Day: 29 August 2023

Construction

Sussex business leader appointed to spearhead the ‘digital blueprint for the building sector’

Pierre Krause (pictured), group commercial operations and pricing director of the Independent Builders Merchant Group, which has its headquarters in Polegate, has been appointed chair of the Builders Merchants Federation’s Digital and Technology Forum. His role will involve working collaboratively with industry leaders, stakeholders and merchants to explore cutting-edge strategies, implement technology-driven solutions and share […]

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News

Over half of permanent employees now open to contract roles amid current climate

According to staffing firm Walters People, 58% of professionals in full-time work have stated that they would consider switching to a contract role for the right pay, with 43% stating that the primary driver is the current economic climate. It also seems company culture and workplace perks are declining in value, with just 11% of […]

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Community

ChannelPorts Limited and Kent Community Foundation launch Community Fund

After supporting grass root charities for some time by making regular donations to experienced grant makers Kent Community Foundation, Hythe-based ChannelPorts Limited has decided to set up its own philanthropic fund. The new philanthropic fund will be known as the ‘ChannelPorts Community Fund’ and will award grants to small charities and community groups that operate […]

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