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West Sussex County Council, alongside East Sussex County Council and Brighton & Hove City Council, are working on the Get Sussex Working Plan - a key initiative under the UK Government’s Get Britain Working programme.

Employment Law Bulletin: Key Changes and What Employers Must Address in 2025! You are invited to attend this exclusive event.

On 8th April 2025 Jim McMahon MP, Minister for Local Government and English Devolution, visited Crawley College and the new Sussex & Surrey Institute of Technology (SSIoT) building being constructed on the campus. He was joined by Peter Lamb MP, members of Crawley Borough Council and other local representatives.

DENBIES WINE ESTATE Ltd HAS ACHIEVED A KING’S AWARD FOR ENTERPRISE

A recent survey from Helen Tuddenham Consulting, “Nurturing And Retaining Talent”, discovered that only half of organisations had tried Executive Coaching as a means to solving their leadership and business challenges. The reasons given for not investing in executive coaching varied but included cost, expected return on investment, and whether it would work in smaller organisations. Other barriers preventing organisations from proceeding include confusing and off-putting terminology, difficulties finding high-quality coaches, and a lack of accreditation and regulation in the sector. A small minority in our survey also had experience with clients not engaging in the coaching process. Yet, for those who take the plunge, the results can be transformative. Every organisation that had used executive coaching in the survey had seen benefits, and nearly half had seen direct increases in profitability as a result. This is backed up by other research showing that when done well, executive coaching can produce tangible benefits to a company's bottom line. MetrixGlobal found that this return could be up to 529% in some circumstances. To support organisations wanting to take the plunge and reap the benefits for themselves, we have published a guide that addresses some concerns and myths, explains the factors you need to consider, and takes you through a step-by-step process for making the most of your investment. Although the original research was with professional services firms, “Transforming Leaders: A Practical Guide to Coaching for Organisations” is designed for businesses of any size or industry that have yet to embark on their coaching journey. You can download a copy of the report here or to find out more, get in touch using the details below.   helen@helentuddenhamconsulting.com www.helentuddenhamconsulting.com/for-organisations

Spring Statement March 2025 Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, held the Spring Statement on Wednesday 26 March 2025. In the run up to the event, the Chancellor stated that she ‘remains committed to one major fiscal event a year to give families and businesses stability and certainty on upcoming tax and spending changes and, in turn, to support the government’s growth mission’. The Chancellor did meet her commitment that there would be no major tax announcements, but tax is only one side of the equation. The other is spending, and the Spring Statement confirmed a number of the measures recently announced, namely: • Cuts to the welfare state • Cuts to the civil service • Increase in defence spending There were also announcements about the rollout of the Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax project which are covered later in this document.

University of Brighton students are looking for part-time work to fit around their studies.

Are you eager to enhance your digital marketing skills or dive deep into the world of Adobe's creative software? Look no further than the bootcamps offered by Creative Process Digital. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur seeking to grow your business or an aspiring professional eager to land a job in the competitive digital world or an employer who can see the benefit of giving their employees some extra training to develop their skills, our bootcamps have got you covered.

Are you eager to enhance your digital marketing skills or dive deep into the world of Adobe's creative software? Look no further than the bootcamps offered by Creative Process Digital. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur seeking to grow your business or an aspiring professional eager to land a job in the competitive digital world or an employer who can see the benefit of giving their employees some extra training to develop their skills, our bootcamps have got you covered.

The Video Skills Bootcamp is a face-to-face training programme designed to give you professional competence in video editing and film production. It uses the latest industry software and equipment.   Training is at the Creative Process video production studio on Kensington Street in the heart of North Laines with our film industry trainers.   Schedule: All sessions are 10:00-17:00, Courses run for 2 days per week for 8 weeks either on Tuesday and Wednesday or Thursday and Friday’   What are Video Skills Bootcamps? Video Skills Bootcamps are training room-based courses that offer the next level up for those who have already completed our Video Accelerator or have more than basic production skills. It will teach you how to take the next step towards a successful video/editing career. Whether you are a YouTuber, Insta-reeler, vlogger, business owner or aspiring filmmaker, you will learn how to make professional videos with this course.   Video Skills Bootcamps at a glance: You will cover everything from coming up with great video ideas, executing them in production and post-production, and distributing them to a wide audience online via smartphone, DSLR, or professional camera. Why Choose Us?   It’s Free: The programme offers £2,500 worth of free training if you are self-employed/freelance or unemployed. SMEs pay a 10% contribution. Large employers pay 30%.   Sign up today  - https://www.freedigitalskills.co.uk/apply-now-video-bootcamp

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If you're looking to integrate sustainable energy solutions into your energy management plan, Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) offer a great opportunity to drive decarbonisation without the need for significant upfront capital investment in infrastructure. However, securing these long-term contracts requires expertise and careful handling.

Crawley School Earns National Recognition for Exceptional Improvement

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Master the Art of Video Production with the Free Video Skills Bootcamp

Supercharge Your Career with the Free Digital Accelerator Diploma

Woodzy & Friends is a curated evening of local talent, from music to theatre, films to art installations. Come along and meet other creatives, find out what’s going on creatively locally and have the opportunity to share your thoughts and ideas with likeminded people.

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