The State of Manufacturing 2023 Report by Essentra, which surveyed 466 UK respondents working in various manufacturing roles, revealed that almost a quarter (24 per cent) of people working in manufacturing feel the sector has an ‘image problem’. This issue is causing problems when recruiting and retaining talent, as Oshin Cassidy, chief people and culture officer at Essentra PLC, said that although manufacturing consists of high-skilled jobs and careers, these are frequently overlooked because of stereotypical views of the industry. Click here for more.