Employing an apprentice adds value to your organisation and there’s no better time than now. In this free Spotlight session, find out about recruiting, training and supporting an apprentice, plus the financial support available.
The one-hour session will cover:
Benefits to your business of taking on an apprentice
How to get started – picking the right apprenticeship standard and training provider and recruiting an apprentice
Useful guidance and information
Funding, national and local incentives and levy share
Next steps
It takes place online with staff from the Apprenticeships Norfolk team, and there will be time for questions.
For further information about any of our events, please contact us at bipcnorfolk@norfolk.gov.uk or telephone 01603 774708.
During these unprecedented times, more people are working remotely. How your business deals with discipline and grievance may need to be adapted but it must still follow employment legislation. This digital event will provide you with an overview of the Acas Code of Practice and the key skills you need to confidently manage discipline and grievance procedures in your workplace and remotely.
Business need
Poorly handled processes can lead to costly employment tribunals. Workplace problems that are tackled early take up less time and are more unlikely to damage working relationships, resulting in improved staff motivation and increased productivity. Having effective and compliant procedures in place can encourage employees to observe the rules and workplace standards whilst maintaining good working relationships. The Acas Code of practice on discipline and grievance details the basic requirements of fairness and reasonable behaviour when handling discipline and grievance procedures. Delivered to you via Zoom, you will have the opportunity to interact with our knowledgeable trainers and discuss some of the challenges you may be facing.
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:
The Acas Code on disciplinary and grievance procedures
Addressing the challenges remote working presents in discipline and grievance procedures
Resolving issues informally and when formal action is necessary
Setting clear rules and how to communicate them
The principles of workplace investigations
When suspension is an option and how it should be handled
Taking appropriate action – use of penalties and sanctions
Handling appeals
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 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 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 10/02/2021 Time 09:30 – 12:30 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
Genix’sCoffee Means Business at Fakenham Racecourse, Norfolk
*No need to book, pay £2 on arrival*
‘Coffee Means Business – relaxed, informal business networking for all local businesses. No membership, no pressure, just great networking over coffee.
Programme: · 9:30 am – help yourself to coffees and teas, meet with other businesses · 10.00 am – a welcome from Genix · 10.05am – time for more conversation · 10.30 am – short presentations from local businesses · 10.40am – who will you meet? · 11:30 am – time to go…
Bring plenty of business cards!
“The most cost-effective networking I have ever done”.
Behaviours such as bullying and harassment can increase absence levels and employee turnover, lower morale and reduce productivity. This 3-hour digital event will look at what constitutes unacceptable behaviour and provide you with the skills needed to confidently identify and address such behaviours should they arise in your workplace.
Business need
Unacceptable behaviour in the workplace is harmful to all concerned. It can also be costly for employers, with real reputational risks if not handled correctly. This digital event looks at a range of unacceptable workplace behaviours, including sexual harassment. It will help you understand your responsibilities as an employer and the legal implications. It will also provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to address unacceptable behaviour in your workplace. Delivered via Zoom, you will have the opportunity to interact with our knowledgeable trainers and explore some of the challenges you may be facing.
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:
what constitutes unacceptable behaviour
the law
definitions of inappropriate behaviours
recognising the effects of unacceptable behaviour on employees and the business
how to handle unacceptable behaviour
options for victims of inappropriate behaviours
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 26/02/2021 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
Changing an employee’s terms and conditions may be necessary for business reasons, however doing so can present concerns for both the employee and employer. This 3-hour digital event will help you understand the legal obligations and good practice, so that you can be confident in your decisions to implement a change to employment terms and conditions.
Business need
Poorly managed change can damage working relationships and failure to follow the correct procedures could lead to an employment tribunal. This can prove costly and result in reputational damage for your business. To minimise the risk of litigation and the impact that changes might have on your employees, it’s important that you are aware of your responsibilities as an employer when implementing changes to employment. This event will help you understand the legal and practical aspects of changing terms and conditions of employment. It will outline the risks and benefits of the options available to you, allowing you to confidently make decisions and minimise any unintended consequences. Delivered via Zoom, you will have the opportunity to interact with our knowledge advisers and discuss some of the challenges you may be facing.
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:
What is a contract?
Identifying contractual terms
The process of gaining agreement
Collective agreements
Consultation: the law and good practice
The law on imposing change
The law on dismissing and re-engaging
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 02/03/2021 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
Microsoft Azure is at the forefront of cloud innovation, proviing an broad set of services that enable you to innovate, create, test and run applications on an open and flexible cloud platform. The workshop aims to provide participants with solid knowledge, which includes: an overview of the Azure services, the goals and objectives behind each service and how Azure can help to improve your web and mobile development solution. Subject to be covered on the day:
Azure overview
Azure WebApps
Azure Web Apps – Hosting options
Azure Web Apps – Development recommended practices
Azure Web Apps – Easy Auth and Azure AD Authentication
Azure StorageAzure Web Jobs
Azure Serverless – LogicApps and Functions
Prerequisites: participants should have an Azure Subscription (Visual Studio Dev Essentials offers £25 free per month) and Visual Studio 2017 (Preview, 15.3 at the time of writing this)
About Christos:
Christos Matskas has been working as a software developer for the last 12 years. He is an entrepreneur, founder and CEO of SoftwareLounge, a software consultancy firm. His portfolio includes collaborations with some great companies such as MarkIT, Lockheed Martin and Barclays. Over the years he has worked on numerous exciting projects from mobile applications to data crunching back-end solutions. He writes about his adventures in software development on his blog https://cmatskas.com. Christos is an advocate of Open Source Software and a regular contributor to numerous projects. He’s passionate about public speaking and he regularly speaks at conferences and user groups about .NET, the Cloud, mobile applications and software development in general (.NETFringe, DevWeek, MDevCon, SwanseaCon, Software Architect)
Aim; This qualification provides basic food safety and hygiene, why these are necessary and how to put these basic precautions in to place. This is the benchmark, entry level qualification for all food handlers.
