Derwent James Ltd is a small business managed by me Neil Finney from my home office here in Derby. I also worked from home prior to setting up DJL so in total I’ve probably worked from home for nearly 20 years.  I’m…

In the first of our new series of vlogs, Managing Director Darren Race discusses identifying if the full potential of the workforce is being leveraged and what effects this can have on the overall organisation. Check out the video below!…

Recovery4Life (R4L) are a Gateshead-based business specialising in drug, alcohol and mental health services, experts in testing, training and treatment for businesses. R4L are the only company in the North East region offering the only test that identifies the Covid-19…

  Reforms to off-payroll working rules have been delayed by 12 months as part of the government’s Covid-19 economic response package. The rules, which ensure two people sitting side by side doing the same work for the same employer are…

Please read on for important information relating to COVID-19, and the guidance to employers and businesses across Northumberland. Guidance to employers and businesses about COVID-19 The UK Government has produced guidance for employers about the signs and symptoms and how…

  In exercising our duty of care to members and staff, and following subsequent Government recommendations issued yesterday evening, we have taken the decision to postpone all NEPIC events until further notice. As a business we are committed to providing…

Coronavirus Pandemic With the World Health Organization (WHO) having now declared the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak as a pandemic, we are certainly in unchartered waters. Clearly, everyone’s health and wellbeing need to be prioritised and we should all continue to ensure…

HGF are pleased to announce further expansion with the arrival of Nick Manley who joins the HGF Manchester office as a Partner. Nick advises clients of all types, including start-up companies, universities, SMEs and large multinational organisations. Nick has particular…

A message from Tees Valley Mayor. Ben Houchen: I write to raise a number of issues that may be relevant to local businesses in the context of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). The coming months may well prove to be a time of…

An award-winning Tees Valley hotel has selected The High Tide Foundation as its charity of the year for 2020. Our foundation has been selected from dozens of charitable organisations to be given support and fundraising from Wynyard Hall for 12…