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This practical event will introduce you to the fundamentals of employing people. It maps the employment relationship from recruitment, issuing contracts, managing holidays, dealing with absence, discipline and grievance matters through to ending the employment relationship. A helpful tool kit of sample policies and letters is provided to delegates for use in their workplace.

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 the essentials of HR and employment relations into a convenient training session which distils a lot of what you need to know into a one day event. This course assumes no prior learning and is very much focused on the key building blocks needed for the HR function. Discussions based around practical case studies will be a central element of the course content.  There will be informal discussion opportunities and practical exercises throughout the day to encourage active delegate participation.

We will provide up to date Covid health and safety information nearer the training date and will be working with venues to ensure a safe environment for our delegates. We will expect delegates to comply with all appropriate safety measures.

All delegates will receive an electronic certificate of attendance for their participation in the training.

Suitable For

• Small businesses and those new to HR
• Business start-ups
• Those taking on their first employees
• Expanding businesses
• Newly appointed front-line managers and supervisors
• Employee representatives

Programme

Our expert-led training sessions are designed to facilitate discussion and interaction. This event will cover:   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 decision

 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 

Equal opportunities

• Types of discrimination and the areas which are covered by discrimination law

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

A toolkit of sample policy documents and letters around the main basic requirements is provided to allow for easy implementation back in the workplace.

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 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 De Vere Hotel Dunston Hall   Date 30/03/2022    Time 10:00 – 16:00    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  

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The 2018 Royal Norfolk Show Ball will raise funds for Norfolk’s cancer charity, Big C.

​Guests will be transported back in time to the glamorous ‘roaring twenties’ for an evening of fun and dance. Entertainment includes a drinks reception on the lawn, four course dinner, charity auction and raffle.

Funds raised from the Royal Norfolk Show Ball will go towards a new Big C Community Centre in central Norwich which is scheduled to open in spring 2019. The four existing Big C Centres in Kings Lynn, Great Yarmouth, Gorleston and at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) provide emotional and practical support and information for anyone affected by cancer in the local community. Each year approximately 8,000 people are given a cancer diagnosis in Norfolk and Waveney. In 2016, the number of visits to Big C’s centres increased by 12%, compared to the previous year. 

In 2015, over 1,000 people in Norwich were diagnosed with cancer. Currently the Norwich area is served by Big C’s acute centre at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, which last year provided support more than 15,000 times.

Dr Chris Bushby, Chief Executive at Big C says “The 1920s is a fascinating and glamorous era and the ball promises to be a fabulous event. Cancer affects us all in different ways and supporting people affected by cancer is integral in optimizing their health and wellbeing. Big C has a long history of providing outstanding services to help people through their cancer journey. This new community centre, in addition to our current centre at the hospital, will mean that more people will be able to access Big C support where and when they need us most.” 

The 2018 Royal Norfolk Show Ball will be held at the Norfolk Showground on Friday 22nd June.

Tickets are now on sale for the event, please visit norfolkshow.big-c.co.uk to find out more.

Over the StartUpCycle weekend, teams will come up with initiatives that will ditch landfill and form a circular economy instead: better for the planet and the pocket.

Using Sync the City‘s can-do attitude and hackathon expertise, and Norwich BID‘s knowledge of Norwich’s rubbish, you’ll work together in teams to figure out practical solutions to our big waste problem. It’s not just about Norwich – this event is part of an EU funded project, and by participating and presenting your Upcycle Start-Up, you’ll reach businesses across Europe, and could build something that will help change the world.

Norwich BID have already completed a large audit of over 300 companies, and identified valuable forms of waste (such as Coffee Grounds, Cardboard, Optician Lenses, Food Waste, Textiles, Polywrap, Pallets, Orange peel and post juiced oranges, Wasted Hops, Coffee Cups, Carpet, Glass Offcuts & more). These waste streams are not currently being used in a commercial way, but they should be: to save the money and help save the planet.

To get you inspired. Have you heard about UEA student George Bailey? He created a startup that creates spectacles that are upcycled from fishing nets, check it out here.

You’ll also benefit from expert mentoring, amazing networking opportunities, and develop plenty of professional skills: from presenting to problem-solving, with lots in between. Plus, you could win up to £4000 in prize money.

