Innovative businesses based at Newcastle Helix to star in new film

Two innovative life science businesses based at Newcastle Helix are starring in the first of a new series of films all about the Future of Work. The first focuses on the importance of collaboration and will launch today, Monday, September 30. At the forefront of cosmetic innovation, Hexis Lab, in partnership with NewChem Technologies, is redefining haircare with a focus on women with Type 3 and...

Durham Business Growth programme helps local business fly high

Since its launch in September 2023, the Durham Business Growth programme has helped businesses based in County Durham to elevate their productivity and increase their growth. Helping more than 400 businesses since its inception and open until March 2025, the programme is funded by the UK Government and supported by a variety of partners, including Business Durham, RTC North and UMi. The UK...

Home Group in top 10 for fifth year in a row for best place to work for women

One of the UK’s largest housing associations has been named one of the top 10 best workplaces for women in the UK, for a fifth year running. Newcastle-based Home Group has not been out of the top 10 of the Best Workplaces for Women Awards since they started in 2019. The specialist provider of housing, health, and care saw off competition from major global companies, and was the only housing...

Tees Valley to welcome major business showcase

The General Election will not deter businesses in Tees Valley from seizing opportunities to network, generate new business leads, and seek support this week. The Tees Valley Business Summit, delivered by business support organisation UMi, will take place on July 4 at Teesside University Olympia Building. As the largest business showcase and conference in Tees Valley – a region contributing £79bn...

Navigating the human element of business with Sapphire HR

Welcome to our HR Advice Column, where we aim to provide quarterly insights into the ever-evolving world of HR and People Management. Please note that the information provided is accurate at the time of writing and is intended for informational purposes only. We always recommend seeking specialist advice tailored to your specific circumstances. Our first topic of discussion is the draft...