Did you know that for every 100 people unemployed it costs us (tax payers) £800,000 per annum.
You have until the 28th June 2012
The value and quality of work that goes on within the Third Sector plays an instrumental part in the running of out Island, and this is indeed something that we should embrace and build upon.
Current economic conditions are tough.
Chamber welcomed Mark Boleat as guest speaker at the March Luncheon event, sponsored by KPMG.
“Sustainability not just something to have as an add-on to Corporate Social Responsibility Policies, but something that can and does often make sound commercial sense”.
The Jersey Fairtrade Island Group is encouraging islanders, organizations and businesses to “take a step” by supporting Fairtrade in 2012.
Please ask yourselves that question and then tell our new Back to Work team the answer that works for you.
The States of Jersey Development Company Limited (JDC) was formally established in June 2011 through a change in name, constitution and remit of the former Waterfront Enterprise Board Limited.
Education is a process we pretty much take for granted, more and more our children are expected to make university and achieve academic success, failure is not an option.
It’s testament to the commitment of a locally-owned development company, Le Masuriers Limited, that the approval of J1, their major scheme in the town centre, doesn’t mean their plans for their Bath Street scheme have been put on hold.
Over Christmas, I read up on the business benefits of corporate social responsibility or putting it another way being moral in business (exciting times!).
As you are probably aware, Social Security rules have changed this year for employers of staff earning more than £3,778 per month (equivalent to £45,336 per year).
As part of its on-going promotion to establish Jersey as a gastronomic destination, Jersey Tourism is staging its second food festival from 19 to 27 May, with support from the Genuine Jersey Products Association.
Later this year enhanced legislation is being introduced to ensure that our population and immigration objectives can be achieved, including securing housing and jobs for locally qualified people and developing our economy.
The only thing that seems very certain for 2012 is that it will be yet another uncertain year.
This year, Chamber’s Annual Charity of Choice is Silkworth Charity Group – set up for those who suffer from drug and alcohol dependency.
Following Jersey Water’s request for individuals and businesses to manage water more carefully, Chamber’s Sustainable Business Forum has put together a short briefing on reducing your business water consumption.
Some are saying that the planning process could do more to help economic growth, and the current planning system is blocking private investment and doesn’t sufficiently support local industry.
Jersey has always had an international focus.