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Steve Jobs talks about managing people Recommended Partnership Building with Employees Video In my 35 year career as a Human Resource Development Consultant I have come across some really powerful Partnership Building with Employees Videos on YouTube. Here is one of them. Enjoy! Jeremy Francis PS Why not read my e-book ' Partner up with Employees'. £5.25 Just email me for a copy: jeremy@developyourmanagementskills.com Read the full story

“Each year Bucks Students’ Union engages in Raise and Give (RAG) fundraising activities to support local charities including Wycombe Mind, Rape Crisis, Pepper Foundation and Medical Detection Dogs. In 2107/8, our students raised £6,881 through their fundraising efforts. The University’s volunteering policy gives all staff 2 days’ paid leave each year to support charities. Bucks Students’ Union promotes volunteering to students using videos and a handbook to extol the benefits an... Read the full story

“In 2017 Clarity Copiers implemented a policy to replace all internal business lighting with low energy LED lights which has made a positive impact in reducing both the energy consumption and subsequently the ongoing costs to the business. Our year-on-year Report & Accounts show that in 2017/2018 our expenditure on energy consumption reduced from £5,846 to £4,428, a saving of £1418.” Clarity Copiers LTD SILVER ACCREDITATION 09/18 BUCKS, BERKS, OXON UK Our Accredited companies... Read the full story

Both Porsche finish unpredictable and difficult event At the 48th ADAC TOTAL 24h-Race 2020, held this weekend at the Nürburgring, Falken demonstrated the reliability of its performance tyres, finishing in 10th and 11th place overall in arguably the toughest endurance race. As so often, the famous "Eifel weather" provided an additional challenge for everyone with constantly changing conditions over the entire race distance. Despite the conditions causing many cars to fall off t... Read the full story

Cost-effective EUROWINTER HS01 cold weather tyres scores 98 percent in rigorous UK consumer test Falken’s EUROWINTER HS01 cold weather tyre has improved its performance again in Auto Express’ 2020 winter tyre test, scoring 98 percent, just two percent from the winner. The test highlighted Falken’s value for money, offering premium performance at mid-range pricing. Tested in 205/55/16 size, the EUROWINTER HS01 was sixth in a closely-fought contest, just 0.4 percent off the podium-... Read the full story

“We are passionate about our commitment to the community and have invested time and money to various initiatives over the past few years. We funded a number of booklets and CDs to a local school, supporting an anti drug and alcohol campaign and regularly donate to colleagues and contacts charity events to help them raise money for charity. We are regularly involved with Scannappeal initiatives and have sponsored 5 of their events over the past 3 years. All of these events have helped rai... Read the full story

Introducing a new triple-powered dimension to the competitive middleweight roadster world. The Triumph Trident test photography shows the all new model to come in its final stage of testing, in and around Triumphs HQ in Hinckley UK, where the new Trident has been designed and developed. All new Triumph Trident showcased in final testing in Hinckley, UK. Introducing three key advantages into this highly competitive category - Triple cylinder power and torque rich performance - Clas... Read the full story

“We run an apprenticeship scheme to encourage students to pursue a career in law, the apprenticeships follow a robust structure, which can include paid for external courses with organisations such as the CIM. Apprentices completing the program are then fully equipped with both experience and qualifications to enter a career in range of disciplines such as marketing. We also run a “Law Formalisation Day’ for schools allowing students to experience various aspects of legal work. And w... Read the full story

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, is delighted to announce the sale of Llansamlet Service Station and Eagle Service Station in Swansea, South Wales, on behalf of Mr Martin and Mrs Watts whose family have operated forecourts in South Wales for over 50 years. Llansamlet and Eagle Service stations were both supplied by Greenergy under the Esso banner for fuel and Londis on both shops. Llansamlet had a Subway franchise on site and a hand carwash while Eagle benefited from a... Read the full story

Automechanika Shanghai is tackling global sourcing needs for the automotive industry by launching AMS Live, a new integrated platform that looks beyond the geographical boundaries of onsite and online participation. The value-added service will be available from 30 November to 6 December 2020, which will run alongside the physical show itself. During the fair, on 2 to 5 December 2020, over 5,000 exhibitors will continue to display their latest products and services across 300,000 sqm of space... Read the full story

