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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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Britannic Place Wins Prestigious National Award for Adviser Excellence
Worcester-based Chartered Financial Planning firm Britannic Place has been named the Leading Adviser Practice (up to 10 advisers) at the Schroders UK Platform Awards 2025, a prestigious national award recognising the best financial planning and technology-integrated...
Worcester Graduate and Countdown Record Holder to Host Event in City
A former University of Worcester student turned Countdown Champion is inviting people to take part in a day of word and number games inspired by the show. The event is being hosted by Tom Stevenson, who broke two records on the hit Channel 4 programme by achieving a...
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Oakland International Secures Knottingley Site
Redditch based total supply chain solutions provider Oakland International has secured a new industrial site at Knottingley, West Yorkshire. Completed in March 2024, Clews & Co Chartered Surveyors helped secure the acquisition of the 161,578 sq. ft. building which...
Award for PhD Student Helping Bumblebees Thrive in their Natural Habitats
A PhD student from the University of Worcester has been given an award by an international organisation for the quality of her research pitch. Andrea Tapia Arenas entered the Research Pitches Contest from the Compostela Group of Universities, which helps students with...
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New Premises And £40,000 Investment As Worcestershire’s AA Salt Moves To Next Level
An award-winning Worcestershire gritting and snow clearance company has taken its next growth steps following a move to second premises and a five-figure vehicle fleet investment. AA Salt, which helps hundreds of businesses keep their premises safe by gritting and...
Visitor Economy Recovery Grants now live for Worcestershire businesses to apply
What is the Visitor Economy Recovery Grant? Worcestershire Business Central are now open to applications for the Visitor Economy Recovery Grants which are designed to support SME’s in the Visitor Economy (see criteria in guidance), to restart and recover in response...
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BCC Brexit survey: Half of UK exporters report difficulties adapting to changes relating to EU-UK goods trade
Results from the first major business survey for 2021 by the British Chambers of Commerce on Brexit found that half (49%) of exporters are facing difficulties in adapting to the changes in the trade of goods following the ratification of the UK-EU Trade and...
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BCC Brexit survey: Half of UK exporters report difficulties adapting to changes relating to EU-UK goods trade
Results from the first major business survey for 2021 by the British Chambers of Commerce on Brexit found that half (49%) of exporters are facing difficulties in adapting to the changes in the trade of goods following the ratification of the UK-EU Trade and...
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Worcester City Council to provide up to £2k in grants to support Worcester communities
Worcester City Council is encouraging local community groups, charities and voluntary sector organisations to apply for grants of up to £2,000 to help strengthen and enhance local communities. Community grants will be considered for any proposal which will clearly...
The Inclusive Recovery Fund
Worcestershire County Council are now accepting applications for the Inclusive Recovery Fund, until Friday 13 November. The Inclusive Recovery Fund is a £4.75 million fund to help social entrepreneurs in England, designed to help social entrepreneurs deliver their...
Herefordshire News
Employment Law Update Autumn Seminar 2019 with free buffet lunch
Local businesses are invited to Lanyon Bowdler’s upcoming Employment Law Update Autumn Seminar 2019. Date: Tuesday 22 October 2019 Time: 12.30-2.30pm Venue: Three Counties Hotel, Belmont Road, Hereford HR2 7BP The seminar will cover key recent and forthcoming...
Rugby World Cup party success!
Hereford-based Thomas Carroll Brokers enjoyed a successful networking event watching the ENG v USA 2019 Rugby World Cup Game. Whilst celebrating the deserving win for England on Thursday 26 September, the event also raised much needed funds for St. Michael’s...
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A Day to Remember at the Chamber Business Expo, in Partnership with Hewett Recruitment.
The Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce joyfully welcomed 750 attendees to the Chamber Business Expo, in partnership with Hewett Recruitment, on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at the Three Counties Showground in Malvern. From beginning to end, the day...
LEP Celebrates Legacy at Final Board Meeting
The Marches Local Enterprise Partnership will celebrate its near £200million legacy at its final board meeting – and welcome back some familiar faces from its past to mark the occasion. The LEP – which for more than ten years has been the body responsible for driving...
You’re going about leadership development all wrong!
When it comes to building thriving teams, leaders of teams/organisations like you often conduct appraisals, one-to-ones, set targets and goals, take your team out for drinks, and leave feedback boxes in the staff room. This is a hodgepodge approach. A stab in the dark...
Multistaff Secures Prestigious 3-Year Contract with Worcester Bosch
Multistaff Recruitment Solutions Ltd has secured a prestigious 3-year contract with Worcester Bosch, a prominent name in heating and hot water solutions. This achievement showcases our commitment to shaping a skilled workforce for innovation and growth. We’re...
Colwall Care Home Teams Up with Colwall Cricket Club for Community Enrichment
For Immediate Release [08/03/24] Colwall Care Home, a forthcoming addition to the Rotherwood Healthcare family, proudly announces its partnership with Colwall Cricket Club, underscoring its dedication to community engagement and support for local sporting initiatives....
Welcome new Members!
The warmest welcome to our newest Members: Badger Damper – Badger Damper Limited are considered one of the leading damper manufacturers worldwide. Badger Damper supplies global markets from its production facility in the heart of England. Capital Resolve –...
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