Business

The Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is carrying out a study to understand the potential for a future Social Impact Fund for the region.

The Heart of the South West LEP has commissioned a scoping report into a potential Social Impact Fund for the area, which covers Devon, Somerset, Plymouth and Torbay. The study will be carried out in partnership with social impact consultancy AchieveGood, and will seek to establish what the fund could look like and how it would support inclusive growth in the area.

The Heart of the South West area has a lower-than...

Forklifts are essential tools in warehouse operations, allowing for the efficient movement and transportation of heavy materials. However, they can also pose significant safety risks if not operated and managed correctly.

To ensure the safety of workers and prevent accidents in warehouses, it is crucial to implement effective health & safety measures . In this article, we will discuss the top seven safety tips for preventing forklift accidents in warehouses and then look at what action should be taken in the event of an accident taking place.

Working from home on a hybrid or full-time basis has become the norm for many people over the past few years. As an employer, you have the same legal responsibilities toward remote workers as those who are based in the traditional workplace.

By law, employers must ensure that all employees, including remote workers, have the appropriate equipment, technology, and information to carry out their duties effectively.

Unless an employee uses their own belongings, this may include a laptop or computer, software, a mobile phone, an office chair...

Independent accountancy firm Griffin Chartered Accountants has moved to new offices in Exeter’s premier office park at Pynes Hill just two miles from the city centre.

The move comes just five years after the company opened its first Exeter office at Exeter Business Park. It reflects significant ongoing growth with sales increasing between 20 and 25 percent per annum and staff numbers swelling to 24 full time employees ranging from senior leaders to AAT apprentices.

With offices on the ground and first floors, plus meeting rooms and a boardroom, Courtenay House effectively...