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University of Worcester Graduate Champions Inclusivity for Disabled Young People in Worcestershire
A graduate of the University of Worcester is making a difference to disabled people in Worcestershire as part of a forum aimed at improving accessibility and inclusivity. Christian Wilson has joined Voices United Worcestershire, a forum for young people up to 25 years...
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University of Worcester Graduate Champions Inclusivity for Disabled Young People in Worcestershire
A graduate of the University of Worcester is making a difference to disabled people in Worcestershire as part of a forum aimed at improving accessibility and inclusivity. Christian Wilson has joined Voices United Worcestershire, a forum for young people up to 25 years...
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Leaders In Strategy Blog – Why People Are NOT Your Greatest Asset!
Written by Mike Harris, Managing Director at Strategus Consulting Introduction Hello to all you Leaders In Strategy! I’m Mike Harris and welcome back to the latest episode of my blog, where I challenge the widely held belief that employees are a company’s most...
Local Businesswoman Jeevan Punj joins Mike Harris on the latest Leaders In Strategy Podcast.
Business consultants Strategus Consulting are excited to announce that award winning entrepreneur, businesswoman and founder of Elite Hampers Jeevan Punj is joining host Mike Harris on the latest edition of the Leaders In Strategy Podcast – ‘Advice on how to start a...
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Local lawyers take on Wolf Run for the Emily Jordan Foundation
A team of Worcestershire lawyers have completed a gruelling country race to raise money for a popular charity. Fifteen solicitors from mfg Solicitors tackled the 10k ‘Wolf Run’ in Leamington Spa on Sunday 23 April – with the team raising over £2,000 for the Emily...
Worcestershire lawyer issues advice to employers over Coronation bank holiday
A Worcestershire employment lawyer has warned that holiday pay for the additional Coronation bank holiday on 8 May is set to give employers a serious headache. Sally Morris, partner and head of employment at mfg Solicitors, said that the long weekend is intended to...
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Looking after our Health and Wellbeing – HR Advice
Many of us are now adapting to our new ways of working during this period of uncertainty. For many, the transition to remote working has now taken place and has become the new normal. It’s true to say that the transition itself was a challenging and unsettling time...
Coronavirus: HR’s initial response survey April 2020 – Xpert HR
XpertHR asked 400 HR practitioners how their organisations had responded to the challenges facing them as the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic dramatically reshapes the economy. While millions of employees have been thrown into a period of enforced absence from work,...
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BCC sets principles for restart of UK economy in letter to PM
British Chambers of Commerce President, Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith, has written an open letter to the Prime Minister setting out principles for a phased restart of the UK economy. The letter reads: “The fight against the virus must remain the top priority, but the...
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BCC sets principles for restart of UK economy in letter to PM
British Chambers of Commerce President, Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith, has written an open letter to the Prime Minister setting out principles for a phased restart of the UK economy. The letter reads: “The fight against the virus must remain the top priority, but the...
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How are you adapting to Remote work?
It’s a very interesting time for businesses at the moment, particularly for those who have been forced to move to a remote working model. At Minster, we understand the vital importance of communication, both internally and externally, during such challenging...
Virtual John but Real Excel
Here at JPL IT Training we have taken on board the remote communication band wagon sweeping the business community and embraced remote learning and development using a wonderful package called Webex meetings using sound and vision. All that’s required in a mic...
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Luxury Dog friendly Accommodation Scoops Local Award
Rowley Farm Holidays has been recognised as the Best Self Catering Accommodation in Worcestershire at the Visit Worcestershire Tourism Awards 2022/23. The awards, held on Friday 24th March at West Midland Safari Park, celebrated tourism businesses from across the...
Labour market struggles continue, according to the Office for National Statistics
The UK continues to struggle with labour shortages despite the estimated number of vacancies falling on the quarter, data released today from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has shown. April’s labour market overview revealed that between January and March...
Hundreds already signed up to Messy Runner
One of the messiest events Hereford has ever seen heads to the city this summer. Hundreds are set to be dunked in slime, covered in paint and drenched with water during the first ever Messy Runner. The family-friendly event takes place on Saturday 17th June and is...
New Chief Executive Appointed in Charity’s 25th Anniversary Year
Worcestershire Association of Carers has appointed new Chief Executive Karen Edwards replacing Carole Cumino, who has moved on from the role after 12 years in post. Karen has extensive experience in the voluntary sector and joins WAC in the same year that the charity...
The Courtyard’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ wins Best Director in UK Pantomime Awards
The Courtyard team are delighted to announce that Estelle van Warmelo has won Best Director for Beauty and the Beast in the UK Pantomime Association’s Pantomime Awards 2023. Beauty and the Beast was nominated for two awards this year: Best Script (Lyndsay Maples) and...
Property litigation lawyer sends rights of way warning following court ruling
A leading Worcestershire property lawyer has highlighted the need to check rights of way and restrictive covenants connected to land after successfully representing a landowner in a High Court dispute. Property litigation solicitor Harjie Bindra has issued the alert...
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