Peterborough jobless total falls
THE number of people out of work in Peterborough has fallen again. In August, 4,953 people in Peterborough were claiming Jobseekers Allowance – a fall from 4,974 in July.
Salary survey exposes companies’ bid to win best staff
STAYING competitive as an employer is back at the top of the agenda as companies start a battle to secure the best staff to help in the climb out of recession. That’s the conclusion employment…
Relocation firm shortlisted for award
PETERBOROUGH-based International Personnel Management (IPM) has been shortlisted for the Relocation Management Company of the Year award. IPM, based in Lynch Wood, specialises in handling overseas placements for companies including sorting all the ‘red tape’…
Peterborough wins blooming gold
PETERBOROUGH Business normally limits itself to stories about the city’s commerce and economy but today we’re going to make an exception. Because Peterborough has scooped the top Anglia in Bloom award for the first time –…
Peterborough businesses can help charity by getting personal
THE Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (ASBAH) is offering businesses throughout the Peterborough area a unique chance to help support and maintain the essential work undertaken by the charity. Now you can show your…
Bridge spans three top jobs
PETERBOROUGH business leader John Bridge (left) has now been appointed chairman of a group trying to bring new investment to Peterborough. Mr Bridge is already chairman of Opportunity Peterborough and chief executive of Peterborough and…
East manufacturing continues recovery – EEF/BDO survey
MANUFACTURING in the east of England continued its strong recovery over the last three months, according to the latest survey published by EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, and BDO LLP.
Healthy incentive to pre-register for Business Focus exhibition
PETERBOROUGH businesses planning to attend next month’s Business Focus exhibition are being encouraged to pre-register online where they will be entered into a draw to win an Apple iPad worth £429.
Equality bill at top of briefing agenda
THE Equality Bill is top of the agenda at this year’s Employment Law Breakfast Briefing. Also under the spotlight at the event, hosted by Anne Corder Recruitment and Hegarty LLP Solicitors, will be the newly…
Chris scores college success
CHRIS Burling has given himself a head start when it comes to job hunting after being named Best Business Student at Peterborough Regional College. The 18-year-old achieved the accolade at the end of his two…