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The Institute of Directors (IoD) has appointed Steve Hill to lead its South West region.

Steve was formerly vice-chair and succeeds Muir Macdonald, following the completion of Muir’s three-year term as chair.

Steve will be the voice for South West directors, ensuring they are represented within the IoD’s influential lobbying voice. He will forge connections between directors through a calendar of regional events and professional development training.

Steve was managing director of SEA, which delivers products and services to the defence and transport markets....

A caring manager at Francis Clark Financial Planning (FCFP) has been shortlisted at the Women in Investment Awards after going the extra mile to support colleagues during the pandemic.

Charlotte Taylor-St Ruth is a finalist in the Team Leader of the Year category for small to medium firms at the prestigious event, organised by Investment Week in association with HSBC Asset Management.

Exeter-based Charlotte joined FCFP as head of client care in 2019 and is responsible for leading a team of 15 people based across seven offices, from Poole to Truro. Judges were impressed...

The lifeblood of a fleet lies in its vehicles and drivers. This is why it’s crucial to protect both assets, especially during a crisis. The problem is, most fleet managers tend to feel overwhelmed and dazed whenever something terrible happens. Of course, blanking out during times of crisis is a normal reaction.

This is why you need to set up a plan for emergencies even before they happen. This is what you call fleet risk management. Fleet managers need to set up a system to react accordingly during times of crisis and possibly stop problems before they occur. If you’re in the...

More people are working from home than ever before. For most remote workers, that’s a great thing! They spend less time commuting to and from work and they don’t have to deal with annoying coworkers sitting at desks around them.

However, it can seem like a bad thing for employers. Letting your employees stay home while they work brings up a lot of concerns when it comes to things like productivity, but that doesn’t mean remote work shouldn’t be an option! Not only are there reasons not to worry, there are things you can do to make sure your concerns don’t become a reality....