Cost savings and efficiency are two of the biggest reasons factories have slowly become more automated over the last few years, leaving hundreds of workers without jobs. However, covid seems to have accelerated this change, with more companies switching to automation to enable production to continue during lockdowns. This is especially the case for meatworks,…
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Book release: Jacqui Murray
I have a number of friends who have recently had books released. I thought it might be nice to showcase them, particularly as covid life has meant many of us have more reading time. If you’re looking for something new, maybe one of my friends will have something to your taste. My author friend, Jacqui…
Letter to BOM
Dear BOM You’ve made me sad. You took away my favourite plaything for months, gave it back to me for a brief moment on Friday, only to snatch it away again. I feel like a toddler who’s done some thing wrong, only I don’t know what it is. You see, I love all things weather.…
Virus panic
…on my computer. Turns out it wasn’t a virus, thank goodness, but it’s still meant a couple of frantic days. I was using my computer, walked away for a moment and when I returned I had a safe screen hardware scan. At the end of that I had to restore to an earlier date (no…
Zoom – our fun new workplace
With everyone working from home, virtual meetings are now the norm. Doesn’t really matter whether it is Skype, Zoom, Google Hangout Meet or any of the other services out there, they effectively all do the same thing. I thought you might enjoy reflecting on our new online life with me: Are you working from home?…