Mason Mega Rail arriving just in time SAVANNAH, Ga., Sept. 28, 2020- After the Georgia Ports Authority handled all-time record volumes in the month of August, Griff Lynch, executive director for the GPA, reported to the Board of Directors today that the Port of Savannah is on track to achieve a monthly record for September, expecting to move more than 400,000 twenty-foot equivalent container units this month. "We frankly didn't anticipate growth for the months of August and Septemb... Read the full story

Ginetta confirms details for 2021 GT Academy Car and Series The high-performance GT Academy car encompasses everything a driver needs to experience the speed, exhilaration and endurance of entry level motorsport Thrilling GT Academy car boasts a 3.7-litre V6 power plant, 405lb ft torque, a paddle shift with auto-blip 6 Speed Quaife helical gearbox and 20-inch wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres Drivers offered the opportunity to race on some of the UK’s best circuits with ‘a... Read the full story

“The Buckinghamshire Business First membership includes 174 charities and 263 not-for-profit organisations. This provides them with access to networking events, training opportunities and funding opportunities, as well as promotion via our online member directory, social media channels and newsletters. This unique blend of businesses, charities and not-for-profits within the same membership creates ample opportunities for partnership building across the sectors.” Buckinghamshire Busine... Read the full story

A contemporary community in a world of isolation. Just as the world keeps turning, society keeps changing, adapting and evolving. So what is the tipping point that makes us change? How do we know when to evolve and when to remain firm, secure in our beliefs and our lives? Complacency is known as the enemy of progress and more often than not, it takes a tragedy or divine inspiration to jolt us out of our comfort zone and force us to take action. Like most, I work hard and I do... Read the full story

LIQUI MOLY Managing Director Ernst Prost on the industry's way of dealing with the corona crisis COVID-19 and its effects have taken on huge proportions and put the economy under tremendous pressure – by now, even the car industry and suppliers are impacted. LIQUI MOLY boss Ernst Prost describes how the German economy deals with this in today's circular to his colleagues. Ernst Prost is surprised at how some companies, as well as some people in Germany, are reacting to the drastic cuts. Read the full story

“In the last two years we have invested £350,000 in training and development of directly employed staff and apprentices and have appointed an in house trainer. Typical training includes role based occupational health and safety such as scaffolding, asbestos and manual handling courses. Development is encouraged at all levels and is part of our culture to improve skills and performance.” Robert Woodhead LTD GOLD ACCREDITATION 05/19 NOTTINGHAMSHIRE UK Our Accredited companies a... Read the full story

From a sports perspective, the 55 TFSI e quattro is a real hidden champion of the Audi Q5 range. After all, the system performance of the standard plug-in hybrid is already a staggering 367 hp (270 kW). This is even more than what the SQ5 delivers. ABT Sportsline is bringing the power SUV directly into the limelight with an extensive aero package: The scope of delivery includes front skirt, door strip attachments, rear skirt and 102-mm twin carbon endpipes. A rear spoiler can be fitted upon r... Read the full story

Why the biggest threat to your online security is you Did you ever hear the saying that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link? When that chain is your digital security chain, that saying has never been truer. Cybercrime is now the most profitable way of making money illegally, and unfortunately many people make it easy for criminals by ignoring the links of their security chain. Why you are the weakest link As human beings we tend to have an inherent trust in other people,... Read the full story

“The impact we make through our community work is measured in a number of different ways, one of which is through the Housing Associations Charitable Trust (HACT) Social impact calculator which in financial terms demonstrates the impact on an individual’s life, for example progressing from unemployment into employment. Another measure we use is the Local Multiplier 3 Toolkit, the Group have invested in the toolkit and we are intent on monitoring and improving the economic impact perfor... Read the full story

