In the last issue, I talked about exhaustion — the kind that creeps in when you’re running on fumes. But there is a different kind of tiredness impacting people and business. Change fatigue. “It’s not the change that’s exhausting — it’s the pace, the pressure, and the fact it never stops.” It can be said […]

This week saw the launch of Scotland’s annual #NoWrongPath campaign. Even though we are in England, Wagstaff believes this is an impactful career campaign as it supports students who are receiving their exams results, students who may feel disappointed with their results, or even a little lost. This campaign promotes there really is No Wrong Path in careers  […]

For Leaders in Engineering, Manufacturing & Automation Seeking New Opportunities Changing roles or navigating a career shift can be challenging—especially in senior roles where the journey can feel isolating. That’s why the Leadership Community was created: to offer a supportive, professional space for leaders in engineering, manufacturing, and automation who are exploring new opportunities and […]

People in Manufacturing – Edition 5  I nearly didn’t write this one. Not because I didn’t want to — but because I just felt too tired. Before I explain why, I need to acknowledge something. In Edition 4, I said I’d be talking about change fatigue this time. And I will. But as I sat […]

Article shared from Ruth’s Newsletter: People in Manufacturing – Episode 3 Welcome back to People in Manufacturing – where I share practical, human-first insights to help engineering and manufacturing leaders build teams that work. Over the past year, I keep hearing from site leaders, engineers, and line managers: “This new generation speaks a totally different […]

Helping you prepare for a job interview with confidence and clarity An interview is more than just answering questions — it’s your opportunity to connect, demonstrate your value, and assess whether the company and role are the right fit for you. Whether it’s been a while since your last interview, or you’re simply looking to […]

A couple of weeks ago, Ruth was tagged in a photo that had that familiar Throwback Thursday feel — a TEAM National Executive meeting photo, with one image from 2015 and another from May 2025. What stood out? Initially, the dress code — a sea of navy-blue attire in 2015, compared to a more relaxed […]

Welcome to People in Manufacturing, this is our monthly newsletter where Ruth shares practical insights to help engineering and manufacturing businesses across the UK, US, and Europe hire, retain, and develop brilliant people. In Issue One, we explored the retention challenge and the importance of understanding why people stay or leave. This time, we’re looking […]

What if you could see the strengths of your team laid out in front of you? That’s exactly what happened during a recent DiSC team workshop we delivered. In just one morning, a business gained valuable insight into their team’s dynamics — understanding why they work so well together, where their strengths lie, and identifying […]

In the 15 years since founding Wagstaff, I’ve worked with four professional coaches—and taken part in some brilliant peer-to-peer mentoring groups along the way. Each coach came into my life at just the right moment, each bringing something uniquely valuable. As we mark International Coaching Week, I want to shine a light on the coaches […]