Opinion – Page 8
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Person Behind The Face - David Johnson
How I got into this industry… Weekends on the family boat on the River Thames in the 1970’s led to boating holidays abroad. With the sea well and truly in my veins, my working life started with four years as an engineer in the Royal Navy. I then moved into ...
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Listening is vital
The world population holds a hugely diverse number of opinions, thoughts and viewpoints, on all manner of subjects, writes Chris Jones.
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Low Pay Commission extends deadline
The Low Pay Commission (LPC) has amended its consultation on seeking evidence to inform its recommendations for the 2021 national minimum wage rates to ‘make clear the LPC would continue to accept written evidence beyond the deadline’ of Thursday 4 June 2020, writes Adam Bernstein
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Let's share our passion
As the nation looks for safe ways to emerge from lockdown and considers a staycation this summer, British Marine is delighted to launch its ‘Summer on the Water’ campaign to inspire people to get kitted out and responsibly take to our waters and spread the word of the incredible on-water ...
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Person Behind the Face - Nick Gill
How I got into this industry…I’m a farmer’s son, but I studied product design and my second job was with Gul, designing wetsuits in Cornwall, where I fell in love with the sea. My tech expertise came from starting a surf forecasting website and the practical side from ten years ...
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Maximising external communications post COVID-19
As you prepare for making the most of the post COVID-19 recovery, consider how to maximise value from your external communications, writes Kate O''Sullivan.
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Government help extended
No government wants to be in a situation where it’s facing economic collapse as a result of a supervening event. But that’s what Boris Johnson’s government found when coronavirus took on mankind in March.
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Acas guidance - Covid-19
Acas, the government’s employment conciliation service, has revised its guidance on vulnerable people in the document Coronavirus (COVID-19): advice for employers and employees, writes Adam Bernstein.
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Consumer trends
The world as we knew it is no longer. Consumer behaviour patterns have changed radically in recent months and adapting to meet these new trends could set your business apart as we transition into the post Covid era, writes Chris Jones.
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Navigating to the new normal
Even though the acute threat of COVID-19 will pass, this virus is a transformative event that will change lifestyle and businesses forever.
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Person Behind the Face - Paul Holland
How I got into this industry…I bought a 38m Dutch Barge. Contacts in that community put me onto some Dutch manufacturers of products which led me to giving up a perfectly good job and starting up Energy Solutions.
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Person Behind The Face - Sean Roebuck
How I got into this industry…I’ve been boating for over ten years and while my boat was in the Med I realised that sun and hot decks were an issue. After some investigating I discovered SeaDek but it was only available in the USA. I called them, flew to Florida ...
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Maintaining visibility during COVID-19
Whatever situation your business has found itself in during COVID-19, its critical you maintain visibility with your customers in order to keep your brand front of mind – whether or not you are currently still operating, writes Kate O''Sullivan.
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Coronavirus – key information for employers
It’s remarkable to think that something as small as a virus has stopped the global economy in its tracks. There are countless issues for businesses, but one that is vexing employers is what to do with staff?
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What's changing for employers of EU nationals?
The UK left the European Union at the end of January and while there has been much debate about procedures, many employers will be wondering what happens next. The simple answer is nothing. Yet, writes Gareth Edwards.
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Resilience before reinvention
It goes without saying that Covid-19 has rapidly impacted every aspect of life and in response British Marine has mobilised quickly delivering member support and government lobbying, says CEO Lesley Robinson.
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Coronavirus – a survival guide
Coronavirus has proven how small our world is and at the same time, just how reliant we are on others for everything we need. From food, medication and cash to workers, transport and power, individuals and businesses in a modern society cannot operate in splendid isolation, writes Adam Bernstein.
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Campaign to support businesses
The government has launched a new business support campaign as part of a plan to make the UK ''one of the best places to work in the world and to generate business'', writes Adam Bernstein.
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Small changes will make a difference
When it comes to sustainable marketing there are a number of easy changes you can make which won’t cost a fortune and will help protect the environment for future generations writes Chris Jones.
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Person Behind The Face - Jane Gentry
How I got into this industry…I came into the industry by accident. I was looking for a secretarial job in Woking, where I lived and the RYA had a vacancy jointly with the legal department working for Gordon Fairley and the Seamanship Foundation working for Lt Col Douglas Hurndall. The ...