Ksenia Molodych 
Most manufacturing leaders can tell you exactly where margin pressure comes from. Energy costs.Materials.Supply chain volatility.Customer pricing pressure. What’s less visible — and often far more damaging — is how skills shortages quietly drain margin over time, without ever showing up as a single line item. By the time the impact becomes obvious, it’s usually … Read more
Most engineering leaders will tell you the same thing about hiring: “We’re not short on resumes — we’re short on the right people.” In 2026, that gap between activity and outcomes has widened. Even with significant hiring effort, manufacturing and engineering-led companies still face delivery pressure, long hiring timelines, and inconsistent results. This pressure isn’t … Read more
In 2026, the UK manufacturing sector continued to cite skills shortages as one of the biggest barriers to growth, with three-quarters of manufacturers reporting that talent gaps are holding them back. Nearly as many identified recruiting and retention challenges as key constraints on performance and competitiveness. This isn’t a temporary issue or just an HR … Read more
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