The expectations of our people team has changed significantly over the years. How do we attract the best talent, when everyone is competing for the brightest candidates? How do we nurture them, and help develop their careers? How do we create a culture where our teams thrive, and an environment where they feel safe and can bring their whole selves to work? And…if we somehow get this magical formula right, and our staff number increases, how do we make sure we don’t outgrow it?

St Helens Buoyant at Downtown in Business Leaders Lunch
The atmosphere in the room was overwhelmingly positive, with many in the private sector praising the council’s proactive and results-driven approach.

The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | EP.81 | Is the UK infrastructure creaking?
In today’s podcast, Jim Hancock and Jo Phillips preview Rachel Reeves Spring Statement and look abroad at the troubled scenes in Ukraine, Gaza and now Türkiye.

Bruntwood SciTech Complete £580m Sustainability-backed Facility to Support Future Growth Projects
Bruntwood SciTech has secured an additional £100m funding package from Barclays, HSBC UK, Lloyds, NatWest and Santander UK – taking their total facilities to £580m.

INNSiDE by Meliá launch guided city walks in Newcastle & Liverpool locations for female solo travellers
A free, social, guided walk, starting and ending at INNSiDE UK hotels in Newcastle & Liverpool.