Since we last published the Employment and Skills Plan for the South West Wales region there has been a huge change in the way people work; the types of jobs on offer and more importantly perhaps the skills now required by industry to drive forward their businesses in a post pandemic world. The turbulent times that many have faced over the last two years has meant that new skills have been identified as a key...
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Small Business Britain is excited to launch the Sustainability Basics programme, in partnership with Oxford Brookes Business School, to help small businesses make the most of the opportunities of sustainability. This free programme (and community of like-minded businesses) will give each entrepreneur the basics they need to supercharge their sustainability planning, reduce their impact on the planet, and turn their sustainability plans into fantastic commercial advantage. This programme will be delivered over six weeks entirely...
Workplace sexual harassment is unwanted behaviour of a sexual nature that violates a worker’s dignity or creates an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment. It is recognised under multiple international agreements and laws as sex discrimination, and must be eliminated in creating gender equal societies and workplaces. In a 4 nation approach to eradicate sexual harassment in the workplace across the UK, Chwarae Teg, Fawcett Society, WRDA and Close the Gap have come together...
First Minister Mark Drakeford will today publish Wales’ longer-term plan to live safely with coronavirus. Together for a Safer Future will mark the start of Wales’ transition beyond the emergency response to the pandemic – emergency measures have been in place for 2 years. It sets out how Wales can live safely with coronavirus – just as we live with many other infectious diseases – and what that will mean for public health services and...
The 2022 Ashden Awards are now open to all climate pioneers transforming the world of work. The Awards accelerate climate innovation, helping businesses, charities, governments and others power up their impact in the UK and low-income nations. The 2022 Ashden Award categories: Energising Refugee Livelihoods Energy Access Skills Energising Agriculture Energy Innovation (UK) Skills in Low Carbon Sectors (UK) Greening All Work (UK) Six winners will receive a grant of £10,000 to £25,000, a promotional...
Make your organisation's SMS and telephone messages effective and trustworthy. The National Cyber Security Centre has published new advice for businesses on creating trustworthy customer messages following a rise in text and call-based scams. The guidance sets out how businesses can contact customers in a way that is more secure and distinguishable from fraudsters impersonating well known and trusted brands. This guide covers SMS and telephone messaging only. The NCSC has already published advice on...
The Welsh Government has announced an increase to the maximum level of council tax premiums for second homes, as well as new local tax rules for holiday lets. The changes represent more steps taken to ensure people can find an affordable home in the place they have grown up. The measures are part of a wider commitment to address the issue of second homes and unaffordable housing facing many communities in Wales, as set out...
International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. This year, Innovate UK and Innovate UK KTN are bringing together remarkable companies and individuals to applaud the achievements of women innovators and to drive powerful conversations. Their free one-day online conference will be jam-packed with thought-provoking panel discussions, inspirational speakers, and innovative ideas. This annual event aims to inspire emerging women innovators, highlight the many...
The Childcare Offer will be extended to parents in education and training and parents on adoption leave, the Welsh Government has announced. From September, parents in education and training and parents who are on adoption leave, if it is in line with the child’s Adoption Support Plan, will be eligible for up to 30 hours of government funded early education and childcare for children aged three and four. Currently workless households are not eligible for...
Are you building an innovative product within the sustainability vertical and want to scale fast and maximise your impact? The Amazon Launchpad Sustainability Accelerator is a 3-month, equity-free program that supports early-stage start-ups that are building products designed with their environmental impact in mind. If you’re an early stage start-up building a physical product with environmental impact in mind, apply for the Amazon Launchpad Sustainability Accelerator before March 25 2022. Participants will get expert mentorship...