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The new Prime Minister needs to address skills shortages

As many businesses face a unprecedented storm to actually survive the energy crisis, they more than ever need young people with an aptitude for skills. That is why here at Business West we are...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 08.09.22
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Creating a Competitive Edge with Workforce Development Planning

With 1.2 million unfilled job vacancies across all sectors and seniorities in the UK and more over 50’s than under 25’s available for work, it’s never been more important to get close to the desires...
Claire Bedding
Claire Bedding
Business West
Posted on: 08.09.22
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Business West to run Local Skills Improvement Plans to address skills shortages

Business West, one of the largest Chambers of Commerce in the UK, has been chosen to run the local skills improvement plans (LSIPs) across Swindon and Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, and the West of...
Posted on: 01.09.22
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Q&A: Atoll HR

Victoria Chidgey and Rachel Pook are both Directors at Atoll HR, a HR Constultancy based in the West of England. They are delivering HR Support workshops, alongside Business West over the coming...
Fay Daniels
Fay Daniels
Business West
Posted on: 25.08.22
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Why T-Levels must be supported by government

Over the years, I have too often heard companies bemoaning the fact young people are just not work ready. It’s an indictment that becomes a general perception far too often, and one that I think is...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 24.08.22
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Meet the Skills Team: Lizzie Lyons

We spoke to Lizzie Lyons, Business Skills Advisor at Business West about how she supports companies to upskill their workforce.
Dan Graves
Dan Graves
Posted on: 23.08.22
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Business West supports innovative CD recycling firm to grow

An award-winning Bristol-based company which recycles CDs and DVDs into items such as bar stools, tables and soap dishes has expanded its business through the support of Business West, one of the...
Posted on: 16.08.22
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Mindset changes: how CEOs can grow their business by thinking differently

One of the most effective ways to develop and grow your business is through a change in how you think about your business and the processes you implement.
Dakota Murphey
Dakota Murphey
Posted on: 05.08.22
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Gloucestershire Engineering Training awards recognise achievements of talented apprentices

Engineering and engineers are at the centre of Gloucestershire’s beating economic heart. It was from our county that the first jet engine was developed and flown. And I believe that apprenticeships...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 01.08.22
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