SPARK Business Incubation Hub

24/04/2020

We want to take this time to applaud entrepreneur and key worker Louise Westley. Louise recently launched SWAO.

Louise is an accredited CBT Therapist with over 10 years experience working within the NHS. She is trained in EMDR Therapy and has used this approach, with great success for trauma-related difficulties and anxiety.

"I take a compassionate and wholly individualised approach to my practice. I believe that as we are all individuals with individual experiences, therapy should be tailored as such. Therefore I endeavour to provide quality evidence based treatment with the person at the heart."

Louise works with both adults and children within a variety of health care settings and services, including Primary Care (IAPT) and Specialist Eating Disorders Services.

Her practice specialises in working with Anxiety related difficulties (OCD, Panic Attacks, Social and Performance Anxiety, Worry and Phobias) and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder/trauma-related issues.

06/04/2020

On managing anxiety and riding the Covid19 storm. Natasha Albanese, Hypnotherapist, NLP Practitioner and Life Coach recommends specific actions to maintain a healthy mindset during this period of uncertainty.

Visit http://www.sparkspace.co.uk/healthandwellness/ for downloadable guide.

03/04/2020

CodeConsult is currently offering free accommodation to NHS workers battling COVID-19. The accommodation is for 2 weeks at a property based within walking distance of New Cross Hospital.

The generous offer comes as the UK continues to see the number of new COVID-19 cases rise. With the epidemic expected to peak in the UK in the next two to three weeks, it’s likely to be a critical time for the NHS, placing an even greater strain on resources.
CodeConsult, who specialise in IT staffing solutions, wanted to help in some way after seeing the impact COVID-19 was having on the local community and the immense pressure NHS staff were under.

Suraj Basra, Owner of CodeConsult, said, “We are in unprecedented times and everyone in the local community has been affected by this in one way or another. With the Midlands emerging as a hotspot for the virus and a huge influx of NHS staff forthcoming, I’m hoping the offer of free accommodation for two weeks will give people time to settle in the area and allow them to hit the ground running during what is likely to be the most important period during the outbreak.”

Mr Basra, is also offering support to those that have been affected by the current uncertain economy, by offering free services which include a CV clinic (to review CVs and recommend tailored improvements). Providing advice for candidates who are on the job hunt, specifically focused on ways in which they can improve their chances of finding a new job (outside of using the conventional methods). As well as this, giving detailed information around Interview preparation. In particular by providing hints/tips/advice on how to negotiate the interview process and heighten the likelihood of achieving success.

To find out more or for free advice on your future career plans contact CodeConsult on [email protected].

01/04/2020

SBF Consultancy is currently giving businesses free continuity planning advice/services and offering free overflow/call lines for 30 days whilst under this pandemic. To find out more about what they are offering, visit their website: https://sbfconsultancy.com/business-continuity-planning-services/

Their partners at Peninsula are also offering free HR and Health and Safety advice. So if you have anything you’re worried about, or just want information on compliancy/policies, please call Ibrar on 07970749026 for advice, free of charge.

25/03/2020

The Government has set out a package of temporary measures to support businesses in response to the disruption caused by COVId-19. We have created a factsheet to help businesses plan and consider their next steps.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19/covid-19-support-for-businesses

13/03/2020

UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON SCIENCE PARK: Coronavirus (COVID 19) update

In light of the developing situation with regard to Coronavirus, we wish to provide tenants and their employees with an update on the situation regarding Science Park activities and responses.

CORONA VIRUS ADVICE
https://www.wolverhamptonsp.co.uk/news/coronavirus-advice

11/03/2020

As part of International Women's Day, SPARK team and tenants recently supported the University of Wolverhampton Business School's, Women in Business event. Inspirational stories from Cedar Education's founder Judith Wester, on addressing grief in the workplace.

06/03/2020

SPARK celebrates women in construction.

This international Women’s Day, we put the spotlight on SPARK based tenant, and recruitment specialist for the construction industry SBF Consultancy. We spoke to the company’s relationship managers Jessica Broom and -Danielle Noble, who gave us an insight into how as a team they are making strides in supporting their clients through the selection and management of female employees in construction, their current work in developing female-centered policies including drafting maternity policies for clients, and also how the equal treatment within their organisation is helping them take control of their own careers.

What does an equal world is an enabled world mean to you?

"We are all given similar responsibilities, you are asked to do it because of your skill set not because of your gender. We are all given targets and expected to meet the same high standards."

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