A Suffolk law firm is highlighting the importance of conducting a proper investigation following an accident in the workplace – reducing the risk of further employees suffering personal injury, loss, and perhaps even death in the future. An average of 250 workers are killed each year in the workplace, with a further 150,000 suffering major…
Risk management specialist, VARTAN Consultancy has been busy recruiting and announces two new team members, Kevin Gostick and Josh Vartan. Joining in the role of consultant, Kevin brings a wealth of experience to the Felixstowe-based compliance experts. Working previously for large logistics 3PLs including DHL Supply Chain, TNT, Eddie Stobart, FedEx in addition to shipping…
The popularity of staycations has left Suffolk charity, Rural Coffee Caravan, struggling to find a new van, despite a generous pledge from a local housebuilder. For years rural communities in Suffolk have welcomed the arrival of regular visits from Maj, one of Rural Coffee Caravan’s mobile coffee morning and community support vehicles. Now it’s time…
Leading driving recruitment specialists ARC has launched a national petition to get HGV Drivers recognised as skilled workers and are hoping to get the issue discussed in parliament. The change will hopefully attract new people to the driving industry and help address the current driver shortage crisis. Over recent months, drivers have been praised for…
Coderus, a leading app and software development company, will offer an undergraduate studying a computer science-related degree a £1,000 scholarship and a paid internship in conjunction with the DevelopHER Awards. Based at Adastral Park in Martlesham, Coderus announces the launch of its brand new scholarship fund with the DevelopHER Awards, offering a £1,000 scholarship spread…
One of the founders of Lowestoft company PredicAire, the first holistic care management system to use Artificial Intelligence, has been named as one of the Top 100 Asian Stars in UK Tech for 2021. Vinay Patel spent 18 years as a Barrister before joining the social care sector as a care provider in 2013. Earlier…
Latest figures show that Suffolk is now home to more than 40,000 companies for the first time – despite the considerable challenges posed by the Coronavirus pandemic. Currently registered in the county are 40,710 businesses according to company secretarial software specialists Inform Direct, based on statistics from Companies House and the Office for National Statistics….
East Anglian HR consultancy MAD-HR has continued the expansion of its senior team, with the appointment of experienced HR manager and trainer, Sophie Hughes. Taking a lead role in delivery for Suffolk-based clients, Sophie has considerable experience across recruitment, performance management and employee engagement. Having previously worked for IPRS Group, she has a particular passion…