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Disruption Doesn’t Book a Slot in Your Diary: How to Communicate with Staff When It Strikes
In my blog, I explore practical ways to lead your team through disruption, build trust, reduce uncertainty, and guide your people with clear, confident communication. If the last year has taught us anything, it’s that disruption never shows up at a good time. And when...
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Disruption Doesn’t Book a Slot in Your Diary: How to Communicate with Staff When It Strikes
In my blog, I explore practical ways to lead your team through disruption, build trust, reduce uncertainty, and guide your people with clear, confident communication. If the last year has taught us anything, it’s that disruption never shows up at a good time. And when...
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From Learners to Leaders – Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2025
It’s National Apprenticeship Week 2025, and we’ve picked our own theme this year, to showcase the journey (our) apprentices take as they evolve on the job – From Learners to Leaders. Apprenticeships are more than just earning a qualification; they’re about...
Big Match Ahead for University’s Women’s Football Team
The University of Worcester’s Women’s Football Team is preparing for a crucial match that could secure them a spot in the final of a prestigious competition. A victory against the University of Birmingham on Wednesday, February 19, would mark their first...
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Sutcliffe & Co Finalists in 2022 Cyber OSPA
Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers have announced they are a finalist in the 2022 Cyber Outstanding Security Performance Awards (Cyber OSPAs) in the category Outstanding Cyber Security Partnership alongside their partners The IASME Consortium. The Cyber OSPAs...
DRPG Launches Next Gen Board
Global creative communications agency DRPG has launched its Next Gen Board to create positive change not only within the company but the industry itself. The team is comprised of eight people aged between 18 and 24 from across the wider business. They are Amara...
Chamber News
Parents warned over gifts and loans to children whose relationships fail
Parents in Worcestershire who are considering giving their children a loan from “the bank of mum and dad” are being warned to ensure it is secure in case relationships breakdown. Lawyer Richard Connolly said unsecured cash gifts and loans from parents to children are...
British Business Bank to temporarily replace Finance Guarantee (EFG)
At Budget 2020, the Chancellor announced that a ‘Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme’ (CBILS) will temporarily replace the Enterprise Finance Guarantee (EFG), becoming available over the coming weeks. CBILS supports a wiide range of business finance...
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BCC comments on the second reading of the Withdrawal Agreement Bill
Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “An end to the deadlock in Westminster will provide some relief for business – but it’s just the first step down a long road for our business communities. Getting the detail of Brexit...
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BCC comments on the second reading of the Withdrawal Agreement Bill
Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “An end to the deadlock in Westminster will provide some relief for business – but it’s just the first step down a long road for our business communities. Getting the detail of Brexit...
Worcestershire News
Less than a week to go until two counties biggest business exhibition
The two counties biggest business exhibition is less than a week away, with an expected 800 attendees and 120 businesses exhibiting, the Chamber Business Expo is a fantastic opportunity to meet fellow professionals through our networking events as well as raising the...
Have you herd? Worcester’s Big Parade
In 2018 St Richard’s Hospice launched their Build 2020 Appeal, bringing a project to the county that raised significant funds for their new Living Well Centre and showcased the very best that Worcestershire had to offer. Worcestershire Stands Tall was an innovative,...
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BCC welcomes news of fresh South Korean trade talks
Reacting to news of a consultation on a new trade deal with South Korea, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “South Korea is a vital export market for the Chamber Network, but also a key source of semi-conductors for the UK manufacturing sector, as...
Trade Policy and Economic Growth – The Emerging Paradigm
Trade policy has been front-page news in recent weeks – with either new research on UK trade with Japan, the effects upon EU exporting business of the Trade and Co-operation Agreement nearly two years on from its introduction, or trade negotiations with India...
Armed Forces event in Worcester to celebrate business partnerships with Defence
An opportunity for employers to find out more about the business benefits of signing the Armed Forces Covenant will be taking place at the historic Dancox House in Worcester on Wednesday 25th January. The Armed Forces Covenant allows employers to demonstrate their...
Crumplebury’s festive pop-up pub is now open!
Crumplebury’s festive pop-up pub is now open! Round up the troops and head to the Drinking Trough where corks will pop, cocktails will be shaken. not stirred and local ales will be flowing. There’s a fabulous new food menu too, with brilliant burgers,...
Ballards LLP chooses Worcester Food Bank as its chosen Charity
Worcestershire based accountancy firm, Ballards LLP, has chosen the Worcester Food Bank as its nominated charity of the year. The food bank provides nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred to them in crisis. The Ballards...
Universities Chief Highlights University’s Relationship with City on Visit
The Chief Executive of Universities UK, Vivienne Stern MBE, has commended the University of Worcester for putting the community at the heart of what it does. Ms Stern was speaking on a recent visit to see for herself some of the University’s facilities, particularly...
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