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Hampshire Chamber Welcomes Employment Rights Bill

Reacting to the news that the Government has agreed to a six-month qualifying period for unfair dismissal in the Employment Rights Bill, Ross McNally CEO and Chief Executive of Hampshire Chamber of Commerce said: "Hampshire Chamber of Commerce has been fully engaged with all our

LSIP i-Construct Celebrates a Record-breaking Year!

The 2025 i-Construct Event, held on 15–16 October at the Civil Engineering Training Centre (CETC), was a phenomenal success. It delivered real impact for the construction industry, for young people, and for the Solent LSIP’s priorities. The event also supported our Sector Roundtable Outcomes, where

Building a Future-ready Workforce: Why Soft Skills Matter

In a world of rapidly evolving technologies, new business models and shifting working arrangements, the nature of work is changing at pace. That means that one thing remains constant: organisations still rely on people; and people still rely on relationships, communication, adaptability and judgement. That’s

All Our Talents – Alternative Recruitment Solutions

Free online event: Thursday 6 November 2025, 1:00–2:00pm As part of our commitment to promoting inclusive employment and skills development, we are delighted to share details of an upcoming online event designed to help employers access untapped talent and strengthen their workforce. Hampshire County Council

Recruitment Static as Firms Assess NI Impact

Recruitment remains static with 55% of firms attempting to hire staff in the last three months (compared with 54% in Q1) Hiring remains challenging despite some respite, with 73% of firms reporting difficulties in Q2 (76% in Q1) Transport and logistics (80%) and construction (77%)

Industrial Strategy ‘An Important Milestone’

Responding to the government’s Industrial Strategy published this week (Monday 23 June, 2025) Ross McNally, Chief Executive and Executive Chairman of Hampshire Chamber of Commerce, said: “Finally, we have a national plan that focuses on long-term growth over ten years. “It’s a welcome move that
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