How the pandemic has dragged the legal industry into the 21st century – Hannah Strawbridge
Law firm culture came from a place, on the whole, of 9-5 in the office, with little flexibility for homeworking. Or, where homeworking was permitted, it usually had to be for a specific reason preventing an individual coming into work (for example a poorly child, the car won’t start, there is snow). Traditionally, there has been a suspicious/micro-management style of culture which doesn’t sit well with the idea of flexible or home working.
Irn-Bru maker AG Barr sees profits slump as hospitality woes overshadow fizzing retail sales
The soft drinks group, based in Cumbernauld, Scotland, reported pre-tax profits plunging 30.5% to £26 million for the year to January 24 as sales fell 11.2% to £227 million.
Sky to create jobs in Yorkshire as it launches Sky Connect
The launch of Sky Connect has already led to the creation of 200 new jobs, including over 100 at its Leeds contact and operations centre, and will lead to the creation of up to 1,000 more jobs in sales, service and in head-office over the next few years.
McColls hails milestone of plans to convert 300 stores to Morrisons Daily format
More people are shopping locally during coronavirus lockdowns in a bid to avoid busy supermarkets where they fear close proximity to others could increase the risk of infection.
AstraZeneca vaccine shown to be 79 per cent at combatting virus after wide-ranging US trial
The jab, which has been the subject of controversy in Europe over concerns about links to very rare blood clots, is also 100% effective at keeping people out of hospital with severe illness.
Al fresco dining in grounds of former Minster School in York part of summer plans for city centre
Picnic benches with umbrellas may be placed at sites around the city. Extra seating areas could also be created in Tower Gardens and at the Eye of York to make the most of the outdoors.
New software to help SMEs with customer experience launched
Nigel Greenwood has created Bubul, which is free for start-ups and has been developed with the support of the University of Bradford. It delivers customer journey driven analysis, advice, resources and tailored recommendations.
Leeds consultancy firm Answer Digital to create 35 jobs
The IT and digital consultancy firm, which helps companies and the public sector advance their digital transformation plans, said the roles were being recruited to support its growth.
Wetherspoon to create jobs as its invests in new pubs and upgrades in Leeds and Sheffield
The ambitious plans will start within weeks of its pubs reopening fully as the lockdown eases.A total of 18 new pubs will open and “significant extensions and upgrades” will be made to scores of current pubs.
Yorkshire firm helps deliver over 15 million NHS Covid-19 vaccinations
The Leeds-based firm said its Pinnacle product is the system used by healthcare professionals throughout England, delivering Covid-19 vaccinations to capture and share essential immunisation information.