EIT InnoEnergy Invests over 4 Million Euro in Electric In-Wheel Drive Pioneer Elaphe Propulsion Technologies EIT InnoEnergy, one of Europe’s leading investors in sustainable energy and electric mobility innovations has announced a 4.2 million Euro A+ investment in Elaphe Propulsion Technologies Ltd. (Elaphe), a world leader in electric in-wheel-drive technology for electric vehicles. EIT InnoEnergy’s investment will serve as a springboard to secure further growth, while giving Ela... Read the full story

“We have undertaken an initiative to reduce waste created by protective gloves (required as part of our PPE), which were traditionally incinerated. We have identified a washing process for used gloves whereby they could be washed and re-used rather than going for incineration as hazardous waste. Over 6000 items have now been washed and returned to service saving over .5 Tonne of material that would have been incinerated. This has the associated benefits to the environment, the raw materi... Read the full story

HOW THE SURGE IN SUMMER CARAVAN SALES IS IMPACTING SAFETY ON THE ROADS As caravan sales soar, research reveals over 60%motorists don’t know the rules of the road – from speed limits to weight restrictions, resulting in a fine of up to £1,000 Those considering purchasing a caravan could be invalidating their insurance – as over half don’t know if they’re covered. Over a third of motorists admit driving behind a caravan makes them feel unsafe. As a growing number of c... Read the full story

Don’t be proud and stubborn. Stop trying to go it alone. Collaborate with others in your plans and see your dreams come true. Posted by Jeremy Francis CEO, Personal and Professional Development Limited jeremy@developyourmanagementskills.com Read the full story

World-first subscription service means autonomous solutions no longer need to cost millions - thanks to a pioneering solution to remove cost barriers New cost-effective, subscription-based autonomous software Safety-first built-in solution runs in simulation and on vehicles out-of-the-box Supported by StreetDrone engineers, including full trials and autonomous deployment services Comprehensive training programme to enable knowledge in-housing Hardware platform-agnostic so... Read the full story

The average 17-24 year old spends 16 hours and 6 minutes feeling stressed over the course of a week Nearly a third (30%) say they find it hard to stop checking social media 52% of 17-24 year olds have gone or would consider going for a drive to reduce their stress levels Auto Trader’s latest report, Good Carma combines insights from a Chartered Psychologist with British drivers’ attitudes towards stress to reveal the common causes and home remedies for stress relief GENERATION... Read the full story

BRITS TURN TO FAMILY MOTORS: PREDICTIONS SUGGEST AN INCOMING BABY BOOM 1 in 3 couples admit to more ‘intimate time’ since lockdown, leading to baby boom prediction Auto Trader reports a 28% YOY increase in interest for popular family cars ahead of September plate change The most common change parents make in preparation for welcoming a new baby is upgrading to a bigger or more suitable car (36%) To find September plate change deals, visit: autotrader.co.uk/cars/deals... Read the full story

GripHero, the company behind the award-winning hand-protection for fuel retailers, has appointed former BP and ADNOC senior executive John Carey as Chairman. The move comes as GripHero looks to meet increased demand for safe, convenient and environmentally friendly hand-protection at forecourts and fuel stations globally. GripHero’s internationally patented hand-protection system is ATEX-certified and anti-static, allowing it to be fitted on fuel pump handles, which improves conven... Read the full story

As online grocers report a spike in orders and shoppers post pictures of newly emptied shelves, ParcelHero says we must all learn the lessons of March and avoid panic-buying ahead of a second coronavirus wave. It also warns pandemic profiteers, who buy cleaning products now to sell at a higher price during lockdown, won’t get away with it a second time. There’s plenty of loo-roll and baked beans for everyone, says the home delivery expert ParcelHero. It says shoppers must resist t... Read the full story

Castrol, one of the world’s leading lubricant brands, and the Leadec Group, a global provider of industrial services, have agreed a partnership to offer industrial fluid management across Europe. The partners will pool their extensive experience in the fields of lubricants and manufacturing services to offer industrial customers a complete package, including engineering and planning, standardised on-site services and lubricants. This partnership brings together robust soluti... Read the full story

Gavan Kershaw, Director of Vehicle Attributes, delivers new insight into driving characteristics and why Evija is a true Lotus Shot on the Hethel test track, on-board cameras reveal new views of the Evija Film premieres as Evija wows the crowds at UK’s Salon Prive car show (Hethel, UK – 22 September 2020) – Lotus today reveals further details on the Evija all-electric hypercar in a stunning new film featuring an engineering development vehicle testing on the 2.2-mile track at H... Read the full story

