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Educating staff to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace is vital, says network partner
EMPLOYERS need to educate their staff on what constitutes sexual harassment and sex discrimination in the workplace as the Government announces that it will bring in new legislation to protect employees from being victims of such behaviour at work. This is the opinion...
Falcons to Fly with Guests in Wild Boar Woods
A renowned Lake District inn has joined forces with a team of expert falconers to offer guests and visitors the chance to get up close and personal with some very special birds of prey. The Wild Boar Inn near Windermere is working with Lake District Falconry to offer...
Family-owned Lake District Hotel Group Hits Record Levels of Summer Occupancy
A LAKE District hotel group has recorded the highest levels of occupancy in its history this summer, thanks to a boom in UK staycationers. Family-owned business, Lake District Hotels - which has six venues across the National Park - recorded an average occupancy of 94...
SWANSWAY GROUP COMES OF AGE!
Swansway Group, a family owned motor dealer group, based in North West England are delighted to announce they have reached their milestone 18th birthday this September! Swansway Group is the latest successful chapter for founder and Chairman Michael Smyth, who has an...
Celebrating Forty Years of Sharpham Wine and Cheese
Multi award-winning Sharpham Wine and Cheese recently celebrated a phenomenal forty years at the South Devon based Sharpham Estate. They raised a toast to their four decades with a week of celebrations, including a virtual cheese and wine tasting and a party at the...
Paul Sheppard of HMG Paints becomes OCCA President
Paul Sheppard of HMG Paints has been announced as the new President of The Oil & Colour Chemists’ Association (OCCA). OCCA is a professional body, internationally recognised as one of the leading technical organisations for individuals from the coatings &...
Employer had made ‘all reasonable adjustments’ for disabled employee
A disabled employee has lost a discrimination claim after a judge concluded that her employer had made all reasonable adjustments to avoid any disadvantage to her. Joanne Stronach Head of Employment and HR reports on this recent case. The employee, Ms Martin, started...
Law firm doubles up on fundraising push for charity
Colleagues from a leading legal firm are taking part in two fundraising events over the same weekend to raise money for a local charity. Staff at Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors will put their best foot forward to raise vital funds for Carlisle and North Lakeland Hospice...
Legal firm offers free guide for SMEs
A LEADING legal firm has produced a handy guide for businesses planning for the future. Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors, who are members of the UK200Group, have created the ‘Top 20 Tips for SMEs’ guide which focuses on practical steps businesses can take. The guide...
E G Carter & Co Ltd commit to the future as they welcome NINE new Management Trainees and Apprentices
Apprenticeships are an important way of helping the younger generation with their career aspirations and E G Carter & Co Ltd maintain an ongoing commitment to attend and support numerous career and employment fairs across Gloucestershire. The events give...
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