It’s full speed ahead for offshore wind. With growing interest in ‘low carbon’ and ‘green’ initiatives, offshore wind has the potential to be a sustainable energy source for the UK. But while the demand is there, the skills to realise …
The nature of work is changing. New developments in technology mean that people need to continually update their knowledge and how they use it. Learning and training are key to making sure businesses have the skills they need to survive …
When you’re busy trying to beat the competition, it can be easy to lose sight of the potential your individual employees can have in taking your business from good to great. That is why I've spent my career encouraging leaders to …
I’ve always been interested in the business world but not what I actually wanted to do in it – if only I would have known the value of an apprenticeship when I left school! I remember being an attracted to …
I’ve always had a culture of supporting progression in my business. It’s good for me, it’s good for my staff, and it helps my company grow. Believing in the people I work with has set Pyronix apart from the competition. …
Life is a bit of a juggling act; sometimes you’re flying high with a couple of ping-pong balls, at other times you have a never ending supply of basketballs to juggle. For many small business owners like me, it can …
It’s the age old challenge for every business: responding to competitors, getting ahead of them and staying ahead of them. Every business is looking for the way to achieve this and there is no universal answer that will tell you …
As the professional body for the industry, for decades we have looked to support and grow glass manufacturing in the UK. To do so we have had to identify the threats to the industry. Working with established research providers such …
Every good business leader is constantly on the lookout for a source of competitive advantage to give their business the edge. I believe it is time to stop looking outwards and turn your attention to what you already have, to …
The Yorkshire and Humber region has established itself as the UK's powerhouse for the process and energy and renewables sectors. With such a concentration of businesses in one area, the competition for skilled workers is high. But the pool of …
Recent Comments