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“I had no idea what the result was going to be” – Dandelion Video Production’s Adam Hanslow-Smith takes a DISC assessment live on his own podcast
Most personality tests get dismissed as online quizzes with vague results. But when Adam Hanslow-Smith, founder of Dandelion Video Production, sat down with DISC Practitioner Dawn Hardman for the latest episode of the What Do You Do? podcast, he didn’t just...
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“I had no idea what the result was going to be” – Dandelion Video Production’s Adam Hanslow-Smith takes a DISC assessment live on his own podcast
Most personality tests get dismissed as online quizzes with vague results. But when Adam Hanslow-Smith, founder of Dandelion Video Production, sat down with DISC Practitioner Dawn Hardman for the latest episode of the What Do You Do? podcast, he didn’t just...
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Recruitment firm donates hundreds of chocolate advent calendars to local foodbank
Ahead of the main festive season, a leading recruitment firm which specialises in talent for the catering and hospitality sectors has donated over 200 chocolate advent calendars to a local foodbank. Staff at jobs specialist Pineapple Recruitment have donated the...
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History Students get Rare Insight into Original Documents Written by 18th-Century Royalty
A group of Worcester students were treated to a rare glimpse of original documents written by George III and his family as part of a visit to the Royal Archives at Windsor Castle. The University of Worcester group was able to see the collections thanks to connections...
Worcester’s Cricketers Become National Champions
The University of Worcester’s Men’s Cricket Team are national champions after they triumphed at Edgbaston in the Super 8 Indoor Championship Finals. The British Universities and Colleges Sports competition saw Worcester defeat strong opposition from the likes of...
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Latest labour market figures show businesses stable during lockdown
Latest figures released from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) suggest that the jobs market has plateaued in recent months after a period of increase. Unemployment rate averaged 4.9% over the three months to February, compared to 5% the previous months, with...
Huge boost for businesses in Herefordshire & Worcestershire for exporting
A comprehensive series of workshops to help new and inexperienced exporters break into overseas markets has been created for businesses in the West Midlands region. The Enhanced Export Growth Project funded by ERDF aims to provide a platform of free training...
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Worcester Co-Working Space Raises Money for Local Charities
Worcester co-working space The Kiln has raised over £500 for ten charities since it was launched in August 2019. Through monthly initiatives such as ‘Treat Tuesday’ and several one-off events, £543.89 has been raised for worthy causes. Every month, members at The Kiln...
Bald Eagle, Bald Swan and Bald Bullock
Swan Brewery is a microbrewery in Leominster run by husband and wife team Jimmy Swan and Gill Bullock. On Friday 3rd April the hot-headed pair are shaving their heads to raise money for specialist treatment for Multiple Sclerosis which Jimmy’s sister, Vicky Swan, is...
New Digital Economy Agreement with Singapore a step in the right direction
Welcoming the entry into force of the digital economy agreement, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “This is a great boost for trade in both goods and services with the growing Singapore market. It has the potential to set the standard and could be a...
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New Digital Economy Agreement with Singapore a step in the right direction
Welcoming the entry into force of the digital economy agreement, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “This is a great boost for trade in both goods and services with the growing Singapore market. It has the potential to set the standard and could be a...
Worcestershire News
The Queen’s Green Canopy – Worcestershire
Worcestershire Lieutenancy and Worcestershire County Council are encouraging individuals, schools, community groups, villages, landowners, and businesses to get involved in a unique, tree planting initiative, The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC), to mark Her Majesty’s...
Students Design Promotional Campaign for Festival
Graphic Design students at the University of Worcester have been supporting an advertising campaign for this weekend’s Worcester Paint Festival. The third years took part in a 24-hour Pressure Project set by the Festival, giving them just 24 hours to come up with...
Herefordshire News
Businesses targeted by VAT Deferral phishing scam
UK business owners have been targeted by a new phishing scam that attempts to gain sensitive information, including payment details, by impersonating Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
Health and safety spot checks and inspections during Coronavirus
The Health and Safety Executive is carrying out spot checks and inspections on all types of businesses in all areas to ensure they are COVID-secure.
Our inspectors make thousands of visits to businesses every year, and we are making calls so we can give expert advice on how to manage the risks and protect workers, customers and visitors. We are also working closely with local authorities, assisting them in the sectors they regulate such as hospitality and retail.
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HR Professionals Conference at Sixways Stadium Draws an Impressive Crowd
On Thursday 14th November 2024, Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Hewett Recruitment, hosted the annual HR Conference at Sixways Stadium, Worcester. The event saw an impressive footfall of 130. Those who attended heard from 5...
Inflation Rises as Cost Burdens Loom for Business
Reacting to the latest inflation data from the ONS, David Bharier, Head of Research said: “While inflation is down considerably from this time last year, the larger than expected uptick in October highlights the continuing price pressures in the economy. Electricity...
Local Mentoring Group ‘Power Up’ Celebrates Growth and 5-Year Success at Faun Zoeller
Recently CEO of FAUN Zoeller, Simon Hyde hosted the celebration of 5 years for the Power Up Mentor Foundation at the headquarters in Redditch. The group honored their growth and success of the scheme with 90 Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) members...
New Analysis Reveals Graduates Earn at Least a Third More
New analysis revealed by Universities UK today has shown that those who chose to attend university earn significantly more than those who didn’t. UUK’s analysis of government-published LEO (Longitudinal Education Outcomes) data reveals that by age 31, graduates earn...
Brusco Food Group appoints new Managing Director
Food ingredients specialist, Brusco, has appointed Mark Armstrong as its new Managing Director replacing Andrew Ashby who has been Managing Director since acquiring the business in 2015. Mark took up the helm at Brusco on 18th November and builds on a career of...
Legal Experts from mfg Solicitors Named Again in Prestigious Legal 500
Specialists from law firm mfg Solicitors have once again been named among the best in the country within the prestigious Legal 500. Experts from the Worcestershire firm are named in the 2024 edition of the elite legal list – with two departments retaining their...
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