Back to work but not back to school
By the HR DeptThe reopening of schools to more children plays an important role in restarting the economy, but has understandably been the subject of much debate. This week's blog looks at what this might mean for employers who are getting back to business.
Returning to work in the UK
Claire Ruskin, Executive Director of Cambridge Network, says the staff of many local businesses are continuing to work from home - with a resulting increase in productivity...
What to wear for a webinar
By Simon HallCoronavirus has thrown many challenges at us. A tiny, but nonetheless knotty one, for me at least, has been what to wear when hosting a webinar.
The Big Q: I just don’t feel safe in being encouraged to return to work. What shall I do? What will my employer do?
By Claire Vane of Integrated ResourcesThe government’s plan to slowly restart the economy raises some big questions - for both employees and employers...
Cambridge Indies open for business
By Indie Cambridge Anne Beamish, Founder of Indie Cambridge, says that many Indie Cambridge members are still very much open for business – in whatever way they are able to - from taking enquiries for the future and putting advice and help online, through to selling through their websites and bringing their wonderful indie offerings to our doors.
Beyond lockdown: Back to work but not before training
By The HR DeptThe Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been extended until October. Employers can help furloughed employees to maintain and develop essential skills during this time with a distance training programme. This month's blog looks at how.
Simon Hall's Coronavirus Photo Diary: Week two
By Simon HallThe second part of my photodiaries of the impact of coronavirus in and around Cambridge...
Getting back to business?
John Gourd, Chief Executive Officer at Cambridge Network, talks to John Bridge, CEO of Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce, about the challenges caused by the pandemic and the obstacles we’ll face as the country starts to reopen for business...
Managing change
Louise Rushworth, Cambridge Network’s Events manager, offers her thoughts on a webinar presented by Paul Sanderson and Liz Smith...
Simon Hall's Coronavirus Photo Diary: Week one
By Simon HallI've been quietly keeping a photodiary of the onset, and progress, of the coronavirus pandemic in and around Cambridge.
A webinar woe, and a quick and easy fix
By Simon HallSimon writes of his schoolboy error of webinar woe, and how to fix it fast...
Lockdown local heroes
By Indie Cambridge Anne Beamish, Founder of Indie Cambridge, shares and celebrates some of the amazing stories she has come across recently of how members of the local indie community are not only helping each other, their local communities and frontline NHS staff, but also showing us all now, more than ever, how crucial localism is and how hopefully, it will be the way forward for a better…
Tips to manage employees' mental health during lockdown
By The HR DeptEmployees cannot do work during furlough, but you can still check-in on their wellbeing. Get your wellness action plan in place for Stress Awareness Month with top tips on managing mental health during a crisis.
Coping in the Crisis - The Coronavirus Isolation Diary
Day 14 of 14As his self-isolation comes to an end, John Gourd, Chief Executive Officer at Cambridge Network, reflects on life in the New Reality.
Employment during coronavirus: Cambridge Network adapts
The Recruitment Gateway team at Cambridge Network has had to adapt, like everyone right now, quickly and under fast-changing circumstances.
Coping in the Crisis - The Coronavirus Isolation Diary
Day 7 of 14John Gourd, Chief Executive Officer at Cambridge Network, reflects on life in the New Reality.
Coping in the Crisis - The Coronavirus Isolation Diary
Days 4, 5 and 6 of 14John Gourd, Chief Executive Officer at Cambridge Network, reflects on life in the New Reality.
Coping in the Crisis - The Coronavirus Isolation Diary
Day 3 of 14John Gourd, Chief Executive Officer at Cambridge Network, reflects on life in the New Reality.
Coping in the Crisis - The Coronavirus Isolation Diary
Day 2 of 14John Gourd, Chief Executive Officer at Cambridge Network, reflects on life in the New Reality.
Coping in the Crisis - The Coronavirus Isolation Diary
Day 1 of 14 John Gourd, Chief Executive Officer at Cambridge Network, documents his thoughts during the coronavirus outbreak.