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Multi-million decarbonisation works begin, affecting leisure centre parking

Mid Devon Leisure users are being encouraged to plan for disruption at both Exe Valley and Lords Meadow car parks, as energy improvement works begin.

From Tuesday 4th October parking at the two leisure centres will be severely limited, as major work gets underway to install ground and air source heat pumps. The pumps will allow both the sites to move away from high cost, fossil fuels...

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Free workshops and check-ins on offer to boost Devon’s wellbeing

Independent charity Devon Communities Together (DCT) has launched a new wellbeing programme, Wellbeing Works, to support people and businesses in Devon to prioritise their wellbeing and resilience as we continue to recover from the pandemic.

People can access free 1-2-1 wellbeing check-ins with trained volunteers or join one of a series of online workshops designed to share tools and...

South West Grid for Learning (SWGfL) Launches Edtesa

South West Grid for Learning (SWGfL) Launches Edtesa to Champion Positive Work Environments for UK Businesses

The leading online safety charity, SWGfL, unveils Edtesa, an online platform offering UK businesses and organisations a suite of digital tools to assist in online safety practice whilst also supporting the development of healthy, positive work environments.

Following years of careful research, the two tools being launched with Edtesa are:

  • Dashup: an anonymous communication...
  • Raising awareness of modern-day loneliness in Plymouth

    A new initiative is being launched in Plymouth this month to raise awareness of modern-day loneliness. Sisters Jennifer Hamer and Carolyn Campbell, who are running the campaign, are concerned about the impact loneliness can have on people’s mental health when working from home.

    Carolyn Says:

    “Working from home can be great for work-life balance but it can be very lonely. It can...

    Work to start on new crossing in Exeter Street

    Drivers coming into the city centre via Exeter Street could face some delays as work starts on a new crossing.

    Contractors working on the British Land leisure complex will be digging up the road in order to install ducts beneath the surface to house cabling for the new pedestrian crossing.

    A traffic order is being published today for the work which gets underway on 13 August....

    Exclusive: 45% of South West employees have felt bullied by a boss

    New research has revealed that 45% of people in the South West have felt bullied by a boss throughout their careers, and a huge 87% said they would confront their boss if they thought they were in the wrong.

    The survey of more than 1,000 employees was carried out by UK printing supply company TonerGiant . Interestingly, 42% of the South West see their boss as a friend, but not a close...

    Plymouth City Council recognised for helping young people find work

    Plymouth City Council has been recognised at an event celebrating the opportunities offered to young people leaving school and going directly into work rather than university.

    AllAboutSchoolLeavers.co.uk held the ceremony at the Waldorf Hilton Hotel – hosted by comedian Ed Byrne – giving out prizes to employers based on the real-life experiences of apprentices and school leaver...

    Plymouth to hold jobs fair for veterans

    A jobs fair is being held this month to help Veterans back into work following their return to ‘Civvy Street.’

    The Plymouth Corporate Covenant Group, coordinated by Plymouth City Council, has organised the jobs fair for armed forces veterans, which takes place at the Plymouth Guildhall on Tuesday 19 July 2016 from 12pm to 8pm.

    So far, 45 different employers and organisations...

    Workplace etiquette from around the world revealed

    When it comes to working in another country, one of the trickiest parts can be knowing exactly how to interact with your colleagues, business partners or clients, as it's quite common for there to be differences in cultural and business conventions.

    Viking Direct, the office supply chain company, operates in over 11 countries worldwide and employs over 1,300 people. The company...

    Bring Your Dog To Work Day confirmed for 2016

    The third national Bring Your Dog To Work Day - which is organised by the dog grooming product company HOWND - has been confirmed for early summer.

    On Friday 24 June, businesses from across the UK will welcome their dog loving employees into the workplace along with their loyal (and well-behaved!) four-legged companions, all in the name of charity.

    Britain’s most memorable day...

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