The Journey to enterprise agility – Blog by Stephen Rathod
Moving towards greater enterprise agility is essential but the journey there is not always clear or easy. Stephen Rathod draws on his wealth of experience in helping organisations implement Agile transformation. Organisations must enter the new digital world or be left behind, but the enterprise must be agile if...
Restaurant group dishes up 5-star accreditation
A restaurant group in Newcastle has become the first hospitality business in the North East to receive an advanced accreditation for its ‘good work’ as a business and as an employer. The Hooked-on Group, which owns Blackfriars and Dobson & Parnell in Newcastle and Hinnies in Whitley Bay, has...
£4.2bn devolution deal for the North East
People across the North East are being asked for their views following the announcement of a £4.2 billion devolution deal. A public consultation is now under way to give residents across the region a chance to understand how the proposed devolution deal from government could be implemented and have...
An Exceptional Year for Ryder Architecture
The award winning international design practice, headquartered in Newcastle, has continued to develop successfully despite the ongoing challenges of political and economic uncertainty and high inflation. Turnover grew by 28% to £30,905,895 generating pre tax profits for the financial year to 30 April 2022 of £4,940,576. In the summer...
UNW’s focus on people worth its weight in gold
UNW’s continuing commitment to developing its people has once again been recognised with the prestigious Investors in People (IIP) Gold status. This is the fourth consecutive occasion the Newcastle-based independent chartered accountancy and business advisory firm has achieved the ‘Gold’ standard since its initial accreditation more than ten years...
I’m successful because of my neurodivergence, not despite it
Adam Pickering spent years trying to hide his neurodivergence out of concern it would hinder his ambitions to be a successful consultant. Joining CGI in 2020 made him realise that not only can he feel comfortable being open about who he is, but that this unique trait is part...
Exciting Jobs and Recruitment Fair at Beamish Museum
From working with heritage transport to creating tasty traditional treats, become part of something special with exciting and unique new jobs at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North. A variety of seasonal roles are being advertised at the award-winning museum, including in The 1900s Town and Pit Village,...
The North East is declared Filming Friendly
North East Screen, the regions screen agency, announces today that all 12 local authorities across the North East have signed up to their Filming Friendly Charter declaring the region officially Filming Friendly for TV and Film production. As production is increasing in the region, thanks to the investment and...
Citizen science conservation project launches at Wearside wetland reserve
Citizen scientists are needed to help a Wearside wetland reserve save the UK’s fastest declining resident bird species. WWT Washington Wetland Centre is calling on the public to assist in the monitoring of the red-listed willow tit, as part of an ongoing species recovery research project. Numbers of these...
The Digital Led Campus
CGI’s Digital Led University solutions provide a multiplicity of opportunities to equip your university with smart technologies that connect and transform the campus experience. When implemented, these smart technologies enable proactive, seamless operations and strategic planning that benefits every element of university life for students and staff. Furthermore, the...