Join Manchester Mind for a free workplace wellbeing networking event bringing together organisations, leaders and professionals passionate about creating healthier, more supportive workplaces. Hear from inspiring speakers, gain practical insights and connect with others exploring new ways to improve mental health and wellbeing at work.
AI is changing everyday life. But what does that mean for you?
If you're eager to learn about the possibilities, challenges and ethics of AI, and have ever wondered:
On 10th November, Greater Manchester Citizens will come together for their Accountability Assembly.
Rooted in listening that has taken place across our member institutions, the Assembly will bring hundreds of organised citizens face-to-face with power-holders from across Greater Manchester. Attendees will be asked to listen carefully, respond publicly, and make clear commitments to work with the alliance on the issues facing communities.
Join the next Greater Manchester Research Engagement Network (GM REN) Forum, which will bring together people from across Greater Manchester.
The theme for this forum is Respect for Community Values, exploring what it means to listen and learn first, recognising that communities know their neighbourhoods, their experiences and their needs.
What to expect
The event will explore the Respect for Community Values pillar of the GM REN Respectful Research Charter.
Join a lively day of networking and ideas to boost social enterprises and make a real impact together.
You are invited to two brilliant events bringing together social enterprises, Co-operatives, CIC’s, Charites that Trade, and other social business for a day of conversation, ideas and networking.
Morning event: GM Social Enterprise Summit
The first Our Business GM Social Enterprise Summit – sponsored by Our Business – allows you to join the conversation and make connections across the Greater Manchester business community.
AI is changing everyday life. But what does that mean for you?
If you're eager to learn about the possibilities, challenges and ethics of AI, and have ever wondered:
Data Protection Essentials is the ICO's new, free online training and self-assessment programme created especially for small and medium-sized organisations, their employees, and sole traders.
It provides practical, accessible support to help organisations understand data protection and build confidence in handling personal information appropriately.
Join the ICO for a live demonstration to learn how the programme works and discover how to get the most value from it.
Join Acas for their free webinar on reasonable adjustments: how to get them right, where they will explore the law and good practice on how to implement reasonable adjustments in the workplace.
This webinar will provide an overview of:
• The legal obligations surrounding reasonable adjustments
• How to overcome challenges with practical solutions
• Different types of reasonable adjustments
• And strategies to foster an inclusive workplace
185.6 million working days were lost in the UK due to sickness or injury in 2022, costing over £100bn annually. Supporting your staff and effectively managing sickness and the return-to-work process, could help to reduce sickness absences in your workplace.
Join Acas on this free webinar about managing sickness absence successfully where they will cover:
- Different types of absences
- Supporting your staff at work to reduce absences
- How to support staff during absence
Workplaces can have an impact on our mental health as we spend roughly a 1/3 of our life at work. The way in which we address mental health in the workplace will determine whether that impact is positive or negative.
In this webinar Acas explore how employers can positively support mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. It will cover:
• An introduction to mental health and relevant legislation
• The Acas framework for positive mental health
• Supporting mental health in practice
• Case study examples