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Latest News
Does fruit and veg chemical fight cancer?
Posted: 20/02/2012
A healthy fruit and vegetables diet could help guard against one of the deadliest cancers, the Daily Express has today reported. The newspaper says this is due to a potent super-nutrient found in these foods.
Beingbetter aided the delivery of Social Media workshops
Posted: 16/02/2012
The BeingBetter team recently worked in partnership with Corporate Web Solutions to deliver 2, one day workshops
Working long hours 'linked to depression'
Posted: 31/01/2012
Working eleven hours a day can lead to severe depression, Metro has today reported. According to the newspaper, staff who put in 11 or more hours a day at the office are twice as likely to suffer a severe bout of depression than those working just eight.
8 Ways to Simplify Your Life in 2012
Posted: 19/01/2012
Streamline your workouts, your morning makeup, even your resolution list. Here are eight New Year tips on how to look better and improve your health for 2012
Managing Job Stress
Posted: 19/01/2012
Job stress comes in different forms and affects your mind and body in different ways. Small things can make you feel stressed, such as a copy machine that never seems to work when you need it or phones that won't quit ringing. Major stress comes from havi
Vitamin D 'may stop AMD sight loss'
Posted: 18/01/2012
More vitamin D a day could keep glasses away, according to The Independent. The newspaper reported that boosting vitamin D intake could help to prevent age-related diseases, in particular loss of vision and blindness.
Testimonials
The BeingBetter project has had the privilege of working with a number of organisations across the borough of Rotherham. Below is what some of them have to say about us.
I have recently received 5 stars in the Scores on the doors board and I know that an element of this is directly due to the support given by BeingBetter.
Melanie Lofthouse - Owner of Tuck In Cafe
Thank you so much to Karen for the support she has given me. Since meeting Karen my employees are now doing NVQs in hospitality and I am doing Business Management. As a business owner times are scary and hard, receiving such good support has provided me and my staff with training opportunities, business advice and guidance and encouragement. I now have confidence in my abilities as a business owner and employer. Clear aims and objectives have also given me a chance to increase my staffing levels and employ an apprentice who has really settled in. I have recently received 5 stars in the Scores on the doors board and I know that an element of this is directly due to the support given by BeingBetter. I have recommended the project to fellow business owners in the area.
Karen at BeingBetter has helped us in a number of ways providing excellent training.
Kirsty Hanberry - Pollywiggles Nursery
Karen at BeingBetter has helped us in a number of ways providing excellent training and the motivation for some of our staff and customers to attend a regular Re-Shape class to learn about healthy eating. The staff and trainers have been excellent motivational, relevant and easily approachable. We appreciate greatly the help and assistance BeingBetter has supplied.
I was pleased with the support delivered through BeingBetter and links of engagement created.
Jackie Scott - Pyronix Ltd
I was pleased with the support delivered through BeingBetter and links of engagement created. Andy was very professional and always carried out any actions agreed. Health Provisions were made available for Pyronix Employees to access.
I can't believe the support I have been given.
Kevin Rowbottom - B Thornton & Sons
I can't believe the support that I have been given. I didnt know this kind of help was available as I have always tried to sort things myself. I certainly can't believe that this support has all been absolutely FREE! Karen has been fantastic and helped me in so many ways with HR paperwork and policies and training for my staff. I am now fully compliant with all legislation and requirements. This has shown me that there is support out there if you know where to go and if not I will come back to BeingBetter and ask. Thank You.
Alison has been fantastic
Dale Horner - Plum Pie
I would like to say thank you to Alison who was our main contact. It made a change to be around someone who had so much positivity and energy even when times can look so bleak. We made some good contacts through BeingBetter which have led to some great outcomes. We, as a social enterprise, are very happy with the support given through BeingBetter. As all our needs were supported, I dont think that I can make any suggestions for improvement.
...our weekly turnover has increased by 10%!
Kara & Tony Chapman - The Whistle Stop Sweet Shop
Andy's input has been fantastic, with the contacts he has helped us make, our weekly turnover has increased by 10%! Through meeting Andy we now have links to The Chamber of Commerce, The Source and RiDO. Links we didn't have before. All of which have helped improve our business and profit margins. Thanks to Andy.
Support delivered through BeingBetter has made my staff feel more appreciated in as well as helping me find some excellent additional resources.
Tim Yates, Manager - Whiston Hall Residential Care Home
The project is great for organisations such as Whiston Care Home. I wanted to give my staff something to make them feel valued but couldn't do it in monetary terms. Support delievered through BeingBetter has made my staff feel more appreciated as well as helping me find some excellent additional resources.
With the support from BeingBetter I have now re-branded my business and am looking forward to starting again with a new outlook as well as a new image.
Debra Roe - Place 2 Bee (Bee Vogue)
Alison has been absolutely fantastic. I was really struggling as a business woman and the impact was affecting my whole life in and out of work. With the support from BeingBetter I have now re-branded my business and am looking forward to starting again with a new outlook as well as a new image. My staff and I are happier and looking forward to the future.
I have met people who are very supportive and given me lots of new ideas
Bryan O'Connor - Pace Fitness
If I need anything I will ring Karen as, even if she cant help me, then Karen usually knows who can. I have met people who are very supportive and given me lots of new ideas which will help my business.
We've been delighted with the BeingBetter project
Liz Bent - Crossroads Carers
We've been delighted with the BeingBetter project and Karen's been marvelous and for Crossroads Carers it's been a very positive experience.
The BeingBetter project has had a big impact on the team
Michelle Cleary - Manager at Happidayz Nursery
Karen has been efficient and approachable and is always helpful and is a credit to the BeingBetter project. The information she's provided has had a big impact on the team.
All I can say is Thank you!
Carolyn Jackson - Funkz Hair Salons
BeingBetter has really helped Funkz to develop by removing a lot of the pressure and providing support and guidance throughout. 2010 has been full of challenges to me as a business woman and my staff as employees. Karen help me through this and made thing so much easier. I now have staff who are completing NVQs in business management as well as advice and support when needed. As a team we are all happier and business is improving all the time. All I can say is Thank you!
Team Challenges
Walking the Length of Hadrian's Wall
Posted: 08/03/2011
Our 2nd challenge is to walk the length of Hadrian's Wall in 2 weeks.
The Meadowhall Challenge
Posted: 02/08/2011
We aim to walk 897,600 steps (equalivalent to 100 Laps) which is 170 miles of Meadowhall Shopping Centre in 22 days!
Conquering the Eiffel Tower, 10 times in a day!
Posted: 03/05/2011
For our third team challenge we're going to walk up and down the Eiffel Tower, 10 times in one day.
Climbing Mount Everest (in steps)
Posted: 15/02/2011
The first challenge we set ourselves was to conquer the giant that is Mount Everest while still balancing a full week of work.
Upcoming Events
Winning Friends & Influencing People in the Digita
Posted: 13/02/2012
This FREE PREVIEW EVENT , will give you an insight into how to this world famous training programme can help you master such capabilities demanded of you.
Fit 4 Business
Posted: 09/02/2012
Stafforce Recruitment would like to invite you to attend one of their Fit 4 Business breakfast events.
Sheffield City Region Business Conference
Posted: 13/01/2012
Local Chambers of Commerce are uniting to hold the inaugural Sheffield City Region Business Conference next month.
NHS Rotherham Events (Stop Smoking Help)
Posted: 25/07/2011
Some people prefer one-to-one help. You can walk into one of the service's drop-in centres or book an appointment in advance.
