This is an update on the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce’s work on the Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP).
This month, the LSIP team continued connecting businesses, training providers, and educational institutions to strengthen skills and support growth across the region. We also visited a successful manufacturing business to gaining real-life insight into effective management and workforce development.
We are now preparing for our Progress Events in September – and would love for you to join us!
LSIP Progress Events this September – Secure your FREE place today!
South of Worcester – 23rd September, Heart of Worcestershire College, 9:00-11:00am
North of Worcester – 30th September, Hogarths Stone Manor, 9:00-11:00am
These events offer employers:
- The latest LSIP updates
- Inspiring guest speakers
- Interactive discussions
- Networking with local business leaders
You will gain practical tools to tackle skills challenges, develop your workforce, and influence future priorities for the Department for Education, helping to prepare the next generation of employees.
Book your place now via our website:
Events and Training Calendar | Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber
We look forward to seeing you there!
Case Study: G & O Springs – Building a Skilled and Motivated Workforce
Following our initial conversation with G & O Springs – a spring manufacturer for aerospace and safety-critical applications – we were so impressed by their initiatives that we visited them to create a case study. They are a standout example of an effective business development plan in action.
Key initiatives:
- Touchscreen stations for self-managing skills, tracking progress, and accessing training.
- Recognition system via Microsoft Teams, with monthly rewards for the most-praised employee.
- Four-day work week boosting morale, productivity, and balance.
- Values-based recruitment, prioritising behaviour over existing skills, promoting diversity and inclusion.
The results?
A more engaged, capable workforce producing higher quality output, greater efficiency, and stronger customer satisfaction, showing how investing in people drives growth.
Get Involved
If you’d like to:
- Share insights from your business or sector
- Submit a case study
- Collaborate with training or education providers
- Enquire about our LSIP events
Contact us at: AnneMarieD@hwchamber.co.uk | LaurenA@hwchamber.co.uk
