential. - [Scottish Engineering Free Informative Breakfast Briefing Series - December](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/scottish-engineering-free-informative-breakfast-briefing-series-december/) - "Employees' Conduct Outside the Workplace" - Dermot Cole from our Legal & HR Team will give an insight into this potentially complex field, along with guidance on how to deal with such situations. - [Virtual Event 2: Flexible Working For Business Improvement](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/virtual-event-2-flexible-working-for-business-improvement/) - Scottish Engineering is delighted to hold the second of our Rail Cluster Builder virtual events, aimed at providing SMEs with relevant information needed to enter the rail sector. - [Scottish Engineering Absences and Performance Management Webinar](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/scottish-engineering-absences-and-performance-management-webinar/) - Our HR & Legal Team receive many calls on the issues of absences and performance management – they seem to take up significant amounts of management and HR’s time. The aim should be to have employees at work if they are fit to be there, performing effectively and to manage the cases where that is not happening, whatever the reason. - [Discipline & Grievance Webinar - Part 2 "The Hearing"](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/discipline-grievance-webinar-part-2-the-hearing/) - This is the second of 2 webinars on disciplinary and grievance procedures and will focus on the latter, formal stages of the process – hearings and appeals. Additionally, it will cover the law you require to comply with and the potential consequences if matters don’t go to plan. - [Scottish Engineering Free Informative Breakfast Briefing Series - Nov/Dec](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/scottish-engineering-free-informative-breakfast-briefing-series-nov-dec/) - Scottish Engineering is continuing to seek new ways to engage with our Members in these challenging COVID-19 times. You may now be aware of our free monthly Breakfast Briefing webinars, created to provide updates on current issues facing the engineering & manufacturing sector, along with guidance on common employment law/H&S situations. - [Scottish Engineering Virtual Annual Awards 2020](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/scottish-engineering-virtual-annual-awards-2020/) - COVID-19 won't stop up celebrating inspiring individuals and outstanding organisations! Join us 12pm next Thursday 1st Oct for our virtual Annual Awards Ceremony. Help us celebrate our Award nominees with the recognition they deserve for excellence in industry! - [Scottish Engineering Webinar - Learn more about our Mentoring Programme](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/scottish-engineering-webinar-learn-more-about-our-mentoring-programme/) - To learn more about our Mentoring programme and to find out if external mentoring could be right for someone in your organisation, please join us on Monday 5th October 9.30-10am. - [Scottish Engineering Free Informative Breakfast Briefing Series - October 2020](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/scottish-engineering-free-informative-breakfast-briefing-series-october-2020/) - Many member companies are continuing to feel the economic impact of COVID-19 and are investigating flexible ways to manage staff costs whilst maintaining operational effectiveness, especially with the Job Retention Scheme winding down at the end of October. This can be particularly challenging when workload and orders are fluctuating, so perhaps a full redundancy situation is not required. - [Virtual Event 1: Introduction to the Rail Cluster Builder](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/virtual-event-1-introduction-to-the-rail-cluster-builder/) - Scottish Engineering is delighted to hold the first of our Rail Cluster Builder virtual events, aimed at providing SMEs with relevant information needed to enter the rail sector. - [Discipline & Grievance Webinar](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/discipline-grievance-webinar/) - Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, some things don’t change, including the need to deal with disciplinary and grievance matters in a fair and consistent manner. Part 1 of this webinar will focus on the investigation stages of both disciplinary & grievance procedures. - [Unconscious Bias Mitigation and Fairer Recruitment Training Sessions *Now Online*](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/unconscious-bias-mitigation-and-fairer-recruitment-training-sessions-now-online/) - Join us for free-of-charge Unconscious Bias Mitigation and Fairer Recruitment Training Sessions, as part of the Inclusive Engineering Programme at Scottish Engineering. These sessions will now be moved to an online platform, and will take place in the form of 3 cohorts of 2 webinars. - [Developing Scotland’s Leaders - POSTPONED](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/developing-scotlands-leaders-postponed/) - POSTPONED - DATES TBC Your leaders can be your companies biggest asset. Invest in them today with this specially designed programme to give them the skills they need to positively impact your business. - [Michelin Employability Event - POSTPONED](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/michelin-employability-event-postponed/) - Michelin are once again opening their doors and extending an invitation to meet the Michelin team. This initiative will allow your company to meet some of the Michelin team members and understand the range of skilled individuals that are and will become available as the operation transfer is managed. - [Networking & Best Practice – John Bean Technologies Ltd - POSTPONED](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/networking-best-practice-john-bean-technologies-ltd-postponed/) - POSTPONED - DATES TBC You and your colleagues are invited to attend our Networking and Best Practice Event, generously hosted by John Bean Technologies Ltd - [Mediation in the Workplace - POSTPONED](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/mediation-in-the-workplace-postponed/) - POSTPONED - DATES TBC Join us to experience a ‘live’ mediation and question the process as the mediation unfolds before you. This is an interactive workshop with “stop the action” opportunities where guests will be able to question the process and suggest what might happen next. - [REME Challenge Day 2020 - POSTPONED](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/reme-challenge-day-2020-postponed/) - POSTPONED - DATES TBC Let your hard working Engineers and Leaders out of the office for the day to attend the "REME Challenge Day" in Grangemouth on Thursday 23rd April 2020. - [Networking & Best Practice – Ampcontrol UK Limited](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/networking-best-practice-ampcontrol-uk-limited/) - You and your colleagues are invited to attend our Networking and Best Practice Event, generously hosted by Ampcontrol UK Limited - [NMIS Breakfast Event - Friday 28th Feb 2020](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/nmis-breakfast-event-friday-28th-feb-2020/) - You are invited to attend a breakfast at the Advanced Forming Research Centre to hear how your business