Managing resignations – Following the eti-quit

At the height of the so-called Great Resignation (in the second quarter of 2021), 3.2% of employed people changed jobs. Annualised up that would be about one in eight employees. If your business has been around that long, the chances are you have experienced resignations in the recent past. We look at how best to manage resignations within your business.

Cambridge based Anthias Consulting wins ‘Supplier Excellence’ Award

Local Cambridge woman-owned company Anthias Consulting Ltd was shortlisted for two awards at this year Lab Awards which were held at the Lab Innovations exhibition at the Birmingham NEC on the 1st of November.

Councils support national campaign to tackle “zombie battery” fires

Greater Cambridge Shared Waste Service, a strategic partnership between Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council, is supporting the national Take Charge campaign, which aims to tackle the serious problem of recycling and waste fires caused by carelessly discarded “zombie batteries”.

The role of prototypes in the product design process

With the growing popularity of digital product design and UX design the word prototypes is becoming synonymous with digital mock-ups and testing apps.

EFEC CEO Lily Lin visits leaders of Danyang Investment Promotion Centre

As part of her business development work in China this month, EFEC CEO Lily Lin met with senior people at the DanYang Municipal Investment Promotion Centre in Jiangsu, China, creating new opportunities for China - UK innovation collaboration.

Time to plan the Christmas party! Tips from HR

A Christmas party can help prevent morale from flagging at this time of year. Here are a few tips from HR to help ensure your party goes without a hitch.

Call for agri-tech scale-up investment to be prioritised

Mansion House Compact offers opportunity to fast-track sustainability goals.

High prices continue to come at a cost to the planet, but sustainable products are a priority for consumers

Cost is a barrier to adopting a more sustainable lifestyle, with the majority of those not doing so saying it is too expensive (62%); One in three (30%) stopped purchasing certain brands and products because of sustainability-related concerns; However, one in four (26%) are still prepared to pay more for sustainable products;  Consumers concentrate on ‘at home’ sustainable behaviours such as…

Cambridge-based electronRx to attend CES® 2024 in Las Vegas

Cambridge-based health tech innovator electronRx is attending the Consumer Technology Association event, CES® in Las Vegas in January 2024 The company will showcase its innovative technology that will revolutionise patient long-term and chronic condition management and understand

The Ethical Jewellery Lily Arkwright tackles consumerism with their remarkable Black Friday Pledge.

Black Friday is an exciting time of year for many looking to find a bargain before the holiday season, however the environmental impact of the day and deceptive discounts that have long plagued the jewellery industry can leave us all feeling less festive and more frustrated.

Why do genetically identical cows perform differently?

Could dehydration be a factor in the poorer milk yield from cows with similar genetics? Subclinical signs of stress are difficult to detect but the new platform EPIHERD, developed by Cambridge-based Antler Bio, is harnessing gene expression data to advise on the status of the herd and advise on targeted interventions.

Navigating the challenges of sustainability: LEGO abandons plan for sustainable bricks

Flynn Product Design writes...In the eco conscious world of today, the quest for sustainability is becoming a priority for companies across all industries. Motivation behind this drive for sustainability varies company to company.

Allia teams up with Cambridgeshire partners to launch Green Business Programme

Eighteen-month partnership project aims to support local businesses reduce their carbon footprint, adopt more sustainable practices & reduce energy costs

Xampla appoints new CEO to scale-up plastic-free materials

Cambridge-based Xampla announces the appointment of its new CEO to scale-up the business.

ELEMIS and Morro launch plastic-free innovation for cosmetics industry

British skincare brand ELEMIS and Xampla, creator of natural materials brand Morro, have announced a collaboration to develop plastic-free biodegradable sample sachets.

New event launches - Achieving Net Zero: a toolkit for businesses

Join us for an event on November 8 at St John's Innovation Centre that will help your business achieve its Net Zero ambitions.

IP Corner: Commercialising your IP in China

Your IP in China, apart from protecting it, you can also capitalise on it. Is there value in commercialising their intellectual properties in China for UK businesses? How do you go about it? Take a look at the driving forces behind China’s commercial IP market and you may find the clue. Or talk to Crayfish. We can help identify potential opportunities and make sure your IP is well protected and…

Cottenham conference celebrates local climate action

Creating a greener, cleaner district for South Cambridgeshire residents is on the agenda at a climate conference in Cottenham celebrating net zero action locally.

Council to take forward new air quality strategy

Cambridge City Council has agreed to work on a new Air Quality Strategy to target stricter air quality standards – in line with the World Health Organisation (WHO) targets – and to develop the strategy jointly with South Cambridgeshire District Council (SCDC).

FOLIUM Science using Guided Biotics to reduce ammonia in poultry production

Even a small exposure to the greenhouse gas ammonia is harmful to poultry. By restoring balance in the gut of the chicken, FOLIUM Science is able to reduce ammonia production and improve the health of the bird, reducing the need for antibiotics.

Allia Future Business Centre Cambridge celebrates 10 years of positive impact

Since 2013, the centre has welcomed over 100 tenant companies & provided business support to over 1,400 ventures

electronRx shares views on lack of health research hindering public support for clean air schemes

The recent extension of the London ULEZ zone has been contentious with much public backlash to its introduction earlier this year.

The public see this as a direct impact to them as opposed to understanding the benefits to their ongoing health and wellbeing.

What’s all the buzz about? Welch’s Transport encourages biodiversity with beehive installation

Welch’s Transport has installed two beehives at its Duxford transport depot to encourage biodiversity around the verges and green areas of the site.

Kellas Midstream enters FEED for its H2NorthEast hydrogen project on Teesside

Kellas Midstream, the Aberdeen-based independent energy infrastructure company, has started front end engineering design (FEED) work on its H2NorthEast hydrogen project in Teesside.

State of the art searching for patentability and beyond

Join an online training course on 12 and 13 October to learn when and how to perform a ‘state of the art’ patent search. https://ipi.academy/product/details/2601/state-of-the-art-searching