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APD launches new brand and Asia strategy at global showcase
Hull-based APD has secured a prominent presence at Critical Communications World 2019 in Kuala Lumpur, which will attract at least 2,000 critical communications professionals from around the globe. Critical Communications World is the flagship event of the Critical Communications Association, which represents organisations involved in the design, development and deployment of critical...
Volunteer group supports muddy Dove House challenge
Yorkshire 4x4 Response is often called into action by the emergency services during extreme weather and regularly supports charities with logistics. The group has more than 100 members who typically perform a variety of roles, including moving people or equipment and accessing areas that cannot be reached by regular vehicles. Their expertise will be essential in supporting those tackling the...
Law firm collaborates with charity to promote wellbeing under lockdown
Rollits has embarked on a series of emails, texts and calls to keep in touch with staff and the firm has also turned to technology to reinforce the social network established by its Employee Forum. The group, which usually organises fundraising events, walks, Easter egg drops and even office visits by an ice cream van is now setting up virtual alternatives to keep colleagues connected. Caroline...
Let’s Talk Business: Lisa Blakey, of Encompass Training
Many business owners and managing directors will be asking themselves the following questions: Is my business ready to return? Do my employees have the necessary skills? Can we adapt to the level of agility required in the current economy? The idea that education is essential to developing new skills or retraining is not new. Therefore, I don’t need to go into detail about the fact that...
Deep clean will help top restaurant get ready for reopening
Michele and Matthew Barker, the twins who run The Westwood in Beverley, are waiting for Government guidance on when they will be able to reopen their acclaimed restaurant in the Grade II listed former Crown Court building. In readiness for the big day they have been working hard behind the scenes to make sure they can move quickly as soon as they get the go-ahead, with another local business...