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NAA Event Review: Virtual Leadership – Lead Effectively No Matter Where People Work
Our third webinar was delivered by Paul Limb, Managing Director of ActionCOACH, Bolton and focussed on leadership and management in a virtual workplace… The principles of leadership haven’t changed, but since the onset of ‘lockdown’, virtual working has become much more commonplace, meaning those principles are having to be applied in different ways. In this […]
NAA Member News: Automotive Comms produces ‘What we’ve learnt’ report about the pioneering ULEV Experience project
NAA member Automotive Comms, a specialist in electric vehicle communication, has produced a report summarising what has been learnt from the ULEV Experience after the company directed the marketing and communication for the two-year project… Local authorities around the UK working towards Net Zero targets, together with the electric vehicle industry, can now benefit from […]
NAA Member News: Bentley Motors introduces new measures as production is due to restart and supports local community
Bentley Motors has confirmed it is introducing a set of around 250 comprehensive and wide-ranging new hygiene and social distancing measures under an employee programme called ‘Come Back Stronger’… This is in order to implement a safe, phased return to production at the company’s headquarters in Crewe, England, from 11 May. The plan marks the […]
NAA Member News: Online Learning and Development opportunities with Blackpool and the Fylde College – Available from Monday 11th May 2020
With the current position, we are all in a new situation and learning new ways of working and engaging with our colleagues. To support business, Blackpool and the Fylde College has partnered with Nexus online training to provide an amazing variety of Industry standard training courses that are all available online… These short courses are […]
NAA Member News: McLaren Automotive Renews Commitment to Vehicle Weight Reduction
Mike Flewitt, McLaren Automotive Chief Executive Officer, has confirmed that the company will continue to pursue its engineering philosophy of reducing vehicle weight to further enhance the performance and efficiency of its supercars… Already evident in existing models such as the new 765LT, the ongoing drive for weight reduction will put McLaren in the best […]
NAA Member News: Mergon adapts its business model to mass produce faceshields during the COVID-19 pandemic
Mergon, a supplier of components and sub-assemblies to the world’s leading brands including Abbott, Medtronic, Tesla, BMW and Xerox, has rapidly developed the “ARYA” face shield to assist frontline workers in carrying out their duties during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond… The sense of pride in the manufacturing of this product is amplified by the […]
NAA Member News: It’s All Sanitised Hands on Deck at Ribble Tech!
Ribble Tech’s presence in the chemical industry predominantly focused on the supply of paint stripper, degreasers, and industrial detergents. That was until Covid-19 struck… MD John Sutton, a chemist by trade, decided to dig out his family recipe book to mix a batch of hand sanitiser as a trial. His extensive knowledge in the industry […]
NAA Member News: Vauxhall Motors Open for Business
Vauxhall Motors has brought together employees across its Retailers, UK Manufacturing sites, Sales, Marketing and Aftersales, to send a personal message to its customers, that they remain there to support them during this challenging time… #StayConnected tells a story, through its employees, on how Vauxhall is coming to the forefront and helping those who need […]
Funding News: Accelerate your skills development in Cheshire and Warrington with 40% grant funding
Recently launched £30m project ‘Accelerate’ helps employees in Cheshire and Warrington to access high quality training and skills development – in turn making your business more resilient and prepared for the challenging recovery period ahead… Training for furloughed employees can be a good way to maintain engagement and focus through the current situation and near […]
Funding News: Niche Vehicle Network 2020 Collaborative R&D Competition Now Open
Sponsored by Innovate UK, the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) and the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC), the NVN is pleased to announce that its annual Collaborative R&D competition, covering Proof of Concept and Production Readiness Projects, is now open for applications… The focus of this year’s competition will again be on low carbon vehicle […]
