Oct
2008
Articles from 21st Oct 2008
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Getting a job is childs' play for Louise and Andrew
Oct 21 2008 | Archive
AN UNEMPLOYED and homeless Newcastle couple have turned their lives around and found jobs they love and a new place to live, thanks to support from employment specialists Working Links. Read
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Women's workshop builds skills
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THE Women’s Workshop, a project designed to create more equal access and participation into the construction industry for rural women in Northumberland, is up and running in Amble. Read
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Equality & Diversity Action Group
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THE eradication of unfair working practices and discrimination of any sort in the workplace have been put at the centre of one organisation’s code of practice. Read
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Construction sector shines at equality North East Awards
Oct 21 2008 | Archive
ORGANISATIONS and individuals across the region have been recognised for efforts and initiatives to promote equality and diversity in the workplace through the 2008 North East Equality Awards. Read
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The construction training experience at Building Futures East
Oct 21 2008 | Archive
BUILDING Futures East (BFE) based at Walker Riverside, Newcastle, aims to provide a training environment and experience of the highest quality to local residents. Read
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Brighter futures – Tyneside Cyrenians
Oct 21 2008 | Archive
IN APRIL 2007, Tyneside Cyrenians set up Brighter Futures Construction Skills Training Centre to promote employability for people experiencing problems of homelessness and/or substance misuse. Read
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Welfare reform paper
Oct 21 2008 | Archive
THE Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) launched a Welfare Reform Green Paper in July and is consulting until tomorrow on questions about the future of welfare reform, training, skills and the benefits system. Read
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Language no barrier for Daria
Oct 21 2008 | Archive
IN 2005 Daria Glowczynska from Poland came to England for a three-month trip with the aim of experiencing a different culture and gaining work experience. Despite having very limited English at the time, she secured work within six days in a local factory. Read
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Regional employer awards announced
Oct 21 2008 | Archive
JOBCENTRE Plus has announced the launch of a regional employer award to recognise the efforts of employers who have helped unemployed people in the North East off benefits and into work. Read
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Stylish comeback
Oct 21 2008 | Archive
WHEN you buy one of Bryony Richardson’s children’s outfits you’re buying into a different way of thinking. Read
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October 22: MIDDLESBROUGH Business Forum event on how to survive in the economic downturn with David Buffham, the Bank of England’s agent for the North-east, Thistle Hotel, Middlesbrough, 4.30-6.30pm, free. Places must be booked on 01642 322544 or at www.middlesbroughbusinessforum.co.uk
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CHECKING out your new business idea workshop, Victoria Road Board Room, University of Teesside, 1.30-4.30pm, free. To book, call Eileen Wicks on 01642 384640 or email e.wicks@tees.ac.uk Read
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Helping hands for small firms
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NEWLY merged law firm MincoffJacksons has expanded its practice with the appointment of two trainee solicitors in its Tees Valley office.
Oct 21 2008 | Archive
Michael Ayres, above right, has joined the firm’s wills, tax planning and estates team after graduating with honours from York College of Law. Read
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Why Africa is a land of opportunity for Tees firms
Oct 21 2008 | Archive
AFRICA is no longer the heart of darkness, but is a shining light in a period of economic gloom, says JEZ DAVISON Read
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Bring on energy revolution
Oct 21 2008 | Archive
NERVOUS retailers, panicky bankers, gloomy estate agents - amid the continuing global stock-market turmoil, many investors are running scared. But is renewable energy one of the sectors with brighter financial prospects, due to EU and UK climate change targets? GLORIA McSHANE reports. Read
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The sponsors
Oct 21 2008 | Archive
MOST of us spend much of our time at work, making it one of the most important places for advice and help about healthier lifestyles. Read
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Investing in the future
Oct 21 2008 | Archive
NEW UK climate change targets will call for “a revolution”, in top Lloyds TSB expert Paul Turner’s words - so who better to gain than a firm with the same name? Read
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Banks must bailoutindustry
Oct 21 2008 | Archive
JEZ DAVISON claims the success of the Government’s £400bn+ rescue package hinges on banks’ willingness to lend to local businesses... Read
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Buildingsuccessout of failure
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On the look out for employer excellence
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THE nebusiness awards have been refreshed for 2008 - resulting in some new categories for local firms to enter. Read
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The set-up that can travel
Oct 21 2008 | Archive
WHY use demountable and relocatable partitions and mezzanine floor systems? In commercial buildings this has several immediate advantages. Read
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List of clients is testimonial
Oct 21 2008 | Archive
INFLUENCING people is all about projecting an image, and offices clearly reflect the aspirations, ambitions and achievements of a company. Read
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Office will put workers first
Oct 21 2008 | Archive
THE Human Office was formed in 1990 and has since become one of the most comprehensive suppliers of office stationery and related products in the north of England. Read
