How SME employers can manage last-minute family emergencies within their team

There are occasions where an emergency will arise and people just have to leave work. From an employers perspective this can cause some issues. We look at what employers must do by law, and how they should best manage the situation.

Has stress taken over your life and is burn-out real?

The Bridge First Aid says...Yes, it is! How do I know? Because I have been there. Last year, the World Health Organization (WHO) reclassified workplace burnout in the 11th Revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11), The updated manual lists burnout as an occupational phenomenon, rather than a medical condition. Hmmm interesting.

Three important questions in tough times

We’re big fans of asking the right questions - especially in tough times. To arrive at clear, shared and powerful goals, you have to be unafraid to ask the right questions, even if it feels a little uncomfortable.

Price Bailey attends the opening of the CWEIC’s Singapore Hub

April marks the opening of The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council’s Singapore Hub, with the launch event hosted by the British High Commission in Singapore, uniting business leaders from across the globe.

Are references worth the paper they are written on?

From a dearth of candidates, new behaviours like ghosting or having to redesign roles to accommodate hybrid or remote working, hiring can be a real struggle. One of the more perennial challenges during the recruitment process is taking references. Are they worth the trouble?

MM Wealth retain Chartered Financial Planners Status for eighth consecutive year

MM Wealth are delighted to confirm that they have retained their Chartered Firm status from the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) and has successfully attained this for the eighth year. 

How to stop a difficult situation at work going from bad to worse

Think back to the last time you had to manage a difficult or unpleasant situation at work – like making a person redundant, or taking them through a disciplinary procedure. How was it? Could it have gone better?

The skills sectors’ response to the removal of the apprenticeship ‘cap of ten’ for small businesses

First Intuition is delighted to hear that from 3 April 2023, the government has removed the ‘cap on ten’ non-levy reservations for apprenticeships.

The Cambridge posts another record year

The Cambridge Building Society announces a second record-breaking year of results, with pre-tax profits of £17.0m for 2022, up from £11.9m in 2021. The Society also increased its capital reserves by 13% to £113.9m in the year.

CodiKoat Appoint Blake Gudgel As CEO

We’re delighted to announce the appointment of Blake Gudgel as our new CEO. Blake joins CodiKoat at a crucial moment in our history. Having spent the last 16 years leading the development and operations efforts in early-stage technology companies in the US & Europe, he will now use his expertise to lead CodiKoat to the next step in our growth.

The Cambridge is helping kids’ careers with Maths games

Students from local schools across the county will attend a bespoke learning event highlighting maths-based careers, at The Cambridge Building Society this week.

Empower your business with Microsoft 365 training in Cambridgeshire - Live instructor-led sessions available

As businesses continue to rely on technology to stay ahead of the curve, it's crucial to provide employees with the necessary training to succeed. Computer Tutoring Ltd is pleased to offer live instructor-led Microsoft 365 training sessions for businesses in Cambridgeshire. Whether you're looking to enhance your team's skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, or other applications, our…

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority Mayor, Dr Nik Johnson’s statement following the Government’s Spring Budget on 15th March 2023

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority Mayor, Dr Nik Johnson’s statement following the Government’s Spring Budget on 15th March 2023.

Tax year-end is fast approaching - are you making the most of available tax reliefs?

With the tax year-end fast approaching and with many allowances, exemptions and tax rate bands either frozen or reducing in the new tax year, now is a good time to review your finances.

Ensuring you are making the most of any available tax reliefs is now as important as ever.

The East of England set to be one of the UK’s fastest growing regions in the next few years, finds latest EY report

The East of England is set to be one of the country’s best performing regions for economic growth between 2024-26, as the UK economy continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to EY’s latest Regional Economic Forecast.

What are the top recruitment and retention trends in 2023?

Now that we are well into 2023 there are plenty of trends gathering momentum in recruitment for the year ahead. If you are currently hiring, or simply want to make sure you retain existing staff, here is a look at some of the things to get right (and avoid) in 2023.

Support for residents, businesses and the environment following Budget approval

Reducing fly-tipping, promoting a cleaner, greener future and supporting local residents and businesses in the Cost of Living crisis are among plans for the coming year by the District Council.

Council proposes over £200,000 of further cost of living support

Plans for a further cost of living support package for residents, worth more than £200,000, have been published by South Cambridgeshire District Council.

Bango announces new partnership with Dropbox

Bango, the global platform for data-driven commerce, announces a new partnership with Dropbox, a leading cloud storage service that allows you to backup and sync your files across multiple devices.

Maxion Therapeutics announces the completion of its USD $16 million Series A financing

The funds will be used to support the development of novel biologics targeting ion channels and G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) via Maxion’s KnotBody® platform.

What will the new fire and rehire code of practice mean for employers?

The Government has announced a crackdown on the practice of dismissing staff one day and rehiring the next on different terms and conditions. Read on to find out more.

Free event to help businesses navigate 2023

IoD’s Chief Economist will deliver a keynote speech at ARU Peterborough.

The UK’s biggest business survey is back and it’s time to make your voice heard

Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce's Quarterly Economic Survey is back and once again they are asking you to contribute to one of the UK’s largest and most reputable barometers of business opinion.

Startup Accounting for Startups

Accounting can be stressful but it is essential that an entrepreneur has a basic understanding of accounting and finance to make an educated decision for their startups.

Ashcroft completes sale of leading cyber security business

Ashcroft Partnership LLP, the award-winning Cambridge-based accountancy and corporate finance advisory firm has led the sale of a leading independent cyber security consultancy, Fidus Information Security.