Employers Urged to Act Now as New Third-Party Harassment Liability Approaches | Member News
Employers Urged to Act Now as New Third-Party Harassment Liability Approaches HR specialist at Azets says employers must ensure compliance with regulations from October 30 Employers in the North West are being warned to be fully compliant with new third party harassment laws which come into force later this month or face severe consequences. Changes introduced by the Employment [...]
Pendle Doors Celebrates BIBAs 2026 Success with Employer of the Year Win and Family Business Recognition | Member News
Pendle Doors Celebrates BIBAs 2026 Success with Employer of the Year Win and Family Business Recognition Pendle Doors has been named Employer of the Year at the BIBAs 2026 and awarded Runner-Up in the Family Business of the Year category, building on its previous BIBAs success and marking another significant milestone in the company's continued growth journey. The awards [...]
Funded Construction Multi-Skills Bootcamp for Employers | Member News
Funded Construction Multi-Skills Bootcamp for Employers Looking to strengthen your workforce, address skills shortages or recruit new talent into your business? Our Construction Multi-Skills Bootcamp has been designed to help employers develop practical, job-ready construction skills that can be applied immediately in the workplace. Over eight weeks, learners receive hands-on training in Brickwork, Plastering, Tiling, and Painting & Decorating, [...]
Introduction to AI for Business – Burnley College | Member News
Introduction to AI for Business - Burnley College AI Skills Bootcamp for Business Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming the way businesses operate, helping organisations streamline processes, improve productivity and make more informed decisions. The AI Skills Bootcamp for Business has been designed to help employers and employees understand, adopt and apply AI technologies effectively within the workplace. Through this [...]
Project Management Qualification (APM) Level 4 at Burnley College | Member News
Project Management Qualification (APM) Level 4 at Burnley College Whether you're looking to enhance your project management skills or progress your career, Burnley College's Project Management Qualification (APM) Level 4 provides the knowledge and practical expertise needed to successfully manage projects in today's fast-paced business environment. This industry-recognised qualification develops a comprehensive understanding of project management principles, covering key [...]
Project Fundamentals Level 3 at Burnley College | Member News
Project Fundamentals Level 3 at Burnley College As businesses continue to deliver increasingly complex projects, having a strong foundation in project management has never been more important. at is helping professionals develop these essential skills through its , an industry-recognised introduction to project management. Designed for those new to project management, no prior knowledge or experience is required, making [...]
Pierce Advises on the Successful Sale of Northern Shire Facilities Management and Catering Partnership | Member News
Pierce Advises on the Successful Sale of Northern Shire Facilities Management and Catering Partnership The transaction enables Graham and Denise to realise the value created through more than 30 years of ownership and growth, while securing a long-term future for the businesses under the ownership of Climate Care Solutions. As part of an established facilities management operator, Northern Shire [...]
Simpler tax system key to unlocking growth for local businesses, survey finds | Member News
Simpler tax system key to unlocking growth for local businesses, survey finds Businesses are drowning in tax complexity. That was the verdict of many business leaders who think that an over-complicated tax system is holding them back more than high UK taxation, a survey has shown. The survey of around 400 UK business leaders, by UK top 10 accountancy [...]
Businesses across Lancashire urged to get behind Burnley Christmas Gift Appeal | Member News
Businesses across Lancashire urged to get behind Burnley Christmas Gift Appeal Businesses across Lancashire are being urged to get behind Burnley Together’s Christmas Gift Appeal when it launches on 19 October, helping to make Christmas special for children and teenagers across Burnley. Now in its fifth year, the annual appeal collects new, unwrapped gifts for children and teenagers [...]
Charities warned to up their game on cyber security for donors | Member News
Charities warned to up their game on cyber security for donors Charities in the North West need to seriously up their game on cyber security to avoid customer data being hacked by criminals. The call to action comes from Siobhan Holmes, a specialist in not-for-profit organisations such as charities. “Encryption alone is not enough - strong identity, access management [...]
