Will Employment Law Change after 29th March?
There is much concern as to whether the UK might face big changes to our employment law following our exit from the EU. This post briefly reviews the impact on UK employment law post Brexit.
Committee report 6th March 2019
A round up of what was discussed and decided at the Chamber’s committee meeting on 6th March.
Upcoming Increase in Statutory Sick Pay
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) will increase on 6th April 2019 to £94.25 per week from its current rate of £92.05.
Half Marathon boosts Holy Cross Hospital’s fundraising target
The Grand Brighton Half Marathon (Sunday 24 February) provided Holy Cross Hospital with its latest fundraising opportunity.
Brexit Quick Tips
I know, it’s that word again but the effect, if it all goes pear shaped will be felt all the way down to the smallest business so here’s some quick pointers for you to think about
Annual Waverley Business Breakfast and Chambers Meeting
A briefing on the Waverley Annual Business Breakfast and 4 Chambers meeting hed on 12th February.
Designing Crime Out!
Last Wednesday evening a group of us gathered at Hemingways to hear Stephen Cake, the Designing Out Crime Officer of the Western Surrey Police provide tips on guidance on keeping homes and businesses safe.
Should employers record working hours of all employees?
Should employers record the working hours of all their employees? What is the current legal position?
Haslemere artists feature prominently at AppArt’s Easter Exhibition and Sculpture Trail
Haslemere artists will feature prominently in AppArt’s Easter Art Exhibition & Sculpture Trail in this 24th year of organising major exhibitions.
Committee Report 6th February 2019
A round up of what was discussed and decided at the Chamber’s committee meeting on 6th February
Run raises record amount for Holy Cross Hospital
Holy Cross Hospital has received a donation of £4,200 from the organisers of the 21st Boxing Day Run at Hindhead – the largest amount to have ever been raised by the 3.5-mile charity run which is held every year at Hindhead Common.
BIDs Feasibility Study Workshop
The process of developing a Business Improvement moved a step further with a workshop last Wednesday evening
Stay open during cold snowy weather?
With the threat of snow and all the business disruption that it brings, employers need to think about how they are going to manage their staff.
The Lythe Hill Business And Conference Venue
Lythe Hill has a range of function rooms and meeting spaces, ideal for your business’s needs.
Complaints Resolution Service for the Property Industry – Consultation
Keats Estate and Letting Agents in Haslemere are speaking out following the government announcement of wide-ranging changes to redress systems for agents, the sales and lettings sectors, and other parts of the property industry.
Help Camelsdale School Over A Hump
Camelsdale Primary School announces the return of their eco-friendly Walking Bus but desperately seeks a School Crossing Patrol Control Officer to go with it.
Albert Hankers
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Albert Hankers last Thursday. Albert was the seventh President of the Chamber of Trade serving between 1994-96.
Professional Indemnity Insurance
If any of you professionals out there or anyone else providing advice for a fee you might want to know what is happening in the Professional Indemnity insurance market over the last year and especially since January 1 this year. The following might help to explain why rates are increasing and cover being restricted.
Telling your business story more effectively
Storytelling tips to enhance your business reputation in an information-rich environment.
Be proactive about absence management
Research by Xpert HR shows that staff absenteeism is costing the economy £1.4m every year. Some of that is a cost to your business in lost productivity, payment of statutory sick pay and overtime payments to those covering for their absent colleagues.