Author: Chamber of Commerce

Coping with Covid: the hidden cost to businesses and their people

23 February in Health & Wellbeing Forum

We've recently conducted some research investigating the impact of Covid to businesses, exploring the state of mental health in the workplace. The research has revealed that there are wellbeing and productivity issues which may be invisible to business leaders. We have published the findings in our ‘Coping with Covid’ report. Our...

BCC responds to Prime Minister’s roadmap for reopening in England

22 February in Business News, Chamber News

Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce said:    “It is helpful that many businesses across England can now see a path to restart and recovery. Absolute clarity and honesty will be needed every step of the way over the weeks ahead, so that businesses have a fighting...

BCC Coronavirus Survey: cash remains top concern for lockdown-stricken firms across UK

22 February in Business News, Chamber News

Results from the latest BCC survey on the impact of Coronavirus on businesses show they have been pushed to the brink by the effect of multiple lockdowns. Among the sobering findings from the survey of more than 1,100 businesses are: Three in every five firms (61%)...

Barnsley College to host an online event for employers during National Apprenticeship Week 2021

12 February in Member News

Barnsley College will be hosting an online Employer Open Event on Friday 12 February at 2.30pm as part of its celebration of National Apprenticeship Week (8-14 February). The event will showcase the College’s full workforce development offer which includes apprenticeships, Higher Education, short courses, T Levels (Technical qualifications) and industry placements. Guests...