Award-winning people experts HR Solutions has launched a brand-new website to improve both its online presence and customer experience.The purpose-built site has been more than six months in the making and was designed specifically for the award-winning HR consultancy to provide a clearer representation of their offerings and enhance user satisfaction.By investing in the upgrade, the Kettering-based firm hopes to reinforce its brand proposition, improve the mobile experience, and drive more enquiries.The website redevelopment also provided a perfect opportunity for the team to carry out a content audit to ensure all pages were relevant and useful for customers.CEO Greg Guilford...

11 June, 2024

As organisations around the world are gearing up for Pride Month, it’s crucial to approach your own celebrations thoughtfully and avoid falling into the trap of ‘corporate rainbow washing’, according to a local HR expert.“Rainbow washing” is a term used to describe an organisation’s behaviour when they use LGBTQ+ symbols and themes for their own commercial gain, without actually showing any commitment to LGBTQ+ rights and equality in practice.Nicky Buckley, an HR expert and owner of East Midlands HR in Northamptonshire, says "A common example of rainbow washing is when an organisation ‘washes’ their logo or brand in the colours of the rainbow...

11 June, 2024

Award-winning financial planner Conor O’Sullivan is celebrating another national newspaper appearance after he and his company O’Sullivan Financial Planning were listed in the Mail on Sunday, at the weekend (9th June).Conor was named as a top rated adviser in the latest VouchedFor’s 2024 Top Rated Financial Adviser Guide which appeared in The Times in March.His accolade has now also been featured in the Mail on Sunday.Only advisers who have received at least 10 excellent client reviews during the past 12 months and passed all of VouchedFor’s extensive checks make the roll call.Not just Conor, but his colleague Laurence Murphy, and...

11 June, 2024

Beccy Hurrell Voice & Arts Limited (BHVA) is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious title of "Most Empowering Creative Arts Coaching and Mentoring Company" at the SME UK 2024 Enterprise Awards.This accolade is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and passion that the entire team at BHVA has invested in empowering individuals and communities through creative arts."Our goal at BHVA has always been to transform lives through the arts," said Beccy Hurrell, Director of BHVA. "Winning this award is not only a recognition of our commitment to excellence but also a celebration of the impact...

11 June, 2024

An award-winning recruitment consultancy based in Kettering has publicly pledged its support to the armed forces community by signing the Armed Forces Covenant.For many years, Wills Consultants has worked closely with the armed forces to help those leaving the military to secure permanent employment roles that help them adjust to civilian life.They have now gone one step further in signing the Armed Forces Covenant and by doing so, acknowledge and understand that those who serve or have served their country, and their families, should be treated with fairness and respect in the community, economy and society.Since it was established in...

10 June, 2024

An annual snapshot of the work North Northamptonshire Council is doing to become carbon neutral will be showcased at the authority’s Executive this week.The Carbon Management Plan Annual Progress Report 2022-23 notes the good work that has taken place as well as future projects to work towards carbon neutrality.In July 2021, the Council declared a climate and environment emergency, with the authority then committing to become carbon neutral by 2030. The Council’s Carbon Management Plan, which sets out the roadmap to achieve carbon neutrality, was approved in December 2022.Additionally, as part of the 2021/22 budget setting process, the Council earmarked...

10 June, 2024

Accommodation Concern, a Northamptonshire charity who provide advice in housing, debt, and benefits, alongside 45 beds of Supported Accommodation provision has had the impact of its current services and future ambitions recognised with its selection as a 2024 Weston Charity Awards winner.The award gives the charity the chance to invest in its future with strategic planning support from a dedicated team of four business experts, thanks to pro bono charity Pilotlight, and a core grant of £6,500 from the Garfield Weston Foundation.Accommodation Concern was chosen from over 180 applicants, all of which are frontline charities delivering youth, welfare, community or environment services...

10 June, 2024

Candidates for the Parliamentary Constituencies of Corby and East Northamptonshire, Kettering and Wellingborough and Rushden have been announced.The list of individuals standing for election are as follows:Corby and East Northamptonshire:Lee Barron - Labour Party Karen Blott - Independent Lee Forster - The Green Party Christopher Lofts - Liberal Democrats Edward McDonald - Reform UK Thomas Pursglove - The Conservative PartyKettering:Jehad Aburamadan - Alliance for Democracy and Freedom Party Crispian Besley - Reform UK Emily Fedorowycz - The Green Party Jim Hakewill - Independent Philip Hollobone - The Conservative Party Matthew Murphy - Social Democratic Party Sarah Ryan -...

08 June, 2024

Candidates for the Parliamentary Constituencies of Daventry, South Northamptonshire, Northampton North, and Northampton South have been announced today.The Council has published today a Statement of Persons Nominated listing all individuals who will be standing for the election.Daventry:Stuart Andrew - The Conservative Party Candidate Scott Ewen Cameron - Reform UK Jonathan William Harris - Liberal Democrats Marianne Kimani - Labour Party Clare Patricia Slater - Green PartyNorthampton North:Anthony Antoniou - Reform UK Eishar Kaur Bassan - Green Party Dan Bennett - The Conservative Party Candidate Paul Leslie Clark – Independent Christopher Gordon Leggett - Liberal Democrats Khalid Razzaq -...

07 June, 2024

Whitworth FC fulfilled their promise of a memorable and enjoyable day for all ages at their end-of-May fundraiser. The event attracted over 600 spectators who watched 100 players participate in an extraordinary gathering of the football community. Bringing together past and present players there was plenty of skill, determination and effort from all players and ages and a few not so skilfull highlights that gave everyone a giggle.  Most importantly after the fun over £13k was raised for Kelly’s Heroes and Maxwell Mallows Brighter Future Fund.Martin Goodes, Chairman of Whitworth FC commented, "We knew it would be a good day,...

07 June, 2024

Award winning charity Groundwork Northamptonshire is seeking new trustees.The organisation, which runs a host of Northamptonshire green, cultural and creative projects and also works with young people and adults to help them overcoming challenges and find new opportunities, is seeking new trustees to help steer and grow the organisation. All the details are here: https://www.groundwork.org.uk/northamptonshire/were-seeking-new-trustees/Kate Williams, CEO of Groundwork Northamptonshire, explains: “A strong, skilled and committed board of trustees is at the heart of our governance. The expertise of our trustees underpins our governance and supports our senior leadership team with strategic direction, vision and goal setting.”Groundwork Northamptonshire is seeking...

06 June, 2024