The key benefits of apprenticeships
Ahead of National Apprenticeship Week 2024, trusted apprenticeship provider First Intuition shares some of the top benefits of apprenticeships for employers and students.
The state of customer satisfaction in the UK
Chris Dunn writes...yhe latest report by the Institute of Customer Service on the State of Customer Satisfaction in the UK paints a grim picture.
Customer satisfaction is continuing to decline and now stands at a 9-year low.
An update - Portugal minimum salary
Do you have staff in Portugal ? Cambridge based Le Cheminant International www.lecheminantinternational.com has advised some Portugal 2024 payroll changes.
Energy for impact - the antidote to the annual appraisal
Annual appraisals can do more harm than good because they tend to amplify employee dissatisfaction. According to Gallup's latest State of the Global Workplace report, a staggering 90% of UK employees feel disengaged from their employers.
Conscious Communications expands its client portfolio with notable appointments
Conscious Communications, the Cambridge-based B Corp certified PR and marketing agency, has kickstarted 2024 with the addition of a number of esteemed organisations to its growing roster of clients.
Check out Allia’s fully funded business support programmes for entrepreneurs across Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Huntingdonshire
Whether you are looking to move towards more environmentally sustainable business practices on your journey to Net Zero, a social entrepreneur wanting to start their own business, or founder wanting to grow and amplify impact – we have the programme for you!
How to start your health journey: key health skills for success
Creative Nutritionist writes...Happy New Year everyone! I hope you had a lovely Christmas break.
If you are starting your health journey this January, and you are a bit confused as to what to do- don’t worry! I have you covered.
Chris Dunn Consulting features as one of the best consultant websites for 2024
Chris Dunn Consulting writes...We're pleased that our website has been rated as one of the best consultant websites by Consulting Success®.
First Intuition advises how to prepare for National Apprenticeship Week 2024
National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) will be held from 5th to 11th February 2024 and will be a major focal point in this year’s calendar for anyone involved in recruiting and training apprentices.
Improve your social media presence in 2024 with our FREE Social Media Calendar
We love to help businesses grow so here are some handy hints and tips to ensure your social media content for 2024 is planned and scheduled with our easy-to-use social media calendar.
Alistair Starling: Ukraine’s possible EU accession resonates deeply with Estonians
Alistair Starling, European Diplomats writes...
Estonia’s – my home of choice – belief in the European Union, the democratic ideals and prosperity it stands for, has not wavered, best exemplified by its very vocal support for Ukrainian accession, writes Alistair Starling.
First Intuition celebrate working with three-quarters of the UK’s top 50 Accountancy Firms
Accountancy training provider, First Intuition, is delighted to support trainee accountants from 37 of the top 50 firms revealed in
How to manage overeating during Christmas
When you think about Christmas what does come to your mind? Some people have positive memories, they will think about family, presents, eating their favourite food, or singing carols but for you, it might be different.
US2U Consulting e-news December 2023
US2U Consulting shares its December 2023 news.
Ethical jeweller Lily Arkwright donates profits from Black Friday to UNICEF
Black Friday is a busy and exciting time of year for businesses and consumers; however, the notorious overconsumption during this period has come under criticism in recent years for its impact on the environment.
Allia Future Homes homelessness appeal
While this time of year tends to be associated with joy, fun and warm and cosy gatherings around the festive tree for a lot of people, we know that this certainly isn’t the case for all, with winter posing a particular threat to those who don’t have a roof over their heads.
Why mentoring matters and how to experience mentoring for yourself
The demand for mentoring is growing. Last year, Enterprise Nation commissioned a survey of nearly a thousand SME business owners to understand their perception of mentoring and the benefits that mentoring can bring. 76% of those polled said mentoring has been important to their business growth.
Award winning producer and author to chair this year’s Lucy Cavendish Fiction Prize
Writer and TV producer Daisy Goodwin will be chairing the 2024 Lucy Cavendish Fiction Prize judging panel.
Raising The Roof - Charity concert raises funds for work rough sleepers
Last Saturday, Mawson Road Community Orchestra held their Winter Concert at St John the Evan
New trustees join The Centre for Computing History
The Centre for Computing History is delighted to announce the appointment of three new Trustees to the Board.
They are: Sarah Cheng, Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service Phil Howell, Raspberry Pi Foundation Caylin Smith, Cambridge University Libraries
Familiar Friendly Faces at Crossways
It Takes a City writes...Continuity is key to the success of Crossways, our winter emergency accommodation for rough sleepers in Cambridge.
5 key considerations in connected device development
The value of a well-managed connected device can be significant, to both individuals and businesses.
Good business coaching is so powerful that if it were a drug it would be illegal
Chris Dunn writes..It’s use it or lose it time! But don't just spend your end-of-year budget, invest it for maximum return. And there's no better return than investing in executive coaching or business mentoring.
How to find the small actions that deliver big impact (with no rocket science needed!)
In our recent webinar, Acteon’s Owen Rose and Rebecca Trigg delved into a five-step approach for finding the ‘smart moves’ to achieve impact and successfully drive change in your organisation.