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How AI Agents Enhance Workforce Productivity

Organizations across industries are reimagining how work gets done. AI agents are at the heart of this evolution of digital systems that independently complete tasks, offer insights, and support decision-making. Their presence in the workplace is not merely a trend; it's a shift that significantly boosts workforce productivity. By streamlining operations through automation and delivering real-time data analysis, AI-powered solutions are enabling businesses to reach new heights of efficiency.

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Great British Bake Off winner to speak at racecourse networking event

Glenn Cosby, a contestant in the 2013 series of BBC TV’s Great British Bake Off, is the guest speaker at the first of Exeter Racecourse’s series of ‘Business Breakfast’ networking events, which takes place on Friday, April 17.

Cosby was head of the sixth form at Teignmouth Community School at the time of his Great British Bake Off success. Now he is immersed in the food industry with his new company, ‘Bake It Big Productions’, which lives up to its name of big baking cookery demonstrations having toured the country and also run the month-long Edinburgh Fringe festival.

He...

Security firm and locksmiths join forces

Leading Security Solutions experts Gunnebo UK has joined forces with the country’s largest uniformed locksmiths network, LockRite Locksmiths, to provide powerful additional services to customers.

It is a natural alliance for the two companies, which both have big name customers that prize excellent service, products and delivery.

“Strategic partnerships are an extremely valuable way of expanding the range of quality services offered by Gunnebo. I am therefore particularly pleased to announce our alliance with LockRite, who share our vision for quality and customer service...

Flybe returns to growth

Exeter-based Flybe has announced the following trading update ahead of the announcement on 10th June of its results for the year ended March 31 2015:

Flybe saw a return to growth in both seat capacity and revenue in the final quarter of the year, having completed the first year of its three year turnaround and is positioned well to continue its positive momentum. The airline delivered 15% additional capacity in Q4 2014/15, but held its load factors constant and delivered 15% passenger growth. The required yield investment associated with the new capacity and lower spot fuel prices...

Five simple steps to de-stress at work

As we head back to work after the Easter break, it may ne comforting to konow that some work-related stress is unavoidable, how you deal with it will decide whether you become stressed out as a result and can mean the difference between success and failure.

Everjobs, the new online career portal and professional development platform focused on emerging markets, asserts that effective stress management has a direct knock-on effect on productivity, motivation and all-round wellbeing. Taking these simple steps to harness your stress levels in the workplace will ensure you stay...

Office workers urged to get moving

Almost half (45%) of office workers in the South West spend less than 30 minutes a day walking around at work, according to new statistics released ahead of the first On Your Feet Britain campaign to get office workers moving more.

Get Britain Standing is partnering with the British Heart Foundation to launch the UK’s first On Your Feet Britain campaign on 24th April, encouraging workers to ditch their office chairs and raise vital funds for cardiovascular disease.

Workers are encouraged to sit less and move more to reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease whilst raising...

Start up record for Devon businesses

Devon has smashed the record for the number of new businesses launched in the area in a single year, according to new research. Statistics, compiled by www.informdirect.co.uk , have revealed that there were 5,501 companies formed in 2014, up from a previous best of 5,280. This brings the total number of businesses operating in the region to a high of 42,661. There are now 4.4% more active companies than there were a year ago and 28% more than there were five years ago. Henry Catchpole, CEO of Inform Direct, said: “This is clearly an area where fledgling firms are flourishing and where...

Ambitious Claire is making waves

Clare Garner is on the surface of it like any other 28 year old woman. However, if you dig a bit deeper you will realise she is quite remarkable!

Born and bred in North Devon she moved to Exeter eight years ago with her partner and young daughter to start a new life.

Always very entrepreneurial at heart, it was only a matter of time until she set up her own company.

After floating around in different roles she ended up falling into the corporate cost management sector with a local company. Straight away she knew it was the path for her.

After four years of...

Security firm expands team

Exeter-based security company Marsh Barton Security Services (MBSS) has expandded its management team as the firm continues to grow and expand its range of services and clientele.

For over 30 years, MBSS has been operating in Exeter and the surrounding areas, offering a range of security services to businesses, homeowners and landowners.

In 2012, Ex-Royal Marine Marcus Di-Vincenzo bought the company, and has continued to drive the company forward, expanding the range of services on offer and hiring specialist staff.

Among the latest employees to join the company are...

Call for Exeter firms to go international

A business that connects trainees from around the world with companies in Devon is expanding its work in Exeter.

The Training Partnership puts together companies with high-calibre trainees looking to improve their business skills, providing short term work placements that benefit both. Placements are supernumerary and funded through EU schemes such as Erasmus+ and PONS.

Several Exeter-based organisations are already signed up, including the blur Group, Exeter City Council and MOTO.

Now the Training Partnership, based at the Torbay Innovation Centre, is encouraging...

SW firms must fight for more homes

As more powers shift from Whitehall to town halls, the South West Housing Initiative (SWHI) is rallying businesses to call for politicians to shape UK devolution in a way which will solve the region’s housing crisis. This crisis is having a detrimental impact on businesses. SWHI, a partnership of housing professionals committed to combating the region’s housing crisis, said that employees will increasingly struggle to find affordable homes near where they work.

Businesses are already struggling to retain staff and recruitment is becoming more challenging. The average house price in...

Business

How AI Agents Enhance Workforce Productivity

Great British Bake Off winner to speak at racecourse networking event

Security firm and locksmiths join forces

Flybe returns to growth

Five simple steps to de-stress at work

Office workers urged to get moving

Start up record for Devon businesses

Ambitious Claire is making waves

Security firm expands team

Call for Exeter firms to go international

SW firms must fight for more homes

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