Upcoming Events Events programme

14/05

13/05

HERTS GO GREEN AND GROW

Workshop

DATE: MONDAY 13TH MAY

TIME: 12:00-13:00

PRICE: MEMBERS: FREE

NON-MEMBERS: £10+VAT

WHERE: VIA ZOOM

Do you want to know more about implementing sustainable transport in your business, or do you have volunteering hours you want to use this summer?

If so, join us online for the next Herts Go Green and Grow workshop and be part of the force working to protect our county.

There are two themes for our May meeting: sustainable transport schemes, and volunteering opportunities across Hertfordshire to suit every business – so, sign up and find out more.

We will hear from Mihnea Pruna, Sustainability Officer at Broxbourne Council, who has been working on how to drive use of more sustainable transport systems in the borough, and from members about how Broxbourne Council has implemented EV and cycle-to-work schemes, including a Q&A to help answer your questions.

Then, we have a virtual volunteer session for members to tell us about some of the great opportunities to get your teams out and about this summer and take positive climate action – helping you use those valuable volunteering days as well as measure and report your social value.

Virtual Networking Opportunity

DATE: WEDNESDAY 15TH MAY

TIME: 11:00-12:00

MEMBERS: FREE TO ATTEND NON-MEMBERS: £15 +VAT

WHERE: VIA ZOOM

The next networking webinar is designed to continue supporting our members and non-members by offering the opportunity to network for one hour online.

Join us and enjoy the powers of networking, providing the chance to meet with a variety of different business people in an informal atmosphere, to listen and share experiences. Each participant will be given the opportunity to introduce themselves and their business in a series of small groups.

THE KING’S AWARDS FOR ENTERPRISE LAUNCH

DATE: TUESDAY 14TH MAY

TIME: 11:00-12:00

PRICE: FREE

WHERE: VIA ZOOM

The Chamber is hosting a free webinar to launch these awards, promote their importance and encourage businesses within Hertfordshire to submit entries. The King’s Awards for Enterprise are highly regarded awards, given in recognition of outstanding achievement by UK businesses, across the following four categories:

• Innovation

• International trade

• Sustainable development

• Promoting opportunity through social mobility

We will hear from HM Lord-Lieutenant of Hertfordshire, Robert Voss CBE CStJ, who will be joining us to emphasise the significance of these awards, together with Nichola Bruno, Head, The King’s Awards Office, Department for Business and Trade.

In addition, we will hear from past winners of these awards to learn how this has benefitted their organisation. These include:

• Stephen Lane, Founder, Prop Store

• Dr John Howie DL, Co-founder, Lintbells

17/05

INCOTERMS® 2020 RULES

DATE: FRIDAY 17TH MAY

TIME: 09:30-12:30

PRICE: MEMBERS: £365+VAT NON-MEMBERS: £425+VAT

WHERE: VIA ZOOM

This online British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) accredited course outlines the risk, responsibility and obligation between the buyer and the seller for each transaction. The course will take you through all the aspects of understanding Incoterms®2020 and covers:

• An explanation of the different versions of Incoterms

• The differences between the 2010 and 2020 versions

• An explanation of the risk, cost and obligations

• What Incoterms do not cover

• The importance of how they are written on international trade documentation

• A description of each Incoterm

• Common misunderstanding and pitfalls when using Incoterms

• The importance of making sure your customers understand the terms being used for a shipment

22/05

HR FORUM: EMPLOYMENT LAW ESSENTIALS AND RECENT CHANGES

DATE: WEDNESDAY 22ND MAY

TIME: 08:45-11:00

PRICE: FREE

WHERE: HANBURY MANOR HOTEL, WARE, SG12 0SD

Rights, responsibilities and liabilities; contracts, policies and procedures – there are many angles to employment law and your position as an employer. Whether you are an established business that already employs staff, or you are just appointing your first team members, HR managers and business owners have a lot to keep on top of as employment law changes regularly.

Richard Gvero and Miranda Mulligan from the Longmores Employment team, will cover key employment law issues including:

• Contracts and policies

• Rights and liabilities

• Fair process

• Common traps

They will also explain the changes introduced in January 2024:

• Working Time Regulations affecting holiday entitlements for people who work irregular hours

• Proposed changes to parental leave pay rates, paternity leave rules and a new right to unpaid leave for carers

06/06

Using Ai To Improve Hr Outcomes

DATE: THURSDAY 6TH JUNE

TIME: 08:30-10:30

PRICE: MEMBERS: £20+VAT NON-MEMBERS: £25+VAT

WHERE: ROTHAMSTED ENTERPRISES, HARPENDEN, AL5 2JQ

Are you looking for ways to harness AI to save time and increase impact within your human resources or learning and development role?

The ONE Group has partnered with us to host an interactive session on using AI to improve HR outcomes in your business. Joining us will be an HR recruitment expert from The ONE Group, HR expert Liz Redway from Redway HR Ltd, and Michelle Parry-Slater from Kairos Modern Learning.

Our expert guests will guide you through:

• Key approaches to using AI in HR to save time and increase the quality of people management and development

• Examples of accessible AI tools for use in an HR setting

• Real-world examples of ‘AI in action’ within the HR landscape

• The potential challenges of using AI in HR

This session will equip you with insights on leveraging AI to enhance your HR outcomes, reduce timeconsuming tasks, streamline your hiring processes and improve decision-making in your team.

Book now for a chance to connect with other senior HR and L&D practitioners across Hertfordshire and gain valuable insight into the developing world of AI in HR.

23/05

May Chamber Lunch

DATE: THURSDAY 23RD MAY

TIME: 11:45-14:15

PRICE: MEMBERS: £50+VAT

NON-MEMBERS: £60+VAT

WHERE: HERTS COUNTY SHOWGROUND, REDBOURN, AL3 7PT

Our guest speaker will be Annie Brewster, newly appointed High Sheriff of Hertfordshire.

Annie will talk about the start of her role as High Sheriff of Hertfordshire, she will share her theme and the work she plans to do with the magnificent businesses in Hertfordshire to support their various initiatives that do so much good in our county.

Come along to this event for a lunch, a chance to catch up with existing business contacts and to meet and network with new potential clients.

13/06

June Chamber Lunch

DATE: THURSDAY 13TH JUNE

TIME: 11:45-14:15

PRICE: MEMBERS: £50+VAT NON-MEMBERS: £60+VAT

WHERE: HUNTON PARK HOTEL, KINGS LANGLEY, WD4 8PN

Our June Chamber Lunch is sponsored by Net Zero International.

Our guest speaker will be Lauren Christy, Talent Manager at Sky Studios Elstree. Come along to this event for a buffet lunch, a chance to catch up with existing business contacts and to meet and network with new potential clients.