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“This has to stop” – Resilience coach Dr Lizzy Bernthal on toxic workplaces
Dr Lizzy Bernthal has led teams in extreme conditions across 18 countries, including Afghanistan, survived a landslide in Nepal, and extreme conditions on Mount Snowdon, but it was a much smaller moment that made her decide on her mission to end workplace toxicity....
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“This has to stop” – Resilience coach Dr Lizzy Bernthal on toxic workplaces
Dr Lizzy Bernthal has led teams in extreme conditions across 18 countries, including Afghanistan, survived a landslide in Nepal, and extreme conditions on Mount Snowdon, but it was a much smaller moment that made her decide on her mission to end workplace toxicity....
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Monthly Book Club Goes Weekly for a Dickensian December
The adult reading group at The Hive will go weekly in December, as one of the most famous Christmas stories of all time is brought to life. Books Aloud usually meets on the last Wednesday of each month. A short story is chosen, read aloud to the group, and then...
Severn Valley Railway – Black Friday Special Offer
Save 20% on Santa’s Steam Specials Tickets! You’ll need to hurry, this offer ends at 4pm this Wednesday 26 November 2025. Santa’s Steam Specials tickets include: Private compartment or reserved table in a historic carriage Travel from Kidderminster to...
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A Massive Weekend Ahead for University of Worcester’s Cricketers
Cricketers from the University of Worcester will compete to be named the best in the country this weekend, as they head to Edgbaston for the Super 8 Indoor Championship Finals. The University’s Men’s Cricket Indoor 1st Team has reached the finals of the British...
Education Minister Welcomes NMITE Kazakh Visit to the House of Commons
The UK Higher Education minister Baroness Jacqui Smith was on hand to welcome a visit by NMITE and a delegation of mining professionals from Kazakhstan this week in Parliament. The Kazakh delegation has been based at NMITE in Hereford for the last three months, after...
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Chamber appoints Armed Forces Champion
The Chamber are proud to have signed the the Armed Forces Covenant – a document acknowledging our commitment to the ongoing support of anyone involved with the Armed Forces Communities. We have also achieved the Bronze level of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme...
How to create a wellbeing culture and boost employee productivity
Our partners Westfield Health, providers of the Chamber Primary Health Plan, have recently launched the Coping After Covid report which examines the business impact of COVID-19 and the link between wellbeing and productivity. You can read the full report here. The...
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Can you help Community First promote our rural businesses?
Government figures for Worcestershire and The Marches LEP areas show that out of 66,330 business units 31,165 are in rural areas. That’s 47% of our capacity to succeed and benefit both businesses and the communities. Community First is a charity whose mission is to...
Funding Boost for Worcester Based Menopause Retreat Company
A Worcester-based company that hosts menopause retreats across the UK has secured a £75,000 funding boost from BCRS Business Loans. This follows a period of substantial growth for Menopause Retreats, which is the largest company of its kind in the world. Additional...
Trends still point to lack of sustained boost to exports
UK trade data from the ONS remained volatile in February 2022 as changes in data collection methods unwind. The figures for February 2022 reported a 25% increase in exports (following a 22% decline the previous month). Comparing the last 3 months data together with...
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Trends still point to lack of sustained boost to exports
UK trade data from the ONS remained volatile in February 2022 as changes in data collection methods unwind. The figures for February 2022 reported a 25% increase in exports (following a 22% decline the previous month). Comparing the last 3 months data together with...
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Wellbeing Wednesday at Morgan Motor Company
Wellbeing Wednesday is a new initiative recently launched at the Morgan Motor Company from an idea generated during a Mental Health First Aid training session. Each Wednesday employees are sent a newsletter by email with content focused on health and wellbeing. The...
Free Webinar Make Sustainability A Business Asset Not A Cost
We all know how important it is to play our part in helping to clean up our environment. With increasing respect towards companies and brands that adopt eco-friendly and sustainable business practices, many businesses have started to successfully adopt a “green”...
Herefordshire News
Halloween virtual marathon 31st October
Local Postman Mike Chandler is going to run 26 miles on a treadmill, alongside (socially distanced) 10 companion runners including The Mayor Councillor Kath Hey, Elliott Webb from BBC Hereford & Worcester Radio and Yeleni CEO, Nicky Heath. Mike is hoping that...
Natwest’s Business Growth enabler supporting business recovery
As businesses across Herefordshire and Worcestershire continue to restart, rebuild and recover, NatWest’s Business Growth Enabler Deborah Norton will be supporting businesses move forward following lockdown. In her role, NatWest will work with local partners to...
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Herefordshire Community Foundation Wins Charity of the Year 2024 at the Herefordshire Business Awards
Herefordshire Community Foundation Wins Charity of the Year 2024 at the Herefordshire Business Awards Herefordshire Community Foundation (HCF) is proud to announce that it has been named Charity of the Year 2024 at Herefordshire Business Awards. The awards were held...
Marking a Year of Achievement with Grubby: A Landmark in ATP and Oakland International Collaboration
As Acorn Trade Partners (ATP) and Oakland International celebrate their successful year-long collaboration with Grubby, a UK-based producer of plant-based recipe kits, focus has now turned to developing and expanding product and service offer to better serve Grubby’s...
WORCESTER WARRIORS CONFIRM FORMAL APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUBMITTED
Worcester Warriors are pleased to confirm that we have formally submitted our application to the Rugby Football Union (RFU) to join the new Tier 2 League. This move is a significant step in our ongoing commitment to return to competitive rugby at Sixways and build a...
Severn Valley Railway ‘leading the way’ as an Inclusive Organisation
The Severn Valley Railway has been awarded the status of INclusive Worcestershire Leader as part of a county-wide initiative. The railway received the award at the inaugural INclusive Worcestershire Forum. The Forum aims to help organisations promote and enhance...
National Insurance Contributions Holiday for Veterans
Now that the dust has settled on the recent autumn budget announcement, and the implications of the increase in employer National Insurance contributions to 15% begins to dawn, especially for small businesses, how many of you are aware that there exists a National...
New Chief Executive aims to Create a Greener Future for Communities in Warwickshire and Worcestershire
The new Chief Executive of a leading woodland creation and conservation charity which is planting one of the largest forests in England is set to be at the forefront of the fight against climate change in communities across Warwickshire and Worcestershire. The Heart...
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