by Editorial | Apr 28, 2015 | Community, Environment, Ethics, General, Marketplace, Workplace
I can’t believe that my time at ORB is nearly at an end! It has gone incredibly quickly but in that short time I don’t think I could have learnt a lot more than I have. From being well and truly thrown in the deep end I pretty quickly learnt how to network,...
by Editorial | Feb 17, 2015 | Community, Ethics, General, Workplace
There so many benefits to be had for any business by engaging with the local community –but as with any business strategy it should be done correctly to maximise the benefits! Lacey Thayers CIC is a firm of consultants that we work very closely with. They are...
by Jill Poet | Feb 15, 2015 | Community, Environment, Ethics, Marketplace, Workplace
Recently, due to an increased amount of pressure from the likes of globalization, bottom line results, and fierce competition, companies have been under a vast amount of pressure to increase their profit margins, productivity, and to also maintain and maximise their...
by Editorial | Jan 30, 2015 | Community, Workplace
Since starting my internship with the Southend Business and Community Charter I’ve had a chat with a number of small business owners that are really passionate about engaging with the local community and clearly demonstrating it is of real importance to them as an...
by Editorial | Jan 26, 2015 | Ethics, Marketplace, Workplace
A recent shocking story from our local area has highlighted the real importance for businesses to be compliant with rules and regulations, for appropriate systems to be in place and staff to be adequeately trained. On Christmas Day in 2012 a Mitchells & Butlers...
by Editorial | Jan 26, 2015 | Ethics, Marketplace, Workplace
An interesting and very different view of society and how we have gone against nature in creating consumerism. A new society is proposed, inspired by and in harmony with Nature….
