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HOPWOOD HALL SUMMER OPEN EVENT
Zen Internet named as one of the UK’s best workplaces
Zen Internet has earned recognition as one
of the UK’s Best Workplaces by Great Place
to Work, a leading authority on workplace
culture.
Rochdale-based Zen, the only Which?
Recommended Provider for Broadband,
emphasises its people-centric business,
pioneering the belief that the happiness and
wellbeing of its people should come before
making money.
As a member of the B Corp community, Zen
has committed legally to considering the
impact of its decisions on workers, customers,
suppliers, community, and the environment.
Certified B Corporations represent a unique
business model that integrates purpose with
profit.
Over the past year, the Rochdale firm has
enhanced flexibility and refined its hybrid
work model, particularly focusing on
supporting employees returning from
REAL ROCHDALE - SUMMER 2024
Hopwood Hall College and
University Centre is the place
to unlock your potential – and
this journey could start as
soon as September 2024.
The award-winning college –
which has campuses in
Middleton and Rochdale –
offers a wide range of courses
for learners of all ages.
Many people are just one
qualification away from
starting an exciting new
career, securing a long
overdue promotion or
progressing to university.
The process begins by following multi-million- It’s at Hopwood’s University
attending the college’s pound investments. Centre where all manner of
summer open event from people aged 18+ are seizing
10am-12pm on Wednesday
21 August. School leavers can find out the higher-level
about the popular range of
qualifications that are so
apprenticeships and important for climbing the
maternity and adoption leave. The company This is the ideal time to hear
continues to emphasise psychological safety from expert tutors, explore vocational programmes at career ladder.
the college, including
at work. the full range of courses, T-Levels. And for those who have
access support such as always dreamed of going to
Zen’s commitment to its people is evident in bespoke careers advice, and These qualifications have a university but don’t quite
its career development initiatives. In the last check out the facilities strong record for success have the credentials, then
21 months, 20 employees have transitioned when it comes to helping there’s Access to Higher
to new roles, 47 have been promoted, and 14 young people progress onto Education, which allow
have benefited from secondment employment, university or people to get on their way to
opportunities. higher-level apprenticeships. a degree for free.
Zen’s people and culture director, Ayshea Meanwhile, adults can pick The college is now accepting
Robertson. said: “We are thrilled to be Great from a wide selection of applications, with enrolment
Place to Work-Certified™! courses with various modes beginning at the end of
of teaching. August.
“It means a lot that our people have reported
a consistently positive experience with their There are part-time courses So no matter your age, skill
colleagues, their leaders, and their jobs. taught in person, online and level or professional
on a flexible basis – ambitions, your journey to an
“This is important to us because we know that allowing students to gain exciting future can start as
when our people have a high trust experience skills in a way that works soon as this summer.
every day, they are more productive, drive best for them.
better business results and make a difference
to our customers.” For more information on courses, applying and the
upcoming open event, visit hopwood.ac.uk
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