I am absolutely overwhelmed and honoured to be blessed with the title of Employer of the Year for the Venus Awards for Devon 2013, very kindly sponsored by Cathedral Appointments.
A warm thank you goes out to all of you, especially my dear mum who played a pivotal role in getting me nominated all the way through to my remarkable victory. Without her support and that of so many of you, none of this would be possible!
I believe the key to being a good employer is to create a secure and happy environment for your staff in the first place, so that they do their work excellently...
From the beginning we are taught by our parents what NOT to do. Don’t cross the street without looking. Don’t go to bed without brushing your teeth. Don’t talk back. Don’t get in trouble. And on and on. Similarly, from an early age we are told by our moms, “Don’t worry, honey. Everything will be all right.” Or “Let me kiss it and make it well.” From infancy up we’re inundated with platitudes that may provide short-term diversion but don’t work in the long run. One of my favorite books, Norman Vincent Peale’s “The Power of Positive Thinking,” a classic bestseller, inspired an optimistic...
Purity Boutique Spa is proud and honoured to announce that our very own Mariam Badavi is a finalist for Employer of the Year in the Venus Awards 2013 – Devon. A heartfelt thank you goes out to all of you for your votes and for supporting Purity Boutique Spa! In the past year, Mariam Badavi of Purity Boutique Spa Limited has proven that despite even the most difficult circumstances, mustering courage and strength from within breeds success. Her role as a mother in her personal life imparts rare qualities for her business that keep employees happy and motivated to accomplish any goals set...
Lisa Singleton, the owner of graphic design company, Zebra Design, is thrilled to have been nominated for the Venus Awards Devon in the category of Business Mother and Home-Based Business and is over the moon to have reached the semi-finals in both categories.
The Venus Awards were founded in Brighton by Tara Howard, Managing Director of Langtry Manor Hotels to celebrate and recognise the growing number of women in business and take place currently in Dorset, Southampton, Brighton and Devon but will soon by expanding to Bristol and Birmingam.
You already know from John Gray that men are from Mars and women are from Venus, but do you know how to promote interplanetary cooperation at the office?
After decades of striving for gender equality in the workplace, you’d think the tough questions would be answered. You would be wrong.
According to a terrific new book by the two gurus in the field of male/female relationships, Barbara Annis and John Gray, there are eight gender “blind spots” between men and women in business. Work With Me addresses the issues that create tension between the sexes at work, resulting in...
A total of 1,400 nominations have been received for the inaugural Devon NatWest Business Women Awards. The awards began in 2009 in Dorset and are held in a number of regions across the UK.
Founded by working mother-of-four and managing director of the historic Langtry Manor Hotel in Bournemouth, Tara Howard, The Venus Awards were created to recognise the achievements of women in business.
The Categories sponsored by female-friendly local businesses, have attracted nominations across the following categories: Heart FM Business Mother of the Year; Cathedral Appointments...
The next Chamber Networking Lunch will be taking place on 17th April 2013 at The Rougemont Hotel By Thistle.
The theme of this lunch is Exeter - the SW's most sustainable city. Four business leaders share their experiences as part of the green movement in Exeter and talk about what tackling sustainability has done for their organisations' bottom lines!
• Chris Lorimer, Bicton College & Exeter Sustainable Business Network Chair
'Focus Five' is a new award designed to help young people gain 'core employability skills'. The new name and branding, created by a local student, was revealed this week by the Exeter & Heart of Devon Employment and Skills Board, who have been working with local businesses and colleges on its development.
The Focus Five Award has been created in response to demand from employers who often report that they struggle to recruit young people due to lack of five key employability skills:
This year’s Northcott Beaton Insurance Brokers Pukka Yomp will take intrepid ‘Yompers’ on a circular route around our fair city whilst raising much needed funds for a minimum of 18 local charities currently supported through the Chiefs own Charity ‘The Exeter Foundation’. Starting and finishing at Sandy Park, you will cover 10 miles meandering mainly along the river Exe. Upon your return you will be greeted with some much deserved sustenance and some entertainment. The event is open to all who wish to take part and there is a £15 registration fee, included in this will be your ‘I Am A...
