The Next Normal – Futureproofing the workforce for a post-pandemic world
The British Chambers of Commerce, as part of our People Campaign, has published two reports looking at the future of the workforce. Each report’s recommendations was presented and discussed at this Global Business Webinar. The Workplace Training and Development Commission’s report, published in partnership with Indeed considers the question of ‘how can we achieve a world-class system for retraining and upskilling our workforce to take advantage […]
Leading the way to COP26 – The UK’s journey to Net Zero
Our latest survey on the Net Zero economy*, conducted in partnership with Drax, showed that 38% of respondents said they fully understand the term net zero and the implications for their business while 21% did not. Amid unprecedented challenges in the past twelve months, one third of firms do not consider net zero to be […]
Leading the way to Net Zero
Our latest survey on the net zero economy*, conducted in partnership with O2, showed that just one in ten businesses are measuring their carbon footprint, with 30% claiming that high up front adaptation costs and a lack of finance is holding them back. The research also showed that only one in seven have set targets […]
Hybrid Working – getting it right
The pandemic has created many challenges but also opportunities for businesses to adapt and change the way they might think about work, including introducing remote and home working into the workplace. In consultation with the Acas Council and the government Flexible Working Taskforce, Acas has created new hybrid working guidance that provides practical and useful […]
Shevaun Haviland in conversation with Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith CBE
Ruby McGregor-Smith CBE has served on the Board and as President of British Chambers of Commerce since 2020. Other current Board roles include Chair of MindGym, Chair of the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education, Non-Executive Chair of the Airport Operators Association, Independent Non-Executive Director of Tideway London, and Patron of the Employers Network for […]
Chamber Women – Language Matters!
The Chamber of Commerce Network across the UK and around the world is proud that we’re working every day to challenge stereotypes and break the gender bias. We have a huge number of female senior leaders, at both board and executive level, and we want to showcase their achievements to inspire future generations. In this […]