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A former insurance broker’s building is set to be transformed into premium workspaces, thanks to Staffordshire entrepreneur Alastair Machin. The property developer and owner of Chaffinch has purchased the former Rawlins Commercial Insurance premises in Porthill in a three-figure deal. The 6,500 square feet Georgian property, known as Ravenscliffe, located on First Avenue, has been […]

In an exciting new chapter, the SME National Business Awards are moving from their long-standing home at Wembley Stadium to the iconic QEII Centre in Westminster. The highly anticipated Glitzy Awards Final will take place this November, and entries are now open at smenationals.co.uk. Welcoming the move, Awards Director Damian Cummins remarked, “After seven fantastic

Employee wellbeing has become a cornerstone of a thriving workplace. With shifting employee expectations and increased awareness of mental health, physical health, and financial stability, businesses must adapt their strategies to support their workforce holistically. A proactive approach to employee wellbeing doesn’t just benefit the team—it’s a smart business move that drives engagement, retention, and

Booking meeting rooms and hot desks has just become easier than ever, thanks to a newly launched online booking system.    As part of Staffordshire County Council’s revamped enterprise centre website, the new system means anyone can secure flexible workspaces across the county council’s eight enterprise centres in just minutes.    Philip White, Deputy Leader and

A Staffordshire company specialising in electrical control systems and digital solutions has committed to taking on more apprentices and college leavers to cope with rising demand.   Steve Tellwright, People and Quality Director at Stone-based Capula Ltd, has announced that the company is planning on taking on over 60 new apprentices over the next three

Data from Robert Walters’ Salary Survey has revealed that 65% of professionals are responding to uncertainty by making plans to apply and take interviews for new opportunities in 2025. This has caused employers to fear staff loss and look for ways to improve employee retention. A recent study by Lifesum found that 48% of Gen

UK is running out of time to preserve our vital ceramics industry, says GMB. GMB Union has today responded to the news that ceramic manufacturer Portmeirion plans to make redundancies at their Stoke-On-Trent site. Sam Warburton, GMB Organiser, said: “Thousands of jobs rely on the ceramics industry, as do products and manufacturers across the supply chain. “This

Data from Robert Walters’ Salary Survey has revealed that 65% of professionals are responding to uncertainty by making plans to apply and take interviews for new opportunities in 2025. This has caused employers to fear staff loss and look for ways to improve employee retention. A recent study by Lifesum found that 48% of Gen