Over 48 hours, teams of 6-8 people will work together to build and launch an UpCycle startup, which transforms waste from local businesses into something new and valuable. We need you, whether you’re a tech expert, eco-warrior, or marketing pro: we’re looking for people who want to make things happen and be part of a more sustainable future. You don’t need any specific skills or upcycling knowledge to get involved, just willingness to jump in at the deep end.

Discover how to engage your recipients, ways to boost your ‘open’ rate, and how to get potential customers to take action with this email marketing workshop.

Email Marketing Workshop

• Do you want to start email marketing but not sure where to begin?
• Are you running campaigns but failing to get the results you want?
• Have you become overwhelmed with online advice?

This session is:

• Non-technical
• Packed full of practical advice
• Will help you to transform your email marketing efforts
• Enable you to hit send with confidence

Trainer – Holly Stibbon

Holly has worked in the online marketing industry since 1998 and is a Director of Website, App & Email Marketing company 101. She is responsible for developing and delivering strategies for sales and business management as well as customer service and project management. Smart Messenger, 101’s email marketing facility, was introduced in 2003 and is used by hundreds of businesses across the UK. Holly has been advising and assisting businesses with the planning and implementation of their online marketing strategies for the past twenty years. She is focused, thinks quickly on her feet and her results speak for themselves. She understands how important it is to understand her customers and their business objectives and invests the time to get to know all the businesses she works with. Holly is friendly and approachable, if you have any questions about email marketing, write them down and bring them with you to the workshops and she will be happy to answer these for you.

Comments from delegates

“Very informative and lots of ways for us to improve our email marketing”   “As a newbie to email marketing, I found the course most useful in many ways. Including how to run a campaign and to get it noticed, how to put together the email in a way that won’t be spammed and will be engaging to customers. Thank you 101!”   “The presentation style was clear and informative and the workshop has given me more focus, confidence and sparked my creativity.”   “Highly enjoyable and highly recommended, Holly is incredibly knowledgeable and approachable – I can’t thank her enough for the workshop!”

We are delighted to be hosting a very special industry-focused session looking at the business of sport. Our host, David Malthouse, will be joined by a panel of finance professionals from the sports industry. They will discuss what it is like to work in this industry and share stories from the world of sports. This is a must-attend event for anyone who has a real passion for sports or finance or both.

Have you ever wondered why sports players are paid so much, who profits, and who controls finance-based decisions? We will be joined by a panel of finance professionals from different sports industries as they answer these questions, share their experiences in this field, and talk about the unique challenges they face within the business of sport.

Register to join the event here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwrcuivrj0rHNMeAX86Crwd0HOIuKmTU-bp

First Intuition has been training accountancy students in East Anglia for AAT, ACCA, CIMA and ICAEW exams for over ten years, with training centres in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, Luton, Norwich and Peterborough. With first-class attention to student care and customer service, we have strong working relationships with a large number of organisations across the region. We offer classroom courses and distance learning options, and accounting apprenticeships have been a particular growth area for us this year. If you would like to find out more, please contact us on 01223 360405.

In addition to our classroom courses, we strive to offer employers and students a wider programme of free events and support sessions to help them maintain their knowledge, explore learning and have the opportunity to ask questions.

First Intuition was awarded, PQ Magazine Online College of the Year 2020, UK Accountancy College of the Year in 2010, 2012, 2014 and 2016, and won AAT Distance Learning Provider of the Year 2020, Training Provider of the Year 2018 and Best Use of E-Learning in 2017.

This session will examine the approaches that employers can use to keep their own staff engaged and loyal when they qualify, plus how to be as appealing as possible to experienced candidates in the marketplace looking for their next role.

As ever guest speakers will join the discussion, we will also hear contributions from insight specialists at AAT, ACCA, CIMA and ICAEW.

This event is free and open to anyone interested in the topic of retaining and attracting qualified staff in the accountancy and finance industry.

