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The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) have updated their guidance for data storage, sharing and security for small organisations. Think carefully about when to use BCC (blind carbon copy) when sending emails to multiple addresses. Failure to use BCC correctly in emails is one of the top data breaches reported to the ICO every year – and these breaches can cause real harm, especially where sensitive personal information is involved. When you use the ‘BCC’ field...
First published
2 January 2024
Last updated
2 January 2024
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Developed by 15 leading health and social care charities, ‘We Are Undefeatable’ is an ongoing campaign supporting people with a range of long-term health conditions that encourages them to find ways to be active. By participating in this campaign, employers have the opportunity to support employees dealing with health conditions, and to help foster a culture of inclusivity and inspiration within their organisation. 'We Are Undefeatable’ resources, including posters, social media assets and member stories...
First published
29 December 2023
Last updated
29 December 2023
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Awarded by the professional body for people development, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), the awards recognise and reward excellence in people management practice in Wales. The entrants will be judged and moderated by a panel of highly experienced senior professionals and practitioners across HR and learning and development. This year’s CIPD Awards in Wales categories include: best apprenticeship scheme best change management initiative best equality, diversity and inclusion initiative best external consultant...
First published
19 December 2023
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19 December 2023
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If you are doing things differently then you will have some so called 'intellectual property'. It's part of what gives you your edge in the marketplace. So protect it - before someone else steals it. Examine the possibility of using patents, design right, registered design, trademark, copyright and confidentiality agreements. Sure there is a price tag - but investing in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) protection may be one of the best investments you ever make...
First published
1 December 2023
Last updated
1 December 2023
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The Wales Book of the Year Award is an annual prize celebrating outstanding literary talent from Wales across many genres and in both English and Welsh. There are twelve awards in total with a collective prize fund of £14,000. In both Welsh and English there are four category winners, one People’s Choice winner and one overall winner. Submissions are now open for the 2024 award. Publishers and self-published authors are invited to read the eligibility...
First published
2 November 2023
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2 November 2023
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Before any important interaction with individuals or groups of people, you must avoid launching yourself into the situation without being totally prepared. This preparation involves doing your research into the subject matter and getting into the right mindset. First you need to ask yourself if you’re totally conversant with the messages that you want to give and whether you have made the necessary preparation. It’s vital that you come across as being confident and informed...
First published
1 November 2023
Last updated
1 November 2023
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From 6 to 10 November the British Business Bank, along with several partners from across the UK, will host Business Finance Week 2023. With a whole host of nationwide and regional in-person events, webinars and more, Business Finance Week helps smaller businesses learn about the different finance options available to them to support their individual needs. If you missed out on the 2022 edition of Business Finance Week you can still watch the recordings of...
First published
16 October 2023
Last updated
16 October 2023
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Recycle Week 2023 will take place between 16 and 22 October 2023. It’s the one week of the year where retailers, brands, waste management companies, trade associations, governments and the media come together to achieve one goal: to galvanise the public into recycling more of the right things, more often. This year’s theme - The Big Recycling Hunt - focuses on “missed capture”: the items that can be recycled but are commonly missed in the...
First published
10 October 2023
Last updated
10 October 2023
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The Innovative Devices Access Pathway (IDAP) program is designed to accelerate the development of cost-effective medical devices and their integration into the UK market. The IDAP pilot is an initiative to bring new technologies and solutions to the National Health Service (NHS) to help with medical needs that are not currently being met. The aim of IDAP is to enable and improve patient access to innovative and transformative medical devices by providing an integrated and...
First published
10 October 2023
Last updated
10 October 2023
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The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is starting a review of the following National Occupational Standards (NOS): Electric and Hybrid Vehicles To ensure the outcome of the review is in line with industry needs, across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, you are invited to take part in the review. The NOS continue to be a valuable resource to inform vocational training and qualifications, and apprenticeships. The review will be completed by 31 March...
First published
6 October 2023
Last updated
6 October 2023

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