Blake Morgan rewards 37 members of staff in latest round of...
Leading law firm Blake Morgan has promoted 37 lawyers and support staff across its offices in London, Wales, the Thames Valley and on the South Coast.
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Candlemaker Wins Blenheim’s Start-up Business Award
A candlemaker from Long Wittenham has won Blenheim’s annual business start-up competition.
Unipart ranked among top employee-owned companies
Unipart Group has been named as one of the UK’s leading companies for employee ownership. The global manufacturing, logistics and consultancy group based in Oxford placed fifth on the 2021 Employee Ownership Top 50.
COEL’s subsidiary company CMS Cambridge delivers sustainable furniture disposal solutions
With many offices being reconfigured in the wake of the pandemic, how do we dispose of redundant furniture in an ethical way? CMS Cambridge, the furniture division of local design and fit out firm offers a sustainable service for clients that care about their green credentials.
The 21st Century Organisation | The Innovation Toolkit
In this episode of The Innovation Toolkit, a series exploring tools to help businesses face the challenges of a post-COVID world, Stephen Spencer is joined by Frank Nigriello as they discuss the second part of the POSITIVE Compass tool: O for Organisation.
High Sheriff of Oxfordshire opens new R&D laboratories at Wood Centre...
The High Sheriff of Oxfordshire, Imam Monawar Hussain has officially opened the newly-converted class II R&D laboratories alongside Jeremy Long, chair of the Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (OxLEP), and Steve Burgess of The Oxford Trust, the charity that owns the building.
High Sheriff of Oxfordshire opens new R&D laboratories at Wood Centre...
The High Sheriff of Oxfordshire, Imam Monawar Hussain has officially opened the newly-converted class II R&D laboratories alongside Jeremy Long, chair of the Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (OxLEP), and Steve Burgess of The Oxford Trust, the charity that owns the building. Also in attendance were founders of the two biotech companies that have taken space […]
Blake Morgan supports operational transfer of Reading leisure centres to social...
Reading Borough Council has signed a partnership contract with the non-profit social enterprise organisation Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL), which will now take over the operation of Reading’s four leisure centres on the Council’s behalf.
Digital Inclusion
Digital exclusion is not just a Covid-19 issue! However, the pandemic has highlighted that lack of online access is a serious issue that limits people’s life chances and wellbeing. As we come out of lockdown, we must not lose focus on this ongoing problem.
Common HR Issues
We are now halfway through 2021, and the global COVID-19 pandemic has continued to cause organisations to think swiftly on their feet to respond to shifts in perspective and priorities and reassess future planning.
Owen Mumford achieves B Corp certification
UK medical device leader obtains certified commitment to social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency
How building brand engagement helps your business grow
We asked Brand Marketing specialist Kate Stinchcombe-Gillies for her top tips on building brand engagement
OxLEP-backed project – set to be a key player in championing...
Confirmation of a new pilot project for an innovative energy systems accelerator – one of several schemes to have benefitted from government funding secured by the Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (OxLEP) – has today (30 June) been announced.
Pathways to Zero-Carbon Oxfordshire report welcomed
A key climate action report – Pathways to a Zero-Carbon Oxfordshire – by the University of Oxford’s Environmental Change Institute and Bioregional has been published and welcomed by Oxfordshire County Council.
Leading Hand Dryer Manufacturer Launches New ECO Range
As part of its ongoing commitment to energy efficiency, leading hand dryer manufacturer Airdri has launched its most environmentally friendly range of hand dryers to date.