How SME employers can manage last-minute family emergencies within their team

There are occasions where an emergency will arise and people just have to leave work. From an employers perspective this can cause some issues. We look at what employers must do by law, and how they should best manage the situation.

Has stress taken over your life and is burn-out real?

The Bridge First Aid says...Yes, it is! How do I know? Because I have been there. Last year, the World Health Organization (WHO) reclassified workplace burnout in the 11th Revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11), The updated manual lists burnout as an occupational phenomenon, rather than a medical condition. Hmmm interesting.

Cambridge Index drops 1.8%

Report for the week ending 06 April 2023. The Cambridge Index dropped 286.03 points or 1.8% to close at 15289.1, as eight out of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly losses to their share price.

Three important questions in tough times

We’re big fans of asking the right questions - especially in tough times. To arrive at clear, shared and powerful goals, you have to be unafraid to ask the right questions, even if it feels a little uncomfortable.

Price Bailey attends the opening of the CWEIC’s Singapore Hub

April marks the opening of The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council’s Singapore Hub, with the launch event hosted by the British High Commission in Singapore, uniting business leaders from across the globe.

Are references worth the paper they are written on?

From a dearth of candidates, new behaviours like ghosting or having to redesign roles to accommodate hybrid or remote working, hiring can be a real struggle. One of the more perennial challenges during the recruitment process is taking references. Are they worth the trouble?

Cambridge Index rises 1.4%

The Cambridge Index rose 212.23 points or 1.4% to close at 15,575.1, as four out of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly gains to their share prices. Kier Group up 4.6%, announced that Dame Heather Rabbatts has stepped down from the Board, with effect from 30 March 2023, to focus on her other commitments.

MM Wealth retain Chartered Financial Planners Status for eighth consecutive year

MM Wealth are delighted to confirm that they have retained their Chartered Firm status from the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) and has successfully attained this for the eighth year. 

PEM bids a fond farewell to two partners

At PEM, we bid a fond farewell to two of our partners, Derek Carr and Lake Falconer, who have been with the firm for 40 years collectively.

How to stop a difficult situation at work going from bad to worse

Think back to the last time you had to manage a difficult or unpleasant situation at work – like making a person redundant, or taking them through a disciplinary procedure. How was it? Could it have gone better?

The skills sectors’ response to the removal of the apprenticeship ‘cap of ten’ for small businesses

First Intuition is delighted to hear that from 3 April 2023, the government has removed the ‘cap on ten’ non-levy reservations for apprenticeships.

The Cambridge posts another record year

The Cambridge Building Society announces a second record-breaking year of results, with pre-tax profits of £17.0m for 2022, up from £11.9m in 2021. The Society also increased its capital reserves by 13% to £113.9m in the year.

PEM launch Tax Investigation Service

PEM, Cambridge’s largest independent firm of accountants, tax and business advisers, launches their Tax Investigation Service.

CodiKoat Appoint Blake Gudgel As CEO

We’re delighted to announce the appointment of Blake Gudgel as our new CEO. Blake joins CodiKoat at a crucial moment in our history. Having spent the last 16 years leading the development and operations efforts in early-stage technology companies in the US & Europe, he will now use his expertise to lead CodiKoat to the next step in our growth.

Cambridge Index falls 0.8%

The Cambridge Index fell 123.04 points or 0.8% to close at 15,362.9, as eight out of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly losses to their share prices. Kier Group, down 2.8%, announced that it has been selected to develop Southport’s £73m Marine Lake Events Centre.

Strong results as IQGeo continues to drive revenue and profit growth

IQGeo Group plc - a market leading provider of geospatial productivity and collaboration software for the telecoms and utility industries, is pleased to announce its final audited results for the twelve months ended 31 December 2022.

The Cambridge is helping kids’ careers with Maths games

Students from local schools across the county will attend a bespoke learning event highlighting maths-based careers, at The Cambridge Building Society this week.

Cambridge Index drops 4.5%

The Cambridge Index fell 735.68 points or 4.5% to close at 15,485.9, as seven out of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly losses to their share prices. Johnson Matthey, down 6.5%, announced that it has won a LCH technology license contract from Equinor Energy AS and Linde Engineering for H2H Saltend hydrogen project.

Empower your business with Microsoft 365 training in Cambridgeshire - Live instructor-led sessions available

As businesses continue to rely on technology to stay ahead of the curve, it's crucial to provide employees with the necessary training to succeed. Computer Tutoring Ltd is pleased to offer live instructor-led Microsoft 365 training sessions for businesses in Cambridgeshire. Whether you're looking to enhance your team's skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, or other applications, our…

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority Mayor, Dr Nik Johnson’s statement following the Government’s Spring Budget on 15th March 2023

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority Mayor, Dr Nik Johnson’s statement following the Government’s Spring Budget on 15th March 2023.

Silicon Valley Bank - PEM response

PEM is proud to work with entrepreneurial global businesses, including many biotechnology and technology startup and early stage businesses.

Breaking news – HSBC to buy the UK arm of collapsed US Silicon Valley Bank

HSBC has struck a last-minute deal to buy the collapsed Silicon Valley Bank UK, averting a crisis that threatened chaos across Britain's tech sector.

The Cambridge awards another £20k in charitable grants

The Cambridge Building Society has awarded nearly £20,000 this year to two local charities working with homelessness, as part of its Community Fund that uses money from dormant accounts.

Tax year-end is fast approaching - are you making the most of available tax reliefs?

With the tax year-end fast approaching and with many allowances, exemptions and tax rate bands either frozen or reducing in the new tax year, now is a good time to review your finances.

Ensuring you are making the most of any available tax reliefs is now as important as ever.

Cambridge Index gains 2.5%

The Cambridge Index rose 416.65 points or 2.5% to close at 16852.1, as eight out of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly gains to their share price.