Chamber member, RG Carter has been successful in securing the contract to build Dudgeon Offshore Wind’s new Operations and Maintenance base in Great Yarmouth. The base will be located at Berth 9, next to the River Yare within the Great Yarmouth Port. Work commenced in early July and is expected to be completed during the second quarter of 2016.
RG Carter have been contracted to convert an existing warehouse into Dudgeon’s permanent office and logistics facility. The finished building will include a two storey facility, integrated into the existing framework of the warehouse. There will be sufficient spaces for Dudgeon’s onshore workforce, as well a dedicated 24 hour a day control centre to monitor and mange the windfarm’s production.
Commenting on the awarded contract, Rune Rønvik, the Dudgeon Operations Manager said:
“Commencing building work on Dudgeon’s new O&M base is a significant milestone for the project as we continue our preparations for the wind farm’s operational phase” comments. We are happy to have awarded this important contract to RG Carter and look forward to further establishing ourselves as an integral part of the local business community.”
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 19/08/2021 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 i
The Skills Funding Agency is running a series of small business webinars to inform and update on apprenticeships and traineeships. A series of six 30 minute webinars will be available to small businesses across Norfolk and Suffolk for free!
The webinars will feature a presentation delivered by an apprenticeship expert, Anna Morrison. They will cover a range of topics on apprenticeships from: the business benefits; employers’ experiences on how apprenticeships have worked for them; and the Government grants available to support with salary costs.
Caroline Williams, Chief Executive of Norfolk Chamber said:
“At Norfolk Chamber our apprentices form an integral part of our work force and are a valuable asset to our business. I would recommend all employers to find out more about apprenticeships and so we welcome these short free webinars, which will help answer many employers’ questions.”
The free webinars will be held on the following dates:
Making staff redundant is a difficult but sometimes necessary decision. This digital event outlines the legal responsibilities faced by employers managing redundancies. It will also focus on good practice at this challenging time.
Business need
Should your business be facing redundancies, it’s important to get the basics right. Not only to avoid costly employment tribunals but to help maintain good workplace relations and employee engagement throughout. Our experts will detail the legal and practical aspects of managing redundancies. They will also share good practice, so that you can confidently handle a redundancy situation in your workplace. Delivered via Zoom, you will have the opportunity to interact and discuss some of the challenges you are 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:
Planning and alternatives
Collective redundancy process including consultation
Individual redundancy and consultation
The redundancy selection process
Selection criteria
Legal considerations
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 02/09/2021 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
The King’s Lynn Climate Change Expo was held at the Corn Exchange on Tuesday 21st June 2022 from 10am – 4pm.
The purpose of the event was to showcase the best Norfolk businesses who are able to support businesses and individuals on their net-zero journey, to inform on decarbonisation measures available to local businesses, and provide advice on how to progress decarbonisation works, to reach the 2050 net-zero target.
The event was free to attend, and we saw many organisations send multiple employees. They were representing a total of 75 organisations across Norfolk, from micro to large corporates, including, Aviva, the US Airforce, the MOD and Konectbus.
The indoor space ranged from a full shell scheme to stand-alone tables, and outside exhibitor space was on the Tuesday Marketplace.
The indoor Exhibitors featured Norfolk businesses including The Norfolk Chambers of Commerce and event Co.llaborators, The Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk.
With special thanks to our Sponsors, Westcotec and to all of our exhibitors, workshop speakers, and attendees.
Special thanks also to Paul Kunes B.A. (Hons), Cabinet Member for Environment, Climate change and CO2 reduction, and the team at The Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk.
You can view the event photos on our Facebook page here
This 3-hour digital event looks at the essential aspects of equality, diversity and inclusion that all organisations need to be aware of, including the legal position and best practice for promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Business need
Equality, diversity and inclusion is essential for any successful business. Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is not only morally right but it also has business advantages, such as increased staff engagement, retention and productivity. The consequences of getting it wrong can be costly in terms of employment tribunal cases and reputational damage. This digital event will provide you with an understanding of the law surrounding equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as implications of getting it wrong. You will receive practical tips for promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace and good practice guidance for handling employee issues should they arise 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:
Discrimination law
Types of discrimination
Protected characteristics
Where the Equality Act does not apply
When positive action can be applied
Understanding the difference between diversity and inclusion
What an Equality policy should include
Good practice for recruitment processes
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 10/09/2021 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 i
“This rise is the clearest signal yet of the Bank of England’s intention to get inflation under control. Spiralling prices are cited by businesses as by far and away the top concern right now.
