It is safe to say that the widespread Covid-19 lockdown has caused seismic changes to our daily habits and routines. Perhaps more importantly, regular sources of support, like counsellors and charities, are under severe strain themselves. We want to stress

During these extraordinary times with Covid-19, our creative workshops have found a new virtual platform, forming an online community for our clients. At Oakleaf, we believe that creativity and better mental health go hand in hand. So, we wanted to shine a

Opening up the economy Writing this column every two weeks gives me the chance to reflect on the huge changes within that time. And there have certainly been many! As we go to print a number of previously closed businesses

Performance Enhancer The number one thing I get asked by leaders is how to manage their remote team’s performance. It seems that when we are able to have face to face meetings and lean over the desk to give advice

Is this you?   All sorted on the comms front now that you are working remotely, #workingfromhome.   You have read so many ‘how to work from home’ articles that you never want to see one again.   Ever.  

After an initially strong rebound, almost by default as economies re-opened around the world, the recovery now appears to be stalling, with real-time indicators of activity painting a picture of a recovery that is struggling to make significant further headway.

Surrey Chambers summary Chancellor’s Summer Economic Update  Job Retention Bonus:To help firms keep on furloughed workers, UK Employers will receive a one-off bonus of £1,000 for each furloughed employee who is still employed as of 31 January 2021. Kickstart Scheme: A

The “A” team was one of the best-loved TV series of the 1980s. A band of four ex-military personnel who helped communities who couldn’t find help anywhere else. They went above and beyond despite impossible odds. The team consisted of

Louise Punter-CEO Surrey Chambers of Commerce Opening up the economy Even over the last two weeks a great deal has changed in the world of business. People have started making their way back into their workplaces, non-essential shops have started

The economic re-opening is now well underway, with not long to wait now until restaurants and pubs open their doors once more across England. However, for markets, concerning signs of a resurgence in coronavirus cases mean we may have reached

With construction and infrastructure sites increasingly operative around the world, and most governments keen to lift lockdown restrictions more broadly across their economies, it seems like an opportune time to ask ourselves what we have learnt about supply chains during

The Foxhills Collection is removing the need for professionals to travel into central London with its corporate membership packages across both Foxhills and Farleigh Golf Club, with a wide range of bespoke options available to make the most out of

Many businesses are re-evaluating their long, potentially geographically dispersed and complex supply chains following disruption faced from the Covid-19 pandemic. Organisations are asking whether they should consider bringing their supply back home (known as onshoring or nearshoring their production) to

As the NHS prepares to tackle the growing threat of the Covid-19 outbreak, a spotlight is being shone on the immense pressures soon to fall upon our already strained health service. With some hospitals in England already postponing non-essential surgery

The Covid-19 pandemic has seen a rise in the number of people suffering from stress, anxiety, and mental health issues. It is therefore important for everyone of all ages to take time out each day to relax. During the last

Did you miss Something Big’s webinar with us on the 12th May? Then worry not, for we have a recording of it below for you to feast your eyes (and ears) upon! There’s no doubt the current complex situation is

There hasn’t been much good news lately, as the coronavirus continues to rampage across the world. Investors, however, are beginning to see some glimpses of light emerging at the end of the tunnel. The infection rate in Italy, one of

I never thought this would happen to me….but it did. This week I was launching an event. In the build up to it, I marketed the event on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. I wanted as many as possible to join

Is this you? All sorted on the comms front now that you are working remotely, #workingfromhome. You have read so many ‘how to work from home’ articles that you never want to see one again. Ever. Your communications & conferencing

Tackling business issues The government has been busy making announcements about ways to improve infrastructure and transport including boosting funding for regional bus links.   At Surrey Chambers we will be keen to work with local government, bus operators and central