Join British Chambers of Commerce moderated discussion with HMTC Natalie Black, on the impact of Coronavirus on sectors in the Asia Pacific region including:
technology;
financial services;
infrastructure;
renewable energy;
healthcare; and
education.
The webinar will also explore how, economies in South East Asia are focussed on infrastructure development to re-boost their recovery and how British businesses can explore these and other sector opportunities across the region.
The event will be moderated by James Ramsbotham, CEO of the North East England Chamber of Commerce in discussion with Natalie Black HM Trade Commissioner for Asia Pacific (incorporating North East Asia, South East Asia & Australasia).
This session will ensure that the delegates gain the relevant knowledge to recruit, select and retain the right people, spotting potential candidates (Zebras) and increasing their confidence in knowing; what to do to help them transform into the Unicorn that they have been searching for.
Outcomes:
– Improve understanding of how to deliver a robust recruitment process – Improve knowledge of legislation related to recruitment and selection – Improve knowledge and understanding of delivering a fair and effective selection process – Improve understanding and awareness of the need for an effective induction process – Improve knowledge and understanding of the probationary process
Trainer Bio
Charlotte Bate, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, BA Hons Business and Personnel.
With over 15 years’ experience as an HR Professional, Trainer and Coach, Charlotte has supported Chief Executives, Board of Directors, Entrepreneurs, Business Professionals from global businesses to small family-run businesses on how to get REAL results through GREAT HR practices that don’t cost the earth.
Her last corporate role was with Marshall Motor Group where she worked with the Divisional Exec team to transform the performance of the business. Marshall Motor Group grew from an underlying £250m in sales to just under £1bn in 5 years and became a major top 10 UK motor retail group with over 70 retail centres and 2,200 colleagues. In addition, it was recognised as a Top 75 employer in their Great Place to Work league and received several accolades including “Dealer Group of the Year” and being shortlisted for “Employer of the Year”.
In 2016, Charlotte joined MAD-HR as a Director. MAD-HR stands for Make A Difference HR, which was formed to bring a new brand of HR to East Anglia, and together with their team they have grown the company into a Future 50 Class of 2019, a finalist in the Suffolk Business Awards 2018 and a finalist in the SME National Business Awards for High Growth Business of the Year.
Join the Norfolk Chamber for an afternoon of accessing specialist knowledge essential for any HR Professional or business owner.
5 April 2015 will see a radical change to the way prospective parents can elect to take time off work following the birth of their baby, or the placement of an adoptive child. Employers will need to review their existing policies and procedures now to ensure they are fully prepared.
In this HR Forum we will examine in detail the new entitlement for parents to take shared parental leave, and consider some of the practical difficulties that may arise. We will also review existing entitlements to maternity and paternity leave and consider how the new arrangements for shared leave will fit with those existing rights.
Lorna Townsend, Principal Solicitor in the employment team, Steeles Law. Lorna is very experienced in dealing with complex and lengthy employment disputes, often involving elements of discrimination. Highly regarded for her pragmatic advice, clients also value Lorna’s supportive approach when dealing with complicated and often sensitive workplace issues. Lorna is also noted for her tenacity in dealing with difficult and long-running matters, and for her determination to ensure that the best possible outcome is achieved. Lorna is a popular speaker at the firm’s regular employment update seminars and also delivers in-house training to clients.
Sponsored and delivered by Steeles Law:
Member Rate: £25 + VAT
Non-Member Rate: £50 + VAT Venue: Dunston Hall, Ipswich Rd, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 8PQ A delegate list and agenda will be emailed to you 2 days prior to this event, please ensure you register early to feature on the published delegate list.
Bookings for this event have now closed. For availablitly, please email details to [email protected]
On 18 September Norfolk Businesses joined us at John Lewis for a relaxed evening of networking with an interactive technology element.
Delegates heard from Richard Marks Head of Branch at John Lewis on how the recent innovations in technology have helped them to develop as a company and constantly look at how they are working.
