David Scott, CEO of The Hotel Folk

As a 20-year marketer by trade, I stepped back from a marketing focussed career in 2018, when a change of direction led me to become the CEO of The Hotel Folk.

Published in Suffolk Director Magazine Autumn|Winter 2022

By Stuart Robertson, Doctor Golf Academy, Ufford Park Resort

As a PGA Professional for over 30 years, I have seen many changes in the industry; some of these have made the game completely different to the one that I grew up with in the 80s.

Published in Suffolk Director Magazine Autumn|Winter 2022

A shift is taking place in the corporate world. More and more businesses are understanding that acceptance, kindness and empathy are just as important in the workplace as they are outside of it when it comes to making a positive difference.

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After a couple of years of curtailed activities due to the pandemic, we have our freedom. So why not pull out your Christmas jumper, grab some tinsel, and get out and party! Whether it’s a small client lunch you are looking for, or somewhere that can host the office Christmas party, here are some venues around the county that are worth taking a look at.

Published in Suffolk Director Magazine Autumn|Winter 2022

Building on more than two decades as one of the most successful and trusted financial services providers in the region, Credo Asset Finance has unveiled a new brand identity, which puts front and centre the company’s pride in being part of STAR Asset Finance Group.

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By Judeline Nicholas, Institute of Directors

At the Institute of Directors (IoD), we believe that better directors build better organisations and better organisations build a better world.

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By Liz Owers, MAD-HR
Remember what it felt like to be that person in the playground who was picked last for the team, didn’t feel they could reveal their true self or spent their academic or early employment years feeling ‘outside’ of the popular circle?
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By Graeme Derby, WLP
The most pressing issues faced by businesses are, staff recruitment & retention, the economic environment, controlling costs, and retaining customers. So, how can inclusivity help?
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By Rebecca Thurlow, Compass Point Recruitment
When I set up my business 28 years ago, I was 100% familiar with every aspect of it. But as businesses grow, owners and directors need to delegate key tasks. Unfortunately, with that comes distance, which means decision makers might not always be across the ‘detail’.

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By Naomi Worden, SimpleClick
It’s a fact of life that, for too long, male-dominated business sectors have not supported enough women who might want both a career and a family.

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By Kevin Ward, Conatus Financing Solutions
Creating an inclusive workplace generates many benefits. It contributes toward a positive atmosphere, where people feel heard and appreciated. Opinions should be considered equally regardless of gender, ethnicity, or culture. It allows the expression of individuality and embraces peoples’ traits and qualities.

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By Martin Gomersall, Magnus Group
There once was a time when working in warehouses and driving lorries were considered men’s work. Who can forget the original Yorkie TV ads featuring a macho trucker taking a bite out of his chocolate bar while cheerfully waving an attractive lady car driver through?

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By Gill Dean, The Hope Centre, Talitha Koum
Many readers may know of Talitha Koum and this unique supported housing service provided at The Hope Centre. They may have been followers and supporters from the very beginning, but there will be others who know very little.
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By Chris Pont, IJYI
It’s an incredibly exciting time to be involved in technology. The phones in our pockets are around 100,000 times more powerful than the Apollo 11 computer that landed two astronauts on the moon (still seen as one of the pinnacles of human achievement over half a century later).

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By Julie Temple, Birkett Long
I recently delivered 1-2-1 training for clients on equality, diversity & inclusion in the workplace. As an employment solicitor, these often crop up when I’m talking to commercial clients, but as specific training, I read up on the subject.
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By Kim Gear, Auditel
With the UK making history in 2019 as the first major country to institute legislation that aims to drive the country to Net Zero emissions by 2050, Auditel discusses the first steps organisations can take to begin their journey to Net Zero.

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By Rob Thaker, Pozitive Insurance
It can be very easy to view some insurance as an ‘unnecessary additional cost’, especially now. You can look at the events you are insuring against and assume they will never happen to you, and hopefully, that’s the case. But I have seen first-hand the consequences of that attitude, not just in business but in life.

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By Owen Williams, West View IT

There is a sense of competition and adversity between similar businesses and their owners. I’m here to tell you that turning your competitors into collaborators will benefit you and your business. Let me explain…

Published in Suffolk Director Magazine Autumn|Winter 2022