In this article we examine the changes, exemptions, innovations, and support for businesses in the leadup to the launch of GM’s Clean Air Zone in May 2022.
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Top Tips to Reduce Emissions
We've teamed up with our colleagues at GC Journey to Net Zero to bring you our top tips to reduce emissions at zero cost to your business.

Nature, Wellbeing and Productivity
Our surroundings effect all of us in different ways, but there are proven, scientific links between the natural environment and our personal wellness. In this article, we’ve invited Health and Wellbeing Specialist Felicity Brown to curate a guide to the importance of nature and environmental action in the workplace, demonstrating the benefits for your team and your business.

Retrofit: Powering the Future of Greater Manchester Sustainability Agenda
Retrofit skills will power the future of Greater Manchester's sustainability agenda for 2038 with 15% of UK emissions caused by inefficient properties. Read on to find out more about Retrofit Certification.

£4k Apprenticeships Grant - Hire People with Skills to Improve your Business
The £4k Apprenticeships Grant is coming to a close in September 2021, but there's still time to start hiring employees with skills to improve your business. Read on to find out more...

#Businessentials
Join the #ShowUsYourSkillsChallenge and create a post demonstrating how training and development have helped turn your business into a knockout SME! Read more to find out how to enter.

Essential Skills – Upskilling Your Workforce in Basic English and Maths
There are some skills that are needed to be able to do any job effectively, of these, basic English and Maths are amongst the most essential as they are the foundation for other skills to be built upon. Find out more here.

Top 3 Screen Skills
Have your team got the IT skills they need to work productively and smoothly day to day? Here are our Top 3 Screen Skills all employees need.

Top 10 Certifications for Employees in 2021
We're counting down the Top 10 Certifications for Employees in 2021, with information from the GMCA Skills Observatory.

What Essential Skills Does an Apprentice Need?
There are some skills all Apprentices need for success, no matter what industry they are entering into. Our own marketing apprentice breaks it down in this article.