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New University of Worcester Network Helps Local Firms Tap into Student Talent
The University of Worcester’s Business School has launched an ambitious new network designed to open up student talent to small and medium-sized enterprises across the region Grow Local is designed with small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in mind. By pooling...
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New University of Worcester Network Helps Local Firms Tap into Student Talent
The University of Worcester’s Business School has launched an ambitious new network designed to open up student talent to small and medium-sized enterprises across the region Grow Local is designed with small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in mind. By pooling...
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Exhibition at Medical School to Explore Sustainability in PPE
Sustainable personal protective equipment (PPE) in the health service will be the focus of a public lecture and exhibition at Worcester’s new medical school. The exhibition is a showcase of Arts and Humanities Research Council funded research into the development of a...
The Great Waddle of Worcester 2024 has officially come to a close
The Great Waddle of Worcester 2024 has officially come to a close. This unique art trail, organised by St. Richard’s Hospice, transformed Worcester into an open-air gallery for eight unforgettable weeks. Britannia Dynamic Logistics (BDL) was proud to be chosen as the...
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New podcast from Thursfields Solicitors explores role of expert witnesses in divorce cases
The role played by expert witnesses in divorce cases has been explored in a new podcast from Thursfields Solicitors. Chris Walklett, a forensic accountant and tax expert with Bishop Fleming Chartered Accountants, was interviewed by Shane Miller, a director and head of...
Celebrate the NHS 75th birthday by taking part in the Big Tea this July with Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity
Can you hear the faint clatter of teacups across the nation? Water on the boil? That’s because it’s time for the NHS Big Tea 2023! The NHS Big Tea is a tea-fuelled fundraiser raising money to help the NHS be the best it can be. We’d absolutely love you to be...
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Nifty generates national coverage for national stress awareness day
Nifty Communications generated national coverage by holding an event in collaboration with Mind and Marina Gibson to mark National Stress Awareness Day at London’s Syon Park back in October. The event was hosted by record-breaking angler and social media influencer...
Hundreds of local business have their say in 2019-20 Salary & Benefits Report
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce‘s 2019-20 Salary & Benefits Report, in association with Hewett Recruitment, gives an insight into the issues facing businesses in recruiting and retaining the right staff, barriers to growth and a...
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BCC comments on General Election Results
Congratulating the Prime Minister on his election victory, as reported at 7.00am, BCC Director General Dr Adam Marshall said: “Restoring business, investor and consumer confidence – and firing up the economy – must now be the Prime Minister’s top priority. “Campaign...
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BCC comments on General Election Results
Congratulating the Prime Minister on his election victory, as reported at 7.00am, BCC Director General Dr Adam Marshall said: “Restoring business, investor and consumer confidence – and firing up the economy – must now be the Prime Minister’s top priority. “Campaign...
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Member offer from Jobsworth Recruitment
Jobsworth Recruitment Solutions Ltd is offering fellow Chamber Members a fantastic discount on its recruitment services. For permanent recruitment, Chamber Members receive a 33% discount (from 15% down to 10%) on all permanent roles during 2020. For temporary...
Leading figures in business gather as registrations open for Worcestershire LEP’s Annual Conference
Business leaders from across the county joined the Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership’s (LEP) team for the launch of the Worcestershire LEP’s 2020 Annual Conference, and businesses are being encouraged to register their place. Over 400 delegates are...
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Worcestershire County Cricket Club: January Step Challenge as part of Worcestershire Works Well Accreditation
Worcestershire County Cricket Club started working towards their Worcestershire Works Well Accreditation in January 2023 to put the health and wellbeing of their staff at the forefront of their business activities. The Club have introduced a Health and Wellbeing Group...
National Apprenticeships Week 2023 – Skills for Life
The theme for #NAW2023 is “Skills for Life” encouraging employers and learners to reflect on how apprenticeships can drive development in careers, future-ready skills and the talented workforce needed across the UK. Whilst this is a laudable focus for this year’s...
Quarterly Recruitment Outlook: Highest level of recruitment difficulties on record
A new survey by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) reveals firms are facing the highest level of recruitment difficulties on record. The data for the leading business group’s Quarterly Recruitment Outlook (QRO) for Q4 2022 was drawn from a survey of more than...
Law firm extends property litigation offering with new appointment
Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors has bolstered its respected property litigation department with the appointment of a new solicitor. Property dispute specialist Rhiannon Phelps has joined mfg’s property litigation team making it nine-strong and underlining its...
The Salary & Benefits Report 2023 is Available Now!
93% of those surveyed in this report attempted to recruit staff over the past 12 months. Engineering, Sales, Finance, and Manufacturing were the sectors where businesses were experiencing the most difficulty in recruiting. The report also provides a summary of the...
Business Roundup – February 2023
I noticed that a funding deal has been signed which will enable almost a further 450,000 sq ft of new industrial space to be built on Redditch Gateway in Worcestershire. We have all seen the large units along the M5 at Worcester Six, again great news for the County....
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