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Women in leadership: “Put the kettle on, Commissioner!”
Thursday, 13 July 2023 / Published in Business, Uncategorised
Women in leadership positions are more likely to be undermined, underestimated and belittled – which former Senior Traffic Commissioner Beverley Bell knows only too well… Diverse representation isn’t the be all and end all – attitudes still desperately need to change. Let’s take a look at the reality women leaders in the workplace face, and
Domestic Shipping added to the UK Emissions Trading Scheme
Thursday, 06 July 2023 / Published in Business, Uncategorised
“What do I need to know about changes to the UK Emissions Trading Scheme?” What is the UK Emissions Trading Scheme? Why is Shipping being added to the ETS? What do ETS changes mean for the UK Shipping industry? The latest industry news. What is the UK Emissions Trading Scheme? The UK Emissions Trading Scheme
Young people in Logistics: how to close the age gap
Thursday, 29 June 2023 / Published in Business, Uncategorised
With a huge age gap opening up in the Logistics sector, the question key players across the industry are asking is: what can we do to get more young people in Logistics?  Any professional working in the Logistics sector already knows how dynamic and full of opportunity it is. Sadly, though, this message isn’t spreading
Fix your Manufacturing skills shortage in one simple step
Friday, 23 June 2023 / Published in Business, Uncategorised
Digitalisation, an ageing workforce, and negative industry perception all contribute to the growing Manufacturing skills shortage. Here’s one thing you can do to close the gap… For any organisation, futureproofing should always be a priority. But, for organisations and divisions within the Manufacturing sector, several factors have served to make that much more difficult. As
Inclusive hiring: 6 steps to boost neurodiversity in the workplace
Thursday, 01 June 2023 / Published in Business, Uncategorised
Want to improve neurodiversity in the workplace? Start with the recruitment process. Inclusion is a hot topic at the moment – and for good reason! But, despite a lot of organisations having good intentions when it comes to things like neurodiversity, we’ve noticed that a lot of employers aren’t sure how to go about it.
The Windsor Framework explained for Transport & Logistics
Friday, 26 May 2023 / Published in Business, Uncategorised
The Windsor Framework’s red and green lanes have finally come into force – but, so far, the response has been mixed. Designed to cut border delays between Britain and Northern Ireland, the latest phase of the Windsor Framework was rolled out on Sunday 1st October. Here’s what you need to know about the new initiative
Roadblocks to wellbeing: mental health in logistics
Thursday, 18 May 2023 / Published in Business, Uncategorised
“You’re stuck in a space that’s smaller than a prison cell…” Did you know that work-related stress, anxiety, and depression are among the most common health conditions facing transport and logistics workers today? Unfortunately, mental wellness is rarely associated with transport and logistics. But that’s something that key figures in the industry are working hard
Young businesswoman having a discussion with her colleagues in a meeting
Thursday, 04 May 2023 / Published in Business, Uncategorised
Are you worried about the oncoming green skills shortage? Green jobs are booming in Britain right now. According to research by PwC, the number of green jobs on the market in the UK has almost trebled in the last 12 months. This means that the market is growing at roughly four times the rate of
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