Tuesday, May 11, 2021
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Builder shortage? 3 tips for improving recruitment
Standards are high in the construction field, so it’s important that your recruitment processes are impeccable. This will help you net the best talent on...How a bad job advert can affect your chances of finding the right candidate
A job advert is your first opportunity to introduce yourself to prospective employees and attract the right talent. It is crucial this first impression...Britain’s bosses accused of negligence: what might they do to improve?
Due to the difficult conditions most businesses are subject to, the need for apt leadership is perhaps more prevalent than ever before. A damning BBC...Sheffield solicitors launch national wealth service
Sheffield solicitors, Taylor&Emmet, is introducing a new multidisciplinary service tailored to the needs of high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. The firm has created a dedicated wealth...Yorkshire housebuilder partners with skills academy for apprenticeship programme
Yorkshire housebuilder Ilke Homes has partnered with national training provider Code for a major apprenticeship programme to develop its workforce. Ilke Homes is expanding its...
- Finance
Northern leaders set out post-COVID infrastructure investment plan for renewal & recovery
The North’s civic and business leaders have set out a bold plan to support the region’s renewal and recovery over the next 12 months...Strong economic recovery lowers forecast for business borrowing in 2021 by £7bn
UK firms are now expected to borrow a net £19bn this year – £7bn less than forecast in February – as the economy rebounds...Electric heating solutions business lands second round of Innovate UK funding
A Garforth-based business, which specialises in electric heating solutions, has received further funding from Innovate UK to help it continue the development and launch...Pelsis Group swoops for Californian manufacturer
Knaresborough-headquartered pest control specialist Pelsis Group has acquired a California-based manufacturer of humane bird deterrents as part of its international growth strategy. Bird-B-Gone has become...Bradford Microsoft Power Platform specialist acquired by Manchester group
Cloud2, a Bradford-based data analytics and process automation specialist, has been acquired by managed IT, cloud and digital transformation expert, BCN Group. Cloud2 is at...
- Manufacturing
West Yorkshire building products manufacturer invests in new premises
A West Yorkshire roofing products manufacturer is targeting revenue growth of 15% each year after investing almost £1 million in a new site in...SME manufacturer optimism surges as growth expectations ramp up
SME manufacturing output held flat in the three months to April but is expected to improve markedly in the coming quarter, according to the...Half of nations manufacturers have been victim of cyber-attacks in last year, research reveals
Half of Britain’s manufacturers have been the victim of cyber-crime during the year, after thousands of organisations moved their staff to remote working when...Rishi Sunak tours Quorn’s Stokesley HQ
Rishi Sunak, MP for Richmond, North Yorkshire, recently visited Quorn Foods’ Stokesley HQ to hear about the company’s efforts to build a more sustainable global food system. Quorn, the alternative protein brand, invited...Leeds vegan food producer launches plant-based hot dog with iconic US brand
Meatless Farm, the Leeds-based vegan food producer, is partnering with iconic American company Nathan’s Famous to launch its first plant-based hot dog. The transatlantic partnership...
- Appointments
Gordons hires former HSBC player as consultant
Yorkshire law firm Gordons has appointed a former HSBC Yorkshire and North East head of corporate banking as a consultant. Martin Lunt is a highly...Property firm promotes two to associate director
Leeds property consultancy Gent Visick (GV) has promoted Daniel Walker and Matt Harriman to associate director level as the company gears up for further...York tech firm appoints COO, putting growth into gear
Video interviewing software solutions provider, Shortlister, has appointed Paul Dickens as Chief Operating Officer as part of its bold plans for fast-tracked growth. Encompassing all...Knight Frank bolsters Yorkshire property management team with new partner
Property consultancy Knight Frank has strengthened its Yorkshire property management team with the appointment of Ross Malkin as a partner. Ross joins from CBRE in...Senior appointment sees North Yorks IT services provider continue expansion
Integral IT has appointed a service delivery manager as the North Yorkshire-based IT services provider continues to expand. Iain Kilner has more than 30 years’...
- Out of office
University of Hull reveals £200k Emergent Technology Lab
A new Emergent Technology Lab has been unveiled at the University of Hull, offering students state-of-the-art equipment in Virtual and Augmented Reality. The new suite,...Caddick Construction help Leeds homeless charity bridge digital divide
Caddick Construction has teamed up with St George's Crypt to support The Growing Room rehabilitation programme. The Growing Room programme was set up by the...16 Yorkshire & Humber businesses win Queen’s Awards
Sixteen Yorkshire & Humber businesses have been announced as winners in the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise – the prestigious business awards. In total 205 businesses...Leeds university signs up to tackle waste in fashion
Leeds is the first university to sign up to a voluntary agreement to slash the impact of the UK clothing and home fabrics industries...Time Out: Paul Beaumont, Managing Partner at ConsultPB
The weekend has come back around again, and that means some more quickfire questions. This week’s ‘Time Out’ features Paul Beaumont, Managing Partner at...
- Advice
Textile dyeing ‘secret weapon’ for hospitality & healthcare industries to reach low carbon ideals
Regenex is challenging hospitality and healthcare industries to use textile dyeing as a “secret weapon” to help reach low carbon ideals. The Buttershaw, Bradfod-based linen...Housing association expresses positive hopes for 2021 in New Year message
The Chair and Chief Executive of Bradford-based Manningham Housing Association (MHA) have said that 2021 can bring “better times for people of all ages”...Business Lincolnshire launches campaign to help businesses post-COVID-19
With lockdown restrictions continuing to ease, many businesses are preparing for life in the ‘new normal’. The impact of COVID-19 ranges by industry and...Prioritise jobs, training for young to drive UK-wide recovery – CBI
The CBI has laid out a health-first recovery plan that it said would help secure a jobs-rich, fair and sustainable future for the UK...Top vet asks Prime Minister to rethink plans to stop key workers accessing UK jobs
A Yorkshire vet has called on Boris Johnson not to proceed with plans to heavily restrict access to the UK labour market for so-called...
- Property
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