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Penshaw View H&S Newsletter – March 2023
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Azets: Bang the Drum | Episode 6: When Cultures Collide
Episode 6: When Cultures Collide Our Bang the Drum Episode 6: ‘When Cultures Collide’, is live now, wherever you get your podcasts - including Apple and Spotify. If you missed Episode 5: 'Green, Green, Growth', you can listen here. Listen | Episode 6: When Cultures...
AV Dawson: Lawyer gets on board at Middlesbrough port
AV Dawson, owner and operator of Port of Middlesbrough has welcomed an experienced legal professional to its board of directors. Gareth Jones, one of the leading property lawyers in the North East, has been appointed as property and legal director. This brand new...
Spotlight On: Terrance South – Instant Surface Recovery
What is your role at Instant Surface Recovery? Technical Support Manager What does ISR do? ISR operate an on-call laser cleaning company to support engineering and infrastructure maintenance cleaning solid surfaces such as Plastic, steel, alloys hardwood and...
Citation: Improving equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace
Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is one of the hottest topics in the workplace right now – and for good reason. The government is piling more and more pressure on employers to not only prove that they’ve put measures in place to ensure equality, diversity and...
Azets Webinar | What does the future for R&D tax relief look like?
Webinar | What does the future for R&D tax relief look like? 30 March, 12.00 noon - 13.00 pm There are significant changes on the way to both the operation of and also the benefits available under the Research and Development Tax Credit schemes. The UK’s R&D...
Azets Webinar | Understanding the impact of the UK’s Spring Budget and key tax planning ideas
Webinar | Understanding the impact of the UK's Spring Budget and key tax planning ideas 22 March, 12.30pm - 14.00pm The Chancellor’s next Spring Budget announcement will be on Wednesday 15 March and there’s substantial anticipation about what direction Jeremy Hunt...
Reheat: A new look! Why we’ve rebranded and what it means.
Welcome to our New Look. Why we’ve rebranded and what it means We welcome you to our new website, and of course our new brand! We are absolutely delighted to kick off 2023 with a fresh brand that has been many months in the making. Our new logo explained The logo (or...
Aycliffe manufacturing firm, BTS, embraces four-day working week
Aycliffe-based manufacturing firm, BTS Facades and Fabrications, has launched a four-day working week after a successful trial period. BTS, a company which produces cladding and façade products for clients across the country, tested a condensed working week in October...
Penshaw View: IOSH Managing Safely
Penshaw View are offering EMN members the chance to attend our next IOSH Managing Safely course taking place on the 8th, 15th and 22nd March 2023 in Sunderland. Managing Safely is suitable for anyone responsible for people or anyone with H&S responsibilities in an...
Hartlepool College: T-Levels
School leavers can benefit from new opportunities that will combine high-quality technical education with industry experience. In September 2023, we will launch our first T Level qualifications in Health, Early Years, Engineering and Construction. T-Levels are a new...
Durham University: Senior Leader Apprenticeship Cohort
Durham University Business School (DUBS) are delighted to have recently welcomed their second Senior Leader Apprenticeship (SLA) cohort in January. Apprentices joined from a range of employers including Nissan, Northumbrian Water Group, Cummins and CPI. The range of...
The Bradley Lowery Foundation: SAFC Celebrity Football Match – 8th May 2023
View Here Established in August 2017 after six year old Bradley Lowery, lost his fight to Stage 4 High Risk Neuroblastoma, a rare and aggressive form of childhood cancer. In 2013, his mum, Gemma, started a fundraising campaign to raise funds to get Bradley treatment...
Anglo Scottish Asset Finance Announces Leadership Updates As It Strengthens It’s Commitment To Customers
Anglo Scottish Asset Finance, one of the UK’s largest finance brokers, is pleased to announce four internal leadership updates that will further strengthen the business strategy and commitment to its customers. The promotion and alignment of these senior business...
Azets – Have your say in the R&D tax relief consultation
Have your say in the R&D tax relief consultation As noted in our communication sent last month, there is a Government consultation underway for the valuable Research & Development (R&D) tax relief system. This consultation runs until 13 March 2023 and we...
Newcastle College: We can’t lose focus on apprenticeships during the cost-of-living Crisis’ says college leader
As the region’s businesses deal with increased costs, Assistant Principal at Newcastle College, Lisa Hoseason, wants to remind employers of the value that apprenticeships can have, even during economic challenges. As the region that suffered the worst decline in...
