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SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid for Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nBeing in business right now can be tough! Add to that the dark January months and cost of living crisis. Looking after your mental health and that of your staff has never been more important. \nThis workshop will introduce you to Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) within your organisation. \nRegardless of size\, from start up through to ££million business\, the concept is the same. This workshop will help you understand why it is important for any business to have in place a support mechanism to ensure Mental Health First Aid is as high on the priority list as Physical First Aid and how it is nothing to be feared and simple to implement. \nWhat will the workshop cover? \nThis workshop will explore some long held beliefs\, stigmas and more importantly\, possible bias and fear of talking about ‘mental health’. We will share simple steps to implementing a Mental Health First Aid approach. We will also offer some figures on the potential costs of not having anything in place in your organisation to support everyone. \nWho is presenting? \nAlyson Flynn has created The Welfare Hub from her training background\, knowledge of Mental Health and as a business owner. She is a qualified Mental Health First Aid Instructor and Trauma therapist. \nThe Welfare Hub is a one stop shop for businesses to use for Mental Health Awareness and Mental Health First Aid training\, offering consultancy and support to ensure more businesses are engaged in MHFA\, continuing past the training to ongoing support and understanding that each business is unique.
URL:https://www.witney-bic.co.uk/event/mental-health-first-aid-for-businesses-2/
LOCATION:Oxfordshire
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230208T093000
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SUMMARY:Start & Grow Your Business Now
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nThis workshop is designed to encourage you to focus on the fundamentals of a successful business and develop a viable\, successful and sustainable business plan. \nThe workshop will be delivered by two of our experienced business experts\, providing practical content to help you learn and make progress on the day\, alongside a group of supportive peers. The sessions will help you to: \n• Develop your critical thinking skills \n• Develop a collaborative mindset \n• Develop your creativity \n• Develop your understanding of how ideas can become actions \n• Develop your understanding of why businesses succeed or fail \n• Know where to access more support to start and grow your business \nYou will finish the day with a clear plan on how to move your business forward and reach your next milestone. \n9am Registration \nThe workshop will be in two sessions 9:30 -12:30 and 1:30 – 4:30 (lunch is not provided) \nPresenters \nLesley McKie is an experienced provider of mentoring and support to SMEs. She’s a business owner and manager with a strong background in consultancy and leads marketing and communications (online and offline) for a range of clients. Her coaching and mentoring skills arise from her advanced training and experience as a corporate coach with KPMG. More recently\, she has worked with businesses in Oxfordshire\, Buckinghamshire and Worcestershire as a Peer Networks facilitator\, as a Growth Hub Business Advisor and Startup Business Adviser. \nAnt Parsons is a business and environmental innovator\, who uses his creative leadership to help organisations think differently about problems and opportunities. He facilitates a wide range of business support groups in Oxfordshire and Worcestershire and has worked with hundreds of businesses in the last 2 years. He also works on a broad range of projects across the research\, technology\, business and impact landscape in the UK and overseas. Ant has a passion for supporting sustainable business growth in Oxfordshire and an in-depth knowledge of the business support community.
