Important changes to Fit notes and your absence policies
30/06/2022
Victoria reports on the latest key changes to Fit Notes, that you need to consider as an employer.
In Conversation with Graeme Mason
30/06/2022
Join Downtown in Business on Tuesday 20th September for an special ‘In Conversation’ event with Chief Sustainability and Communications Officer at Newcastle International Airport, Graeme Mason.
The ‘peace dividend’ ends just at the wrong time
30/06/2022
With the Governor of the Bank of England predicting a recession, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine smashing the ‘peace dividend’ and the prime minister indulging in economic Cake-ism, does the government have a plan to grow the economy? Frank McKenna suggests tax -cutting may be the way to go.
Six Years On
30/06/2022
Six years on from our decision to leave the European Union, Jim looks at how it is impossible for any of the parties to admit we made a huge mistake and promise any steps to remedy the damage it is doing to business.
A week in America | 24 June 2022
23/06/2022
This week, Martin Liptrot, takes a look back on the Texas GOP. Does Texas really want to secede from the U.S.?
Sexual Harassment… The Scary Facts
23/06/2022
In her blog this week, LadyBossHR presents us with the scary facts about sexual harassment and advises employers on how to prevent it occurring in the workplace.
Post Wakefield, North Tories Restless
23/06/2022
In the wake of yesterday’s Wakefield by election, Jim assess the mood of the Northern Research Group of Tory MPs and the chances of getting Levelling Up done in a summer of strikes and inflation.
That was a week (and a half) that was
23/06/2022
Frank McKenna attended high-level functions with both Labour and Conservative politicians this week – and he found both parties in good spirits.
DIB hosts evening of Connect Working
22/06/2022
Downtown in Busines shosted a new networking event at the fabulous Townhouse Hotel & Secret Garden in Chester recently.
£21m Net Zero Operational Tech Hub at Manchester Science Park Reaches Practical Completion
22/06/2022
Bruntwood SciTech’s 1 million sq ft masterplan for Manchester Science Park has taken another step forward as its £21m development, Base, reaches practical completion.
Shakespeare North Playhouse announces newsocial impact partnership with Livv Housing
21/06/2022
Shakespeare North Playhouse has joined forces with independent housing association Livv Housing Group, in a unique partnership to create positive impact and support residents and communities in Knowsley to flourish.
Corporate Rewards Programme now available for businesses flying from Liverpool with Lufthansa
21/06/2022
Liverpool John Lennon Airport is partnering with Lufthansa to help promote the new service and its benefits to businesses which includes the airline’s PartnerPlusBenefit corporate rewards program for small and medium-sized enterprises with businesses able to save on travel costs while also earning rewards.