Dr Helen Fitzhugh, (Norwich Business School, University of East Anglia) will be giving a talk at the CIPD applied research conference on 21 January.
The talk (10:10 – 11:35) will look at ‘The benefits and challenges of increased remote working in relation to police wellbeing and performance: A diary study in an English constabulary’. This diary study, and supporting qualitative insight, examines the experiences of police employees working for an English constabulary during the COVID19 crisis. Initial indications from qualitative feedback suggest that remote working was more beneficial for performance than anticipated.
You can find out more about Dr Fitzhugh’s talk, as well as all of the other interesting talks happening throughout the day and purchase tickets on the event website.
When local HR Consultancy “Human Capital Department” looked at options available for an e-HR platform for their existing and prospective clients, they found that there was a gap in the market for a Cloud HR solution which was user friendly, and low cost but could be tailored to meet client’s requirements.
“We believe that there is a need for an e-HR solution suited to SME’s that can be tailored to their specific organisational requirements and that is low cost and user friendly. We have got together with a software house, and our approach will be to develop one application at a time including; time management and holidays, performance management, training and development etc. and ensure that these modules are integrated and link together”.
Human Capital Department intend to start with the end user in mind, to ensure that they produce something that the market needs, and so would like to reach out to those interested in, or considering introducing an e-HR system, and invite them to attend a “user group meeting”. The meeting will be held at the Kings Lynn Innovation Centre in Kings Lynn on 28th Sept 17 [12:00 – 14:00] to consider what their user requirements might be. [For those unable to attend in person the the meeting will also be available virtually as a zoom meeting].
Anyone interested in attending this meeting should contact:
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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East Anglia businesses have set out their top ‘levelling up’ priorities, ahead of the Chancellor’s Spring Budget.
Businesses in the region have placed tax cuts and government subsidies for regional businesses, ahead of other key business policy areas such as infrastructure investment and job creation.
According to BDO LLP’s bi-monthly Rethinking the Economy survey of 500 mid-market businesses, a quarter (25%) of mid-sized businesses in East Anglia want to see the Government offer tax cuts and subsidies to regional businesses, as part of the so-called ‘levelling-up’ agenda. Nationally, 22% want to see this as a Government priority.
The survey by the accountancy and advisory firm, also showed that improving digital connectivity and investing in skills were other areas businesses believe the Government should focus on in delivering its pledge to level up the regions.
Peter Harrup, Partner and Head of East Anglia at BDO LLP, commented: “It’s unsurprising to see that tax cuts and efficiency measures, alongside important economic issues, feature strongly in the list of key levelling up priorities – something that regional businesses are calling for ahead of the Spring Budget later this month.”
Last week, the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill reached Committee stage in the House of Lords, as it makes its passage through Parliament. The Government has proposed to speed up the process and deliver on its commitment to offer all of England the opportunity to benefit to from a devolution deal by 2030.
Harrup added: “It’s clear from our latest Rethinking the Economy survey that levelling up remains an important part of the narrative for East Anglia businesses and one that the Government must maintain momentum on if it’s to meaningfully engage with regional businesses, communities and local leaders and even the playing field in terms of delivering on its promise of a de-centralised democracy.”
Choosing new digital technologies in a rapidly evolving online world may seem complex and daunting, but making the right decisions can pay dividends in the longrun.
Join Larking Gowen, Lloyds Bank, Mad-HR, and ProcessFlows to find out how online processes can make business efficiencies and help your business grow.
We will be profiling technology to help your business including Cloud accounting, ProcessFlow software, working capital management tool, and HR online services.
Where and when?
Tuesday, 28 November 2017 – 8:00am – 10:30am
Ipswich Town Football Club, Portman Road, Ipswich, IP1 2DA
Businesses growing at pace and looking to become more efficient, right through to larger organisations hitting a road-block, wanting to investigate how they can move forward to become more profitable.
The University of East Anglia (UEA) are sponsoring and taking part in the upcoming AI Festival organised by BT and Orbital Media. Spread out over two days, the festival will explore the implications of AI for the future of business, skills and employment.
Prof Gerard Parr (School of Computing Sciences) will be giving a keynote on 25 February (1-1:30) looking at ‘lifting the smog surrounding AI exemplar challenges and opportunities.’
Also, on 25 February (2:10-2:55), UEA’s Prof Anne-Marie Minihane (Norwich Medical School), Dr Beatriz de la Iglesia (School of Computing Sciences) and Dr Saber Sami (Norwich Medical School) will each give a short presentation on their research followed by a panel discussion.
Google, Facebook and BT are some of the many leading technology companies set to share their knowledge and insights. Together they will cover the role of AI in a variety of industries including agriculture, healthcare, energy, and fast moving consumer goods. Speakers include former NASA scientist, Peter Scott, who worked for the space agency’s famed Jet Propulsion Laboratory, who will be talking about the future of AI and technology.