URL:https://www.witney-bic.co.uk/event/start-grow-your-business-now/
LOCATION:Business and Intellectual Property Centre Oxfordshire (BIPC) Queen Street Westgate OX1 1DJ\, Business and Intellectual Property Centre Oxfordshire (BIPC) Queen Street Westgate OX1 1DJ\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 1DJ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230209T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230209T123000
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SUMMARY:Managing Customer Experience and Maximising ROI
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nThis workshop will help businesses to look with fresh eyes. The goal is to deliver Ambience: whether physical or digital\, to help businesses to develop a sixth sense to maximise their customer experience\, and to use technology that is both sophisticated and accessible to optimise their ROI.This workshop is aimed at businesses in the Visitor Economy sector and is being delivered twice (one north and one south) to provide a wide opportunity for engagement. \nHow will this help my business? \nCombine excellence in physical and digital CX (Customer Experience) and AI (Artificial Intelligence) for your business to: \nhelp you increase your profitability\nget better ROI from the money you are already spending\nunderstand and maximise the benefits of CX to meet customer expectations and aspirations\ndeliver a joined up brand-experience\nensure your team owns\, consistently delivers\, and further enhances your customer experience\nThe goal is to help you to develop a sixth sense to maximise your customer experience\, and use technology that is both sophisticated and accessible to optimise your return on investment in 2023. \nWho is eligible? \nAny Oxfordshire business (that trades within Oxfordshire) that is part of the visitor sector including museums\, the hospitality\, arts and culture organisations and independent retailers. \nYour Experts \nThis workshop is being delivered by Stephen Spencer & Associates
URL:https://www.witney-bic.co.uk/event/managing-customer-experience-and-maximising-roi/
LOCATION:The John Paul II Centre Causeway Bicester OX26 6AW\, The John Paul II Centre Causeway Bicester OX26 6AW\, Oxfordshire\, OX26 6AW\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230215
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SUMMARY:Mental health and menopause in the workplace stall
DESCRIPTION:Host: Alyson Flynn is an ex community member of the Witney Business and Innovation Centre\, she has now branched off to learn about topics such as mental health and menopause and is also a mental health first aider. \nStop in reception and chat to us about all things: \n– Mental health in the workplace\n– Menopause in the workplace \nLet’s remove the stigma and fear in the workspace so we can take a step towards being open. \nCome and talk to us about how we can support your own teams.
URL:https://www.witney-bic.co.uk/event/mental-health-and-menopause-in-the-workplace-stall/
LOCATION:Witney Business and Innovation Centre\, Witney Business & Innovation Centre\, Windrush Industrial Estate\, Oxfordshire\, OX29 7DX\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Saving Hearts & Winning Minds
DESCRIPTION:The BHF has over £69 million invested in 89 research projects in Oxfordshire and this is your chance to find out more about these projects and how you and your teams can support this essential work. \nThe event also marks the launch of the Heart of Oxford Business Board and representatives of the Board will be explaining why they’re putting their time\, energy and hearts into supporting this wonderful charity. \nWe are delighted to confirm our guest speaker\, Paul Riley\, a British Heart Foundation Professor of Regenerative Medicine based at the University of Oxford. He is also Director of the BHF Oxbridge Centre for Regenerative Medicine and inaugural Director of the Institute of Developmental and Regenerative Medicine which came online in May 2022. \nIn 2008\, Professor Riley was awarded an Outstanding Achievement Award by the European Society of Cardiology\, in recognition of his team’s discovery that activated epicardial cells can regenerate the adult mammalian heart\, and in 2014 he was elected a fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences. \nAt the event guests will have the opportunity to: \nMeet other businesses who want to make an impact in their community.\nHear from local researchers about their life-saving new projects.\nExplore the new BHF research facility and ask questions about the work happening in Oxfordshire.\nLearn about the powerful work the BHF does and how your business can support.\nEnjoy a complimentary afternoon tea and book a complimentary CPR workshop for your business.\nRegistration is open to invited guests and B4 Members. \nFull address: Institute of Developmental & Regenerative Medicine (IDRM)IMS-Tetsuya Nakamura Building Old Road Campus\, Roosevelt Dr\, Headington\, Oxford OX3 7TY \nParking in the main hospital car park – follow the red balloons!
