Members of the Forum of Private Business will now be able to better manage their employees’ mental health needs and to provide ongoing advice and support, following their partnership with mental health advocates Mente. Ian Cass, Chief Executive of the Forum, explains: “We have already rolled out Mente’s services […]
All posts by Joanne Thornber, Forum of Private Business
Brexit Update -Temporary Arrangement For Advanced Notification Of VAT Registration
Author: 2nd October 2019We would like to update you with some information we have received from HMRC relating to VAT registration for those businesses making preparations, should the UK leave the EU without a deal. HMRC recognise that it is important to certain UK businesses and their supply chains, that EU businesses are VAT registered in the event […]
The Forum latest visit to the 40th Business Show
Author: 28th November 2018The Forum has been attending The Business Show for many years now and we are delighted to say again that the show was a great success for us meeting new and old faces. The Business Show is a show like no other and is full of exhibitors of interest, keynote speakers, networking and more. We […]
Changes in GDPR for Not-For-Profit Organisations
Author: 10th May 2018Compliance with GDPR will help a not-for-profit organisation to fulfil their moral and legal obligation to protect data while helping reduce any fines that could come their way. The majority of charitable and not-for-profit organisations hold a large variety of data. Much of the data is personal such as names and addresses of supports, subscribers […]
Hazardous Equipment in the Pub Environment
Author: 8th March 2018Following on from our previous blog ‘Health and Safety in the Pub Environment’ we are now going to look at the equipment that all pubs will have and the hazards that come along with these. Pressurised Equipment There is a risk of explosion from over-pressurisation from beer pump systems or faulty/damaged cylinders. Again staff who […]
How to Use Respiratory Protective Equipment Correctly
Author: 1st February 2018Following on from our blog ‘The Importance of Personal Protective Equipment’, we are going to look at how to use Respiratory Protective Equipment correctly (RPE). Construction and production workers will face tasks such as cutting materials, handling equipment that causes dust and using a liquid that can contain volatile solvents. This is where Respiratory Protective […]
Findings from ‘Building and retaining employees’ twitter chat
Author: 24th July 2017On Monday 17th July 2017, the Forum held a twitter chat on the subject of ‘Building and retaining the next generation of employees.’ Here are the findings collated from all those involved along with supporting information and tweets from participants. Building and retaining the next generation of employees is a critical factor in a business’ success. […]
The Forum urges businesses to review fire safety and security
Author: 19th June 2017In light of the recent tragic event in London, and the terrible impact on people and property, it brings the subject of fire safety to the forefront of our minds. Here at the Forum, we thought it was appropriate to remind members to keep themselves and their staff safe at work and to ensure that you […]