by Tracey Carter | J Dec, 2025 | Economy Growth, FSB News, Skills & Employment, Spelthorne Business
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has secured changes to the Employment Rights Bill, replacing day-one unfair dismissal claims with a six-month qualifying period. FSB led the campaign throughout “tough” Government negotiations. FSB Policy Chair Tina McKenzie...
by Tracey Carter | J Oct, 2025 | Business Surrey, Local Business, Local news, Skills & Employment, Spelthorne Business
Surrey jobseekers can find jobs, learn new skills and access employment support in a single, simple and accessible way via Surrey County Council’s new STEP Surrey gateway services portal. Latest figures show that more than one in six people of working age in Surrey...
by Tracey Carter | J Sep, 2025 | Business Surrey, Skills & Employment, Spelthorne Business
Business news, Skills and workforce Connect to Work, a major new government programme to break down barriers to employment for thousands of people, will soon launch in Surrey. And employers of all sizes and sectors are encouraged to get involved. Government says there...
by Karen Porter | J Jan, 2025 | Local Business, Skills & Employment, Spelthorne Business, Sustainability
Have you considered how climate change might affect your business? Are you looking tobe more energy efficient? Do you know your business’ carbon footprint? Do you want tounderstand more about Net Zero?Book your place on this free business decarbonisation course.The...
by Tracey Carter | J Jul, 2024 | Skills & Employment, Spelthorne Business, Surrey Business News
What are Skills Bootcamps? Skills Bootcamps are free, flexible courses of up to 16 weeks for Surrey residents. Sign up to gain new skills and fast-track your future. For businesses, it’s a great low-cost way to upskill your employees with knowledge to help...
by Tracey Carter | J Apr, 2024 | Skills & Employment, Spelthorne Business
Flexible working arrangements can be used to change when, where or how an employee works. Starting 6 April, employers must adapt their approach to handling flexible working requests due to the new Flexible Working Bill. This legislation affects aspects from remote...
