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Team of Welsh Business Owners take on Mammoth Cycling Challenge for Charity
This time last year, when the world locked down, lots of us picked up new hobbies or skills. Some decided to take up walking – others used furlough to (try) and learn that language we’ve always wanted to pick up. However, naturally and understandably, we didn’t all stick to our newfound habits as the world […]
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Retail
South Wales
Refurbished vs. New: Are refurbished products worth investing in?
Investing in products is something that requires a lot of thought – particularly surrounding tech and appliances. You’re purchasing items you’ll use nearly every day — so what you choose now will affect your time, your stress level, and potentially, your home’s cleanliness for years to come. People often look to buy technology, gadgets, and […]
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Awards
Cardiff
HR
South Wales
CIPD HR Awards recognise and celebrate top HR professionals in Wales
CIPD Wales, the professional body for HR and people development, has recognised those at the forefront of Wales’ HR industry at the CIPD Wales Awards 2018 following the phenomenal success of last year’s inaugural awards. The awards acknowledge outstanding individuals and teams as the best in HR, learning, and people management practice in businesses across […]
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Cardiff
Disability
HR
South Wales
Cardiff HR Consultant recovers from decade on benefits to become workplace disability champion
A Cardiff businessman whose life turned upside down after a bout of food poisoning left him disabled has found time to shine again by bringing workplace disability confidence into the UK spotlight. Julian John had to learn to stand, walk and talk again after a gastric reaction to a steak he ate in a restaurant […]
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Cardiff
Manufacturing
News
South Wales
Welsh Fabricator Ends 2018 on a High Note
One of Wales’ leading aluminium fabricators, Dudley’s Aluminium, is ending 2018 on a high after securing two new projects with a combined worth of close to £4million. It’s been a strong year for Dudley’s Aluminium, which has secured a number of major projects, including Cambridge University’s R&D Campus, the £4million Central Square contract in Cardiff […]
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Cardiff
Law
News
South Wales
Welsh business leaders unveiled as UK’s most economically vibrant faces
Five figures from the Welsh business world have been unveiled as some of the country’s most progressive leaders as part of Grant Thornton’s Faces of a Vibrant Economy Campaign. The annual list recognises 100 inspirational leaders from private, public and third sectors across the UK. Among them are business leaders, entrepreneurs, local government innovators and […]
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Cardiff
News
South Wales
Only six weeks until Christmas but 80% of Cardiff residents STILL haven’t made plans for the big day
Despite Christmas Day being only six weeks away, more than three quarters of Cardiff residents still don’t know how they plan on spending the day, as a new survey reveals that over a third of us feel anxious and worry about making plans for the festive period. Contact the Elderly, the only national charity to […]
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Cardiff
Education
News
Coleg y Cymoedd announces new Principal
One of Wales’ largest further education colleges, Coleg y Cymoedd, has appointed Karen Phillips as its next Principal and Chief Executive. Ms Phillips, who has served as Coleg y Cymoedd’s Deputy Principal since 2008 (then known as Coleg Morgannwg), will succeed current Principal, Judith Evans, when she retires from 1 January 2019. As Deputy Principal, […]
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Cardiff
HR
News
Cardiff business Careercake.com secures over £300,000 in latest round of funding
Cardiff-based online learning platform, Careercake, has secured over £300,000 in its latest funding round. The round has been led by existing investor the Development Bank of Wales, with additional funding from a consortium of angels including Sunnybarn Investments founded by entrepreneur Phil Buck. Careercake aims to help organisations who want to help their staff build […]
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Cardiff
Finance
HR
News
Cardiff Actuary warns 'lavish' public sector pensions can't last forever
It’s reported that, on average, public sector workers receive a pension three times larger than those in the private sector upon retirement. Stuart Price explains why he thinks this anomaly will change. Stuart, Partner and Actuary at Quantum Advisory, said: “The TaxPayers’ Alliance revealed that a 25 year old earning the national average wage could […]
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