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University of Worcester Among Top for Gender Pay

University of Worcester Among Top for Gender Pay

New analysis of gender pay at UK universities has re-confirmed the University of Worcester as one of the best performing in the Country. Figures released by AdvanceHE show Worcester was among five universities with no median pay gap. Women make up over 60% of...

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BCC comments on Migration Advisory Committee report

BCC comments on Migration Advisory Committee report

Commenting on the Migration Advisory Committee’s report, Jane Gratton, Head of People Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:

“Expanding the Shortage Occupation List will help businesses access the skills they need when they can’t recruit locally. Listing occupations, rather that job titles, simplifies the system and gives welcome flexibility to those hiring for new or emerging roles. 

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BCC comments on Migration Advisory Committee report

Commenting on the Migration Advisory Committee’s report, Jane Gratton, Head of People Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:

“Expanding the Shortage Occupation List will help businesses access the skills they need when they can’t recruit locally. Listing occupations, rather that job titles, simplifies the system and gives welcome flexibility to those hiring for new or emerging roles. 

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Parallel Lines debut new brochure at Chamber Business Expo

Parallel Lines debut new brochure at Chamber Business Expo

Hot off the press, and arriving just in time, the new Parallel Lines brochure was debuted at the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Business Expo on Thursday 10 October at the Three Counties Showground. “The updated logo and refreshed branding has...

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Purple power – Worcester brings the Purple Flag home

Purple power – Worcester brings the Purple Flag home

The official presentation of the physical purple flag to Worcester was made last month in Ireland, following the city’s award of the prestigious Purple Flag status in August this year. Collecting the purple flag on behalf of Worcester at a glittering ceremony were...

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Chamber’s Quarterly Economic Survey now open

Chamber’s Quarterly Economic Survey now open

Our latest Quarterly Economic Survey is now open. Click here to take part. Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce represent the views of our members to national government, ensuring that the business case drives government policy. A great benefit of...

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BCC Business Manifesto for new Prime Minister

BCC Business Manifesto for new Prime Minister

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has sent the Prime Minister a Business Manifesto to get firms through the tough months ahead and then power the UK’s economic recovery. Businesses are the very bedrock of the economy but currently face a host of challenges which...

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Nipping workplace concerns in the bud

Nipping workplace concerns in the bud

Nipping workplace concerns in the bud Informal resolution is about resolving workplace concerns at an early stage (nipping them in the bud), through constructive, adult-to-adult conversation which enables people to move forwards without having to escalate to formal...

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