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Solving the people puzzle without breaking the bank

Solving the people puzzle without breaking the bank

Talent attraction and retention has always been a key challenge for businesses, but in recent years, the competition for people has intensified. In this article, UMi Chief Executive Nicki Clark OBE shares what she has learned about finding and keeping a company’s greatest asset – its people. In the last few months, the recurring theme when I’ve been talking to other business owners and leaders...

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ARC Adoption North East celebrates eighth birthday

ARC Adoption North East celebrates eighth birthday

The team at ARC Adoption North East is celebrating eight years of the Sunderland-based voluntary adoption agency. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted) ARC Adoption opened its doors in March 2014 to reinforce the adoption services available within the North East region. Its team, which has grown significantly from seven to 23 people, has worked tirelessly to find parents for vulnerable children,...

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Students in Amsterdam 

Students in Amsterdam 

As the song goes, Tulips from Amsterdam, a North East school is set to join some Students from Amsterdam later this month.  Students at West Denton Primary School (WDPS) are preparing for a trip of a lifetime, along with their teachers to Theo Thijssenschool in Amsterdam, to build on the culture they have developed at the school and enhance their Life Skills Challenge Award learning...

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THE FUTURE OF LAW IN SOUTH SHIELDS

THE FUTURE OF LAW IN SOUTH SHIELDS

A local solicitors practice based in South Shields is set to move premises in the New Year as part of its expansion plan and the local council’s 365 Regeneration Scheme   PGS Law LLP, currently based in two neighbouring offices at Waterloo Square and Coronation Street in South Shields, will be moving on 17th January into Law Court Chambers at 22 Denmark Centre on Fowler Street; the old Yorkshire...

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