For more information on the Festival, visit their website.
Legal experts from accountancy firm MHA Larking Gowen will discuss the SRA accounts rules, one year on, and give you an update, covering:
What guidance has been issued since the new rules came into force?
What the SRA has said about the impact of the new rules
COVID-19 and expectations of the SRA regarding compliance
Common breaches
The risk of breaches and professional negligence claims in the current climate
Effective systems and controls to mitigate risks
The future of the accounts rules
Our experts will also touch on the impact of COVID-19 on the legal sector and how it has influenced future plans based on findings from our report.
The results from our COVID survey have been compared and analysed and on this webinar our experts will be presenting the findings, covering the following areas:
Fees and profitability
Staffing
Cashflow
Business strategy
This webinar will be recorded, but please register to attend, even if you can’t make it, so you get a copy of the recording.
The cost of domestic abuse to business is estimated at £14 billion a year ( 2019 Home Office Report), with a National social and economic cost of around £66 billion per year (January 2019).
It is obvious that domestic abuse will have a significant impact on someone’s wellbeing and in turn this will impact on the business.
This awareness session looks at what domestic abuse is, the impact it has and its complexity. We will also look at how embedding a culture of awareness and understanding around domestic abuse not only benefits an organisation itself and individuals but ripples out into the community.
Alpha Vesta CIC was founded in February 2019 by Lucy Whittaker, with a very clear foundation and mission statement of:
‘breaking the cycle of domestic abuse through awareness, prevention and effective and safe early intervention through the workplace’
Lucy has frontline experience in the sector as well as academic study which informs all of Alpha Vesta’s work. Alpha Vesta deliver on their mission by providing businesses and organisations with awareness services, training, consultancy and policy development in domestic abuse.
Alpha Vesta currently receive funding from the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, Lottery Community Fund, Essex Community Foundation and Smallwood Trust to deliver awareness training to the business community.
Connecting the dots: who pays the cost of networks?
Prof Mich Tvede – School of Economics
Julian Study Centre lecture theatre, UEA
Networks connect almost everything in our world, and are increasingly influential in our daily lives. They enable us to work more efficiently, trade goods and services, and even form relationships. Harnessing the power of networks can be challenging, particularly when there is no central control over their components. In this lecture, Mich will explore the potential benefits and pitfalls of centrally controlled networks and their decentralised counterparts.
Free, no booking required. For more information, email events@uea.ac.uk or call 01603 592130.
Our 2021 sales skill training is packed with the takeaway actions for you to grow conversion rates, close deals and meet your business objectives. This MENTA session will enhance your existing skills and help boost your confidence.
On completion of this training, you will receive a certificate towards your Continuous Personal Development (CPD) for 2.5 hours (venue session) or 2 hours (online session).
Join MHA Larking Gowen in 2021 for our special three-part Business Brunch series.
We can’t wait until we can see you face to face again, presenting our popular Business Breakfasts and we really hope to be able to do that for our September event. In the meantime, we’ll be continuing with our popular online Brunch webinars.
2021 will be a trilogy of events focussing on your most valuable resource – your people. Help them achieve great things, wherever they are, and to feel proud of their contribution.
In these interactive sessions, we’ll explore how we should focus on what we CAN control and help you to take back control of your business. Key areas for business leaders to focus on are how we attract, develop and retain people to our business. Employer brand, client service, wellbeing, recruiting remotely, onboarding, and ongoing development will all be discussed over this series of events.
How to attract the right people: 16 March 2021, 10.30am – 11.30am
The first session in the trilogy will be presented by Becky Ames and Graham Mummery.
Attracting talent is a challenge, we face new working methods, new locations and new technology; it’s all too easy to put this important task into the ‘difficult pile’ and let it drift. We’ll share with you some simple strategies, insights and experiences to allow you to take control and continue to move your business forward.
Networking is back!
Based on your feedback, we are increasing the networking time, allowing you to chat through the questions posed by our presenters and to get to know others on the call.
Save the date
Session 2: 15 June – The importance of developing people, with Ian Fitch and Graham Mummery
Session 3: 15 September – How to retain great people, with Becky Ames and Ian Fitch
Back for another fantastic overnight event in January, we are now taking bookings for our next Murder Mystery!
Presented by local events company ‘The Foul Players’, you’ll be transported back to 1973 for the themed evening ‘Killing me Softly’. These are such good fun events and something really different if you are looking for a gift idea, or to get a group of family or friends together for a special event! The fun starts from 7pm with event interaction continuing until 10.30am on Sunday 12 January. Prices start at £275 inclusive of an evening arrival drink, three course set dinner in our 2AA Rosette Restaurant, a stay in one of our beautiful rooms and breakfast. Over 18s only please. Call the team on 01603 737 531 for more details and to book! Limited spaces available!