Register to join the event here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwtdO2orj4rEteOB5y3xGer9WxGKwca17ij

First Intuition has been training accountancy students in East Anglia for AAT, ACCA, CIMA and ICAEW exams for over ten years, with training centres in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, Luton, Norwich and Peterborough. With first-class attention to student care and customer service, we have strong working relationships with a large number of organisations across the region. We offer classroom courses and distance learning options, and accounting apprenticeships have been a particular growth area for us this year. If you would like to find out more, please contact us on 01223 360405.

In addition to our classroom courses, we strive to offer employers and students a wider programme of free events and support sessions to help them maintain their knowledge, explore learning and have the opportunity to ask questions.

First Intuition was awarded, PQ Magazine Online College of the Year 2020, UK Accountancy College of the Year in 2010, 2012, 2014 and 2016, and won AAT Distance Learning Provider of the Year 2020, Training Provider of the Year 2018 and Best Use of E-Learning in 2017.

Join us for a lunchtime discussion, where you can ask us your IT questions. Drop in at anytime between 12 and 1pm .

You will need your lunch and a drink, and a good question.

Ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow (31 October – 12 November 2021), we will be exploring sustainability and why it is important to the finance industry. Including what has changed over recent years, what is driving change, what finance organisations can do to become more sustainable, and where to start to make a positive change.

As ever guest speakers will join the discussion, we will also hear contributions from insight specialists at AAT, ACCA, CIMA and ICAEW.

This event is free and open to anyone interested in the topic of how sustainability is affecting the accountancy and finance industry and what businesses can do to make positive changes.

Register to join the event here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUvcuGqqT0pEtGTk5N8RckASsTOqoEh9inu

First Intuition has been training accountancy students in East Anglia for AAT, ACCA, CIMA and ICAEW exams for over ten years, with training centres in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, Luton, Norwich and Peterborough. With first-class attention to student care and customer service, we have strong working relationships with a large number of organisations across the region. We offer classroom courses and distance learning options, and accounting apprenticeships have been a particular growth area for us this year. If you would like to find out more, please contact us on 01223 360405.

In addition to our classroom courses, we strive to offer employers and students a wider programme of free events and support sessions to help them maintain their knowledge, explore learning and have the opportunity to ask questions.

First Intuition was awarded, PQ Magazine Online College of the Year 2020, UK Accountancy College of the Year in 2010, 2012, 2014 and 2016, and won AAT Distance Learning Provider of the Year 2020, Training Provider of the Year 2018 and Best Use of E-Learning in 2017.

Adult Learning’s Apprenticeship Team would like to invite you to our networking Apprenticeship Q&A drop-in Teams session.

Meet the team, make connections and find out how Apprenticeships can benefit your busines.

Please click the link below to join us;

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Our Big Indigo Charity Quiz is returning on November 9th!

We’re fundraising for Norwich Mind, the brilliant mental health charity.

 

It all kicks off at 6.30pm at North Cafe Bar, Norwich.

You’re welcome to turn up anytime from 6pm to grab a drink and have a chat with fellow teams.

 

Tickets are £25pp.

That price includes your evening meal and your charity donation. We welcome teams of between 4 & 6 people.

 

On top of all that, we’re also hosting our famous raffle!

– Dinner, B&B at a 4* London hotel

– Theatre Royal vouchers

– Emma Bridgewater kitchen accessories

– Go Karting vouchers

– Signed NCFC shirt

– Vouchers for Highball Climbing Centre

… and many more.

 

If you’d like to enter a team, or join in with other Chamber members to donate a raffle prize then please get in touch.

Email caroline.scott@indigoswan.co.uk for a booking form!

Join us at 10am on Thursday 26 April 2018 for our webinar “Debunking GDPR Myths”.

The GDPR countdown is on with just over a month before the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force on 25 May 2018. The new legislation contains far-reaching rules regarding data protection which will have a significant impact on most businesses and we hope that our webinar will guide you towards becoming GDPR compliant.

M+A’s Managing Partner Jeremy Robson will be joined by GDPR expert Alex Saunders, Solicitor at Leathes Prior Solicitors, and together they will provide you with a platform to ask your questions as you make your final preparations for GDPR. Jeremy and Alex will also be debunking the myths surrounding the upcoming GDPR legislation, helping you to simplify your to-do list as best possible.

This event is FREE to Chamber members and non-members alike.