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Stay informed on what's going on in business and the economy. Our blog includes regular updates, including thought leadership pieces, from the Business West team, British Chambers of Commerce and regional business leaders.

Addressing HR challenges through the festive period

If your business is in the retail or hospitality sector, you may be in peak season, with everyone rushed off their feet. The average UK household spends an additional £713 extra in December, 29% up...
Stacey Mead
Stacey Mead
Posted on: 11.12.24
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Managing staff through winter

Now that the clocks have gone back, it is that time of year when anyone occupied in a nine to five job is going to see scant sunshine during their working day. It is the same every year, of course...
Stacey Mead
Stacey Mead
Posted on: 14.11.24
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BCC Press Release: Employment Reform Must Work For Business

Responding to the unveiling of the Government’s legislation on employment reform, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the BCC, said: “This is the biggest shake up of employment law in...
Priscilla Dibble
Priscilla Dibble
Posted on: 10.10.24
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Chamber Conversations: Discussing Mental Health in the Workplace with Hornbeam Workplace Wellbeing

Business West Chambers of Commerce are proud to be made up of businesses from a wide range of sectors, sizes and structures, all of whom bring something different and exciting to our chamber...
Eleanor Ferrari
Eleanor Ferrari
Posted on: 10.10.24
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The importance of talking about mental health

In the UK, one in four workers struggle with mental health issues and one in five feel unable to handle workplace stress. Alarmingly, there are 5000 deaths by suicide each year, with 135 people...
Priscilla Dibble
Priscilla Dibble
Posted on: 27.09.24
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How can we foster a safe environment in the workplace?

The latest event in our Swindon Mindful Employer Network series took place earlier this month in person and focused on the topic of fostering a safe environment in the workplace. With July being...
Priscilla Dibble
Priscilla Dibble
Posted on: 31.07.24
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Mental health and the importance of movement

As part of the Swindon Mindful Employer Network series, Business West, alongside Swindon Borough Council and Swindon and Gloucestershire Mind hosted a virtual event bringing local employers together...
Priscilla Dibble
Priscilla Dibble
Posted on: 05.06.24
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Why Business West is committed to being a B Corp: Interview with Jessica Vallentine

In a recent interview with fellow B Corp certified organisation Estrella Ventures , a sustainable marketing agency based in Bristol, and our Director of Responsible Business, Jessica Vallentine, we...
Eleanor Ferrari
Eleanor Ferrari
Posted on: 25.03.24
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Why do we need to take mental health in the workplace seriously?

Read about our main takeaways from our recent Swindon Mindful Employer Network event, on the topic of mental health support and employee wellbeing in the workplace.
Eleanor Ferrari
Eleanor Ferrari
Posted on: 09.02.24
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