Hybrid workers embracing bus operators’ flexy ticket
Oxfordshire’s leading bus operators have issued a reminder flexible tickets are available for commuters who now travel to work part-time.
Business Services
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The Wonderful World of Furniture Showrooms
The COEL team recently made the long-awaited journey to the Clerkenwell furniture showrooms to feast on the most recent designs to entice us back to the mothership and to stage our working lives.
Unipart wins RoSPA health and safety treble
Unipart scooped two golds and sector winner in the RoSPA health and safety awards.
New free bike rental hub open at Didcot Parkway
People travelling to and from Didcot Parkway and Milton Park can now travel by free bike and ebike thanks to a rental scheme which has opened in the new station cycle hub.
New cycling champion is appointed
He might not own any Lycra, but Oxfordshire’s new cycling champion says he is committed to the benefits of bikes.
Return to the Office
Join Chris Hulme of Influential and guests as they discuss how they each adapted to lockdown and how they see the future of their individual offices looking.
Deloitte tells staff they can WFH forever
In response to the news that Deloitte will allow staff to work from home forever, adding to the long list of organisations that have also already made this commitment, please see below expert comment from Sridhar Iyengar, MD, Zoho Europe on what this means for business productivity, protocols and new initiatives, with advice on how to deal with such a drastic long-term change.
Enjoy the ‘Finest View in England’ With a Summer Picnic at...
Visitors are being invited to enjoy National Picnic Week (19th-27th June) with a range of deliciously indulgent picnic hampers in the magnificent setting of Britain’s greatest palace.
Haddonstone Announces New £300k Site Expansion
After a busy year of trading, Haddonstone are thrilled to announce their new site expansion. The new building, which is estimated to cost £300,000, is due to be completed this summer and will double the current size of the TecStone shop floor, giving Haddonstone approximately 12-14 tonnes per day of manufacturing space, compared to the […]
Thames Travel launches bus driver recruitment campaign as part of service...
Thames Travel has launched a new recruitment campaign that encourages people to consider bus driving as an alternative career to that they are currently engaged in.
The Oxford Bus Group: Stakeholder Update June 2021
Wow, a lot has happened since our last Stakeholder newsletter last September! When we last wrote to you, we were looking forward to supporting our community’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Manor Café at Howbery Is Fully Open
Our Manor Café has opened its indoor seating areas and added new umbrellas to its patio area. We are also continuing to offer a takeaway service.
Can I Claim? Business Travel (Yes It Still Exists!)
As the business world opens up and we start to attend more meetings in person, here’s a reminder of some of the travel expenses we can claim on our tax return.
Autonomous shuttles coming to Harwell Campus
An autonomous shuttle controlled by 5G and satellite connectivity will transport members of the public around the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, with a second shuttle to be introduced later. The electric shuttles, which do not have a steering wheel, will operate 24/7 to capture data in different light and weather conditions.
Witney MP Support Business
Witney MP Robert Courts visited leading local manufacturer the Rooflight Company to tour the company’s factory in Shipton-under-Wychwood and meet its senior leadership team as the MP continues to champion local businesses.