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Benefits of Using an Online Reference Checking Platform

Before an offer is made to a final candidate, they must have a reference check performed. This ensures that the company is taking the necessary steps to ensure that the candidate is qualified. Although it's usually only the top candidate's references that are checked, you can also check the references of other candidates to find a better fit.

According to Userlane, "User onboarding should always aim to lessen your users’ time to value as much as possible." One of the best user onboarding practices is utilizing a reference checking platform.

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The reasons why transcription services are booming in the UK

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Thu, 05/19/2022 - 9:45pm

The transcription industry is booming in the UK. There are many reasons for this, but one of the main reasons is that businesses are realizing the importance of having accurate, reliable transcripts.

Transcripts can be used for a variety of purposes, such as marketing materials, training manuals, and more.

In this article, we will discuss the reasons why transcription services are booming in the UK and how they can benefit your business.

What Are Transcription Services?

Transcription services are a type of business support service that converts audio or...

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Making tax digital now applies to all VAT registered businesses

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Thu, 05/19/2022 - 8:59pm

Making Tax Digital – or, if you prefer, MTD - is an enterprise of the government intended to simplify the way businesses account for their earnings, spending, and taxes via the implementation of a digital system. It’s now mandatory for all business owners who charge VAT. This translates into the fact that it’s no longer possible to submit VAT returns through the old HM Revenue and Customs portal. Businesses and organisations that don’t already use Making Tax Digital for VAT will soon receive letters informing them of the change.

All VAT-registered businesses must keep and...

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Local housebuilder on recruitment drive following growth

Authored by MatthewJBP
Posted: Thu, 05/19/2022 - 9:58am

Barratt and David Wilson Homes Exeter is celebrating a surge of interest in jobs at the firm following a period of strong growth and expansion for the UK’s leading housebuilder which is building new communities throughout Cornwall, Devon and Somerset.

The 5-star housebuilder recently held a successful and well-attended recruitment event at The Devon Hotel in Exeter, with roles advertised to suit every interest, including land and planning, technical, commercial, construction, sales, customer care and finance. With more developments coming forward all the time and continued growth...

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Floating offshore wind could bring huge benefits for Devon

Authored by Program
Posted: Wed, 05/18/2022 - 9:16am

A new report reveals how the opportunities from developing Floating Offshore Wind (FLOW) in the Celtic Sea can be maximised.

The report , commissioned by Heart of the South West LEP and co-funded by Devon County Council, North Devon Council and Torridge District Council, was launched at the Northern Devon Floating Offshore Wind supply chain opportunities event held at the South West Institute of Technology on 13th May, attended by representatives from Innovate UK, Regen, Swell, Petroc College, and Celtic Sea Power. The research, carried out by Regen, assessed the economic...

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How TV inspired a cyber star and why there needs to be more women in cyber security

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 05/17/2022 - 10:39pm

An up-and-coming cyber security expert has told how she was inspired to enter the sector after watching The Real Hustle and Catfish on TV.

Lucy Dalley, who works for C3IA Solutions in Poole, Dorset, recently spoke at a Secure South West event at Plymouth University.

She addressed those attending in person and online with a talk focusing on how she transitioned from education to industry and the challenges faced as a woman in cyber.

She spoke alongside Laura Wellstead who heads Women in Cybersecurity, which exists to get more women involved in what is a very male...

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DATA project event for Devon farmers and landowners interested in agri-tech

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 05/17/2022 - 10:31pm

Farmers, landowners and businesses interested in agri-tech are invited to a special event later this month (May).

The networking event, which will be held at Bradford and Cookbury Village Hall from 10am-3pm on Thursday 26 May , is being organised by the University of Plymouth and is part of Devon County Council’s DATA (Devon Agri-Tech Accelerator) project.

The project is aiming to provide support and research for farmers, growers, landowners, and other agricultural and Agri-Tech businesses to develop innovations which can help build a sustainable farming community within...

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Trowers & Hamlins advises on investment into Gone Wild Festivals, with Bear Grylls

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 05/17/2022 - 9:47pm

Top 40 law firm Trowers & Hamlins has advised the founder of Gone Wild Events, the operating company of Gone Wild Festivals, on securing an investment fund to develop its business.

Investment from Station 12, an investment fund that specialises in the sports, entertainment and knowledge sectors, will support the next stage of Gone Wild's growth journey, ensuring a bigger and better festival than the previous year, with more music, adventures and inspiring speakers.

Gone Wild Festivals, with Bear Grylls, pack in a wide variety of outdoor activities from extreme sports...

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Devon Work Hubs offering free one-day trial to celebrate National Coworking Day

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 05/17/2022 - 9:21pm

To mark National Coworking Day next month (June), 14 of Devon’s Work Hubs will be offering a free one-day trial to new clients.

The work hubs participating in the event are offering people the opportunity to work from their local hub, with the majority of them providing free work spaces on Monday 6 June and Tavistock Enterprise Hub on Thursday 9 June.

As spaces are limited, to help Hub operators to plan and to avoid disappointment, people are being asked to email their chosen Work Hub in advance in order to book a space.

Due to high occupancy numbers, The...

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Heat network projects awarded funding to reduce waste and create energy

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 05/17/2022 - 1:18am

Heat networks that will use Energy from Waste to be developed in East Devon and London with support of funding awarded through the Government’s Heat Networks Investment Project (HNIP).

Over £250 million of funding has been awarded to heat network schemes under the Heat Networks Investment Project (HNIP) since it opened its doors to applicants in 2018. The total Capex of schemes offered HNIP funding exceeds £826 million highlighting the scale of the opportunity for investment in the sector.

Ken Hunnisett, Triple Point Heat Networks Investment Management, said: “Heat...

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