The Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme will close on 17 March 2022. You have until 24 March 2022 to submit any new claims for absence periods up to 17 March 2022, or to amend claims you have already submitted. You will no longer be able to claim back Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) for your employees’ coronavirus-related absences or self-isolation that occur after 17 March 2022. From 25 March 2022 normal SSP rules will apply, which means employers...
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Join us as we celebrate the success of the Circular Economy Fund and Recycled Content Supply Chain Projects in Wales, funded by the Welsh Government. It’s been an exciting and important year in increasing buyer/supplier confidence in using recycled products and making the circular economy in Wales a reality. We’ll be showcasing how through collaboration, we’ve supported manufacturers to overcome challenges to increasing the use of recycled materials – particularly plastic – in products made...
Your vision for success must be supported by a strong sense of purpose. Setting the right goals to reach your destination acts as the stepping stones to success, fuelled by your passion for your vision. But it is your sense of purpose that will drive you from goal to goal. If your vision truly reflects your passion and what you want to get out of life, and you have aligned a series of goals to...
International Women's Day (IWD) takes place on 8 March annually. It is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. The IWD 2022 theme is #BreakTheBias Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can...
The Welsh Government announce a series of lunchtime on-line webinars delivered by influential leaders at the MIT faculty to celebrate the role of women in STEM. Join our lunch and learn sessions in March to meet and learn from a group of women operating in STEM areas tackling global issues, changing the way the world works and how society lives alongside it. Only 20% of women science graduates in Wales pursued careers in STEM subject...
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) recently opened the new Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) Phase 2: Spring 2022 competition and is hosting a series of stakeholder clinics throughout the competition window to help and support businesses interested in applying for IETF funding. BEIS are also holding a Technology Showcase event on 10 March 2022 to showcase some of the projects IETF is funding and what’s available in Phase 2. Businesses in...
St David’s Day on 1 March 2022 is an opportunity to showcase Wales to the world. Take a look at the information pack to find out about this year’s Visit Wales social media campaign, Pethau Bychain – Random Acts of Welshness, and how you can get involved: Random Acts of Welshness – Information Pack. Please also share this with any of your own stakeholders - these could be businesses, groups or organisations in Wales and...
The legal requirement to wear a face covering in many indoor public places has today come to an end. The change will mean people will no longer be legally required to wear face coverings in a range of indoor places, including cinemas, theatres, community centres, museums and gyms. But face coverings will continue to be a legal requirement for adults and children aged 11 and over, unless exempt, in all retail settings, on public transport...
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) invites you to complete a questionnaire about the future of regional development in Wales, and share it with your network, including family, friends, and associates. This initiative forms part of a collaboration between the OECD and the Welsh Government. By sharing your thoughts about economic, social, environmental and community development challenges and priorities, you can help build the future of Wales and Welsh local communities! Your responses...
Lessons from FinTech and what these mean for the Legal Sector in Wales. A virtual seminar for all of those who work in the Welsh Legal Sector, where we will learn about the rapid evolution of the FinTech Sector and its success here in Wales. We will also gain an understanding of the steps the Legal Sector in Wales needs to take now to meet the future challenges. Speakers: Sarah Williams-Gardener, CEO FinTech Wales Nicola...