Coping with Covid-19 in the workplace – Growth Hub launches series of webinars

In view of the rapid escalation of the Covid-19 outbreak Business Growth Hub are hosting a series of online Business Support Webinars – coping with Covid-19 in the workplace.

There are 4 sessions covering 4 different topics starting today and into next week.

Webinar – Duty of care for employees

Date: 13th March 2020
Location: Webinar
Time: 12:30pm – 1:15pm
Theme: Business Strategy, Operational efficiency, Leadership & Mentoring, People, Skills & Talent

The ‘Duty of care to employees’ webinar invites a panel of expert speakers to explore the challenges that COVID-19 raises for employers to ensure that they are prioritising the health, safety and welfare of their workforce, whilst managing the day-to-day challenge of running a business. 

The session is hosted by Colin Geering, Director, The Growth Company and speakers include: 

• Alison Loveday, Partner, Kennedys
• Chris Fletcher, Marketing & Campaigns Director, Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
• James Boffey, Adviser, Acas

Participants will be able to join the live webinar and to pose questions on your specific challenge for the panel during the session.

During this session, the discussion will consider:

• What measures you can put in place to delay the spread of COVID-19 in your business
• How can you support and offer guidance to staff with confirmed or suspected COVID-19
• Implications for business travel, event attendance or for colleagues returning from affected areas
• When and how to manage self-isolation
• The latest government advice and guidance regarding your legal obligations to your workforce

To book your place visit the Eventbrite booking page. 

See below for a list of the upcoming topics over the next week. You can book your place on one or more by clicking ‘Select A Date’ at the top of this page.

1. Friday 13 March @ 12.30 – 13.15 – Duty of care to employees

2. Monday 16 March @ 12.30 – 13.15 – Cash flow and supply chain challenges

3. Wednesday 18 March @ 12.30 – 13.15 – How to work and operate virtually

4. Friday 20 March @ 12.30-13.15 – Legal and Insurance implications

Once you have registered for any or all of the above, you will be sent an email with further details on how to access your selected webinar(s)

This is an online webinar, you must register via eventbrite to receive your link.