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Among more than 56,000 workers across 50 countries and territories, many say they are prioritising long-term skills growth to accelerate their careers amid rising workloads and heightened workplace uncertainty, according to PwC's 2024 ‘Global Workforce Hopes & Fears Survey’, just published.

Nearly a third (30%) of Midlands based small and medium sized enterprises (“SMEs”) have had to stop or pause an area of their business because of a lack of finance over the last couple of years.

Ship & Shore Environmental, Inc. (S&SE), a premier provider of air pollution control and energy recovery solutions, is proud to announce groundbreaking advancements in the Flexographic Printing Industry.

Dawn Hunt, MarineMax Director of Human Resources, was recently named to Boating Industry's 2024 ‘Women Making Waves’ in their June issue.

Dar Global, the London-listed luxury international real estate developer, have announce the awarding of the main works construction contract for the villas in the first phase of AIDA, a landmark urban development in Oman.

‘Ask for forgiveness, not permission’ is the key message for leaders who want to make a difference in their community, following an expert panel discussion at the launch of a landmark report this week.

Maxterial, a technology company dedicated to pioneering advancements in material science including the commercialization of advanced coatings, has announced the successful closure of its Series A funding round, raising nearly $8 million.

Football fans in Birmingham were treated to an unforgettable evening as they gathered to watch England’s second UEFA Euro 2024 match alongside former England legend Terry Butcher.

The Department for Business and Trade estimates that exports to Ireland from the West Midlands accounted for £1.6bn in 2023.

European river cruise specialist, VIVA Cruises, has announced an exclusive partnership with players competing during high profile matches at Wimbledon.

Following a competitive tender process, West Midlands law firm Shakespeare Martineau has secured a place on the Communities and Housing Investment Consortium (CHIC) legal services framework.

Raj Kandola, director of external affairs at Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce, said: “It’s reassuring to see the headline rate of inflation fall to the Bank of England’s target rate for the first time in almost three years.

Cash gifts could cost an extra 60% if a new UK government was to adopt tax regimes similar to its European neighbours, a tax expert from law firm Shakespeare Martineau has warned.

One of Europe’s largest secure industrial estates, Multipark Pensnett, has announced a new letting following a £700,000 refurbishment.

GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, announced today that it has been named the overall winner of Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine’s (SDCE) 2024 Top Supply Chain Projects award for its industry-first pilot of humanoid robotics.

Engaging and boosting inclusivity at grassroots level with young people is going to be essential if the UK is going to fill the hundreds of thousands of expected job opportunities in electrification.