Today's North West business news from Insider |
| | Thursday 25 November 2021 |
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Ask the expert: Why take on an apprentice? | Any good business knows that it's only as good as the people within it. As we rebuild our economy and communities creating high quality jobs in the coming years will require investing in our industrial base, and the skills that make the UK a hub for next generation talent. But as companies seek to grow many will be looking at how best to invest in this talent, so why an apprentice might you ask? Andrea Bull, head of next generation marketing at Make UK offers her advice. Read More |
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Ask the expert: Can data bring a new perspective to adding social value? | Penny Anderson, head of social value at Atkins, says there's no getting away from the fact that anyone who wants to create added value for people, communities and the environment, has to put some effort in. People and nature are complex and making a meaningful difference to someone's life or the environment is naturally a time-consuming and challenging process. Read More |
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Business Matters: Dismissal and re-engagement under fire | The practice of dismissal and re-engagement – commonly known as "fire and re-hire" – is the much maligned and misunderstood process of dismissing employees and offering re-engagement on new terms and conditions of employment. Lucy Flynn, employment lawyer with Beyond Corporate, explains. Read More |
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Investment lined up at Insider Media after profits rise | Further growth is on the agenda at Insider Media after the B2B media business reported profits are now higher than pre-pandemic levels. Directors of the national firm hailed the support of its staff and suppliers for helping to tackle the challenges arising from the pandemic. Read More |
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Pierce makes senior appointments | Blackburn-based Pierce Business Advisory & Accountancy Group has welcomed two new directors in its corporate finance and tax divisions to support its growth plans. Read More |
| | Bedspace expands with key appointment | Manchester-based housing organisation Bedspace, which finds homes for vulnerable young people, is set to expand its offering with a move into children’s residential following a new appointment. Read More |
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