Occupational Health:Sickness absence -how to deal with sickness absence in your employees.
Our experienced team would like to invite you to join us for a free Breakfast Seminar.
The seminars will be delivered byDr Lindsey Wrightand her team who will assist you in understanding how Occupational Health can help you to manage your staff’s wellbeing.
Breakfast is provided by our partnered charityAbout with Friendsand will be held at our Gorleston Clinicwhere you can meet the rest of our team.
Places are limited so book early to secure yours!
These sessions will follow the intention of our previous seminars; to provide essential HR knowledge for employers.
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.
Due to popular demand a second date has been added to our schedule.
The ever increasing burden of legislation in the PAYE and Human Resources specialisms means that as an employer the stakes have never been higher in meeting your obligations and getting things right . Are you aware of recent changes; are you keeping up to date?
Join Lovewell Blakefor a practical guide through topical areas of payroll compliance and HR matters, including:
apprentices- what is their legal status and cost to your business?
absence- can you effectively manage the 30 different types?
auto-enrolment- are your workers enrolled and are you up to speed with compliance?
trends and penalties- the detail around PAYE and employment law legislation
the future- what other legal changes are there on the horizon that you need to know about?
Do you want to speak and present with more confidence?
Do you want to have impact while talking or presenting?
Do you want to know how to interact with your audience?
Do you want to know how to position yourself as an expert in your industry?
If you answered, “Yes” to any of the above questions then this is for you as we aim overcome these points on the day.
Learning Objectives:
1. Speak and present with impact.
2. Structure your talk and presentation.
3. Engage your audience.
Who should attend:
Managers, Employees, Sales Managers as a matter of fact anyone who’s trying to improve their ability to speak, connect and influence more people whether that is 1:1 or 1:Many… Not just offline like a stage or in a board room meeting scenario but also online (webinars, YouTube videos and Facebook live videos etc.).
About Tosin Ogunusi, Mpowerment Ltd
Tosin’s experience and passion lies in helping individuals and organizations improve their performance, with over 15+ years experience in Personal Development, Sales and Leadership within a range of organizations. His company has worked with the likes of the FA (Football Association in the UK), Aviva (One of the largest insurance companies in the UK) and o2 (The Telephone company)…Just to mention a few…!
To coincide with the launch of their new sustainable portfolios, Ralph and Emma from Face to Face Finance are inviting you to a FREE Zoom webinar where you can find out more about Sustainable Investing.
Sustainable investing and ESG (environmental, social and governance) investing has become increasingly popular. Many investors are keen to consider more than just the potential return on investment when weighing up their options. They want to know that they are investing in companies and assets whose beliefs and actions align with their own moral compass.
This webinar will take you through the basics and bust some of the common myths surrounding sustainable investing. You’ll also have the chance to ask your own questions.
Please register in advance for this virtual session using the link below:
The Government and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) remain committed to the “Making Tax Digital” project. This will result in more information being sent online to HMRC by businesses, employers, pension funds, banks and other associated institutions.
As announced in our recent Business News e-newsletter, M+A Partners will be hosting live webinars throughout 2017 to provide you with more information about “Making Tax Digital”. Linked to this we will also be covering Cloud Accounting, the different types that exist, and discussing the benefits of switching.
In the first webinar on 22 February we will be focusing on:
Background to the changes
HMRC’s vision for 2020
The end of the Tax Return?
Who is affected?
Case Studies
Digital Tools – Cloud Systems
Government update January 2017
The webinar will start at 10am and is expected to last around 45 minutes.
All M+A Partners webinars are FREE, but spaces are limited, so book your place to avoid disappointment.
Butterflies is a Norfolk based organisation which creates coming of age groups for girls aged 9 – 14 years old and provides mentoring opportunities for girls aged 12 – 16 years old. The aim is to support girls as they journey through the often challenging prepubescent and puberty years.
Along this journey we:
provide the girls with an understanding of reproductive anatomy.
explore the physical and hormonal changes that are taking place, their purpose and their effects.
assist the girls in exploring themselves, their relationships, their strengths, their areas for growth and development.
aid the girls in seeing and tapping into their individual talents.
help build confidence in who they are and how they express themselves.
