HR & Legal

Findings from the Cheltenham and Gloucester Cluster Meeting

Findings from the Cheltenham and Gloucester Cluster Meeting

The recent Cheltenham and Gloucester Cluster Meeting provided a valuable opportunity for attendees to engage in discussions around recruitment and retention challenges. The event was widely regarded as both beneficial and important, with attendees offering some useful...

Growth Sector Series: Skills Overview in the South West

Growth Sector Series: Skills Overview in the South West

The skills shortage challenge facing the aerospace and advanced manufacturing sectors is ubiquitous throughout the UK, Europe, and the US. The Covid-19 pandemic catalysed an era of early retirements. When this is combined with ongoing retention challenges and...

Celebrating Leadership Award 

Celebrating Leadership Award 

The Celebrating Leadership Award is open to all. This recognition awards exceptional individuals within the aerospace, defence, and space community in the South West.     WEAF is excited to announce the opportunity to put forward extraordinary leaders within our...

Changes to Statutory Paternity Leave

Changes to Statutory Paternity Leave

The Government has published draft Regulations setting out changes to the current rules on statutory paternity leave.  The proposed changes, which are expected to take effect from 8 March 2024, include amendments to: the period within which paternity leave must be...