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Plans are nearly in place for our Northwood Big Local group in London, who met last week to finalise the vision and profile for community development in their area, and agree a partnership recruitment process. Our Big Local reference group in the area (pictured), is made up from residents and public sector, and has £1

nef consulting launches its new magazine, Perspectives, this week, with an evening of debate and drinks on the theme of inspiring positive performance at work. The first issue of the magazine picks up the theme, with articles including: • Organisational consultant Ian Hadden and writer Rupert Widdicombe present a sweep through the tricks our brains play

Despite a three year restructuring programme at retailer John Lewis, the company was able to increase its staff satisfaction scores around leadership and trust, Jane Beine, head of partner development, told the CIPD conference. Beine told delegates at the conference that high levels of trust within an organisation can drive employee engagement, even through times