Objectives;
*Understand the main Food safety hazards (what can harm the consumer?)
*How to safely store and handle food, to prevent contamination
*Understand the different chill temperature controls
*Understand the basic concepts of cooking, hot holding and reheating
*Define cleaning and disinfection, why it is such an important issue and how it is achieved.
*How to identify, prevent and control pests
*Understand the basic principles of the design and construction of food premises and equipment
*State key legal requirements
Organisation
Duration; This course is delivered over 1 day. It is a classroom session.
Exam/Assessment; 30 mark multiple choice exam: This is an Ofqual Accredited course.
Cost; £88+ VAT includes, notes, refreshments, lunch and the assessment & certification fees.
Awarding Body; Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) or Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance (HABC)
Tutor; Mitchell Vale
Differentiation; None-just enthusiasm
Audience; Anyone working in a catering, manufacturing or retail setting where food is prepared cooked or handled.
Customer Feedback; “Many thanks for presenting the Food Hygiene course on Tuesday. It was well received by all my staff; you put us all at ease & made it a really pleasant informative day. As predicted a few of us sang when washing hands & all were checking for things we had discussed.” Phil Bush, Catering Manager
The workplace expert also won the Pay Gap award and a highly recommended award in the Disability Confident sector at the event hosted by the Law Society on 2 July.
This year the judges reviewed entries across 22 categories, with Acas competing against organisations such as the Home Office, The Telegraph and the NHS.
The awards are enei’s opportunity to recognise organisations achieving diverse and inclusive workplaces and celebrate the teams and individuals who are making a difference.
Acas Head of Diversity, Julie Dennis, said: “We are truly delighted to be recognised by the industry experts in diversity and inclusion. To have won not one but three awards puts paid to all of the hard work that our hugely talented teams and individuals have done to make Acas the inviting and inclusive place to work that it is.
“Diversity and inclusion is integral to every part of Acas and informs all the work that we do. We will continue to strive to be the exemplar of workplace diversity and inclusion and we look forward to helping workplaces across the country benefit from the value that a diverse and inclusive workforce brings.”
Acas has produced guidance and advice for workplaces on equality that is available here: www.acas.org.uk/equality
Acas will be having a stand at Norwich Pride this year, it takes place on Saturday 27 July with Norfolk Day, and welcome businesses and members of the public to come and visit the team on the day.
You may have a great idea for your new business but there’s a lot more to a good business than just a concept. Putting together a business plan helps you think things through to maximise your chances of success. You’ll also need one if you want to obtain funding.
This Spotlight event takes you through the important elements of a business plan. We’ll show you how to use well-proven formats to write a professional looking document and give you the opportunity to discuss your own particular ideas with tips on establishing and growing your business.
The session is run by members of Norfolk Knowledge, an organisation hosted by Norwich Business School at UEA. Formed in 2009, Norfolk Knowledge are a team of business people who volunteer thier time in order to assist people in the local area who want to develop their organisation. They have chosen to use their time to volunteer and share thier experience, enabling you and your organisation to grow and prosper, by contributing our expertise in whatever way you feel is helpful. You can benefit from the knowledge that we have gained from our successes, and be guided to avoid mistakes thet may have made made.
Our members come from a wide range of business backgrounds such as sales, finance and business planning, with many of us having worked at a senior level in large organisations and small businesses.
This one hour session is free, but booking is essential.
The simple fact is, the better your people are trained, the better your organisation will perform.
About this Event
Training and development presents a key opportunity to expand the knowledge of your employees, which in turn not only improves employee performance, but also improves employee satisfaction and morale. So why is it we often hear about training being ‘put on the back burner’ or companies not investing the time or money in training their teams.
In this session we will be looking at the benefits of having a clear and transparent training programme for all employees, as well as how to compile an individual training plan, which in turn will feed into your business succession plan.
About the presenter – Sue Potter
With over 24 years’ experience of working in the corporate world as a Human Resources professional, Sue specialises in apprenticeships, talent development and recruitment strategies spanning financial, medical, oil & gas and container port sectors. She has over 12 years’ experience in leading apprenticeship programmes from creating, launching new schemes, remodelling existing ones, as well as rolling out mentoring programmes to support the apprentice on their journey. Sue has received accreditation from the appropriate professional body on all the schemes she has worked on.
Sue is the Founder and Managing Director of S Potter Talent Ltd and the Co-Founder and Director of HR for SMEs.network.
Learning how to grow a business is one thing, how to exit effectively and achieve the best possible return for all your hard work is another! At this event we will be discussing some of the key factors involved in an effective exit strategy, however far away you think that may be, including: • What is an Exit Strategy? • Why do It? • When will you do it? • How will you do it? • Who will be involved? This is a power-packed seminar where you will be challenged to consider some fundamental issues surrounding your eventual exit from your successful business. We may generate many questions for you as well as answer some key questions and this will help you to formulate a clear strategy that will be the best for you and your business. This workshop will give you real strategies and tips you can implement in YOUR business from the moment you leave. Join hundreds of other businesses who have worked with the ActionCOACH process to grow a commercial, profitable business that can work without you!