Today's Top Stories

Wednesday, 8th February 2023

EVENT | Region-First Conference Set to Unleash Business Ambition and Good Growth - The commercial enterprises of South East Wales are critical to generating the growth and unleashing the ambition of our region - and Cardiff Capital Region will be celebrating that fact on April 26th at the ICC, when the inaugural Unleash Conference delivers a day to remember for businesses of all sizes and sectors.

HR & PEOPLE | Businesses Must Leave Their Ageism at the Door to Ease Labour Shortages - As the UK government announces its plans to attract people over 50 back into the workplace, businesses must be ready to give older generations more opportunities

SKILLS | A Greener Wales: Developing Skills to Keep Up with a Changing World - Tom Sawyer is the CEO of the Port of Milford Haven, the UK’s largest energy port and an important feature in the maritime history of Wales.

EVENT | Just Days Left to Exhibit at this Year’s Marine Energy Wales Conference 2023- Businesses and organisations across Wales, looking to make connections within one of Wales fastest growing and innovative sectors, have just days left to book their exhibition stand at The UK's largest annual event dedicated to marine renewable energy.

AQUISTION | QuestionPro Acquires Assets of Doopoll - QuestionPro, a global leader in online survey and research services, has acquired the assets of doopoll, the multilingual, realtime, engagement platform.

AWARDS | Torfaen & Monmouthshire Business Awards Launched - An awards ceremony honouring and recognising businesses and entrepreneurs within Torfaen & Monmouthshire has officially been launched.

BUILT ENVIRONMENT | Anwyl Acquires Scenic Llandudno Site with Planning Consent for 49 Homes - North Wales based Anwyl Homes has acquired a 4.4 acre site for almost 50 new homes in Llandudno, many with views out towards the sea and Little Orme.

AWARDS | The Search for the Nation’s Highest Achieving Business Leaders - The Institute of Directors (IoD) Wales, in partnership with Cardiff Business School has launched its annual search for the nation’s highest achieving business leaders.

ENVIRONMENT | SME's Frustrated with Fragmented Approach to Sustainability - New research suggests that while small businesses remain committed to tackling climate change themselves, there are frustrations about the broader community that not enough is being done.

SKILLS | National Apprenticeship Week 2023: What Role Do Apprentices Play in Rebuilding our Economy? - Construction apprenticeships are crucial in Wales, particularly for growing the supply of skills. It’s the main route into the industry, so it’s very important for employers, young people and career changers.

SKILLS | Generational Change in Aviation – Do Workplace Expectations Change?- With more of the younger professionals entering the job markets around the world, Generation Z (Gen Z) will account for 27% of the workforce by 2025, according to a recent survey.

HEALTHCARE | £5 Million Investment to Improve Access to Community-Based Care in Wales - The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) welcomes the Welsh Government’s announcement that it will invest £5 million to increase the number of allied health professionals.

WELSH LANGUAGE | National Retailer Announces Welsh Language Certification - Lidl has this week become the first supermarket to achieve the prestigious Cynnig Cymraeg certification from the Welsh Language Commissioner.

ENVIRONMENT | Deposit Return Scheme for Drinks Containers Moves a Step Closer - A new cash incentive system, placing deposits on drinks bottles and cans, will boost recycling from 2025

FINANCE | New Year Debt Recovery Vital for Small Businesses- Smaller businesses in the UK wrote off more than £5 billion in unpaid debt in the last financial year.

GROWTH | Flotek Announces Board Appointments as Ambitious Growth Strategy Accelerates - Fast-growing IT and Managed Service Provider Flotek has announced two new senior appointments, as the business accelerates its ambitious and robust growth strategy.

SECTION INFO | What is the Most Important Part of Your Terms of Business? - Darwin Gray LLP look at questions being asked of What is the most important part of your terms of business? The price and payment terms? The scope of the warranties? The limitation of your liability?

NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK 2023

Apprenticeship Week Wales 2023: Green Business Boss Champions Apprenticeships - “Apprentices are armed with real qualifications, real experience and real references from real jobs; they can carry out the work from day one.”

National Apprenticeship Week –TfW Commits to ‘Earn and Learn’ by Joining The 5% Club - Transport for Wales (TfW) has showcased its commitment to developing its staff by joining The 5% Club, an industry-led initiative focussed on driving the recruitment of apprentices, graduates and sponsored students.

Apprentice Engineer is Gaining Green Skills for the Future with Local Firm - Jack Goundrey is calling on more youngsters to seek apprenticeships in the renewable energy sector after a whirlwind six months in his new role.

Wales’ Top Apprenticeship Provider Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week- Educ8 Training Group, the leading Welsh apprenticeship provider is marking National Apprenticeship Week with an information fair.