It was then onto the main part of the event; Sony were the first to stand up and they talked about the recent developments in technology, in particular there new Sony Z2 tablet which can survive under water up to 1.5m of water for 30 minutes and the attendees got to have a go with some of their latest innovations.
Google then talked to the delegates about how their Google Apps can be used across your company and customised specifically to each businesses needs. Delegates had the opportunity to edit one document all at the same time using one of Google most recent tablets.
The event finished with a prize draw with some great gifts, including a brand new Sony Z2 tablet. There was a great buzz with delegates getting to try out our sponor, customised’s lighting display and tweeting throughout. See some of the tweets below
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Our next After Hours event is our Super Bowl Challenge on 29 January at Hollywood Bowl. To book your place or for more details click here.
Bookings for this event are now closed. For availability, please phone 01603 625977 and press option 3 to be put through to the events team.
John Lewis Norwich is hosting an exclusive, free to attend, Christmas shopping evening for Chamber of Commerce members and their guests on Thursday 4th December. A special drinks reception will be held in the Place to Eat restaurant between 5.30-7pm, the shop will then remain open until 9pm – so plenty of time to do some Christmas shopping!
On the night there will be special activities and promotions to help you get into a festive mood, plus the stores gift guru’s will be on hand to assist you with your Christmas gift buying. Here’s a taster of what John Lewis have planned for the evening.
From 5.30-7pm complimentary festive drinks and nibbles in the Place to Eat restaurant on the second floor, accompanied by live music.
Free parking in the John Lewis car park when entering after 5pm
Right now a project is failing. Projects fail or suffer delays every single day. The failure of projects is almost never technology. It is because of poor management of people and tasks!
Hethel Innovation. Andy is the Deputy Innovation Manager of the Business Development Team and has worked in high demand environments for several years. From the daily pressure of working on set for TV, through to setting up and running two of his own businesses. Productivity is an obsession for Andy and the ability to improve ourselves constantly is something he has been working on for years.
On a crisp January morning, delegates from across the county joined the Norfolk Chamber at the Sea Life Centre for a Great Yarmouth Business Breakfast on Sales Success in 2014
Delegates got the networking off to a great start with a cup of coffee and an ice breaker to warm them up on a winter morning. They then got to take part in a prize draw to win a signed copy of Terrines & Verrines by celebrity Chef Franck Pontais & the winner was Mark Ellaway from Bigfork Ltd. Our key note speaker Elliot Symonds, Sales Manager at Jarrold Training, then delivered a fantastic presentation, providing delegates with top tips to close the deal. Following this, delegates got another chance for some more networking with a safari move and a chance for them to try out what they learnt.
Elliot started his presentation off by setting the scene of what Jarrold Training do and who they are. He then went on to outline the 7 key closing techniques that someone can use, focusing on the Duke of Wellington (or if you’re American the Abraham Lincoln) closing technique. He finished his presentation talking about the 7 Safari animals including the shark & the whale. This lead perfectly onto the safari networking where the delegates got to move to another table and try the Duke of Wellington technique on each other.
The event ended with the delegates being able to go on a tour of the Sea Life Centre and get hands on with the creatures of the deep blue sea. Our next Great Yarmouth Business Breakfast is scheduled for the 3 April 2014 to book or for more informationclick here. Some of the tweets from yesterday’s event are below
On the 24 April in the heart of the city, delegates arrived at the Library Restaurant after work for an evening of informal networking over Italian wine and antipasto. It was networking the Italian way. There was a fun, relaxed and energetic atmosphere as delegates enjoyed an Italian cocktail on arrival. The ideal environment to network as delegates embraced the ice breaker activity ‘Tally-ho.’ Delegates had the opportunity to meet every person in the room, a perfect way to break the ice and get people talking.
