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September Newsletter

BUD September Newsletter – BUD is BUDDING!  September has flown by so quickly with so much news to share!  Here is a brief summary of some of the projects we’ve been working on!  ELEVATE! We held wonderful workshops with our great Peer-to-Peer network. They delivered workshops around Demystifying Investment, Powerful Storytelling and much more. Through …

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Community Leaders in Motion – Michelle Killington  

Across the country, there are thousands of community leaders working relentlessly to create a better future for those around them.   Community Leaders in Motion (aka CLiM), is a 2-year collaboration with the social change agency, funded by Impact on Urban Health.    We want to provide practical and financial help and support to community-led groups …

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Gender inequalities  – why do they happen?

It is well documented that there are gender-related inequalities in some of the UK’s biggest companies and industries.  For example, women make up just 0.81% of all mechanics, technicians and electricians. There is also evidence of a correlation between gender imbalances in industry and a gender pay gap; as an example, Tool makers, tool fitters …

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Embracing change – why it matters 

Work IS changing.  Summarised by the Cranfield School of Management, “the nature of work, the workforce and work relations are being reshaped by changing demographics and greater diversity, increased global integration, technological advancement and increased competitive pressures for organisations, both in product markets and for employees due to socio, political and economic shifts.”  You might …

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Knowles of Norwood – how a local pub supports health and wellbeing in the community 

There are so many stories of businesses and support groups in West Norwood and Tulse Hill supporting the health and wellbeing of our communities. Over the pandemic, we’ve had the birth of organisations such as the West Norwood Coronavirus Support Group, who have helped pick up shopping, prescriptions, or medication for vulnerable residents.  We’ve had …

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Practical advice for small business – cost effective methods to manage your health and wellbeing

It can be difficult as a small-business employer or employee to know where to start in regards to health and wellbeing at work. You often don’t have the same resources and time as the big companies, and you are dealing with a million other things at any given moment. Fortunately, there are low-cost or free …

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How health and wellbeing is at the forefront for Britain’s largest employers

Now more than ever, employers are realising the importance of supporting the health and wellbeing of their employees. Big companies are trialling new and exciting new things to improve work for thousands across the country, which may give you some inspiration for what you can do as a small employer. So, what are the big …

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