The clocks go forward in the UK at 1am on Sunday 29th March, signalling the start of British Summer Time (BST), and it means we lose an hour! But why does this happen?
In the last couple of weeks, many of us have started to work from home. Usually we’d do this on the odd occasion and it would seem like a novelty, but the prospect of doing it full time and indefinitely can take a bit of getting used to!
SpringTide have launched a programme whereby each year employees are encouraged to spend at least a few days supporting a charity of their choice, as well as nominating charities to receive donations.
The UK is due to officially leave the European Union on 29th March 2019 and it is still unclear whether a “no-deal” Brexit is a likely outcome; as a result, many suppliers and even consumers are stockpiling medicines, food and other “essentials”.
This year marks the 21st FIFA World Cup tournament which has taken place every 4 years since 1930 (excluding 1942 and 1946 due to the Second World War). Itis an international event that attracts more viewers than the Olympic Games and the final match often attracts roughly 700 million viewers; nearly one tenth of the world’s population! In light of this, it’s no surprise that the 2018 World Cup is predicted to generate around $6.4 billion of revenue.
Our latest updates:
– 12 month assignment completed for leading FTSE 100 organisation
– Recent appointment by a national speciality bakery
We are pleased to announce that we have been selected as a provider for G-Cloud 9; a digital market place hosting suppliers that can provide services to government departments, local authorities, not-for-profit organisations and Police forces.
Fortunately for Mike, his early experiences in the 80s as a trainee buyer provided a very solid grounding in the ability to communicate with people at all levels and, just as importantly, to listen!
Procurement Week 2017 runs from 21st-23rd March 2017 at The Crystal, London. With both daytime and evening events scheduled, you won’t want to miss out! We’re hosting a session on Day 3: Negotiation: How it Could Work
SpringTide have been busy over the last couple of months, with lots of recent wins encompassing many areas of the market.