﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Cision News</title><link>https://news.cision.com</link><description>Cision is the leading global provider of media research, distribution, monitoring and evaluation services. With over 40 locations throughout the world, Cision provides the insight, expertise and intelligence that improve performance and build reputations.</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:47:36 GMT</pubDate><image><title>Cision News</title><width>146</width><height>60</height><link>https://news.cision.com</link><url>https://news.cision.com/Content/img/news-logo.png</url></image><item><title>Companies need to manage costs and maintain their culture through employment processes</title><link>http://news.cision.com/logical-creative-marketing/r/companies-need-to-manage-costs-and-maintain-their-culture-through-employment-processes,c563611</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision310373</guid><description><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASE 15 April 2011 Companies need to manage costs and maintain their culture through employment processes With more redundancies resulting in costly tribunals, HR Consultancy Jaluch offers a cost effective solution to managing staff resources. The media continues to talk about economic recovery in the UK, but this is not fully supported by the fact that many companies are still cutting staff to save costs as the future is still looking uncertain for them. The press reports the highest levels of unemployment since 1994, and this figure continues to rise on a weekly basis across the]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:47:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Local school celebrates the Mardi Gras in true French fashion</title><link>http://news.cision.com/logical-creative-marketing/r/local-school-celebrates-the-mardi-gras-in-true-french-fashion,c553255</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision303262</guid><description><![CDATA[Children at St John’s College in Southsea enjoyed a themed Mardis Gras event, based on the Carnaval de Nice, which occurred on the same day in France.
The event, which was designed to broaden the children’s knowledge and experience of other cultures, saw the youngsters take part in a full day of activities, which started with their arriving at school dressed in costumes inspired by the Carnaval de Nice’s ‘King of the Mediterranean’ theme. During the day, they made crêpes and took part in pancake races. Other entertainments included bracelet design and production, a boules competition, and]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2011 17:07:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The New Regulatory Environment</title><link>http://news.cision.com/logical-creative-marketing/r/the-new-regulatory-environment,c553215</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision303236</guid><description><![CDATA[Latest Transitions report from BDO highlights the new regulatory landscape for businesses
Regulation affects every business and the wrong kind can hamstring much needed growth. But the right regulation can foster it. How can the pressures for change be used to ensure regulation stimulates growth? Rules or principles? Our clients tell us that regulation often hampers decision making and entrepreneurship. They feel rules have become overly complex. Too many rules can lead to red-tape regimes, shackle sound businesses and subdue entrepreneurial flair. On the other hand, regulation that is based]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2011 14:51:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Local Charity voted one of top companies to work for</title><link>http://news.cision.com/logical-creative-marketing/r/local-charity-voted-one-of-top-companies-to-work-for,c553118</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision303205</guid><description><![CDATA[Local social care charity YOU is celebrating being listed as the twelfth best Public and Charity company to work for in the country. The announcement was made after the Best Companies List was revealed at a gala ceremony held in London last week.
In a letter to Liz Page, Director of People and Learning at YOU, Jonathan Austin, Founder & CEO of Best Companies Ltd, said “On behalf of Best Companies Limited, the name behind The Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For lists, I am delighted that you have achieved a place on this year’s list. You should be truly proud that your employees and]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2011 10:47:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Delving deeper into employee relations</title><link>http://news.cision.com/logical-creative-marketing/r/delving-deeper-into-employee-relations,c551854</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision302392</guid><description><![CDATA[HR Consultancy Jaluch offer Reading businesses a practical insight into employment law
HR Consultancy Jaluch is offering Reading professionals the chance to attend a free breakfast seminar on employee relations on 18th March. As the economic climate continues to bite, and legislative changes happen faster than businesses can keep up with them, Jaluch offer a practical approach to employment law which offers a commercially focussed solution to the most complex and high level HR issues. Helen Clarke, Jaluch CEO said; “This is one of a series of seminars we’ve been running across the country,]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2011 14:18:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Local Charity voted one of top companies to work for</title><link>http://news.cision.com/logical-creative-marketing/r/local-charity-voted-one-of-top-companies-to-work-for,c551829</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision302376</guid><description><![CDATA[Local social care charity YOU is celebrating being listed as the twelfth best Public and Charity company to work for in the country. The announcement was made after the Best Companies List was revealed at a gala ceremony held in London last week. In a letter to Liz Page, Director of People and Learning at YOU, Jonathan Austin, Founder & CEO of Best Companies Ltd, said “On behalf of Best Companies Limited, the name behind The Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For lists, I am delighted that you have achieved a place on this year’s list. You should be truly proud that your employees and]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2011 12:59:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>UK businesses across the South call for clarity over tax avoidance vs. tax planning</title><link>http://news.cision.com/logical-creative-marketing/r/uk-businesses-across-the-south-call-for-clarity-over-tax-avoidance-vs--tax-planning,c549859</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision300957</guid><description><![CDATA[• 61% of businesses unclear as to what is classed as legitimate tax planning and what constitutes tax avoidance • A third of businesses feel HMRC treat them as guilty until proven innocent
