Employability Bridgend has recently introduced the Nurture, Equip, Thrive (NET) programme, funded by the European Social Fund, this programme will enable participants to improve their employment situation by offering support and guidance, confidence building and job searching with individualised action plans for participants. The project aims to help people increase working hours and wages earned, […]
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The Storenet radio system which operates in Maesteg town centre is about to go digital. Each participating store in the town centre will soon be issued with a new digital radio system by M.R.S Communications who operate Storenet. The system, which is run in partnership with Bridgend County Borough Council, South Wales Police and Maesteg […]
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The Department for International Trade has launched two digital tools to provide information to businesses exporting goods in and out of the UK market. The free-to-use tools available on the Government website detail product-specific and country-specific information on tariffs, regulations and other topics in one place, saving businesses time and making it easier for them […]
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Porthcawl Jobs Fair, which was held recently in the High Tide was a resounding success! There were over fifty stalls including Park Dean, Dunraven Windows, Domino’s Pizza, Bridgend County Borough Council and South Wales Police. The event was attended by hundreds of potential job seekers and almost one hundred people expressed an interest in receiving […]
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The National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage are set to increase on 1 April 2020. The current National Living Wage for those aged 25 and over is £8.21 and is set to increase by 51p to £8.72. Elsewhere, from 1 April 2020, the National Minimum Wage rates for other age groups are: Those aged […]
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Business in the Community Cymru has developed a toolkit to help employers recognise the valuable skills and experiences that veterans can bring to their business and the practical steps they can take to create a more veteran-friendly working environment. Businesses can follow a straightforward process to develop a strategic, forces-friendly recruitment and retention programme. This […]
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Are you an SME in Bridgend County Borough who would like to improve the health and well-being of your employees? You may be eligible for a FREE six week workplace well-being programme. Our programme, part-funded by The European Social Fund, aims to improve workplace well-being through delivering bespoke workplace health programmes, low level physical activity […]
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Retail theft can have a significant impact on the performance of retailers. Bridgend town centre is taking positive steps to help retailers improve their performance through the successful work of Bridgend Business Against Crime (BBAC). The aim of BBAC is to work with key partners, such as South Wales Police and Bridgend County Borough Council, […]
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