We’re thrilled to announce that HB Accountants has been awarded 26th place in the prestigious Top 50 SME Apprenticeship Employers 2024. This recognition is a testament to our unwavering commitment to fostering talent and providing valuable apprenticeship opportunities.
Category Archives: ESG – Environmental Social and Governance
Work Experience: A Win-Win for Future Professionals and Employers
We believe in the huge benefits of offering work experience to local students, viewing it as a core component of our commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. This practice, embedded in our sustainability report, not only enriches the students’ educational journey but also provides our business with fresh perspectives and emerging talent.
Continue readingCelebrating the Inspiring Hertfordshire Awards: HB Accountants are proud sponsors of the community champion category 2024
We’re excited to share that HB Accountants is sponsoring the Community Champion category at this year’s Inspiring Hertfordshire Awards. This fantastic event, which highlights the best in local business, is happening on Thursday 27th June, at Tewinbury Farm in Hertfordshire.
Join HB Accountants in Empowering Local Students: SME Cohort 1-Day Work Experience Program – Pilot
We’ve got an exciting opportunity brewing in our Hertfordshire community, and we want you and your business to be a part of it. As part of our ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) commitment, HB Accountants offer work experience placements throughout the year. We are eager to do even more for our local students. We want to implement a program where students can rotate through five different businesses in a single week AND develop their understanding of the amazing employers and career opportunities available in Hoddesdon
Embracing the Future: Welcoming Work Experience Placements at HB Accountants
At HB Accountants, we’re not just about numbers; we’re about nurturing talent and fostering a culture of support and growth. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce our latest work experience placements, as they embark on a journey of learning and discovery with us.
Sustainability Report from HB Accountants: 2024
The HB Accountants Sustainability Report summarises the important work the team at HB Accountants has completed to reduce our impact on the environment, and to support our local community. It is written for those who are keen to ensure that their chosen accountancy and audit partner is both aware and actively working towards these important matters.
The Value of Work Experience Placements: 10 reasons why every business should offer work experience placements
Offering work experience placements provides students with practical workplace skills. Students gain an understanding of the routines and habits of working life. This will help both their personal and their professional development. Discover 10 key advantages for your business of offering work experience placements.
Are you part of the Apprenticeship Ambassador Network (AAN)? HB Accountants share the benefits here
The 17th National Apprenticeship Week runs between 5 – 11th February, 2024. It’s a week-long celebration when businesses and apprentices shine a light on the positive impact that apprenticeships make to individuals, businesses and the wider economy. This year’s theme is #SkillsForLife – and when we review our own apprenticeship experience, we can see the newly acquired skills in action and the difference that they are making.
Our website is now green!
Proud to share that HB Website hosting is certified green. HB are long-time supporters of doing all we can to reduce our burden on our planet – shifting our working practices and encouraging our team to do the same. We drive electric company cars, have plants in our office, have eliminated single use plastics, and consider our supply chain to ensure we make the greenest decisions possible. Now our website hosting is green too and it’s why we can now show the Green Web Check logo, which confirms that our website runs on green electricity.
How going green is good for your business
Turning your business green to become more environmentally-friendly is more than just a positive environmental choice. Customers and employers are deliberately seeking out businesses with ‘greener’ working practices as sustainable living and working grows in importance. We’ve seen a huge increase in the number of social media posts about it, for example, and our recent article about the tax and environmental benefits from driving an electric car was one of the most popular blogs ever. It’s clear that as well as being good for our planet, there are economic benefits of going green.
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