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HR 'Toolkit' for Effective Line Managers, 30 March 2011 - Meriden Business Centre
17 March 2011
- Do you constantly get drawn into staff HR issues that could be managed at a different level?
- Do your managers possess all the skills to handle tricky employees?
- Are all your managers good at communicating at all levels?
- Are your managers aware of HR policies and procedures that assist them in their role?
- Do your managers pro-actively manage employee absence?
- Are your managers aware of the difference between conduct and capability?
- Do your managers know how to get the best performance from their staff?
- Are your managers fully effective in their role?
Free Business Review
14 January 2011
2011 starts with some slightly more positive news both from the Bank of England Agent for the Midlands reporting small signs of improvement in certain sectors and the ongoing availability of overseas business funding for the region proving profitable for some regional companies who're expanding abroad.
Second Directors' Forum
08 December 2010
The first Midland Director's Forum which took place in November, was extremely well received by those who attended.
The next meeting will take place on Thursday 24 February 2011, venue to be confirmed.
Free New Year Business Review
06 December 2010
Do you recognise these factors about your business?
- Are you unhappy with your invoice discounting?
- Are you business planning now or in the New Year?
- Are you concerned how financially stable your customer base is - do you know?
- Are you unhappy with your level of cash flow?
- Do you wish your sales team had the market intelligence to target their calls?
- Are you being asked for extra security by existing lenders?
- Do you have tax matters pending or need VAT advice?
If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then bpif financial alliance can help. We can offer free financial reviews from a highly experienced team who know the industry.
First Midland Director's Forum extremely well received
23 November 2010
The first Midland Director's Forum took place on Thursday 4 November 2010 and was extremely well received by those who attended.
First Directors' Forum
16 September 2010
The first Midland Directors' Forum will take place on Thursday 4 November 2010 at the Heidelberg Showroom in Tamworth.
New Regional Director for Midland Region
07 July 2010
New Midland Regional Director
We have pleasure in announcing that Dawn Reid will be taking on the role of Regional Director with immediate effect.
New Midland Regional Board Member
28 October 2008
Richard Gillgrass of Celloglas has been newly elected as a co-opted member of the Regional Board.
Easibind Boosted by Knowledge Transfer Success
15 August 2008
De Montford University (DMU) in Leicester runs Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, a national programme which brings together the needs of industry and the knowledge and skills held in higher education.
Grant Funding and Business Support for the West Midlands
15 August 2008
The issue of grant funding and business support is seldom far from a company's list of priorities. So now the BPIF has joined forces with Business Link in the West Midlands and we would like members to be aware that they have instant access to a whole host of benefits.
Drupa 2008
03 July 2008
The Midland Region organised a very successful trip to Dusseldorf to visit the Drupa Exhibition.
HSE Seminar - preventing dermatitis at work
15 August 2007
Together with the HSE and Safety Groups UK, Nottinghamshire Occupational Safety and Health Association are presenting a one day seminar on preventing dermatitis at work. It will be held on 28th November at Nottingham Forest Football Club. Full details are posted on the HSE website events page. Please book your place early as this will be a very popular seminar.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS FOR 2006
21 November 2005
January 2006 - PAW/Absence (1 day course) March 2006 - Discipline/Grievance (1/2 day course) Details of the above meetings will be sent out to all Midland members approximately 4 weeks before the event is due to take place.
Age Discrimination Workshop
21 November 2005
Employment Forum AGE DISCRIMINATION WORKSHOP Judith Houston & Dawn Reid (HR Advisers, Midland) Will Present a Practical and Informal Workshop on Tuesday 29th November 2005
BPIF Midlands ''Alliance House'' moves after 25 years
27 October 2005
After 25 years at Alum Rock Road the BPIF has sold its Midland's head office for redevelopment and has moved to modern, more suitable 2,500 sq ft premises in Meriden, the official 'centre' of England.
Birmingham office re-location
19 October 2005
The Midland Region, Finance and Training and Administration are moving offices and will be closed all day on 21 October and re-opening on Monday 24th. Please ensure you have their new contact details.
New to a supervisory role? Would you benefit from some training?
12 May 2005
The BPIF’s Supervisor Role course will be running on the 7th June at our Birmingham Regional Business Centre. This one day introductory course will benefit all those who are about to become a supervisor, or who have had no previous training in the supervision of others in the workplace.
BPIF Finance makes first public appearance at Northprint
14 April 2005
Murray Booker will be attending Northprint on behalf of BPIF Finance, the BPIF’s recently launched financial management service, offering wide ranging financial advice and analysis from banking, invoice discounting, asset finance, mergers and acquisitions and insolvency.
Midland Health & Safety Forum
07 April 2005
Health and Safety Forum For managers, supervisors and officers responsible for Health and Safety matters in your company
More and more visitors register for Northprint 05
30 March 2005
With only 3 weeks to go until Northprint 05, pre-registration is soaring, with over 3,500 visitors expected to attend including marketing professionals, brand managers, print buyers, designers, publishers and printers from all over the UK.
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