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From Blueprints to Belonging: Why Innovation in Engineering Starts with Engagement
Innovation has always been the lifeblood of engineering. From complex infrastructure projects to cutting-edge manufacturing and energy solutions, progress depends on people solving hard problems under pressure. But in 2026, many engineering organisations are discovering an uncomfortable truth: innovation doesn’t stall because of a lack of technical capability — it stalls when engagement slips.
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5 People Strategies for Engineering Workforces Going Into 2026
Engineering organisations are entering 2026 under intense pressure. Productivity targets are rising, skills shortages persist, transformation programmes keep coming, and yet employee engagement is stagnating. For HR and People leaders in engineering, the challenge isn’t knowing what matters — it’s knowing where to focus to drive real impact with limited capacity.
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The Year of the HR Reset - 2026
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We urgently need more construction workers – but a war of wages just won’t cut it
By Ian Barrow, Senior Employee Experience Consultant at WorkBuzz – this article first appeared in Construction News .
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6 key people challenges in the construction industry – and how you can fix them
The construction industry is facing unique workforce challenges. A perfect storm created by Covid, Brexit, IR35, an ageing workforce, and the cost-of-living crisis has seen the number of employees in the sector consistently fall over the past few years. This has resulted in a war for talent and a battle of retention.
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