You’re invited to join us for the final instalment in our Insight Day webinar series, on Thursday 19th November!
Running a business isn’t always easy at the best of times, and with a second lockdown it can be even more challenging. That’s why, after its success during the first lockdown, we decided to bring back our Insight Day webinars. This time, with a series that will help to support and assist with a variety of essential topics when it comes to digitally marketing your business.
We will be ending the series with a topic that has been heavily requested, SEO. Do you want to find out how to increase your business visibility with search engine optimisation? In this free webinar we’ll explain how you can research what your customers are asking search engines, and why it’s such a crucial step in your SEO process.
We will help you to discover where your website pages are ranking on Google, how you can optimise your website, listings and social media channels to increase visibility – and the difference between being ‘visible’ on a search engine, and gaining ‘traffic’ from a search engine.
We’ll be running two sessions on the day, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. You can choose your preferred time upon registration.
How effective is our leadership? This is a question worth exploring; now more than ever leadership is pivotal to the success of our people and our organisations. In these challenging times, how we lead our teams and organisations can be the difference between success and failure.
Join James Howells as he identifies 10 key leadership skills and provides invaluable insights into how we can provide influential and transformational leadership that will support our people and inspire loyalty and motivation throughout our businesses.
This session might just change your perspective and inspire your leadership capabilities!
Your host
James has been leading successful businesses for over 30 years and is highly regarded as an expert on leadership and behavioral organisational psychology. His unique experiences in running his own organisations and helping improve profitability in businesses both nationally and globally are matched with his passion, energy and belief that true leadership makes the difference …
So many business outcomes are now delivered in the form of projects and research shows that only 64% of projects meet their goals. That is a whopping 36% failure rate which costs millions of pounds – not to mention the negative impact on morale and motivation! Join us as we look at some of the main reasons projects fail and then identify some of the key tips to help ensure success. This is certainly one not to miss!
Your host
A bit about Jim
Hugely experienced, Jim has delivered successful projects for global brands for over 20 years, is a Learning and Development expert and is a qualified instructor for Agile and Prince2. Best of all Jim speaks our language – he makes projects interesting, cuts through the jargon and makes projects easy to understand.
For this session we are delighted to be joined by former People Director at Virgin Mobile and HR strategist Karen Thornber. Back by popular demand our summer Masterclass series will consider those key themes while focusing on the business owner’s journey from building a valuable business, through realising that value. Research from Cranfield School of Management suggests that there are a number of key themes that really make the difference to high performing businesses and add the most value to overall financial performance and positioning.
Together we will be looking at:-
Staying true to your corporate identity
Brand Alignment – the key to success internally and externally
The value in creating a trust based environment
The importance of the brand in Increasing revenues
The Masterclass will last around two hours with questions and be of interest to business owners and their advisers. ‘Chadwick’s Masterclasses provide fresh insights and offer practical steps to build, maintain and retain value in businesses.’ Paul Palik Senior Associate, Corporate Team, Birketts
in partnership with the Oil and Gas Authority & Oil & Gas UK and
LATE LIFE & DECOMMISSIONING SIG
in partnership with Decom North Sea & the Oil and Gas Authority
EVENTS
Two Special Interest Group (SIG) events in one day:
EEEGR’s new SNS Rejuvenation SIG are pleased to present a morning of talks to update on the rejuvenation of the operations in the Southern North Sea gas basin.
Including:
Mark Routh –CEO of Independent Oil & Gas (IOG)
Centrica
ONE bv
OGA
Kathy Heller –Shell
Oil & Gas UK
SSE
ECITB
A morning ticket will include access to the SNS Rejuvenation SIG event with lunch and refreshments included.
For more programme details, see the separate tab ‘Morning Event (SNS)’
EEEGR’s Late Life & Decommissioning SIG is pleased to present an afternoon of talks, which will include a range of presentations based on the latest developments in the oil & gas Late Life & Decommissioning sector.
Including:
Girish Kabra –Centrica
Shell
Repsol Sinopec
Oil & Gas UK
Decom North Sea
ECITB
An afternoon ticket will include access to the Late Life & Decommissioning SIG event with lunch and refreshments included.
For more programme details, see the separate tab ‘Afternoon Event (LL&D)’
An all day ticket is available at a discount which permits entry to both of these informative events and also includes lunch and refreshments throughout the day.
At NatWest, we understand that access to the right tools and resources can help your business.
Our ‘Entrepreneurship Monitor‘ shows that only 38% of small business owners know where to go for advice and only 33% have the right access to networks of relevant advisors.