SUCCESSFUL COMMUNITY STORE & POST OFFICE IN THE COTSWOLDS UP FOR SALE THROUGH CHRISTIE & CO september 2020 Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, is pleased to bring to market, Rendcomb Stores & Post Office, a community store located in the charming village of Rendcomb, within the Cotswolds area of Gloucestershire county. Situated in a prominent position within the centre of the highly desirable village, the store benefits from both repeat and passing trade and is... Read the full story

We are delighted to announce the 3rd season of our online CSR Training Course. Starts October 1 comprising 6 hour modules over 6 weeks. Identify the social values of your organisation to improve business performance, increase staff satisfaction and drive profits. It is for those who wish to develop their CSR policy including CEOs/MDs, executive teams, HR managers and CSR professionals. Also suitable for those who wants to gain a better understanding of the importance of CSR in the workplac... Read the full story

Will purpose-led SMEs stay the course or be forced to compromise? Take this short survey – developed by brand agency ABA and launched in partnership with CSR-A – and discover what fellow business leaders are thinking when it comes to the future of purpose. Are you a trendsetter, trend-bucker of ‘fitter in’? https://survey.cmix.com/954FB839/810072EE/en-US?clpid=19&CSRAccreditation=1 #csr #csra #profitwithpurpose #TVCC #BBF #Silverstonetechnologycluster Read the full story

We are absolutely delighted to announce that BSP Consulting https://bsp-consulting.co.uk have achieved a Gold CSR Accreditation. ‘We first formalised our CSR activities in 2010 making commitments to give back – raising money for charity and giving pro-bono advice - providing work experience and training for young people. We are fully committed to adding value to the communities within which we work. Being a good neighbor means we actively interact with community groups and support... Read the full story

Quote by Jeremy Francis: Is it time to take a deep dive into your business and get to see it from a different angle? Re-evaluate where you could take it. Posted by Jeremy Francis CEO, Personal and Professional Development Limited jeremy@developyourmanagementskills.com Read the full story

Frank Stephenson is back with his latest video, turning his attention this week to the Ferrari Roma. The former Ferrari Design Director lets you in on his initial thoughts about Ferrari's latest model, sharing some tales along the way from his career to date. Make sure you check out the video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_H7Lnj8zhM8&ab_channel=FrankStephenson To stay up to date with Frank's channel, make sure you like and subscribe! Frank Stephenson Offi... Read the full story

Insurance price comparison specialist The Van Insurer has reported a significant year-on-year increase in quote requests from van drivers for August, which is typically considered a quiet month for the industry The online price comparison expert registered 30 per cent more users during August compared with 2019 and processed 32 per cent more quote requests throughout the month. The news comes as the latest data from The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) indicates that, y... Read the full story

Tune in to Facebook Live at 2 p.m. Friday (Sept. 18) as GPA and CMA CGM officials welcome the largest ship on the U.S. East Coast to the Port of Savannah. The 1,200-foot long CMA CGM Brazil is the length of four football fields and has a capacity of 15,072 twenty-foot equivalent container units. Time: 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, 2020 Where: Georgia Ports Authority Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/gaports) Read the full story

Motor Fuel Group (MFG), the UK’s largest independent forecourt operator, has just opened a new-to-industry station on Jersey. Operated under MFG’s Roberts Garages brand, Roberts West is MFG’s fourth station on the island. Located beside Jersey Airport, this Esso branded station is the largest petrol forecourt in the Channel Islands. It offers the full range of Esso fuels, a 2000 sq. ft. convenience store, extensive valeting facilities and a ‘state of the art’ Auto Centre. The... Read the full story

We are absolutely delighted to announce that Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk have achieved a GOLD CSR Accreditation. Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a top performing ‘outstanding’ rated healthcare provider. As well as providing vital healthcare services to the communities we serve, we are committed to wider social responsibilities as a major organisation. We employ over 11,000 people, many of whom live in the local communiti... Read the full story

