• Swindon & Wiltshire Governance
• Thursday February 5 2026

Employee ownership for Swindon creative agency

Swindon-based creative agency GEL Studios has become employee-owned, awarding a 30 per cent stake to its in-house team. Under the new Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) scheme with Vestd, 30 per cent of the business has been allocated to current […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Governance
• Friday July 4 2025

Nearly half of South West investment deals go to impact-focused businesses – report

Nearly half of investment deals in the South West go to impact-focused businesses – a greater proportion than the UK average, according to a new report. The first-ever South West Impact Investment Report, published by Tech4Good South West, says […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Governance
• Monday June 30 2025

At what point does it become Too Hot to Work?

With West workers struggling in 2025’s second heatwave, many are asking at what point it becomes too hot to work. But that, says Andrew Wilkinson, director and senior safety consultant at Swindon-based Secure Safety Solutions, really depends on the […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Governance
• Wednesday June 11 2025

NSBRC becomes a B Corp – with record-breaking score

Swindon’s National Self Build & Renovation Centre has been certified as a B Corp – achieving what is believed to be a South West record-breaking score. With a ‘B Impact Assessment’ score of 124.7, the NSBRC far exceeded the […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire ESG
• Friday April 11 2025

Employees declared ‘role models’ as they take majority ownership of National Self Build and Renovation Centre

After an 11 year journey, employees at the National Self Build and Renovation Centre in Swindon have achieved majority employee ownership. Employees of the UK’s only permanent self build visitor centre have taken more than 50 per cent control […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Governance
• Friday March 14 2025

Please don’t make me go! Team-building is not for everyone, says ACAS

Team building tops the list of most-disliked workplace social activities, according to a national survey by ACAS, the public body committed to better employment relations. Almost a third of employees polled by Acas said they disliked team-building activities, while […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Governance
• Wednesday January 15 2025

National Self Build & Renovation Centre awarded Good Business Charter accreditation

The National Self Build & Renovation Centre in Swindon has been awarded Good Business Charter accreditation, underscoring its unwavering commitment to ethical business practices and social responsibility. The Good Business Charter is an independent certification recognising responsible business behaviour […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Governance
• Tuesday January 7 2025

New year, new focus on health and safety for Hills Quarry Products staff

Hills Quarry Products has once again delayed the opening of all its sites on the first day back to work in the new year, to allow employees to participate in health and safety training. Dedicating the first day back […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Governance
• Monday November 25 2024

White Ribbon Day – what it is and why businessmen should take note

White Ribbon Day and allyship – what are they and why should more men become Allies – especially in the workplace? Business Biscuit attended the first Inspire Confident Allyship event in Swindon to find out. Today (Monday, November 25) […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Governance
• Thursday November 14 2024

Half of neurodivergent adults discriminated against when looking for a job, suggests shock poll

Insurance giant Zurich is offering neurodiversity assessments for all employees and has made changes to its recruitment process after it found that half of neurodivergent adults have been discriminated against when looking for a job. Three in ten of […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Governance
• Monday September 9 2024

Zurich adopts former MP’s recommendations to support autistic job candidates

A report by former Swindon South MP Sir Robert Buckland has been adopted as part of the recruitment policy by insurance giant Zurich, which has its headquarters in the town. The Buckland Review of Autism Employment, which was published in […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Governance
• Wednesday August 21 2024

ISO firm first to bring new AI certification to market

Wiltshire-based certification and quality management provider IMSM has become the first to bring the new ISO 42001 standard to market. The certification is the new, internationally heralded global benchmark for businesses using AI. The standard helps companies oversee their […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Governance
• Thursday August 8 2024

Good Energy achieves B Corp certification

Renewable energy supplier Good Energy has been certified as a B Corp, the global standard for purpose-led business. The Chippenham-based firm, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, was one of the originators of the purpose-led business movement in […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Governance
• Wednesday June 26 2024

Wheelchair athletes start new business to promote inclusivity

Former world class wheelchair tennis players Louise Hunt Skelley PLY, and Samanta Bullock have started a new business dedicated to promoting inclusivity, empowerment, and positive change for forward-looking companies and organisations who want to embrace people of all abilities. […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Governance
• Thursday June 20 2024

Zurich’s domestic abuse policy recognised with national business award

Swindon-based insurance firm Zurich has won an award for its domestic abuse policy, which was developed in conjunction with Swindon Domestic Abuse Support Service. The firm won Outstanding Initiative of Support at Cover Magazine’s Women in Protection and Health […]