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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Environmental consultancy supports business growth with cloud-based HR software
RSK Group Ltd – one of Europe’s leading multidisciplinary environmental consultancy groups – has invested in cloud-based HR software from Cascade, to support company growth. Established in 1989, the Cheshire-based firm has been helping organisations worldwide to achieve their business goals, both cost-effectively and with minimum environmental and social impact. Their
Sarah Bradley launches The HR Dept Leeds South
After almost two decades working for corporate businesses in human resources across the UK, West Yorkshire-born Sarah Bradley has headed home to set up her own business supporting local SMEs. The highly qualified HR expert left her corporate London life behind her, having had enough of travelling from one end of
Over two fifths of companies in Yorkshire and the North East looking to introduce flexible working
Over two fifths of middle market businesses in Yorkshire and the North East are considering new flexible working options for their employees but many worry about the security and management implications according to a new survey commissioned by RSM. The survey of middle market businesses, carried out by YouGov, found that
Garden centre business strengthens the team with key appointments
Tong Garden Centre has strengthened its team with appointments in marketing, HR and finance. Leigh Quinn from Leeds has been appointed to the newly created position of online insight manager to develop Tong's online presence; Carrie Mackertich from Garforth is the centre's new HR and training manager responsible for recruiting new talent
Howarths and University of Huddersfield partner on HR research
A Yorkshire HR and employment law firm has partnered with the University of Huddersfield to deliver a research project designed to help Yorkshire’s businesses remain attractive to new graduates and prevent the so-called “brain drain” of future HR talent to London and the South. Howarths People and Safety Management, based in
Hat-trick for flourishing ex-Emmerdale mill
Three new deals have been completed at the thriving Sunny Bank Mills, the iconic Yorkshire mill complex between Leeds and Bradford. The deals, featuring tenants from the textile, HR and safety consultancy sectors, underline the renaissance of Sunny Banks Mills in Farsley, where YTV’s Emmerdale and Heartbeat were filmed. During the past
Mum launches new arm of business to help women returning to work
A mum of two from Huddersfield has embarked on a new business venture this week, driven by her own experiences, but also fuelled by conversations she had around mental health awareness week and the shocking statistics she uncovered in her research. Donna Davies, an HR expert and ex ‘People Experience’ strategist,
Joanna Charles launches The HR Dept Bradford
Leeds start-up PR firm breaks £100,000 with another year of record growth
A Leeds-based start-up PR agency has exceeded £100,000 in turnover in less than three years of business. MacComms, based at Entrepreneurial Spark, Leeds, has grown more than 100 per cent year on year and has reached the milestone turnover in sales of PR services prior to celebrating its third year in