We are absolutely delighted to announce that Cloudy Group ( https://www.cloudygroup.co.uk ) have achieved a Silver CSR Accreditation. “Cloudy Group puts people first, which is why practices for looking after our people, our customers and our community is at the heart of what we do. We have a rich history of supporting our local community through various philanthropic giving activities and in the last 5 years have honed this socially responsible action into a more structured programme... Read the full story

Blackburn-based forecourt specialist, The Kay Group, has opened the doors to its new service station in Beighton, Sheffield. After postponing the original June opening date due to lockdown, the company has unveiled its latest new-to-industry site, which is situated just off the M1, on the main A57 towards Sheffield. Work began on the Beighton service station in January 2020, and the site will serve the nearby areas of Swallowsnest, Aston Aughton and commuting traffic in and out of Sheff... Read the full story

TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE BUILD-OFF CHALLENGE 2020 VOTING OPENS All-new Bonneville Build-Off custom competition revealed Nine Triumph dealerships competing for the 2020 build-off title Voting opens 16 September until 14 October Fans can go to the website to vote for their favourite custom build Winners to be revealed 28 October on social media Triumph UK is launching its all-new Bonneville Build-Off Challenge for 2020. An exciting national dealer competition to build the... Read the full story

Thank you Juliana Lax for your kind words: When can you call yourself an expert? This year was about a lot learning and here’s my thoughts on completing the CSR Accreditation training course... I find that the more I know the less I know! It doesn’t get better than that! Every module comes with reading material and a quick test at the end. At the end of each session there’s enough time to chat about questions and to discuss more in depth issues. Both Richard Collins and Jennif... Read the full story

The Forty Thieves keep out Aladdin the hacker with a password manager If the story of the Forty Thieves and their treasure had taken place today, the ending might have been quite different – if only those thieves thought to use a password manager. Instead of opening to the old command ‘Open Sesame!’, the treasure trove would have remained closed and secure under an updated password. These days, it seems we need passwords to access everything, from our bank accounts to our medical... Read the full story

How COVID has changed our relationship with waste Reusable nappy sales soar during lockdown, with one company seeing 300% rise Reusable mask market is set to multiply by 2.1X through 2030 Swapping to one sustainable sanitary product could save approximately 2,400 disposables Product: Time to decompose Time of usability Alternative product Time of usability Disposable nappies... Read the full story

SPAR’s own label range of food-to-go products has grown in line with changing consumer habits and market trends. This has allowed the leading convenience symbol group help its independent retailers stay relevant and successful while fulfilling the important food-to-go shopping mission. As a significant category within convenience and forecourt retail, SPAR is grabbing a bigger slice of the food-to-go opportunity especially as consumers lead ever increasingly busier lives. As a result... Read the full story

BENEFITS OF RAIL TELEMETRY AND COMMUNICATION SOLUTION: Reliability: operates on Inmarsat’s global satellite broadband network (BGAN), which is highly reliable and allows secure communications with 99.9% uptime. Real-time voice communication and visibility: provides real-time telemetry data from locomotives to provide visibility, wherever they are located, and the ability to speak via push-to- talk radio (PTT) anywhere. Safety: improves operational effic... Read the full story

Kia reveals first stage of future product plans – seven new dedicated BEVs to launch by 2027 across several vehicle segments Brand’s first dedicated BEV, codenamed CV, to launch in 2021 and reveal Kia’s new design direction BEVs to account for 25% of Kia global vehicle sales by 2029 Kia to work with worldwide network to expand EV charging infrastructures Full BEV lineup will establish Kia’s position as a leading EV brand in the market (SEOUL) September 16, 2020 – Kia Mo... Read the full story

Acclaimed automotive designer Wayne Burgess joins global design and engineering consultancy Paramex New digital studio, based in the heart of the British automotive landscape, set up to cater for rapidly expanding team September 2020, Coventry, UK – Renowned design and engineering consultancy, Paramex, has today announced that British designer, Wayne Burgess, is to oversee the group’s expanding design operations. Established in 1999, Paramex is currently undergoing a period... Read the full story