Business

Study shows employers are failing to support their stressed workforce

More than half of employees (51%) in the South West say they know a colleague who has had to quit work due to stress.

The research, by Capita Employee Benefits, also reveals that almost eight in 10 workers (78%) have been stressed at work in the past year.

Findings show employers in the South West are failing to support their stressed workforce as over a quarter (28%) of people...

Innovation Centre company named Best New Business

Happy Energy, based at Pool Innovation Centre, which is managed by Plymouth University on behalf of Cornwall Council, scooped the coveted honour at the award ceremony held at St Mellion International, which highlighted the very best of Cornwall’s business community.

The growing firm was an obvious contender for the prize having grown dramatically in just 12 months, creating 10 jobs for...

Chartered Accountants celebrate 350th anniversary of the Royal Marines

The partners and staff of Chartered Accountants Haines Watts held an event at Grange Exeter to commemorate the 100th anniversary of World War 1 and to celebrate the 350th anniversary of the inception of The Royal Marines since their formation in 1664.

Over 100 members of the local business community attended the high-profile event in aid of The C Group charity, which seeks to inspire...

Iconic Ivybridge mill acquired by heritage property specialists

After 200 years of active service as a paper mill, the iconic Stowford Mill site in Ivybridge has been acquired by Burrington Estates and joint venture partner Pillar Land Securities as part of a £20 million regeneration project. Burrington Estates’ vision is to transform this eight-acre site, which sits in a beautiful location in the Erme Valley and is framed by Dartmoor National Park and...

Fridges for frogs and kettles for kangaroos

A Devon business has come to the aid of a local wildlife charity with a donation of white goods.

Sparkworld, based at Heathfield Industrial Estate, Newton Abbot, delivered a heap of domestic appliances to Paignton Zoo, which is a registered charity. The gift included fridges, freezers, microwave ovens and kettles.

Paignton Zoo’s Jenny Paton said: “These items will help hard-...

Youngsters urged to beat the post-exam rush

MORE than 175 apprenticeships are waiting to be snapped up by youngsters looking to start work after their exams this summer, it has been revealed.

School-leavers in Devon and Cornwall are being urged to avoid the post-exam rush and think now about securing an apprenticeship in their chosen career, and not wait until September.

Mark Boulting, managing director of Plymouth-based...

Lawsons celebrates 110 years of trading

Lawsons, the family run independent retailer since 1904, will be celebrating their 110th anniversary of trading on Saturday 10 May.

There will be a ceremonial re-opening of the shops in Plymouth, Ivybridge, Tavistock and Totnes on the day and a special prize draw for customers.

The late Frances Thomas Butterfield Lawson (known as Tom) established the company in 1904 when he...

K2 Medical driving growth with Plymouth development

A Plymouth-based medical services company that designs, develops and manufactures software and equipment to improve maternity care during labour is developing its own purpose built headquarters to support growth.

K2 Medical Systems has acquired a site on Plymouth International Business Park and will commence construction on the 10,000 sq ft property this month.

The new facility...

Cornish software firm welcomes 27% growth

A COMPANY developing bespoke software solutions for businesses around the globe says it is facing a welcome challenge in keeping up with demand. Computech IT Services Ltd witnessed a 27% growth in turnover last year and has increased staff from three to 12 in the space of five years. Now the firm, based in Bridge Court, Tamar View, Saltash, is looking to expand further. The news comes as the...

Exeter networking organisations support Devon Business Expo

Two leading Exeter-based networking clubs are joining forces to be part of the new Devon Business Expo organised by thebestof Exeter with headline sponsor Basepoint Business Centres and Express & Echo as the official media partner. The business exhibition launches on the 5th June at Matford Centre, Exeter with over 100 exhibitors and the capacity for 1000 delegates who can attend the event...

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