Business Doctors – 8 benefits of business mentoring
First published at https://businessdoctors.co.uk/the-benefits-of-business-mentoring/ Research conducted by Simply Business, showed that even before Covid became a thing, business owners were already feeling isolated – a whopping 80% were reported to be suffering from...
Muckle: Essential Law for Managers
Would you like a greater understanding of the employment law considerations guiding your management of staff? Our Essential Employment Law for Managers virtual course is designed to give you the knowledge and confidence to handle employment issues in-house. After...
Lockton Insight Newsletter 16 February 2023
Making carbon removal credits a strong currency Technologies that capture and store carbon dioxide have created new business opportunities in a fast growing market. Read More Boosting retail sector resilience in a challenging economy Protecting critical infrastructure...
Azets – Invitation | Maximising your wealth for the future you want
Event | Maximising your wealth for the future you want Still time to register! Financial planning isn’t just about putting your money where it will get the best return, nor is it just about buying products like a pension or an ISA (Individual Savings Account) - it is...
Azets – Win-win for employers and employees switching to an electric vehicle
Win-win for employers and employees switching to an electric vehicle The UK Government’s path to net zero and related tax incentives is one of the major factors that has led to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) becoming an increasingly important part of...
The Crown Commercial Service has named Excelpoint as a no-code software supplier on the G-Cloud 13 framework
Excelpoint is pleased to announce it is a named supplier on the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) G-Cloud 13 framework to supply public-sector organisations with no-code software solutions. G-Cloud 13 is the latest iteration of the government framework managed by the...
Azets – The importance of efficient payroll processing
Following on from our Employment Tax Week, it’s important to highlight the impact of payroll processing within the employer solutions spectrum. Payroll undoubtedly plays such an important role in a business. It can, however, represent a significant financial outlay...
Broadchare Partners: How to Structure Successful Business Succession
You have worked hard and sacrificed a lot to build your business, but have you considered how and when you will exit*? By failing to fully plan how and when you will exit and what you will do next, you can run the risk of throwing away some of your rewards. Sound...
Telex UK – A Brief Overview
Background Telex specialises in helping companies create and implement strategies to better manage their ongoing energy and water spend, through the utilisation of Market leading technologies, Industry expertise, a clear understanding of the customer’s requirements...
Expanded Metal Company: Proud to be developing Skills For Life
As an employer, we have long been a champion of continued learning and training and providing opportunities through apprenticeships. To celebrate this years’ National Apprenticeship Week, we reflect on some of those opportunities as we put some questions to...
Muckle – Employment Case Law Update
Register Now Timings The free webinar will run from 9.30 a.m. - 10.30 a.m. Why tune in? This session will be of interest to all HR professionals and will provide an opportunity for topical questions and comments on current themes affecting all employers. We'll...
Spotlight On: Paul McKinney at Durham County Engineering Services Ltd (DCES)
What is your role at Durham County Engineering Services Ltd? (Director/Engineer) What does Durham County Engineering Services Ltd do? Electrical Design Electrical Installation PLC Software SCADA Software HMI Software Functional Safety (Process and Machine) Project...
Invitation | Employment Tax Week webinars
Webinars reminder | Employment Tax Week There's still time to register your place at our upcoming webinars... Helping businesses to manage the employment tax risks and reduce related costs There’s now tax legislation and regulation designed to cover the whole range of...
Bang the Drum | Episode 5: Green, Green Growth
Episode 5: Green, Green Growth Our Bang the Drum Episode 5, ‘Green, Green Growth’, is live now, wherever you get your podcasts - including Apple and Spotify. If you missed Episode 4, 'Time to Buy', you can listen here. Listen | Episode 5: Green, Green Growth In this...
Azets: Invitation | Maximising your wealth for the future you want
Event | Maximising your wealth for the future you want Financial planning isn’t just about putting your money where it will get the best return, nor is it just about buying products like a pension or an ISA (Individual Savings Account) - it is an ongoing process to...
Seta: Engineering Careers Event Thursday 2nd February 2023
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Penshaw View: e-Learning Portfolio
View the PDF. Penshaw View Training is offering EMN members discounted rates on their portfolio of e-Learning courses discounted rates. With over 150 courses to choose from covering a number of topics including Health and Safety, HR & Business Compliance, Soft...
Spotlight On: Penshaw View
What is your role at Penshaw View? I am the Business Development Manager. What does Penshaw View do? We provide Health and Safety consultancy, training, apprenticeships and recruitment solutions for businesses across the UK. What gets you out of bed in a...
