Author: Alice Gregory

ONE of South Wales’ leading HR consultancies EffectiveHRM is aiming for further growth in 2024 after securing its second acquisition this year. The firm has acquired Aible HR, in a move which will see owner, Ami Jones, move to an in-house position with her largest client. The remaining client base will be acquired by EffectiveHRM. The move will significantly increase EffectiveHRM’s existing retained HR client base as it takes on Aible’s clients spanning South Wales, South West England, and a number of clients further afield in the East and West Midlands and South-East England. EffectiveHRM, founded by Emma del Torto…

Newport-based tax and accountancy specialist Kilsby Williams has made further appointments to its tax and business services teams as the firm continues its expansion. Ashley Wareham, a Chartered Certified Accountant and Chartered Tax Advisor, has joined the firm’s tax team as a manager. Ashley brings with him a wealth of experience in tax services for owner managed businesses and VAT advisory work. In his new role, he will oversee a portfolio of personal and corporate tax clients. Ashley said: “I am delighted to be a part of this firm. I am excited to work with the knowledgeable team at Kilsby…

WJEC, the leading examination board in Wales, is celebrating 75 years since its inception. The occasion was marked with an event at the Norwegian Church, Cardiff Bay, on Wednesday (November 22). The event featured notable guests, including Jeremy Miles MS, Minister for Education and Welsh Language, Luke Fletcher MS, Senedd Regional Member, Plaid Cymru, Dr Llinos Jones, Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bro Myrddin, as well as key figures from across the Welsh education community including headteachers, unions, consortia and regulators. Founded in 1948, WJEC has been a key player in educational assessment and qualification development for three quarters of a century.…

South Wales HR consultancy EffectiveHRM has made two promotions within its expert team as it positions itself for further growth in 2024. Lauren Young and Amelia Kirk have been promoted from HR Administrators to HR Advisors following more than two successful years at the company. During their time so far, both Lauren and Amelia have been involved in complex HR investigations, HR policy and contract creation as well as delivering the Day One service – where they support clients by checking-in with their employees when they are off sick.Stepping into the new roles, they will now be managing their own…

FinTech Wales, a non-profit independent membership organisation for the FinTech and Financial Services industries in Wales, has partnered with The London Institute of Banking & Finance (LIBF) to offer an exclusive, five module course for professionals in FinTech to deepen their understanding of sustainability strategies. Beginning in January 2024, the Sustainable Fintech Leadership programme will help participants respond to pressing environmental and social challenges. The course will provide learners with the base knowledge to develop solid sustainability strategies, empowering them to drive their own organisations forward in this critical area of business. FinTech Wales has also announced that it will…

The Digital Infrastructure Programme’s grant funding will heavily support what is set to be a world-first research and innovation environment that harnesses 5G infrastructure to improve health and wellbeing and will create a “living laboratory” in the Swansea Bay City Region. Secretary Hillary Clinton applauded the landmark announcement, which took place at the Leadership for Future Generations event at Swansea University.  The partnership with Vodafone, Swansea University and Swansea Bay University Health Board, will deliver a 5G testbed spanning the University’s two campuses, Singleton and Morriston Hospitals and other parts of the city.  The “living lab” will support key device…

David Jones, Learner Transition Co-ordinator of Pembrokeshire College is announced as the gold winner of the Award for Excellence in Special Needs Education in the 2023 Pearson National Teaching Awards on BBC’s The One Show ahead of Saturday’s awards ceremony. David Jones, Learner Transition Co-ordinator at Pembrokeshire College has been announced as the gold winner of the Award for Excellence in Special Needs Education in the 2023 Pearson National Teaching Awards on BBC’s The One Show. David has been recognised for his unwavering commitment to his students and the wider school community in Pembrokeshire. David was nominated and selected as…

Youngsters from a primary school in Conwy have been busy helping plant over 30 trees and thousands of bulbs to brighten a housing estate in the town. The pupils from Ysgol Swn y Don have helped leading housing association Cartrefi Conwy transform a formerly bland area of grassland on the Parc Peulwys estate in Llysfaen into an attractive mix of woodland and flowers. It will feature an avenue of Liquidambar trees alongside a pathway through the estate along a route that many of the children will follow every day on their way to school. The line of trees beside the…

In a move to increase route reliability and punctuality, leading South Wales transport provider, Adventure Travel, has announced schedule changes to their current bus routes in Swansea, Taff’s Well and Cardiff. The rising volume of traffic compared to recent years coupled with the Welsh Government-initiated changeover 30mph to 20mph across Wales has had a significant impact on scheduled public transport providers and their schedules as they struggle to keep to their timings. Adventure Travel is one of the foremost transport providers in South Wales, operating many bus routes across the region with its fleet of over 150 vehicles, as well…

voco St. David’s, Cardiff has proudly unveiled a new pop-up shop exclusively supporting Cardiff-based charity, Heads Above the Waves – an independently run not-for-profit organisation, raising awareness of depression and self-harm in young people; promoting positive, creative ways of dealing with the bad days. Located in the hotel’s lobby, the pop-up shop stocks a new, limited edition range of clothing, designed by Joshua Price. A collaboration between Heads Above the Waves and Wales Coast Path, each item of clothing is designed to help start a conversation. It’s hoped the ‘merch with a message’ will initiate the importance of talking about positive…