Nearly two thirds of businesses feel that the current tax framework is so complex that they are not clear as to what constitutes legitimate tax planning or whether they will be accused of tax avoidance. This is exacerbated by HMRC appearing, on occasions, to take an aggressive stance towards some commercially driven business transactions, with many feeling as though they are being treated as guilty until]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2011 14:22:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sailors’ Society looking forward to another eventful year</title><link>http://news.cision.com/logical-creative-marketing/r/sailors--society-looking-forward-to-another-eventful-year,c549460</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision300673</guid><description><![CDATA[Southampton-based Sailors’ Society recently held a reception at the prestigious offices of international law firm Reed Smith LLP in The Broadgate Tower, in the City, to thank their supporters and ambassadors for their contributions to fund-raising events held during 2010. Some of the major events planned for 2011 were also announced at the reception and it promises to be the busiest year ever for the charity.
Sailors’ Society is an international charity offering support to the world’s 1.2 million seafarers who often spend long periods away from home and their loved ones. The charity works]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2011 09:35:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>School turns ‘opposite’ to help homeless charity</title><link>http://news.cision.com/logical-creative-marketing/r/school-turns--opposite--to-help-homeless-charity,c548783</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision300307</guid><description><![CDATA[Innovative Junior School, Oakridge, were proud to hand over a cheque for £127 to May Place House, the Basingstoke hostel run by YOU which provides support to homeless people in the area.
“We wanted to do something a bit different to raise awareness of homelessness,” said Katy Thompson, the Deputy Head, “our children decided to dress opposite for the day and to raise money that way. We were really proud that so many children took part and we were able to donate the money to such a worthy local cause.” May Place House is a Basingstoke based hostel which provides rooms, food and professional]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2011 10:56:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Do you want the good news or the bad news?</title><link>http://news.cision.com/logical-creative-marketing/r/do-you-want-the-good-news-or-the-bad-news-,c548755</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision300303</guid><description><![CDATA[3D printing technology offers a mix of both for UK manufacturers
The rise of three dimensional printing could lead to a revolution in the manufacturing industry, and contribute to the further rise of the knowledge economy. Kim Walker and Matthew Bridger from Thomas Eggar LLP discuss the implications of 3D printing for employment prospects and intellectual property regulation. Karl Marx warned that “the production of too many useful things results in too many useless people.” At first glance at the latest developments in 3D printing would suggest that the advances in the technology could take]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2011 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Will the reform of the Tribunal System result in greater employment……maybe not?</title><link>http://news.cision.com/logical-creative-marketing/r/will-the-reform-of-the-tribunal-system-result-in-greater-employment-maybe-not-,c547993</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision299808</guid><description><![CDATA[Recent commentary in the press regarding the proposed reform of the tribunal system has probably caught the attention of most employers.
Vince Cable’s plans have been developing in order to reduce the threat of litigation for small businesses, in the belief that this will result in greater employment is commendable. However, Thomas Eggar partner Esther Smith struggles to see how this will be achieved by his proposals. Smith commented: “The imposition of a fee to commence a tribunal claim should reduce the number of claims submitted, but the increase in the qualification period for claiming]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2011 14:43:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Charity accredited two stars in top employers survey</title><link>http://news.cision.com/logical-creative-marketing/r/charity-accredited-two-stars-in-top-employers-survey,c546609</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision298843</guid><description><![CDATA[Fareham-based social care organisation YOU, which employs over 450 staff across Hampshire and Dorset, has been revealed as one of only 158 organisations in the UK to receive two-star Star status in the Best Companies Accreditation 2011.
In a recent staff survey carried out in over 1000 organisations, a third sector care organisation with headquarters in Fareham - The YOU Trust - rated highly as a business employer. The Best Companies accreditation award scheme is based on staff feedback, which is one of the reasons it is so highly respected. It honours companies who use employee engagement]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2011 13:50:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Five year fraud figure tops £7bn</title><link>http://news.cision.com/logical-creative-marketing/r/five-year-fraud-figure-tops--7bn,c546567</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision298819</guid><description><![CDATA[Are whistleblowers running scared?