“However, given the extremely precarious state of the economy, this decision is not without risk for businesses and consumers that are exposed to banking or overdraft facilities.
“There are many causes of the current inflation crisis – global supply chain problems, trade barriers, soaring energy costs, increased taxes, and labour market shortages. Interest rate rises alone will do little to address these.
“Worryingly, our research indicates strongly that most small businesses are not investing for growth, and that longer-term confidence is beginning to wane.”
The Bank of England’s Governor correctly highlighted in his recent Mansion House speech how the incredibly tight labour market is putting upward pressure on inflation.
The BCC has written to the Government outlining a three-point plan on how it can work with businesses to solve these recruitment difficulties.
The steps are:
– Firms must be encouraged to find new ways of unlocking pools of talent – by investing more in training their workforce, adopting more flexible working practises and expanding use of apprenticeships;
– Government must help employers invest in training by reducing the upfront costs on business and providing training related tax breaks; and
-The Shortage Occupation List (SOL) must be reformed to allow sectors facing urgent demand for skills to get what they need.
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 15/09/2021 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
Co.ngraulations to our International Trade Apprentice Ethan Saunders-Johnson for successfully completing his training as an authorised signatory for ATA Carnets.
What are ATA Carnets?
Do you have to take samples with you on your overseas sales trips?
Do you participate in Overseas Trade Fairs or Exhibitions?
Do you ever need to take Professional Equipment overseas?
If you can answer yes to any of these questions, you may find that using an ATA Carnet will make the trip so much easier.
The ATA Carnet is an international customs document that permits duty/tax free TEMPORARY import of goods for up to one year.
Using an ATA Carnet cuts out the red tape for you at border points avoiding cash deposits and the like in the country of temporary importation.
Andrea, one of our account managers visited Teknomek’s factory on the 4th of August.
“Yesterday I had the pleasure of having a tour around our member Teknomek’s factory. They have devised an amazing traffic light system in their factory which has increased their productivity massively.
Teknomek make products out of stainless steel for food preparation businesses and they also work with pharmaceuticals and hospitals. Due to the increase in productivity, they have freed up space in their workshop to enable them to bring in Adhoc work for other businesses.
They are currently looking to insource work from manufacturers that use stainless steel as core components for their products that don’t have the capacity to fulfil their orders. For example, during the pandemic, they were making stainless steel hand sanitiser units for a client that couldn’t keep up with demand.”
Performance management can help businesses achieve success by getting the best from their employees. This can be particularly important during difficult economic times.
This 3-hour digital event will enable you to understand and effectively utilise performance management processes in the workplace.
Business need
A performance management system with an agreed framework of standards and objectives can help businesses achieve better results. It helps employees understand what is required of them, prioritise their work and appreciate how they contribute to the overall aims of the business.
Good performance management also includes the identification of staff training needs, ensuring that employees have the support needed to be effective in their role.
Delivered by Zoom, this event will provide you with the knowledge and skills to establish and maintain an effective performance management system within your workplace.
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:
Making performance management an accepted part of the business
The role and responsibilities of a manager
The ‘do’s and don’ts’ of appraisal
Setting performance objectives and monitoring individual performance
Giving effective feedback and improving poor performance
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
We also offer free e-learning on a wide range of employment relations topics including contracts and written statements. Giving you the opportunity to work through theory, explore case studies and answer interactive questions. It’s a great way to develop, enhance and refresh your knowledge.
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 Delivered digitally via Zoom Date 17/09/2021 Time 10:00 – 13:00 Price £110.00 per person Please note our training events are VAT exempt To book now please select how many people will be attending: 1234 Please call Acas on 0300 123 1150 or email events@acas.org.uk
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 3 hour 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 24/09/2021 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