can benefit from the development of the new National Manufacturing Institute Scotland. - [Networking & Best Practice – Smith Anderson Group Limited](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/networking-best-practice-smith-anderson-group-limited/) - You and your colleagues are invited to attend our Networking and Best Practice Event, generously hosted by Smith Anderson Group Limited. - [Networking & Best Practice – Scottish Leather Group](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/networking-best-practice-scottish-leather-group/) - You and your colleagues are invited to attend our Networking and Best Practice Event, generously hosted by Scottish Leather Group. - [Achieving Your Business Goals in 2020 and Beyond Workshop](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/achieving-your-business-goals-in-2020-and-beyond-workshop/) - What ambitious goals and targets have you set for your organisation? New markets, Innovation, Higher margins, Faster change? Having the vision and goals is just the start. You need your people engaged and motivated to achieve them. - [Supervisor Training November 2020](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/supervisor-training-november-2020/) - We now operate our businesses in an environment constrained by employment law. So it is more important than ever that Managers and Supervisors understand the complex legal relationship between employers and their employees. - [Supervisor Training September 2020](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/supervisor-training-september-2020/) - We now operate our businesses in an environment constrained by employment law. So it is more important than ever that Managers and Supervisors understand the complex legal relationship between employers and their employees. - [Supervisor Training May 2020](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/supervisor-training-may-2020/) - We now operate our businesses in an environment constrained by employment law. So it is more important than ever that Managers and Supervisors understand the complex legal relationship between employers and their employees. - [Networking & Best Practice – MacIntyre Chocolate Systems Ltd](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/networking-best-practice-macintyre-chocolate-systems-ltd/) - You and your colleagues are invited to attend our Networking and Best Practice Event, generously hosted by MacIntyre Chocolate Systems. - [Scottish Engineering Women's Networking Breakfast Jan 2020](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/scottish-engineering-womens-networking-breakfast-jan-2020/) - Women make up around 12% of the engineering sector in the UK. With a large skills gap looming and the need for a more diverse workforce, it has never been more important to inspire and encourage more people, especially women, to choose a career in engineering. Our networking breakfast is set to be informative, inspirational and a great environment to mingle in a relaxed and casual environment. - [Supervisor Training February 2020](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/supervisor-training-february-2020/) - We now operate our businesses in an environment constrained by employment law. So it is more important than ever that Managers and Supervisors understand the complex legal relationship between employers and their employees. - [test event for pricing](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/test-event-for-pricing/) - Recruiting, retaining and promoting women makes great business sense. Diversity in thinking and decision making increases productivity, profitability and innovation. Many engineering employers want to employ more women, but report that they simply do not receive applications from them. - [Supervisor Training Nov 19](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/supervisor-training-nov-19/) - We now operate our businesses in an environment constrained by employment law. So it is more important than ever that Managers and Supervisors understand the complex legal relationship between employers and their employees. In many companies it has been the practice to promote their best craftsmen or operators to the position of Supervisor with varying - [Scottish Engineering Women's Networking Breakfast Sep 2019](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/scottish-engineering-womens-networking-breakfast-sep-2019/) - Women make up around 12% of the engineering sector in the UK. With a large skills gap looming and the need for a more diverse workforce, it has never been more important to inspire and encourage more people, especially women, to choose a career in engineering. Our networking breakfast is set to be informative, inspirational and a great environment to mingle in a relaxed and casual environment. - [Supervisor training Sep 19](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/supervisor-training-sep-19/) - We now operate our businesses in an environment constrained by employment law. So it is more important than ever that Managers and Supervisors understand the complex legal relationship between employers and their employees. - [Unconscious Bias and Inclusive Recruitment](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/unconscious-bias-and-inclusive-recruitment/) - Recruiting, retaining and promoting women makes great business sense. Diversity in thinking and decision making increases productivity, profitability and innovation. Many engineering employers want to employ more women, but report that they simply do not receive applications from them. - [Networking & Best Practice – Rautomead Limited](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/networking-best-practice-rautomead-limited/) - You and your colleagues are invited to attend our Networking and Best Practice Event, generously hosted by Rautomead Limited. - [Example: Work Winning Safety, Competence and Training](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/example-work-winning-safety-competence-and-training/) - A working lunch with Alex Hynes, MD Scotland’s Railway The Rail Cluster Builder welcomes you to join us once again at our upcoming event Work Winning Safety, Competence and Training Session. Scotland’s Railway covers a large geographical area, stretching from the Borders to Thurso at the far tip of the North East of Scotland. It provides - [Member Networking Events - ATL Turbine Services](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/member-networking-events-atl-turbine-services/) - Please join us at our first Member Networking Event of 2022, generously hosted by member company ATL Turbine Services. These sessions are a great opportunity to hear industry updates, share common challenges and solutions and gain a better understanding of how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business. - [Step into STEM Events in Partnership with Lanarkshire Colleges](https://scottishengineering.org.uk/events/step-into-stem-events-in-partnership-with-lanarkshire-colleges/) - Join us on Thursday 6 October, 10.00am-1.00pm for an opportunity to share common challenges, gain a better understanding of how fellow member companies are continuously improving their business, and hear more about carbon insulation solutions for high-temperature furnaces. 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