The Butterflies culture promotes acceptance and camaraderie amongst its members; whilst on this journey, the girls form strong bonds with each other and long term friendships.
This all takes place within a safe and welcoming environment. Please visit out website for more information: https://mybutterflies.org
We are currently accepting new members for our September Intake
Our popular annual employment update breakfast is taking place from 7.45am on Wednesday 18 March 2015, at Barnham Broom Hotel (Honingham Road, Barnham Broom, Norwich NR9 4DD).
The update will cover essential and forthcoming developments in employment law, including the following topics:
Holiday Pay – making sense of holiday, overtime and commission in light of the decisions in Bear Scotland v Fulton and Lock v British Gas. Should an employer include payments for non-guaranteed overtime and commission?
Family-friendly working – how will the new system of Shared Parental Leave work? We will attempt to demystify new system, addressing the key issues that employers will need to grapple with. We will also discuss other recent changes, including requests for flexible working and the right for time off to accompany pregnant women to ante-natal appointments.
Disability discrimination – is discrimination on grounds of obesity illegal? We consider the recent decision of the ECJ in FOA v Billund Kommune.
Collective Redundancy – what now for the obligation to consult collectively? Does it matter whether redundancies are to be spread over multiple sites? We will discuss the latest developments in the “Woolworths” case.
Early Conciliation – what impact has the introduction of ACAS early conciliation in April 2014 had?
Plus a look at other recent note-worthy caselaw developments, including the extent to which flexibility clauses in employment contracts can be relied upon; how to handle dismissals on multiple grounds; protecting your business when an employee walks out in repudiatory breach; dismissals for private twitter use, and dealing with e-cigarettes in the workplace.
The update will be delivered by qualified and experienced lawyers who specialise exclusively in employment law, with the emphasis on the practical implications of the law for your business. Delegates find these briefings a fantastic opportunity to keep up-to-date with the latest legal developments: “An excellent update, a ‘must’ attend for the HR professional. Very good value for money!” (previous delegate)
Theupdate is taking place on Wednesday 18 March 2015, at Barnham Broom Hotel (Honingham Road, Barnham Broom, Norwich NR9 4DD).
Registration and coffee will be at 7.45am; a full English breakfast will be served from 8.00am. Theupdate will start at 8.30am and will finish at approximately 10am.
The cost of theupdate is just £30 plus VAT per person, including a full English breakfast. If you book one place, you can book a second place at half price, for just £15 plus VAT.
If you would like to attend please contact Gemma Hoskins, Marketing Manager by email ([email protected]) or on 01603 598000. Please let us know if you have any dietary or other special requirements when booking your place. We do hope you can join us and look forward to seeing you on 18 March 2015.
If you are unable to come but would like further information about the work we do, please contact the employment team: [email protected]. Apart from our regular seminars, we also carry out interactive in-house training sessions designed for managers and HR professionals, which can be tailored to suit your needs.
Course Title; Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety
Aim; To equip delegates to put food safety management systems in to place, through detailed understanding of the hazards, legal requirements (including HACCP) and the issues surrounding the implementation of control measures.
Objectives;
* Understand the meaning of ‘management of food safety’, and the elements of a management system, including HACCP.
* Detailed understanding of the four main hazards; biological, allergens, chemical and physical.
* Understand the format of UK and European food safety legislation.
* Understanding operational procedures for cleaning and disinfection, pest control, design and construction of facilities etc.
* Managing people; information, training, supervision etc.
* Maintaining food safety management procedures; monitoring and verification.
* Liaise with enforcement officers
* Have sufficient technical knowledge to deliver level 1 and 2 food hygiene training (with appropriate training skills)
Organisation
Duration; 5 day teaching programme + 1 day for assessment.
Dates; 21st, 22nd, 28th February, 1st & 8th March
Exam Date; 5th April
Exam/Assessment; Two hour controlled assignment and a 2.5 hour written examination (both normally completed on the same day). This is an Ofqual accredited qualification.
Cost; £597 plus VAT includes notes, refreshments, lunch, the assessment & certification fees. The course cost also includes a course book and a course folder with a resource CD & DVD
Tutor; Richard Mills
Differentiation; Prior knowledge of food safety is required: CIEH Level 3 Award in Food Safety would be desirable. Candidates should be familiar with, or aspire to, the role of management. This is a challenging course, technically and academically. Candidates require reasonable spoken and written English, and a moderate level of ICT ability. Access to a computer, for assignment research, email, etc is strongly recommended.
