Organisations urged to review employment law policies and procedures in wake of failings over equal pay by cash-stricken councils, says Precept
EXPERTS at a leading HR & Employment Law company are urging organisations to review their employment law policies and procedures in the light of more than 3,000 claims against cash-stricken Birmingham City Council. The GMB Union is supporting claims against the Council for equal pay and has asked the government to intervene. It also has […]
Global expert praises Derby’s Scenariio as it brings firms together to discuss the workplace of the future
An award-winning world authority on smart building technology has praised a Derby IT firm after it brought companies together to discuss how innovation, design and data will revolutionise the workplace. Matthew Marson, an international speaker at events relating to emerging technology and net-zero design in the built environment, said a conference hosted by city smart […]
Final tickets – and a one-off burger – up for grabs as Annie’s gets set for Goldie Lookin Chain
A Derby restaurant is making the final preparations to host its biggest-ever gig – complete with creating a specially themed burger to mark the occasion. Annie’s Burger Shack says there are just a few tickets left for an appearance of iconic Welsh comedy hip-hop group Goldie Lookin Chain, who will take the stage at the […]
MTMS pays tribute to the military as it helps Derbyshire to mark Armed Forces Day
UK rail maintenance company MTMS has underlined its pledge to provide support and opportunities for serving and former military personnel as part of the UK’s activities to recognise its armed forces. The company, which is based in Swadlincote, Derbyshire, but operates across the country, took part earlier this week in a ceremony held at the […]
NeoVos lab test gives Derby entrepreneur Lesley’s kombucha the seal of approval
A leading UK gut health analysis firm has given its seal of approval to a Derby entrepreneur’s kombucha after it subjected a batch of the drink to a laboratory test. Three flavours of So Good Kombucha, the fast-growing fermented tea brand owned by well-known producer Lesley So, were each subject to a technique called tandem […]
SMEs reap the benefits as Derby’s JDR Group joins HubSpot’s worldwide elite
A Derby digital marketing agency which specialises in working with small to medium businesses has become one of just a handful of UK firms to earn the prestigious Elite Partner status by world-leading customer relationship management platform HubSpot. JDR Group, based on Pride Park, is now in the top one per cent of Hubspot’s global […]
Annie’s Burger Shack says Derby wants more chats and TED talks following its book festival success
The owner of a popular Derby restaurant says city audiences are “crying out for” a wider range of activities after her venue hosted its first-ever author interview event for Derby Book Festival. Annie Spaziano, who operates Annie’s Burger Shack in Friary Street, believes the response to the event, which was held last week, has revealed […]