Author: Rhys Gregory

An innovative financial services graduate programme has been hailed a success as 98% of its current cohort secure permanent jobs in Wales. Since its launch in 2013, the Welsh Financial Services Graduate Programme, managed by the Welsh Contact Centre Forum, has grown into a significant talent creation project for what is a key sector in Wales, helping to retain the skills of the top graduates in the region. As 40 high-calibre graduates complete the latest two-year programme and graduate with a MSc or Post Graduate Qualification in Financial Services Management from the University of South Wales, the majority have already…

The ‘Building Pembrokeshire’s Capacity to Care’ project was launched on December 3rd, offering free support to Pembrokeshire’s care entrepreneurs. The event was opened by Jonathan Griffiths, Director of Social Services and Housing at Pembrokeshire County Council, who outlined the benefits of the project in expanding the range of local care and support services available to people in Pembrokeshire. The project has been developed from the success of ‘Community Catalysts’, an organisation supporting care enterprises in rural parts of England. Rhys Davies from Community Catalysts explained how the project in Somerset has created a directory of over 400 community-led enterprises, providing…

Principality Building Society has donated over 400 Christmas presents to its charity partners the Teenage Cancer Trust and Alzheimer’s Society Cymru. Donated by the Society’s Members and colleagues, the gifts will put a smile on the faces of those living with dementia and cancer this Christmas. Ran as part of the Society’s holiday gift appeal, the gifts donated include pampering sets, crosswords, confectionary items and books. The presents will be delivered to the Teenage Cancer Trust’s unit at the University Hospital of Wales and support groups at Alzheimer’s Society’s centre in Cardiff this week. The Society’s three year partnership with…

Ex-Tata Steel man Delme Davies and wife Nia have got off to a flying start with their new accountancy firm. The two experienced accountants have set up Davies Warlow in their home town of Port Talbot Delme joined British Steel in 1998 when the Corporation’s finance operation transferred from London to Llanwern. He then moved with the department to Orb Electrical Steels in Newport, and finally to the Port Talbot plant, holding a number of senior finance roles over the years. Mainly working on restructuring projects, he  saw the steel company transition from British Steel, to Corus, and now to…

Roads have reopened following a collision involving an ambulance and car. South Wales Police were called to reports of a road traffic collision between an ambulance and a car at about 5pm yesterday evening at a junction of Waungron Road and Western Avenue. The road was closed at Western Avenue by Ely Bridge and Waungron Road whilst teams worked to free someone from the car. Roads have since reopened. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision should call 101 quoting occurrence 1900464424

As Cliff Richard sang, for most of us, Christmastime means mistletoe and wine. Up early with the family, a good hearty dinner of turkey and all the trimmings, then falling asleep in front of a big blockbuster movie on TV a few glasses of wine later. The toughest challenge for most of us is deciding which set of in-laws to visit or how to keep Uncle Glynn away from the port. We finish work on Christmas Eve and most of us will not return until the New Year. But not everyone is so lucky; there are a huge number of…

The National Children of Wales Awards is calling for final nominations for its inaugural event, which will take place at the Celtic Manor on April 3, 2020 – and it is especially seeking young entrepreneurs. The deadline for nominations is midnight on December 31, 2019. The awards will recognise and celebrate the courage and achievements of children from across Wales. Some 15 children will be recognised at the awards. The categories focus on diversity, bravery, sporting achievements, and will recognise children who help others through championing causes, caring and fundraising. There is also a category for young entrepreneurs – a…

Scarlets stars got in the festive spirit by flexing their muscles and showing off their pulling power as they attempted to break the world record for “cracker pulling” to help launch a new partnership with Welsh charity Tŷ Hafan. Looking the part in their festive jumpers, the likes of Leigh Halfpenny, Samson Lee, Ryan Elias and Wyn Jones set their sights on the world record for pulling 20 crackers in the fastest time possible as part of the fun and games at the annual children’s party at Parc y Scarlets. The young fans and members of staff from Scarlets and…

Choosing a property, be it for yourself or your business, is a tough decision that requires planning and consideration. Specifically, when looking for an office space for your business, it’s easy to be swayed by a low price and a central location, but there are loads of reasons why an office space needs to be found that truly meets your organisation’s needs. Read on to find out more about the importance of choosing the right office and how you can make the best decision. Office Design Can Affect Productivity The layout of your business’s workspace can affect the productivity of…

RECRUITMENT leader Supertemps is celebrating Christmas early after unveiling its new Bangor office. Four staff will be based at the company’s Parc Menai site – business manager Vicki Armstrong-Smith, recruitment consultant Stephanie Yau-Jones, and recruitment resourcer Candice Chartrand. Kate Humphreys, senior recruitment consultant at S2 Recruitment – the executive, IT and engineering arm of the Supertemps group – will also have a presence there. With offices in Colwyn Bay and Anglesey and a team specifically covering Chester and north east Wales, the 40-year old firm continues to go from strength to strength. “It’s been another busy year, with new faces…