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Responding to the latest labour market data from ONS, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Fewer vacancies show the labour market is softening but...
For anyone who has organised a business event, the worst scenario is to wake up in the morning to stormy weather, dark clouds and pouring rain. But Mother Nature doesn't always cooperate with our...
As part of National Apprenticeship Week, we wanted to highlight Openreach , a Bristol Initiative Member with a long history of working with apprenticeships and supporting apprentices through their...
Business West Chambers of Commerce welcomes businesses from a wide range of sectors, sizes and structures, all of whom have different reasons and motivations for joining the community. As part of our...
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.
Last week I was privileged to attend a special service, in the presence of Her Majesty the Queen in Bath Abbey, to mark the 850th anniversary of the St John’s Foundation. She was accompanied by...
The British Chambers of Commerce People and Work report outlines a 10-point plan to boost workforce skills, by supporting people at every stage of their journey through education and employment...
Last week, business leaders from the Bristol Initiative membership came together to discuss ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance. We were kindly hosted by Initiative member and leading UK law...
As part of National Apprenticeship Week, we have taken a moment to talk to various Business West colleagues about their experiences starting their careers as an apprentice. We chatted to Ian Mean MBE...
