Please help Bluegrass Group to assess the level of cyber crime in the South West by sparing a few minutes of your time to take part in our annual Cyber Threat Survey. They are asking local businesses what their cyber security concerns are and whether they’ve experienced any cyber attacks. The results will give them an overall […]
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New members of staff join the AME team
AME Solutions are delighted to announce that we have two new members of staff that have joined the AME Team. We are very pleased to introduce Bailey Lee and Ethan Sterry who both join our technical team as Systems Engineers. Both Bailey and Ethan, will be working towards attaining their Level 3 Infrastructure Technician apprenticeship […]
Henry Howard Finance shortlisted for four prestigious awards
Henry Howard Finance has beaten off tough competition to secure itself a place as a finalist in the Best Use of Technology, Best Place to Work, Best Customer Experience and Best Marketing Campaign categories of the first-ever Growth Finance Awards. The Growth Finance Awards launched this year in order to celebrate the companies providing “more […]
More BBX Networking
You know how we like to keep our partners connected – so last week’s event was to get our Exeter people together for an informal gathering and what a pleasant evening we had! Hosted at Venaspace situated at The Mount in Paris Street, they have recently opened their superb co-working space uniquely named “Down the […]
New Finance Director for swcomms
South West Communications Group has recruited a new director to its board. James Craner has joined swcomms as its new financial director. He brings with him 24 years of senior management and strategic experience. An Exeter University graduate, Mr Craner trained and qualified with Arthur Andersen and has also worked for Curver UK, Catalent, Baldor […]
Preventing people problems: “Don’t lose a wealth of experience”
One of my staff is now over 70 and her eye sight is beginning to deteriorate so the quality of her work is not as good as it used to be. Can I suggest she retires? Age discrimination is illegal and no employee can be made to retire any more, unless there is a “genuine […]
Are you ready to ignite that spark and launch your own business?
Perhaps your children are ready to start school and now you have time to do something for yourself? Or are you that woman who has been waiting for her moment to shine? You’ve made that leap of faith in your mind and decided that you want to get started on building your own business, but you […]
Preventing People Problems: “Because you’re worth it”
My Accountant says I should be paying my staff the National Living Wage but I don’t think one particular employee is worth that much – do I have to? If your employee is over 25 then yes you have to pay him the National Living Wage. You are not the first person to ask that […]
Preventing People Problems: “Personal Calls from Work Phones”
I have just received the office phone bill and there is a charge of over £200 for calls to premium rate numbers. I have identified who it is, can I make them pay me back? Hopefully you have included something in your Contract of Employment or Staff Handbook about personal calls from the work phones […]
Preventing People Problems: “Do I need a dress code?”
Q: Our receptionist says she is broke and can’t afford to have her hair done, but her grey roots look awful and she doesn’t project our company image at all! What can I do? We don’t have a dress code as we have never had a problem before. A: Well other than put a bag […]