What Myositis Taught Me About Business, Resilience and Starting Again
Andrea de Gabriel shares her incredible story and highlights the importance of resilience in business – and in life. If you’d told me at the start of this year that I’d spend ten weeks in hospital, lose the ability to walk, lift my arms or even swallow, I’d never have believed you. Yet that’s exactly […]
International Women’s Day – 5 top tips to accelerate action for Devon business
In the build-up to International Women’s Day on 8 March, the Devon Chamber has joined forces with Coops & Co to celebrate all the brilliant ways our region’s businesses are embracing gender equality. To help you put your strategy in place, the Coops & Co team has provided 5 top tips that your business should […]
Highlighting the importance of workplace wellbeing
In today’s fast-paced world, the wellbeing of employees has become a critical focus for businesses. A healthy, happy workforce is not only more productive but also more engaged and motivated. With our recent partnership with pirkx, we are committed to enhancing workplace wellbeing and providing your team with the resources they need to thrive. Let’s […]
5 way you can support the transition from childhood to adulthood
Supporting young children with emotional overwhelm during transitions can greatly contribute to their successful transitioning from childhood to adulthood. Here, Diane King, founder of Teachers2Go, highlights five tips to help: 1. Establish Predictable Routines Consistency and predictability are crucial for young children. Establishing clear routines can provide a sense of security and stability, making transitions […]
Workplace stress: Are you heading for burnout?
With workplace stress on the rise, looking after our wellbeing has never been more important for managing stress and avoiding burnout. The Health and Safety Executive reported an estimated 875,000 cases of work-related stress, depression or anxiety in GB, 2022/23. Levels are higher than pre-pandemic – resulting in 18 million working days lost. In fact, […]
How to overcome imposter syndrome with YPS Psychology
Experiencing doubt is completely normal, but sometimes it can get in the way of your goals. Worrying that you don’t deserve success, even though you can prove your accomplishments and qualifications, can hold you back from reaching your potential. Want to make the most of new opportunities and banish your fear of not living up […]
4 effective ways to consciously support your employees’ health
Lucy Spencer from Conscious Business Solutions looks at what can you start doing today to help improve the health of your employees. The way we operate in business is changing for the better post pandemic. One of the main wins to come from this is that businesses are finally taking more notice of employees’ wellbeing. For some, […]
Try before you deny… how ScarWork helps people across the world
Julie Makarewicz is a certified Scar Therapy Practitioner, and her integrated, drug-free and non-invasive therapeutic approach brings relief and positive, lasting outcomes. Here, Julie talks about her journey with My Functional Recovery and explains the ScarWorkTM process. As much as pineapple on pizza might be controversial to some, how many of us are guilty of […]
Discover the benefits of developing workplace diversity and inclusion initiatives
Many employers in the South West are reconsidering their approach to inclusion, with equality and diversity now considered a business priority and sound investment proposition. Jane Forrest, Employer Inclusion Lead at Seetec Pluss, explains. The rise in demand for a more inclusive workplace has been driven by challenging external economic and social factors which has […]
Discovering and nurturing the natural beauty of Plymouth’s Beaumont Park
Beaumont Park has been enjoyed by the people of Plymouth for over 130 years. Here, Clare Baker from the Devon & Plymouth Chamber highlights the important work being carried out by Nash & Co Solicitors and the Friends of Beaumont Park on one of Britain’s Ocean City’s most picturesque green spaces. Established in 1892, this […]