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Wellbeing: The moral imperative that can deliver a strategic...

26th April 2025

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IN TODAY’S competitive business environment, it is essential that organisations recognise the critical role staff wellbeing plays in future business success.

Analysis by the Institute for Public Policy Research showed the cost of staff absence and...

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Marketing: Do less but make it better if you want to be...

1st April 2025

THE SUCCESS of AI depends on humans being able to adapt quickly enough to keep up with its speed of development.

AI is already common in much of everyday life, the power behind everything from accessing home appliances via a mobile phone to driverless cars. And, said marketing specialist Matthew Rigby-White, AI is starting to affect...

Now is the time to back our entrepreneurs

31st March 2025

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SELF-EMPLOYMENT is one of the most rewarding career paths, offering flexibility, independence and the potential for significant financial success. However, without the right support, even the most ambitious entrepreneurs can struggle. The...

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31st March 2025

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NON-DISCLOSURE agreements are a form of confidentiality agreement used to provide governing terms to protect confidential information.

Commonly, a NDA is entered into by the parties involved at the beginning of a commercial transaction. However, it is...

Different personas, different hats but I have to make sure I...

29th March 2025

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I WAKE up at 6am. First I help my autistic teenage daughter to go through her routine. She is my first focus each morning and everything works fine as long as we stick to her exact routine. It is all very much about getting her set and ready and then I drive her to the train station.

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Wellbeing: The moral imperative that can deliver a...

26th April 2025

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IN TODAY’S competitive business environment, it is essential that organisations...

‘A powerful platform for collaboration in...

25th April 2025

PROPERTY management and utility connections company Dunore Connections is the latest business to confirm the growing reputation of property and construction networking...

Small Business Commissioner to join forum debate...

17th April 2025

THE UK’s Small Business Commissioner is to meet business owners and organisations from Northamptonshire to discuss the ongoing challenges created by businesses not...

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IN TODAY’S competitive business environment, it is essential that organisations recognise the critical role staff wellbeing plays in future business success. Analysis by the Institute for Public Policy Research showed the cost of staff absence and presenteeism has reached over £100 billion. Wellbeing, encompassing the physical, mental and emotional health of staff, is central to the enhancement of employee satisfaction and productivity. This, in turn, significantly impacts staff retention rates, business success, and a positive brand image. THE BENEFITS OF PRIORITISING STAFF WELLBEING Boosting morale and job satisfaction When employees feel valued and supported, their morale and job satisfaction improve. Low-cost wellbeing initiatives such as flexible working hours, mental health support and wellness programmes demonstrate that an organisation cares about its employees' health. This fosters a positive work environment, encouraging employees to stay committed to their roles and the organisation. Reducing absenteeism and presenteeism Investing in employee wellbeing can decrease both absenteeism (frequent health-related absences) and presenteeism (working while unwell which leads to lower productivity). Promoting a healthy work-life balance and providing physical and mental health support can help ensure employees are present and performing at their best. Enhancing employee engagement Employee engagement is tied to wellbeing. Engaged employees are more motivated, productive and committed. Wellbeing initiatives that address stress management, career development and work-life balance contribute to higher levels of engagement. When employees feel supported both personally and professionally, they invest more energy and creativity into their work, benefiting the organisation. Attracting and retaining talent Organisations that prioritise staff wellbeing have a competitive edge in attracting top talent. Prospective employees increasingly seek supportive, healthy work environments. By committing to wellbeing, organisations can attract high-quality candidates and retain well-performing existing employees, reducing turnover and associated recruitment and training costs. Building a positive organisational culture Prioritising staff wellbeing helps create a positive culture. When employees feel their wellbeing is valued, it builds trust and loyalty. This culture boosts employee satisfaction and attracts individuals who appreciate a supportive work environment. A strong culture focused on wellbeing can differentiate the organisation in the marketplace, enhancing its reputation and success. Staff wellbeing has numerous influences on the effectiveness of a business. By investing in the health and happiness of employees, organisations can create a positive work environment, reduce absenteeism, enhance engagement, attract top talent and build a strong organisational culture. Prioritising staff wellbeing is not just a moral imperative but a strategic and financial advantage in today's competitive business world. For support with strategies for improving staff wellbeing, the South Midlands Growth Hub can help. We are connecting to more than 70 business partners and our extensive resource library brings you the best programme, toolkits and guidance for all business. Connect to a Growth Hub Business Adviser to learn how we can support your business. Free business support for the South Midlands | Growth Hub

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‘A powerful platform for collaboration in the property world across the region’

25th April 2025

PROPERTY management and utility connections company Dunore Connections is the latest business to confirm the growing reputation of property and construction networking...

Small Business Commissioner to join forum debate on the late payment challenge facing businesses

17th April 2025

THE UK’s Small Business Commissioner is to meet business owners and organisations from Northamptonshire to discuss the ongoing challenges created by businesses not...

Your chance to influence national policy: Have your say on government’s finance plans to support business growth

11th April 2025

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE Chamber of Commerce is calling on its members to respond to the UK government’s latest Call for Evidence on access to finance, as part of a wider...

Teams are on track to blitz their Franklins £50 Challenge fundraising target

10th April 2025

TEAMS participating in the charity fundraising Franklins £50 Challenge have their £50,000 target firmly in their sights.

They have raised a total £17,000 so far...

Partnership with business has never been more critical

10th April 2025

EMPLOYER forums geared to guiding the curriculum at Northampton College are under way.

Businesses have been taking part in discussions to co-design the college...

Have your say: Government seeks the views of exporters on US trade tariff fall-out

7th April 2025

BUSINESSES across Northamptonshire are being urged to have their say on the newly announced US trade tariffs on UK exports. 

US President Donald Trump announced...

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Recipe for success: The Northamptonshire Food & Drink...

3rd April 2025

THE SEARCH is under way for the stars who make Northamptonshire a destination of choice when it comes to food, drink, places and hospitality. Entries have begun to...

‘A powerful force in creating vibrant, healthy,...

21st October 2024

IT IS a sector that sustains businesses of all sizes, creates jobs, brings people and places together and is a flagship for the county in terms of promoting it nationally...

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31st March 2025

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When good procurement creates stability in a business

28th March 2025

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IN SUCH a competitive economic environment, never has it been more important to...

Charity

Teams are on track to blitz their Franklins £50 Challenge...

10th April 2025

TEAMS participating in the charity fundraising Franklins £50 Challenge have their £50,000 target firmly in their sights.

They have raised a total £17,000 so far...

Hospice seeks more teams to join fundraising Golf Day

26th March 2025

GOLFERS representing businesses across Northamptonshire are on the practice ground ahead of the first golf day of 2025 raising money for Cynthia Spencer Hospice in...

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‘To be recognised in this way is a real honour’...

28th November 2024

TECHNOLOGY is at the heart of the success of the business that took the top award at the Northamptonshire Business Awards last Friday.

O’Sullivan Financial...

Northamptonshire Business Awards: Let the celebrations begin

25th November 2024

HUNDREDS of Northamptonshire’s leading businesspeople and companies were at Sywell Aerodrome to toast the winners at the Northamptonshire Business Awards.

A total...