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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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Learning from old hands

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...
Ian Bell
Ian Bell
Business West
Posted on: 08.02.24
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BCC Press Release: New Framework to Boost Access to Skills and Jobs

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...
Eleanor Ferrari
Eleanor Ferrari
Posted on: 08.02.24
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Have businesses forgotten the S in ESG?

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...
Sam Harrison
Sam Harrison
Business West
Posted on: 07.02.24
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"I was an Apprentice" Q&A with Ian Mean MBE, Director - Gloucestershire

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...
Eleanor Ferrari
Eleanor Ferrari
Posted on: 07.02.24
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“I was an Apprentice”: Q&A with Business West Membership Director, Emma Carter

As part of National Apprenticeship Week, we spoke to our Membership Director, Emma Carter, about her experience as an apprentice.
Susie Parker
Susie Parker
Business West
Posted on: 07.02.24
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Meet the Local Skills Improvement Plan Team - Barry Tugwood

Barry recently joined the Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) team at Business West as a Business Skills Advisor. He has a wealth of experience speaking to businesses across the region about their...
Aneta Mikesova
Aneta Mikesova
Posted on: 06.02.24
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"We hired an apprentice" - Q&A with Sam Shinner, Estates and Operations Manager

As part of National Apprenticeship Week, we spoke to Sam Shinner, who has recently employed an apprentice into his team at Business West.
Fay Daniels
Fay Daniels
Business West
Posted on: 06.02.24
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"I was an Apprentice" Q&A with Lauren l.Holmes, Business Engagement Lead

As part of National Apprenticeship Week, we have taken a moment to talk to Business West colleagues about their experiences starting their careers as an apprentice. We chatted to Lauren l.Holmes,...
Fay Daniels
Fay Daniels
Business West
Posted on: 05.02.24
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