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Herefordshire HR consultancy strengthens team as client base grows
Marches HR, the independent HR consultancy supporting small businesses and charities in and around Herefordshire, has appointed Becky Morpeth as HR & Operations Co-ordinator. Becky becomes the business’ first permanent employee and will help strengthen operational...
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Herefordshire HR consultancy strengthens team as client base grows
Marches HR, the independent HR consultancy supporting small businesses and charities in and around Herefordshire, has appointed Becky Morpeth as HR & Operations Co-ordinator. Becky becomes the business’ first permanent employee and will help strengthen operational...
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Student’s Guidance to Ensure Men with Eating Disorders don’t Feel Alienated from Seeking Help
A University of Worcester student has created bespoke guidance to help ensure that men with eating disorders feel able to engage with the support they need. George Mycock, who himself experienced eating disorders and body image concerns for over a decade, developed...
Building Futures | Crafting Careers: GLP’s Strategic Training Initiative for Workforce Development
New Strategic Member GLP Training, are committed to empowering people and strengthening regional skills. They have created an initiative that underscores their dedication to nurturing local talent and advancing workforce development through tailored apprenticeship...
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West Midlands employers experiencing pre-pandemic levels of vacancies according to HCR report
The West Midlands is suffering disproportionately from a national skills shortage, with one in four vacancies now classed as ‘hard to fill’. HCR Law has recently published a report reviewing the impact this is having on the region and how businesses can address these...
Oakland International Appoints Group HR Director
Nicola Harris has been appointed Group HR Director by total supply chain solutions provider Oakland International. A skilled professional in talent management, people development and a pragmatic leader, Nicola has 25 years’ experience in entrepreneurial and owner...
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Covid symptoms at work: Is it a cold, flu or coronavirus?
Colds, flu and Covid-19 are caused by different viruses, but can have similar symptoms.
It can be hard to judge which one you may have.
Local lockdown rules: What Covid tier is my area in?
Coronavirus rules vary depending on whether you live in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland.
Millions of people are also affected by extra local restrictions, with England now divided into three tiers: medium, high and very high.
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Exit out of Lockdown to continue as many businesses prepare to reopen
Non-essential shops, gyms, hairdressers can reopen as planned next Monday as well as hospitality settings allowed to serve customers outdoors the Prime Minister has confirmed. As part of the governments roadmap to recovery, phase 2 will continue as planned and see a...
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Exit out of Lockdown to continue as many businesses prepare to reopen
Non-essential shops, gyms, hairdressers can reopen as planned next Monday as well as hospitality settings allowed to serve customers outdoors the Prime Minister has confirmed. As part of the governments roadmap to recovery, phase 2 will continue as planned and see a...
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Brexit: What would no deal mean?
Talks are continuing between the UK and the European Union about a deal on their future relationship.
But both sides say the conditions for an agreement are still “not there” – so, the discussions could end with no deal.
Brexit: Seven things changing in January and others that remain unresolved
Many aspects of the UK and the European Union’s future relationship remain uncertain – but we already know some things will change from 1 January 2021.
Here are some of the most important things for individual citizens to think about, and others which still remain unresolved.
Herefordshire News
Herefordshire’s a Great Place videos launched
Rural Media’s ‘The Great Place’ project aims to empower communities to redefine what makes Herefordshire a great place, while championing and strengthening the vital role culture and heritage plays in a rural county’s social and economic future....
Herefordshire-based Fritz Fryer looking to work with Chamber Members on new project
2020 brings an exciting year for lighting design specialists, Fritz Fryer, with a new building project soon to be live. Based in Ross-on-Wye, the project is planned to start in April 2020 and includes alterations to an existing industrial unit. They are offering...
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New Recruits Strengthen Bromsgrove Security Company Ecl-ips
Security and monitoring company, Ecl-ips, has been strengthened in recent weeks thanks to three new starters. Leanne Gough has joined as Business Administrator working with Angela Price, Business Operations manager. Leanne has transferred to Ecl-ips after 17 years...
GJS Dillon makes senior appointment to expand Asset Management team
Worcestershire commercial property consultancy GJS Dillon has expanded with the appointment of a new Associate Director of Asset Management. John Behan, who is a Chartered Surveyor with an MSc in Real Estate Management, has 20 years’ experience of working in the...
Unlock the Future: NMITE’s Future of Work Conference
NMITE (New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering) invites local professionals, business owners, industry leaders and Hereford’s A-level and HE students to its transformative Future of Work Conference on Thursday, 16th May 2024. This free conference promises...
25th ANNIVERSARY GIVEAWAY CONTINUES …..
IMAGE – Another proud moment for Discover Parks in Herefordshire as nominators of this months charity donation, Richard & Jane Lodge, hand over the big cheque. (image left) Sue Strachan, Herefordshire Champion for Alzheimer’s Research UK receives it...
Two Counties Recruiter Offers Advice to Employers on Managing Future Changes in the Jobs Market
Worcester-based specialist sales and marketing recruiter, Number Fifteen, reports that the jobs market across the two counties is likely to become increasingly competitive across 2024 due to the continued rise in jobseekers and fall in job vacancies. Recent research,...
Entrepreneurial Brother and Sister Scoop Prize in Dragon’s Den-style Competition
An entrepreneurial brother and sister have scooped £3,500 in a Dragon’s Den-style competition to help launch their new sustainable business. Natalia and Krystian Burzawa, who are both studying at the University of Worcester’s Business School, pitched their idea...
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