Dorset Chamber welcomes new members

Reid Bikes Ltd

Bournemouth 01202 526220

At Reid we believe in quality and service because everyone has the basic right to explore their freedom. Our value is in quality, affordable bikes and scooters. Demonstrated across our range of Vintage, MTB, Gravel, Commuter, Electric products and more.

Mercure Bournemouth, Queens Hotel & Spa

Bournemouth 01202 554415

Located near a train station, Mercure Bournemouth is a great choice for a stay in Bournemouth. You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/ cafe and visit the spa to be pampered with massages, body wraps or hydrotherapy. An indoor pool, a bar/lounge and a fitness centre are other highlights at this Art Deco hotel. Fellow travellers like the helpful staff and overall property condition.

Porsche Centre

Bournemouth

Wimborne 01202 897688

Porsche pride themselves upon innovation, design, functionality and performance, and have done since 1948. Our Porsche Centre in Bournemouth has mirrored this philosophy ever since. To find out more, visit our website. We look forward to welcoming you soon. As one of only five Porsche Classic Partners in the UK, Porsche Centre Bournemouth has the expertise to enable more owners of classic Porsche models to maintain and in some cases restore, their Porsche.

Alliance FX Ltd

London 0203 9314844 Alliance FX are an independent international payments specialist, allowing corporate customers to achieve more competitive exchange rates than currently available via your existing banking or broker relationships. We provide you with currency exchange and financial solutions to help you manage and grow your businesses.

Hardys Holiday Home Services

Dorchester 07827 680068

Hardy’s Holiday Home Services provide managed services for holiday let owners. A bespoke service is provided which caters for your property’s individual turnaround needs. The service includes professional laundered linen via our laundry partner, guest contact and sundry items are provided as part of the weekly turnaround costs. Hardy’s works with various Holiday Brokers across the UK and is proud to make your holiday home the ‘retreat of choice’ for guests.

Globacare

Bournemouth 01202 929349

Specialist Health & Life insurance experts, we advise on personal, business and international protection. There’s a reason why clients stay with us for years and recommend us to their friends and family. It’s our team. Our advisers have been with us for many years, handpicked and have built long-lasting relationships with our clients.

Card Connection

Farnham 01252 892300

Card Connection is the market leader in the franchised distribution of greeting cards covering the UK and Ireland. We have been described as one of the best run franchisees in the UK. The Bournemouth franchise is available and includes over 100 trading accounts. Interested? Please contact us accounts.

Sculpture by the Lakes Ltd

Dorchester 07720 637808

Lose time and unwind in the 26-acre Sculpture Park and discover something special in The Makers Yard – enjoy delicious homemade food in The Kitchen, fresh local produce in The Pantry, find unique gifts and goodies in The Store and curated exhibition pieces in The Gallery. Entry to The Makers Yard is free, entry to Sculpture Park £14.50

Corbin & Co Estate & Lettings Agent

Bournemouth 01202 519761

Corbin & Co are independent Estate & Letting Agents.

Established in 2008 by Debbie Corbin, the business has grown through reputation to become the leading Estate Agent across postcodes BH10 and BH11. Our large modern office can be found next to Costa Coffee, Kinson with plenty of parking nearby.

Mar-Key Group

Bournemouth 01202 577111

Mar-Key Group designs, manufactures and delivers structures for events and commercial clients. If you need more space, we’ll create it for you! Whether you need a high-end corporate event venue or a temporary warehouse for your growing business, when you choose Mar-Key Group you can be sure that you’ll receive Great British quality and service, every time.

With a focus on ‘Building Your Resilience’, our next GU6 event takes place on 10 March. It will bring together inspirational speakers and fellow business leaders, to explore and share ideas and experiences, to support your wellbeing and performance.

Leading or managing a business can take its toll so it is important to have appropriate tools and coping mechanisms in place. The truth is, ‘you can’t pour from an empty cup’, so investment in your own health and wellbeing should always be considered a priority.

This GU6 event is designed to be friendly and practical, supporting our vision to provide health and wellbeing support to business leaders. Included in the £20 (£25) ticket price is a delicious breakfast, excellent speakers, a Q&A, and networking opportunities, all against the backdrop of the beautiful Merley House in Wimborne. Leadership and mindset coach, Michaela Smith, specialises in helping business leaders to build their resilience, channelling her personal and professional experience of 20 years as a coach. Sharing her personal insights and practical advice on ways to take control of your potential and build your strength. This is a ‘can’tmiss’ morning of self-investment.

The GU6 and our health and wellbeing programme is kindly sponsored by Lester Aldridge.

The employer’s responsibility for the working spacewhat has changed?

During the pandemic and since the world of work has entered the hybrid working era, employers have found their teams working in weird and wonderful locations. However, employers should note that whilst staff are working away from the office, it remains their legal duty to ensure that employees have a safe working environment. Even a location as mundane as the kitchen table poses risks. For example, a chair unsuitable for long periods or an uncomfortable height difference from the table could lead to injuries over time. Employers should provide a risk assessment for their staff to determine the suitability of their workspace and equipment. Consideration should be given to issues such as whether there’s sufficient lighting, the suitability of computer equipment (mainly if not provided by the employer) and the ergonomic features of the workstation.

The next time you’re on a Zoom call with your staff, take a moment to think about the suitability of their working environment. And consider whether you’ve got a risk assessment on file to mitigate any liability you might face for that RSI injury sustained from typing on a laptop balanced on a compost bag in their garden shed.

Edward O’Brien, Associate www.lesteraldridge.com

Friday 10 March 8.30am - 11.00am

Ticket prices: Members – £20.00 +VAT Standard– £25.00 +VAT Visit www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/event/gu6-businessleader-resilience-event-3/ and book your place today.