URL:https://www.witney-bic.co.uk/event/saving-hearts-winning-minds/
LOCATION:Old Road Campus Research Build Roosevelt Drive Headington OX3 7DQ\, Old Road Campus Research Build Roosevelt Drive Headington\, Oxford\, OX3 7DQ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230221T123000
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SUMMARY:Start Using Linkedin Like a Pro - Lunch & Learn Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Are you like many business people that are on LinkedIn but not sure what to do and how to use it? \nThis 45 minute session is targeted at professionals who want and need to use LinkedIn within their business activities\, but want it to be efficient with less time spent and real results generated. \nIn this session I will teach the attendees: \nHow to set up an engaging top card of your profile\nHow to get better indexing (yes\, optimisation)\nHow to construct a Post that gets far better engagement\nWith the emphasis on using the current algorithm to get the best reach possible for their activities\nI will outline the current do’s and dont’s so you know what to do and what to avoid
URL:https://www.witney-bic.co.uk/event/start-using-linkedin-like-a-pro-lunch-learn-webinar/
LOCATION:Oxfordshire
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230228T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230228T103000
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SUMMARY:How To Recruit And Retain Your Employees
DESCRIPTION:How to recruit and retain your employees whilst competing against larger or more established organisations…. \nAre you struggling to recruit and retain your employees whilst competing against larger organisations? \nWhy not join Bluestream Recruitment for our FREE interactive workshop? \nBluestream Recruitment are delighted to share some tips and advice on how you to recruit and retain your employees whilst competing against larger organisations who can offer higher salaries and a large range benefits. \nBelinda Elliott is an experienced recruitment professional\, recruiting during the good and tough times. She will discuss how to stand out from the crowd in extremely competitive market and entice employees to want to work for your company. \nAmanda Fielding is a highly experienced HR professional with experience supporting companies of various sizes. She will discuss the importance of having HR policies and processes in place\, and how they impact on your employees and help you retain staff. \nDavid Savage is a Chartered Engineer\, a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach and having worked as an engineer\, project manager and operations manager in large and small tech companies he will be sharing his experience and tips on how to retain happy and engage employees. \nBeing an interactive event\, it will be an opportunity to discuss and share your recruitment and retention challenges
URL:https://www.witney-bic.co.uk/event/how-to-recruit-and-retain-your-employees/
LOCATION:Harwell innovation centre\, Harwell Innovation Centre Building 173 Curie Avenue Harwell\, Oxford OX11 0QG\, OX11 0QG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Meet The Buyer: Social Procurement In Oxfordshire
DESCRIPTION:Meet public and private sector organisations providing social procurement opportunities for impact enterprises in Oxfordshire. \nThis event\, in collaboration with Oxford City Council and other local leading stakeholders\, will explore social procurement opportunities with prospective local buyers for Social Enterprises\, purposeful businesses and trading charities in Oxfordshire. \nIt will also enable enterprises to gain a better understanding of what products and services buyers might be interested in procuring\, and how to approach them with their particular business offer. \nWho is it for?\nThis event is aimed at SMEs that are Social Enterprises\, social entrepreneurs\, enterprising charities and other purposeful businesses\, seeking to establish relationships with interested buyers in Oxfordshire\, as well as buyers in Oxfordshire seeking to support local\, social enterprises and diversify their supply chains. \nFacilitator\nPaul Roberts \nPaul is the Chief Executive Officer of the award-winning housing and employment charity and social enterprise\, Aspire\, and a Director of Aspire’s trading company\, Aspire Enterprise Services. Paul joined Aspire in 2012 and has been at the forefront of significant organisational growth. Paul is also a co-founder of the Oxfordshire Homeless Movement\, a Director of Makespace Oxford (Community Interest Company) and a Director of the Oxfordshire Social Entrepreneurship Partnership (OSEP CIC). Prior to joining Aspire\, Paul was a British Diplomat for six years. Paul previously volunteered at Asylum Welcome in Oxford and as a Generalist Adviser for the Citizens’ Advice Bureaux. He holds a Master’s degree in Public Policy. \nAspire\, is one of six eScalate Enterprise Hubs in Oxfordshire. \nAbout the eScalate Programme\neScalate\, is a three-year project\, part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) which runs until April 2023 to support Social Enterprises\, social entrepreneurs\, enterprising charities and purposeful businesses in Oxfordshire. \nSupport includes: \none to ones\nworkshops\npeer support sessions\nFor more information about the eScalate programme \, visit www.oxfordshirelep.com/escalate
URL:https://www.witney-bic.co.uk/event/meet-the-buyer-social-procurement-in-oxfordshire/
LOCATION:Oxford Town Hall St Aldates Oxford OX1 1BX\, Oxford Town Hall St Aldates Oxford\, Oxford\, OX1 1BX\, United Kingdom
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