Reported fraud in the UK exploded over the last five years and broke the £7bn barrier according to figures recently released from BDO LLP’s annual FraudTrack report. BDO’s team of specialist fraud investigators predicts that the £7bn mark is just a precursor of worse things to come and warns that annual reported corporate fraud will continue to rise significantly over coming years. Areas fuelling this warning include fraud expected across commercial lending and mortgage markets. Although reported fraud dropped in 2010 to £1.4bn from £2bn the previous year,]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2011 12:32:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fun and Sun Giveaway for Fareham Shoppers</title><link>http://news.cision.com/logical-creative-marketing/r/fun-and-sun-giveaway-for-fareham-shoppers,c545825</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision298197</guid><description><![CDATA[Fareham Shopping Centre launches new competition
Fareham Shopping Centre has launched a Find-the-Sun, Find-the-Fun competition in which three lucky shoppers and their loved ones could win a break to one of a variety of destinations this Spring. The overall winner will receive a two night breakaway in Paris for two, through Thomas Cook, which includes Eurostar tickets, accommodation, breakfast and a river cruise tour of the Seine. The second prize winner will enjoy a UK family theme park break through First Choice and a runner-up will win a family fun experience through Boots, Fareham. The]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2011 10:04:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wear RED for a chance to win!</title><link>http://news.cision.com/logical-creative-marketing/r/wear-red-for-a-chance-to-win-,c545769</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision298124</guid><description><![CDATA[Fareham Shopping Centre gives away shopping vouchers in time for Valentine’s Day
Shoppers wearing something RED to Fareham Shopping Centre this Valentine's weekend could be one of the many lucky winners of a £20 shopping voucher to spend in either M&S, Boots, Bhs or Next. The Centre’s very own cupid will be out and about on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th February, and will be looking out for shoppers wearing the ‘ruby’ colour synonymous with Valentine’s Day. If he chooses a shopper who is wearing red, he will let them select one of a number of sealed envelopes, each of which contain a voucher.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2011 09:27:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The dog ate my homework, snow stopped play - we’re all doomed…</title><link>http://news.cision.com/logical-creative-marketing/r/the-dog-ate-my-homework--snow-stopped-play---we-re-all-doomed-,c545133</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision297662</guid><description><![CDATA[Jaluch calls for an end to excuses and talking down the economy and more support for employers
2011 was never going to be an easy year for employers, but the barrage of negative press regarding the economy has left businesses bereft of any support or guidance and staff increasingly de-motivated, says HR Consultancy Jaluch. Since the beginning of the year, the news seems to have been going from bad to worse – starting with the initial results to the Government’s Happiness Survey which suggested most people were not even thinking about happiness, but just focussed on keeping their job in a]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 08 Feb 2011 12:35:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>YOU Hosts Anglo-Serbian Charity Initiative</title><link>http://news.cision.com/logical-creative-marketing/r/you-hosts-anglo-serbian-charity-initiative,c544848</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision297465</guid><description><![CDATA[Hampshire based charity, YOU, were proud this week to host Serbian third sector leader, Ivana Stosic, in an exciting international initiative. The charity was chosen by Euclid, the European Network of Third Sector Leaders, to be part of the collaboration between Serbia and the UK. The exchange is funded by the European Delegation to Serbia.
Ivana Stosic, a human rights lawyer is also General Manager of a Business Incubator Centre in Vranje, Serbia. The Incubator Centre supports vulnerable people to start their own businesses as part of the economic development strategy in the post conflict]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2011 13:44:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Balancing business and environmental needs to achieve sustainability</title><link>http://news.cision.com/logical-creative-marketing/r/balancing-business-and-environmental-needs-to-achieve-sustainability,c544585</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision297303</guid><description><![CDATA[PlatoGB and Mentor-net members enjoy thought-provoking day at Epsom Racecourse
Fareham-based learning and mentoring organisations PlatoGB and Mentor-net recently hosted a ‘Learn and Network’ event for over 60 of their members at the prestigious Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey. Taking the lead from Plato’s Sustain Programme aimed at helping companies improve their business sustainability by adopting environmental-friendly behaviour, keynote speaker, David Jones, Managing Director of Plastic Oceans, addressed the delegates. He delivered an enlightening and powerful presentation on the impact]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2011 16:57:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Home Trust Loan set to reach £1m lending high</title><link>http://news.cision.com/logical-creative-marketing/r/home-trust-loan-set-to-reach--1m-lending-high,c544493</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision297264</guid><description><![CDATA[Portsmouth-based finance company, South Coast Moneyline is celebrating the New Year after recording a dramatic increase in lending during 2010. Over the next few months, the socially responsible lender is on track to have lent £1million of affordable loans, £800K of which has been achieved in the past year.
