Career Spotlight: Marisa Firkins
ENG had the pleasure of hosting a Q&A spotlight with Health and Safety Expert, and Winner of the 2021 Institute of Directors Agility & Resilience Award - Marisa Firkins.
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Lauren Webster
Sustainability in Procurement
Sustainability in procurement – how can we make a difference?
Sustainability is an ongoing topic of conversation in almost every industry and steps are being taken to...
Sustainability in Procurement
Defined by CIPS, sustainable procurement refers to the act of including social, economic and environmental factors in addition to the usual price and quality considerations into the organisations handling of procurement processes and procedures.
The Mental Health Implications of Covid-19
After two years of uncertainty caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, feelings have been mixed as the guidelines and goalposts have changed more than a few times. We've faced...
Fintech and Cryptocurrency - How Is Traditional Banking Affected?
This report explores cryptocurrency and technology in the financial sector - as well as how traditional banking has been affected since the rise of popularity in...
Artificial Intelligence and Manufacturing.
Manufacturing as an industry evolves with the times, so when technology changes and paves the way for the future, the world of manufacturing is enhanced along with it. From things like computer development programs, right up to 3D printing, mass production continues to be affected by technological changes – including artificial intelligence. AI, by its very definition, performs tasks that usually require human intelligence. In a world where humans are being replaced by robots, how far can it go before a real person is required for the job?
Networking - What Are The Benefits?
Humans, by our very nature, like to interact with others. Networking has been around, well, since forever. The term ‘networking’ doesn’t just cover professional...
Black History Month 2021
Black History Month is an annual event in the UK that runs throughout October which was first celebrated in the UK in 1987. The event recognises the contribution and...
The Future of Food Manufacturing
It’s no secret that the manufacturing industry as a whole was hugely impacted by not only the Covid-19 pandemic, but also the complications of Brexit such as supply...
How Is Cryptocurrency Affecting Traditional Banking?
Technology is evolving at an extraordinary rate and the financial services sector is no exception. From online banking services to virtual currency, the possibilities...
Coronavirus, Brexit and Mental Health. How is the Construction Industry Handling These Factors?
Coronavirus, Brexit and Mental Health. How is the construction industry handling these factors?
NB: This article was published in February 2021.
I recently virtually...
International Women's Day 2021
In 1908, 15,000 women marched through New York City demanding shorter working hours, better pay and the right to vote.
A year later, The Socialist Part of America...