Most vehicles are now required to meet new tighter exhaust emissions standards or pay a charge to travel within the zone. Drivers whose vehicles exceed the ULEZ (Ultra-Low Emission Zone) emission standards must pay between £12.50 to £100, a charge that is enforced by a network of cameras across the city. What is the Ultra-Low … Continued
Our Newable Supplier Code of Conduct which is issued to all of our suppliers helps ensure our suppliers are aligned with our values and standards. We expect our suppliers, where appropriate to: 1. Have processes and policies in place to actively manage their impact on the environment, and align with best practices such as having … Continued
Changing the face of men’s health This year saw a number of our male staff taking part in Movember to help raise money for men’s health issues. Movember, otherwise known as November, is when men around the world grow a moustache, and women step up to support them, all to raise awareness and funds for … Continued
By Ruth Collier
Mentoring has a positive effect on loan recipients. According to the Start Up Loans Year 3 Evaluation, more than half (51%) of applicants took up the offer of mentoring support if offered. Of those, nearly three quarters (74%) reported net positive effects on long-term job prospects and 80% reported net positive effects on confidence in … Continued
By Ruth Collier
In this blog post, we will explore why SMEs should have an ESG strategy, the potential advantages this strategy could offer their business and how to develop a strong ESG strategy. What is an ESG strategy? An ESG strategy is a business model which emphasises Environmental, Social and Governance responsibilities. Organisations can use an ESG … Continued
CMS first started its apprentice programme 17 years ago and has helped propel many careers, with apprentices still in the business who have gone onto progress into roles that now include Regional Operational Managers and Technical Managers. CMS Holdings now boasts 28 apprentices currently in the business across various sectors including; business administration and Gas/Plumbing/Electrical … Continued
At a time when we are collectively facing so many challenges in business, the need for strong leadership skills has never been more important. For Rob Thompson, the prospect of stepping up into his first permanent CFO role meant he was also looking for a leadership course to help him prepare for his next exciting … Continued
The people strategy aims to support Newable’s values and deliver on the Group’s strategic business plan through the recruitment, development, and retention of the best talent. It also aims to show how we value, support, and manage our people, and foster a culture to enable everyone to work at their best within an open, diverse, … Continued
This is aligned with the business’s five-year plan to support upwards of 50,000 businesses every year and being within the top 1% of UK businesses for employers, ESG, and customer satisfaction by 2028. Previously operating as a Company Limited by Guarantee for over 40 years, in which the 32 London Boroughs and the City of … Continued
The height of the pandemic was a trying and difficult time, particularly when it came to mental health, with increased levels of anxiety, depression, and loneliness. Before the pandemic, common reasons cited for the two-decade-long climb were depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. These root causes have been exacerbated by pandemic-related economic and personal struggles, along … Continued