The not-for-profit organisation, which has been delivering the Home Trust Loan since 2006, works in partnership with several local authorities and attributes the successful year to the difficult financial climate which is forcing homeowners to seek alternative means of financing their]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2011 09:53:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Balancing business and environmental needs to achieve sustainability</title><link>http://news.cision.com/logical-creative-marketing/r/balancing-business-and-environmental-needs-to-achieve-sustainability,c542953</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision295783</guid><description><![CDATA[PlatoGB and Mentor-net members enjoy thought-provoking day at Epsom Racecourse
Fareham-based learning and mentoring organisations PlatoGB and Mentor-net recently hosted a ‘Learn and Network’ event for over 60 of their members at the prestigious Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey. Taking the lead from Plato’s Sustain Programme aimed at helping companies improve their business sustainability by adopting environmental-friendly behaviour, keynote speaker, David Jones, Managing Director of Plastic Oceans, addressed the delegates. He delivered an enlightening and powerful presentation on the impact]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2011 14:28:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ingredient from Oat Cosmetics with healing and immune-boosting properties</title><link>http://news.cision.com/logical-creative-marketing/r/ingredient-from-oat-cosmetics-with-healing-and-immune-boosting-properties,c540586</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision294011</guid><description><![CDATA[Oats Cosmetics, in partnership with Canadian biotech company Ceapro Inc., has launched a unique ingredient that can promote glossy healthy hair, repair damaged skin and help reduce the physical signs of ageing.
The ingredient, CP Oat Beta Glucan, is a soluble fibre found in the cell walls of oat kernels. As a natural polymer, it stimulates the immune system and helps to heal wounds faster. When used in anti-ageing preparations, Beta Glucan has the ability to induce cellular activities that restructure the skin and reduce fine lines and wrinkles. As Cark Maunsell, Managing Director of Oat]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 15:23:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Commercial Lawyer joins Thomas Eggar's Tech Team</title><link>http://news.cision.com/logical-creative-marketing/r/commercial-lawyer-joins-thomas-eggar-s-tech-team,c537701</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision291814</guid><description><![CDATA[Thomas Eggar has started the New Year with a new Partner, following the appointment of commercial lawyer, Kim Walker. She brings a wealth of legal expertise to the practice generally and more specifically to the Technology Team.
Qualifying as a solicitor in 1987, Kim has experience working with business concerns as an in-house lawyer and with regional law firms in the South of England. Before joining Thomas Eggar, she worked for Paris Smith in Southampton, where she became a Partner in 2009. Kim’s client base is wide and varied and includes technology start-ups, digital service providers,]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2011 14:45:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Kim Walker joins Thomas Eggar’s Tech Team</title><link>http://news.cision.com/logical-creative-marketing/r/kim-walker-joins-thomas-eggar-s-tech-team,c537692</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision291797</guid><description><![CDATA[Thomas Eggar has started the New Year with a new Partner, following the appointment of commercial lawyer, Kim Walker. She brings a wealth of legal expertise to the practice generally and more specifically to the Technology Team.
Qualifying as a solicitor in 1987, Kim has experience working with business concerns as an in-house lawyer and with regional law firms in the South of England. Before joining Thomas Eggar, she worked for Paris Smith in Southampton, where she became a Partner in 2009. Kim’s client base is wide and varied and includes technology start-ups, digital service providers,]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2011 14:31:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Two local success stories in one!</title><link>http://news.cision.com/logical-creative-marketing/r/two-local-success-stories-in-one-,c537389</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision291630</guid><description><![CDATA[Despite the gloomy economic conditions of the last year, two local companies have been able to report continued growth, and are working together successfully.
Lymington-based citruspr has grown since its formation in 2003 as a specialist P. R. company in the travel and tourism sector with a team of four creative staff, and within the last two months has been appointed by a hotel group in New York and a travel company in Crete. Founder Jenevora Swann and her co-director Fergus Dunipace are hoping to expand further in 2011, and have engaged the services of Mentor-net mentor Emma Lacey,]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2011 10:48:29 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>