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title: What Matters to Manufacturing Employees (Zellis Research 2023)
description: Discover manufacturing employee insights on training, motivation, engagement, Industry 4.0, and what would make them stay or leave their current employer.
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###### Zellis Research 2023 (UK & Ireland)

# What matters to manufacturing employees.

# How to raise engagement and retention.

 

### How can manufacturing combat labour shortages, skills gaps, an ageing workforce, and the demands of new technology?   

### We surveyed hundreds of workers across the UK and Ireland to understand their needs, concerns, and priorities.

Discover these valuable insights for employers to tackle recruitment, engagement, and retention.

### Just complete the form below to download your report.

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*What really matters to manufacturing employees?*

71% of respondents rate training and upskilling as important.

33% are not feeling positive or motivated at work.

44% plan to leave their current role within two years.

29% would stay for longer if offered more flexible working.

In this 35-page report, you'll discover:

| ![c-check](https://solutions.zellis.com/hubfs/c-check.svg) | What makes employees feel more and less **motivated** |
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| ![c-check](https://solutions.zellis.com/hubfs/c-check.svg) | How they regard the growing use of **automation and AI** |
| ![c-check](https://solutions.zellis.com/hubfs/c-check.svg) | The varying **needs and attitudes** of different age groups |
| ![c-check](https://solutions.zellis.com/hubfs/c-check.svg) | Factors that encourage employees to **stay **in a role for longer |
| ![c-check](https://solutions.zellis.com/hubfs/c-check.svg) | What drives employees to **leave **a role sooner |
| ![c-check](https://solutions.zellis.com/hubfs/c-check.svg) | **Key recommendations** for engagement and retention |

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