Our ‘Set for Success‘ seminar is here to not only boost your business but support you, the business owner in your journey to success. The seminar will look to support you with the knowledge that matters most to you, signpost the right people in your marketplace and provide YOU with the content to help YOU thrive.
Set for Success is hosted by Andy Gray, the local Business Growth Enabler for Natwest.
Agenda:
Set for Success – Day to Day Banking
Ways to Bank
An introduction to Natwest Boost
The tools to make your business more efficient
Funding your business now and in the future
Grant Funding with NWES – Ian Bird
Networking – Supporting your business growth
An opportunity to register for FreeAgent
I look forward to welcoming you.
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Join Archant for Digital Decoded – a FREE marketing seminar aimed specifically at small businesses. No nerds. Plenty of knowhow. Don’t put up with technobabble in your business…We understand digital marketing can be confusing, so our experts are here to make it simple. Each one hour session commences at 8.15am / 11.30am (includes free refreshments): Thu 13th July – Great Yarmouth Racecourse, Gt Yarmouth Tue 11th July – Dunston Hall Hotel, Norwich Wed 12th July – Wherstead Park, Ipswich Give us an hour of your time, and we’ll give you a tonne of practical info to help you make more of the internet.
Understand how to connect with more customers online
This digital event will introduce you to the fundamentals of employing people. It maps the employment relationship from recruitment, issuing contracts, managing holidays, absence and disciplinary matters, through to ending the employment relationship. You will also receive a helpful tool kit of sample policies and letters to use in your workplace. The event will be delivered via Zoom, in two sessions, over two consecutive days. The duration of each session will be 3 hours. The dates are:
Day 1 – 30th March 2021, 10:00 – 13:00
Day 2 – 31st March 2021, 10:00 – 13:00
Business need
You’ve been successful in running your business so far, but maybe now you need help hiring and managing people. Or perhaps your manager has given you the job of dealing with all things HR in your company, you are new to it and don’t know where to start. To help, we have put together all the essentials of HR and employment relations into a convenient, digital training event. Delivered via Zoom, the event focuses on the key elements a HR role and assumes no prior knowledge. There will be informal discussion opportunities and practical exercises throughout to encourage active delegate participation. Day one will cover equality, recruitment and contracts of employment. Day two will cover discipline matters, absence and ending an employment relationship. You will also receive a digital toolkit of sample policies and letters to use in your workplace.
All delegates will receive an electronic certificate of attendance for their participation in the training.
Suitable For
Delegates from all sectors of industry including: managers, supervisors, team leaders, HR professionals, business owners, Trade Union representatives, employee representatives and individuals who wish to enhance their CPD.
Programme
Day one Equal opportunities
Types of discrimination and the areas which are covered by discrimination law
Recruitment
How to draft a job description and a person specification
How to prepare, structure and run effective interviews
How to assess evidence and make decisions
Contracts of employment
How to put the main terms and conditions in writing
Rules on pay, hours of work and holidays
How to make changes to terms and conditions Day two
Managing discipline
Dealing effectively with problems areas by following the Acas code of practice on discipline and grievance
Taking informal action, holding formal disciplinary meetings and dealing with employee grievances
Managing absence
How to deal fairly and effectively with unauthorised absence, short term illness and long-term sickness through an absence policy
Ending the employment relationship
When is a dismissal fair and when might it be unfair
Different ways to end a contract and rules on notice and notice pay
Have a large group of staff to train? To save you time and money, we can deliver bespoke training at your workplace. To find out more contact our Customer Services Team on 0300 123 1150 or complete our online enquiry forme-learning We also offer free e-learning on a wide range of employment relations topics. It’s a great way to develop, enhance and refresh your knowledge, providing you with the opportunity to work through theory, explore case studies and answer interactive questions. Need more than training? We recognise that every organisation is different. Our specialists can diagnose issues in your workplace and tailor practical solutions to address the challenges faced by you and your staff. To arrange a call or visit or to simply find out more, contact our Customer Services Team on 0300 123 1150 or complete our online enquiry form
Venue Delivered digitally via Zoom Date 30/03/2021 Time 10:00 – 13:00 Price £175.00 per person Please note our training events are VAT exempt Please call Acas on 0300 123 1150 or email events@acas.org.uk i
This 3-hour digital event is based on our popular face to face training. It has been tailored specifically to help you support employee mental health issues during these unprecedented times. Through guidance, discussion and activities, this interactive event will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to confidently manage good employee mental health, both remotely and in the workplace.