Moving into groups, delegates were able to mix and network with a new group of people. Each group moved upstairs to the beautiful reading room to taste handpicked Italian wine and antipasto with Jayne Raffles, The Library Restaurant. Delegates commented on the atmosphere and the opportunity to meet other people who may not usually attend networking breakfasts. ‘Network the Italian Way’ was a highly enjoyable evening where delegates expanded their network and met new people in a casual setting.
Delegates commented on the fantastic event as they departed. Those new to networking said they felt so at ease and thoroughly enjoyed their first networking event.
Ben Yassin, Computer Service Centre said:‘Great after hours event with the chamber last night. Lovely wine and company.’
Our next After Hours event is a Pub Quiz and will be held on the 5 June. For more details click here.
Join us for an evening of networking in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere as we challenge you in a test of your local and general knowledge in our Quiz Night! Let the Norfolk Chamber give you a great conversation starter to break the ice and get to know your team. With a round on Norfolk and on local businesses who knows you may be an answer to one of our teasers! We have a special guest host, Nicky Price from BBC Radio Norfolk!Read what happened at last year’s Quiz Night by clickinghere. You could be crowned Norfolk Chamber’s Quiz Night Champions! Book your place and experience an informal, relaxed and fun atmosphere; who says you can’t mix business with pleasure? #AfterHours #ChamberNetworking @norfolkchamber Date:Wednesday 22nd April 2015 Venue:The King’s Centre, King Street, Norwich, NR1 1PH Time:6.00pm-8.00pm Doors Open 5:30pm Price:£18.00 + VAT This is a members only event, but exclusive to the After Hours series. If you are a non-member and are interested in joining the Chamber or finding out more information please call 01603 625977 or lookhere A delegate list and agenda will be emailed to you two days prior to this event, please ensure you register early to feature on the published delegate list. Bookings for this event are now closed, for last minute bookingsplease email [email protected] or telephone 01603 625977.
Aims to provide delegates with the required level of training, skills and knowledge in First Aid, and comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
Suitable For
Successful delegates will be awarded a certificate of competence accredited by Qualsafe Awards who are recognised by Ofqual. It is valid for three years.
Course Venue
Open courses are held regularly at our training venues in Norwich, Norfolk and Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Alternatively, courses can be arranged at your own site anywhere in the UK (subject to suitability).
Syllabus
Introduction to first aid
Incident management and safety
The unconscious patient
Major illness: diabetes, heart attack, stroke
Fractures and dislocations
Head Injuries
Eye Injuries
Simple record keeping & first aid equipment
The legal framework for first and in the workplace
Basic life support
Use of AED
Control of bleeding and shock
Major Illness: epilepsy, allergic reactions
Burns and scolds
Poisons and harmful substances
Basic casualty handling
Knowledge and skills assessments
“Good course with refreshing content. Great value for money.”
“The use of video clips really helped. The course was a good pace and the content was made interesting. It’s the most enjoyable First Aid course I have attended in 20 years.”
Join us at Sprowston Manor for a morning of business networking, connect over an icebreaker and enjoya delicious breakfast.Hear from Steve Miller, Head of Norfolk Museums Serviceabout current development projects and the impact theywill have on local businesses. Steve will explain how the Norfolk Museums Serviceworks closely with businessesandhow thishas helped shape both Norwich and the wider County.
Steve has a profound amount of experience working in the cultural sector in the UK. Before moving to Norfolk in 2013, Steve was theChief Executive of the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, was the Director of the Norton Priority Museum Trust and is currently a Trustee of the Heritage Lottery Fund, the largest dedicated funder of heritage projects in the UK.
Come along to havereal fun and better your relationships with other businesses.
Members only event. If you are a non-member and are interested in joining the Chamber or finding out more information please call 01603 625977 orlook here.
A delegate list and agenda will be emailed to you two days prior to this event, please ensure you register early to feature on the published delegate list.
Bookings are now closed. For the opportunity to book to attend please phone 01603625977.