Audience; This qualification is for managers, supervisors and QA/QC/ senior hygiene personnel, who devise, implement and monitor/audit food safety systems, and for those who want to become trainers.
Feedback; “Richard Mills is without doubt the most knowledgeable, patient and diligent tutor and course leader I have met. You have made an arduous and technical subject live and breathe and have a relevance to my work every day since completing the course.” Ben Cullis, Stoke High School, Ipswich
For more information on this course please do not hesitate to contact us on 01603 473732
Course Title; Level 3 Award in Effective Auditing and Inspection Skills
Aim; The qualification provides skills in the auditing and inspection of food manufacturing processes, in order to effectively verify HACCP and general food safety and management systems. Especially valuable for BRC, SALSA, etc certificated manufacturers and multi-site catering operations where consistency is valuable.
Objectives
*Understanding auditing and inspection- what it is and appreciate the benefits and limitations
*Collecting & verifying of information
*Identify and plan the stages in Audit and Inspection
*Improve the ability to analyse & interpret data
*People Skills- improve your ability to get the right information
*Identify the competencies & characteristics of Auditors
*Understanding the implementation of on-site audits & inspections
*How to prepare written reports
Organisation
Duration; The course is delivered over one day- it is a classroom session- based on a number of syndicate exercises, activities & case studies- no chalk & talk here!
Exam/Assessment; 30 question multiple choice test: Pass mark 20, Merit mark 25
Cost; £185 plus VAT includes notes, refreshments & lunch and the assessment & certification fees (HABC)
Awarding Body; Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance (HABC)
Tutor; Richard Mills
Differentiation; Reasonable (Level 2 or equivalent) literacy, good communication skills, a broad understanding of food safety and its management systems, and experience of food manufacturing or large scale catering processes.
Audience; This qualification is for supervisors, team leaders & QA staff who are involved in the verification of Food Safety through Auditing & Inspection
Feedback; “thank you for your help, guidance and interest in putting on our courses…at such short notice. We all thought you were an exceptional presenterandmade it a mostenjoyable and productive experience. (Wow ! That’s got to be worth a “Brucie Bonus”)” Ernie Woodhouse, QA Team, Youngs Seafoods
You’re invited to join us for our five-part Insight Day webinar series, commencing on Thursday 10th September!
Running a business isn’t always easy at the best of times, and in the current climate it can be harder than ever. That’s why, after its success during lockdown, we’re bringing Insight Day back. This time, with a series of webinars that will help to support and assist with a variety of essential topics when it comes to digitally marketing your business.
The first instalment is ‘Build your brand with Social Media Marketing’, where we’ll look at how social media works and how to maximise your business pages to get the best results. We’ll cover how to select the right channels for your business, how to optimise your profiles, and how to come up with content ideas, as well as how to set goals and understand what is and isn’t working.
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.
Intellectual property in real life: How to be IP savvy
Our Bitesize Seminar on IP features a talk by life science specialist patent attorney Dr Robert Stephen, who will raise and discuss key questions around IP, such as:
What do good and bad IP look like?
How can open science and commercial confidentiality work together?
What can you do to generate value from your IP?
Robert has worked in all areas of IP: he holds a PhD in molecular genetics from the Institute of Molecular Medicine in Oxford and has worked as a patent attorney for GlaxoSmithKline. Today, he heads up life science at top law firmOlswang.
He has a particular interest in medical technologies, biopharma and other biotechnology, and will be available after the talk to discuss with you any questions you have about IP in life sciences.
About Bite Size Business Seminars
Developed in conjunction with Norwich Business School and a host of industry professionals, the Bite Size Business Seminars are ideal for businesses, researchers and students who are keen to engage but do not have time to attend long training courses.
Each session is focused on a specialist subject and provides the opportunity to gain insights and knowledge from industry experts. Seminars run on a fortnightly basis and can be booked on an individual basis.
Others titles in the series are:
Leadership and Management
Starting a Business
Marketing
Finance
All sessions are free of charge and benefit from free on-site parking and Wi-Fi.