Organisations are not doing enough to help employees reach their full potential, is a prominent viewpoint to emerge from a national survey conducted by Cascade HR. In a poll of 423 UK-wide Human Resources professionals, 44 per cent said the workforce does not have enough support to thrive, with a further
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Mr Fitz Aqua Spirtz introduces new head of brand
Yorkshire based liquid dispense specialist Brewfitt have appointed Mark Fenton to front their Mr Fitz Aqua Spritz brand. Launched last year, the Mr Fitz Aqua Spritz concept of combining over 20 botanically infused flavours with pure filtered still or sparking water dispensed from a unique bar font is proving a great
Force24 acquires tech pioneered by former Ogilvy social head
Marketing automation platform Force24 has announced its acquisition of the social media innovation SoAmpli for an undisclosed sum, in what marks the company’s latest move to become the UK’s leading martech provider. SoAmpli is the brainchild of Maz Nadjm, who also founded one of the UK’s first social networks 2BMates and
New board member right formula for chemical company
Airedale Chemical has announced a new appointment to its board of directors as the specialist chemical company enters a new and important year for the family-owned business. Dan Marr takes on the role of commercial director after seven years at Airedale Chemical and will oversee the technical, compliance and marketing departments
Hambleton landlords warned about cold homes
Hambleton District Council Environmental Health Officers are advising landlords to make sure their tenants’ homes are warm. Research from the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health shows that homes rented from a landlord or letting agency are more likely to be poorly insulated and cold than those that are owner occupied. “What people
SMEs need clarity as Brexit deadline approaches
The chief executive of a Leeds-based housing association has urged Westminster politicians to find a Brexit compromise. Ali Akbor, who has led Unity Homes and Enterprise for two decades, said it was vital that MPs worked to avoid local communities including SMEs being thrown into chaos as the countdown to Britain’s
LSH boosts Leeds team with key appointments
National commercial property consultancy Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) has made several key appointments to its growing team in Leeds. Mark Gaskell joins LSH as director to head up the Lease Advisory team. Mark previously worked for Bupa as a corporate portfolio surveyor and has experience with GVA and Cushman & Wakefield
Capital B Media expands team with new appointment
South Yorkshire PR and communications consultancy Capital B Media has expanded its team through the appointment of a new junior account executive. Chris Doyle, 22, has joined the Barnsley-based firm after completing a BA in broadcast journalism and a Masters in documentary journalism at Nottingham Trent University. He has also worked as
CBRE Leeds adds to property management team
CBRE Leeds has strengthened its Property Management team with the appointment of Dan Middleton as surveyor. Dan joins from WT Gunson, where he was a chartered surveyor. Dan will be responsible for managing property owned by a number of CBRE’s key local and national clients. James Millson, associate director for CBRE Leeds, said: "We
Mid Yorkshire Chamber expands team with new appointment
The Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce has appointed a new office administrator to support the existing team ahead of its planned growth and developments for 2019. Bringing over 30 years of experience, Shaida Khan, from Dewsbury, will support the membership, marketing and events team, whilst also providing additional support for the