Business need
The coronavirus pandemic is affecting all our lives and has presented extra challenges for those with existing mental health problems. According to the Mental Health Foundation, one in six employees experience mental ill health each year. The Centre for Mental Health has estimated that in the UK, at least half a million more people will experience a mental health difficulty over the next year. Research recently conducted by Bupa UK has confirmed an increase in mental health issues, with people more reluctant to seek help during the current climate. Managers may have an understanding of mental health, yet may be hesitant to address it, through fear of saying the wrong thing or making matters worse. However, early intervention is crucial in ensuring the individual can access the support they need to keep themselves at work and working well. This not only benefits the individual, but their team and the business. Delivered via Zoom, this event will outline the different mental ill health conditions and help you recognise the signs and symptoms. You will also learn how to engage effectively with employees at an early stage, have constructive conversations and gain an awareness of the range of practical support available for individuals. Following the event, delegates will receive a comprehensive manual which includes further advice and guidance.
All delegates will receive an electronic certificate of attendance for their participation in the training.
Suitable For
HR professionals, team leaders, supervisors and managers from all sectors of industry who are familiar with the basics but want a deeper understanding of mental health and how to manage it.
Programme
Our expert-led training sessions are designed to facilitate discussion and interaction. This event will cover:
What is mental health?
Common mental health conditions
Current issues for employees and recognising the signs
Managing wellbeing in different contexts
Signposting to further resources
Delegates will also have the opportunity to practice learning through scenario-based activities.
Have a large group of staff to train? To save you time and money, we can deliver bespoke training for your workplace. To find out more contact our Customer Services Team on 0300 123 1150 or complete our online enquiry form. e-learning We also offer free e-learning on a wide range of employment relations topics. It’s a great way to develop, enhance and refresh your knowledge, providing you with the opportunity to work through theory, explore case studies and answer interactive questions. Need more than training? We recognise that every organisation is different. Our specialists can diagnose issues in your workplace and tailor practical solutions to address the challenges faced by you and your staff. To arrange a call or to simply find out more, contact our Customer Services Team on 0300 123 1150 or complete our online enquiry form.
Venue Delivered digitally via Zoom Date 30/03/2021 Time 09:30 – 12:30 Price £175.00 per person Please note our training events are VAT exempt Please call Acas on 0300 123 1150 or email events@acas.org.uk
This 3 hour digital event will update you on the law relating to workplace absence and provide you with practical management techniques to help improve attendance in your workplace.
Business need
Employee absenteeism can put significant strain on a business in terms of costs. It can also place an additional burden on colleagues, resulting in low morale and loss of productivity. Having an attendance policy will help employees understand the standards that are expected of them. It will help managers deal with absence issues in a fair and consistent way and tackle underlying problems such a work life balance, conflict at work or lack of adequate training. A fair and robust policy which balances workplace standards with employee health and wellbeing can help to reduce absence, increase productivity and improve employee retention. Delivered by Zoom, this event will provide you with best practice skills and techniques to confidently and effectively manage absence in your workplace.
All delegates will receive an electronic certificate of attendance for their participation in the training.
Suitable For
Delegates from all sectors of industry including: managers, supervisors, team leaders, HR professionals, business owners, Trade Union representatives, employee representatives and individuals who wish to enhance their CPD.
Programme
Our expert-led training sessions are designed to facilitate discussion and interaction. This event will cover:
Absenteeism – what is it and what causes it?
Identifying patterns of short-term absence
Benefits of an attendance policy
Line manager skills
Fit notes
The legal landscape
Return to work interviews
Setting absence triggers
Managing long-term absence
Identifying potential stress and mental health issues
Disability discrimination
Employee turnover
Have a large group of staff to train? To save you time and money, we can deliver bespoke training for your workplace. To find out more contact our Customer Services Team on 0300 123 1150 or complete our online enquiry form e-learning We also offer free e-learning on a wide range of employment relations topics. It’s a great way to develop, enhance and refresh your knowledge, providing you with the opportunity to work through theory, explore case studies and answer interactive questions. Need more than training? We recognise that every organisation is different. Our specialists can diagnose issues in your workplace and tailor practical solutions to address the challenges faced by you and your staff. To arrange a call or visit or to simply find out more, contact our Customer Services Team on 0300 123 1150 or complete our online enquiry form Venue Delivered digitally via Zoom Date 25/01/2021 Time 10:00 – 13:00 Price £110.00 per person Please note our training events are VAT exempt Please call Acas on 0300 123 1150 or email events@acas.org.uk