UK taxpayers facing late payment interest hikes
Businesses and individual taxpayers have encountered a number of financial pressures over the past few months, and further strain could now be added with HMRC interest rates on late tax payments increasing again earlier this month. The interest rates are tied to the...
Tiktok faces £27m fine from ico over threat to children’s privacy
In October, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued the ever-popular app ‘TikTok’ with a notice of intent issuing a potential fine of £27 million after the ICO launched an investigation into the company’s failure to protect children’s privacy while using...
Data protection and employment best practice: understanding the ico’s monitoring at work guidance
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is building a resource of topic-specific guidance documents on employment practices regarding data protection. These draft guidance documents will reflect different topic areas and are to be released in stages, with the...
Does social media at work pose a data breach?
Social media is a part of daily life. For many people, using apps like Facebook, Instagram and BeReal to share updates and photographs online throughout the day has become second nature – even if they’re at work. Employers should consider what social sharing at work...
Anglo Scottish Asset Finance assists Sheffield businesses to achieve clean air compliance
Leading UK finance broker Anglo Scottish Asset Finance Ltd has been appointed by Sheffield Council to deliver the financial assistance scheme to support businesses affected by the introduction of a clean air zone in Sheffield City Centre. The financial assistance...
Azets – Your guide to Business Succession Planning
Your guide to Business Succession Planning For shareholders, business owners or leaders, developing a succession plan is crucial and helps to future-proof the business. However, it can be difficult to decide which is the best succession route to take. The most...
Lockton Insight Newsletter – 19 January 2023
Why data is the new frontier for employee benefits An enormous volume of information is now available to employers hoping to learn more about their employees. Read more Inflation, climate change impact to residential property insurance Lockton has spoken with...
Azets advises Care Homes for Adults with Disabilities Ltd on its sale to Swanton Care & Community Ltd
Azets, the UK Top 10 accountancy firm, has advised Care Homes for Adults with Disabilities Ltd (CHAD) on its sale to Swanton Care & Community Ltd (Swanton). CHAD was founded in 2005 and operates three properties across Whitley Bay in Tyne and Wear. It has evolved...
Azets Webinar | Strategic Tax Planning for the year ahead
Webinar | Strategic Tax Planning for the year ahead See our link below to Register Following an economically uncertain 2022, SMEs and individuals will be looking to plan as best they can for the 2023 / 2024 tax year. In the new tax year, as a result of various...
Horizon Works to sponsor Made in the North East Awards category
B2B marketing company and EMN affiliate partner Horizon Works has announced that it is sponsoring the Manufacturer of the Year (under £25m) Award in Insider’s Made in the North East Awards 2023. The annual awards celebrate the success and achievements of the region’s...
Brewin Dolphin – Seven financial resolutions for 2023
The new year is a great time to review your finances and make sure everything is running smoothly. With inflation at a high and taxes on the rise, the changes you make today could have a big impact on the health of your finances in 2023 and beyond. A financial adviser...
Zest I/O – Business Process Review Your route to operational excellence starts from your business processes!
Introduction A business process review is essential for any business, yet it can be challenging to decide where to start. Should you review your current business processes from start to finish? Should you pick a particular department or function in the business? How...
Azets – Bang the Drum | Episode 4: Time to Buy
Episode 4: Time to Buy Our Bang the Drum Episode 4, ‘Time to Buy’, is live now, wherever you get your podcasts - including Apple and Spotify. If you missed Episode 3, 'Diversity & Inclusion', you can listen here. Listen | Episode 4: Time to Buy In this episode,...
Muckle – Top 5 tips for contracts
A lawyer’s 5 top tips in 5 minutes: successful contract writing In the current economic climate, most organisations across the engineering and manufacturing sectors are looking to cut costs and drive efficiencies, all while building great working relationships with...
Azets: Invitation | Employment Tax Week webinars
Webinars | Employment Tax Week Helping businesses to manage the employment tax risks and reduce related costs There’s now tax legislation and regulation designed to cover the whole range of workers, whether they’re employees or off-payroll, such as agencies,...
The Expanded Metal Company introduces innovative new modular cages range
Metal mesh pioneer The Expanded Metal Company has extended its ExMesh™ security product offering with a new modular security cage range. The company, which is based in Hartlepool, UK, has developed the range to provide an easily transportable, flatpack alternative to...