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“They’re great… but something’s not quite right” – managing early employee performance concerns
You’ll likely know that feeling when someone joins your team and they’re lovely, they’re trying, but something just isn’t quite clicking. A lot of small employers sit with that gut feeling for too long… not because they don’t want to deal with it but...
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“They’re great… but something’s not quite right” – managing early employee performance concerns
You’ll likely know that feeling when someone joins your team and they’re lovely, they’re trying, but something just isn’t quite clicking. A lot of small employers sit with that gut feeling for too long… not because they don’t want to deal with it but...
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University Links up with Birmingham Panthers to Host Netball Development Hub
Ambitious netballers can hone their skills for the elite level as the University of Worcester prepares to host a new young adult training and development hub for Netball Super League franchise Birmingham Panthers. The University will host a Panthers Under 23 hub for...
Christmas magic in the making at the Severn Valley Railway
Excitement is building at the Severn Valley Railway (SVR) as behind-the-scenes photos reveal a tantalising glimpse of the all-new Christmas experience, The Great Christmas Train Rescue, part of this year’s festive favourite, the Santa Steam Special. The newly released...
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New GuildHE CEO Visits University of Worcester
The new Chief Executive of universities representative group GuildHE said she was impressed by the University of Worcester’s approach to accessibility and community relations during a recent visit. Worcester was the first GuildHE member institution visited by Dr...
Worcestershire Headteacher Encourages More Teachers to Join the Profession
The Headteacher of a top Worcestershire school says teaching is one of the most enjoyable and rewarding professions with endless opportunities. “As a teacher, it is indeed a privilege to guide and shape future young lives,” said Dr Tony Evans, Headteacher at Prince...
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Covid-19: England gets ready for new four-week lockdown
England will begin a month-long lockdown on Thursday – with Boris Johnson saying acting now could allow families to spend Christmas together.
Pubs, restaurants, gyms, non-essential shops and places of worship will close, but schools, colleges and universities can stay open.
Furlough Scheme Extended and Further Economic Support announced
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been extended for a month with employees receiving 80% of their current salary for hours not worked and further economic support announced.
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International travel given ‘green light’ to 12 countries
A new traffic light system revealed by the government last week means that international travel will no longer be illegal and anyone returning from ‘green list’ countries will not have to quarantine from May 17. 12 countries have been added to the ‘green...
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International travel given ‘green light’ to 12 countries
A new traffic light system revealed by the government last week means that international travel will no longer be illegal and anyone returning from ‘green list’ countries will not have to quarantine from May 17. 12 countries have been added to the ‘green...
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Sustainability West Midlands needs you
We would like to invite you to join us at one of our forthcoming focus groups. The aim of these workshops is to disseminate the emerging findings from the study, and to contribute your feedback on the support needs for the sector including skills needs. Please choose the session that is most relevant to you. If you are working across multiple LEP areas you are welcome to join more than one session.
£4.6 billion in new lockdown grants to support businesses and protect jobs
£594 million is being made available for Local Authorities and the Devolved Administrations to support other businesses not eligible for the new £9000 hospitality, leisure and retail grants, that might be affected by the restrictions. Businesses should apply to their Local Authorities.
Herefordshire News
Herefordshire Council urges people to have their say on transport and infrastructure
Herefordshire Council will spend up to £451,000 on reviewing the city bypass and southern link road schemes. Cabinet members have approved setting aside £360,000 of the council’s financial reserves to meet the review costs of the Hereford Transport and South Wye...
January’s New Members
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members from across the two counties this month: 27 Web Management (27webmanagement.com) Autopack Ltd (www.auto-pack.co.uk/contact) Blue Marble Studio (bluemarblestudio.co.uk/contact) Buisness Finance...
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Leading Property Consultancy is Marketing Brand-new Net Zero Carbon Warehouse Unit
A leading property consultancy is marketing a brand-new Net Zero Carbon warehouse unit in Worcestershire, as an expert at the firm says that the industrial and logistics property market in the West Midlands is performing well. Hartlebury 45, based at Hartlebury...
Light Night Worcester 2025
Following a really successful Light Night Worcester 2024, Severn Arts are now looking forward to bringing our popular Light Night back to Worcestershire’s families and communities over two nights in half term on 19th and 20th February, 2025. ‘A real feast...
David Tomkins, Data Analyst Level 4 Apprentice.
Promotion to an Apprenticeship! Recently TDM have promoted one of our existing members of staff onto a Data Analyst Level 4 Apprenticeship programme. David Tomkins, previously TDM’s Marketing Manager, moved into this role and has exceled beyond belief. TDM believe in...
TDM are a Worcestershire Skills-Boost Approved Partner for Talent Experience Coaching
By Derrin Kent Please contact us at [email protected] or 0333 10 100 40 if you want to set up a discovery conversation with our MD & Director of Studies, Derrin Kent, to learn about how our match-funded coaching can improve Talent Experience for your...
Herefordshire Council Approves Four-year Council Plan
The Herefordshire Council Plan 2024-28 sets out council priorities for the next four years and a commitment to delivering the best for Herefordshire Full Council has today (24 May 2024) approved the Herefordshire Council Plan 2024-28, which sets out how the council...
New owner of Top ‘n’ Tail Grooming!
Top ‘n’ Tail Grooming services now has a new owner! Amy welcomes dogs of all size, breeds and age. Patient Pampering for your pooch! Top ‘n’ Tail offers dog grooming with patient Pampering. With two pens for a safe space, lots of toys to play...
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