Business

Tilia Homes Western, based in Exeter, Devon, has strengthened its land and planning team with the appointment of Senior Land Manager, Simon Gitsham.

After graduating from the University of Glamorgan with a degree in Valuation and Estate Management, Simon subsequently qualified as a chartered surveyor in 2007. For a large part of his career, he has been based in the south west primarily dealing with the sale and valuation of development land at a large firm of chartered surveyors. Simon’s journey into housebuilding began at a Housing Association, where he was involved in the...

Being a newbie is exciting but being integrated into the operating system is another side of the story. It is a glaring reality that both the company and as well as the “newbie” are struggling with how to fit into the system.

It may be considered a challenge for the company to have a new employee be integrated into the system and for them to absorb the culture of the company. A newbie cannot just be left behind and have him, or she goes with the flow in the system. Having a fresh talent or “employee” has an intertwined responsibility of harnessing the newbie’s potential for them...

A s a small business owner of a building and construction company, you might be weighing up the benefits of buying your own crane. Having access to lifting equipment can be convenient for a growing business, and not having to source a crane for every project can save time and boost productivity. However, no two projects are the same. Unless you have the capital to purchase different types of equipment, you may find yourself lacking in resources. Not to mention, upkeep can be timely and you will need specially trained personnel to help you operate the equipment. Here are a few reasons you...

An apprentice who works at Amazon’s delivery station in Exeter is taking the first step on the path to higher education and new experiences after joining the Amazon Apprenticeship programme.

Amazon is creating 1,000 full-time apprenticeships in the UK this year. The apprenticeships cover 25 different programmes ranging from IT, safety technician and HR through to software engineering and creative digital design. Roles include 100 degree-level apprenticeships and more than 500 apprenticeships for Amazon employees, providing an opportunity to retrain and gain new skills

...