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What UK Manufacturing needs to consider when securing the best senior talent

September 29, 2016 Written by: TS Grale

Recent reports from industry bodies and global consulting firms have shown the deepening gulf between demand and supply in manufacturing for talented professionals. Whilst we are all engaged with the long term consideration of fulfilling two million+ vacancies in the industry by 2022, very few people are addressing the UK’s need to raise the profile of UK manufacturing on a global level. The UK is renowned on a global stage for engineering capability, and quality, yet somehow the talk of manufacturing inevitably steers towards BRIC economies and emerging markets rather than focusing on both the importance, evolution and digitisation of … Read More

Interim Management – the competitive advantage?

May 19, 2016 Written by: TS Grale

Partners at TS Grale have over 50 years of combined experience providing executive and interim management recruitment services. We believe that true Interim Managers are talented, results-driven people who have a dedication to assessing efficiency, leading change and creating profit/value for UK businesses of all sizes. They are highly experienced in line management and operations, leading and teaching companies how to create surety in often un-navigated or choppy waters. Why then do so many companies vehemently oppose their utilisation when, in a short space of time, they can make the difference between success and failure? We don’t know either, so … Read More

Executive Recruitment in Manufacturing – Choosing the right partner

May 3, 2016 Written by: TS Grale

In recruitment the debate of whether to use an established global firm or specialist boutique recruiter is a common talking point. The executive search industry, in the opinion of TS Grale, is split into three camps rather than two. Firstly, we have Global search firms providing Board recruitment across FTSE 250 and multinational companies; Secondly, the international recruitment firms undertaking executive recruitment as a branch alongside their core business; Finally, we have the boutique firms specialising by industry and/or function. Looking at the current business climate with varying macro-economic factors challenging UK Manufacturing, we all know the need to drive … Read More

Company Culture: How to lead the change
Leading a change in company culture is no small task, but it is a task worth undertaking. Often described as the personality of a business, company culture drives engagement and productivity. Without the right culture, you risk low morale, poor performance and difficulty attracting and keeping the best people. Changing the culture may be a challenge, but if you lead the change in the right way and have patience for change to happen, you can achieve the culture you want that will support your business goals. Start with changing you Changing the culture of an organisation is fundamentally about […] ...
Meet our new head of Facilities Management
Tell us about the man outside of the office Chauffeur to my 10-year-old goalkeeper son who plays for the local under 11’s football team. Huge Leeds United fan and for 25 years has competed in National and International off-road racing/rallying both as driver and navigator. Give us an insight into the career to date Career started in advertising and 11 years ago progressed into Executive recruitment, working with Facilities Management and Building Product Manufacturers, putting use to my education having qualifications in Building Studies and Building Surveying. Ran my own Facilities Management Recruitment company for 2 and a half years […] ...
Interview with Ben Sayer a new consultant at TS Grale!
TELL US ABOUT THE MAN OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICE? Born and raised in East Yorkshire, a small town called Hessle in Hull. For as long as he can remember Ben has been a mighty Hull Tigers fan, occasionally getting the chance to watch them play down at the KC Stadium. Ben also enjoys traveling and has recently explored the Philippines, Indonesia and Thailand. If he’s not at the KC Stadium or the TS Grale office, you’ll find him enjoying a nice pint of Moretti at his local pub! GIVE US AN INSIGHT INTO THE CAREER TO DATE? Ben graduated […] ...
Industry 4.0: the smart factory and the future of manufacturing
Industry 4.0, the name given to the latest industrial revolution, describes the digital transformation taking place globally within manufacturing. As the industry steps into the future, we’re witnessing the beginning of the transition to the Smart Factory, incorporating cloud computing, cyber-physical systems and artificial intelligence. The idea of automation is nothing new in manufacturing, but Industry 4.0 is reaching far beyond the automation of linear supply chain operations and advancing manufacturing technology into flexible systems that use a constant stream of data, learning and adapting to demands. Why do we need smart factories? A smart factory provides a level of […] ...
TS Grale launches new consumer brand
It’s an exciting time for TS Grale as we launch our specialist consumer recruitment team. The consumer sector is a really interesting industry to work in as a recruiter, and while it may be new to the TS Grale brand, I’ve recruited for the consumer industry for several years. What’s happening in the consumer sector? I’ve always found the consumer sector to have distinct needs when it comes to the people that work within it. As an industry, it’s undergone rapid change during the past decade as consumers have an ever-increasing amount of choice. Consumers want things to look good, […] ...

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