Local news… from members and the Chamber.

Now that employees are no longer being told by government to work from home if possible, what can employers do if an employee refuses to return to the workplace?  Lots of people as still very anxious about Covid 19 and particularly so if they are immuno-suppressed or...

It would take more than chilly weather and an overly large Christmas meal to stop local runners and fundraisers from joining in the annual Boxing Day Run. This year hundreds of people braved a damp December morning to complete the challenging 3.5 mile run across...

The government have implemented some short term changes to the management of statutory sick pay.   The changes came into force on 17th December but seem to have been slipped in under the radar so there is a low level of awareness. These changes have been made in order...

The Hindhead Boxing Day Run, which raises money for Holy Cross Hospital in Haslemere is all set to return this year. Registration is now open for people who want to enter the Men’s or Ladies’ category, or the ever-popular drinking run which includes a pint of winter...

Holy Cross Hospital in Haslemere is holding a recruitment weekend on 6 and 7 November from 11am to 3pm. Job seekers will be able to find out what it is like to work at this specialist hospital which cares for highly dependent patients with a range of neurological...

Holy Cross Hospital has held a celebration of learning and development to recognise and thank staff for their ongoing commitment to improving their skills. The theme for the event was the international diversity of staff. Sixteen members of staff were presented with...

From 11th November 2021 the law will require anyone entering a residential care home to be fully Covid 19 vaccinated.  That applies to contractors such as electricians and plumbers as well as care home staff..  So, if your employees, workers or self-employed...

Most employees and workers would tell their employer that what they do or say outside of the workplace is a private matter and not the concern of their employer.  Some behaviours, however, can impact the reputation of the employer. Brenda Roper of B&D Roper Ltd sets out why its important for businesses to develop a robust Equal Opportunities Policy.

Three years ago, friends of a patient at Holy Cross Hospital launched a fundraising appeal to build a wheelchair accessible treehouse so that patients could experience and enjoy the hospital’s woodland setting.

Following some epic fundraising feats which included a walk in the Antarctic Circle, a cycle ride from Greenwich to Portugal, a row along the Thames from Oxford to London and some very generous donations, the dream has been realised.

Getting the right person for your vacancy can be challenging and the temptation is often to take the first person that applies for the post you are advertising. Brenda Roper of B&D Roper Ltd sets our key considerations for employers who want to get recruitment right

Now that restrictions have been lifted, Brenda Roper of B&D Roper Ltd considers how employers can create a ‘COVID-confident’ workplace

AppArt is getting ready for their 25th year of organising art exhibitions. With nearly 300 artists taking part and 750 artworks indoors and outside it promises to be worth all that time waiting for it.