A survey of employers by Brampton Recruitment has revealed pinch points at Christmas and in the summer when productivity and staff holidays peak. The data, from around 2000 companies surveyed by Brampton Recruitment could prove valuable for businesses as they plan for the year ahead. December is a critical time with a majority of companies at their busiest in the …
Rob paints a picture of pub life in the Potteries
Regulars at a Stoke-on-Trent pub are among the subject of the latest work by renowned Potteries artist Rob Pointon. Rob has been documenting the comings and goings in the Bulls Head, Burslem, as he prepares for the opening of his homecoming exhibition at the town’s Barewall Gallery on Friday. Following a painting trip to the US, Rob has been getting …
Wrights Pies workers get the taste for a pension
Over 400 staff at well known pie producer Wrights have been given the chance to save for retirement through an auto enrolment scheme set up with the help of Richard Jacobs Pensions and Trustee Services. Newcastle-under-Lyme based Richard Jacobs won a contract to help Wrights launch the first pension scheme in the company’s 88 year history. Under the auto enrolment …
How would you spend Big Local lottery funding – Stoke North residents asked
Residents in Chell, Chell Heath and Fegg Hayes are being asked to come forward with ideas to be considered for Big Local lottery funding in their area. The Big Local Stoke-on-Trent North project has £5,000 to give away to small schemes in the area. The grants are the first phase of funding which will see the area benefit from up …
Full steam ahead for Titanic Brewery plans
Investment in a new visitor centre is under starter’s orders as Titanic Brewery continues to grow and create jobs in Staffordshire and Derbyshire. Stoke-on-Trent based Titanic’s longstanding plans to upgrade its Burslem brewery has moved a step closer following a successful year which saw the brewery open its eighth pub. Keith Bott, Managing Director of Titanic Brewery, said: “Our plans …
Pioneering partnership offers new hope to North Staffordshire domestic violence victims
A pioneering partnership between domestic violence charity Arch and staff at the University Hospital of North Staffordshire is giving hope to victims receiving treatment at Accident and Emergency. Hospital staff who may have previously suffered from silence are also benefiting from the work of the We Dare to Care team. The partnership approach has led to the North Staffordshire hospital …