Business

The way many people work has changed forever since the coronavirus pandemic.

More people are working from home or adopting a hybrid option shared between work and home – and Work Hubs across Devon are playing a key role in helping provide flexibility for people looking for workspace.

The Devon Work Hub network launched in 2012, initially with two work hubs. It has since expanded to 24 coworking spaces across the county and it’s continuing to grow.

The network offers access to a variety of meeting rooms, hot desks and office spaces for freelancers and small...

Exeter based digital marketing agency Optix Solution s has made a commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from its activities with a ‘Race to Net Zero’ pledge.

Working with SWMAS, the company has generated an audit which highlights the current status and where there is room for improvement.

Optix MD Rob Stevens who put the report together along with colleague Kate Ippaviz, says “While it’s true that a digital business doesn’t have the same impact on the planet as a heavy industry, there is always a carbon footprint – and consequently the opportunity to reduce it...

Working in a medical laboratory is full of possibilities, but it also has its share of challenges. The most common obstacles include experiencing a spike in samples requiring examination, stress from tight deadlines, and understaffing issues.

On the other hand, laboratory work gives you an opportunity to contribute to scientific studies and work with newly-developed laboratory equipment innovated by reputable companies such as KNF . When working in a laboratory, you increase your understanding of how to correct specimens, place them on the testing equipment, and use them...

South West accountancy firm Griffin Chartered Accountants has appointed a second Partner.

Laura Waycott joins founder Misty Nickells at the firm, which was founded in 2015 to provide accountancy and auditing services to a range of businesses, academies and charities and has two offices, in Exeter and Honiton.

Laura’s appointment comes after Griffin experienced impressive growth of 20 per cent in 2022, following the firm’s stable growth trajectory over the past 7 years with 80 per cent of new business coming via referrals.

Misty said: “After yet another strong...