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Harborough Business Update
Harborough District Council
 
District of Harborough
April 2020 | Issue 71
 
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Welcome to the Harborough Business Update. During the COVID-19 disruption, we aim to provide weekly updates as things develop quickly. Find more information on the Invest in Harborough Website here.
Applications for Small Business Grant Fund and Retails, Hospitality and Leisure Grants Fund
Over the last couple of weeks, Harborough District Council has been contacting businesses directly to enable them to complete the appropriate application forms.

If you have not yet been contacted by the council, please do continue to wait for a call, as the Council is still trying to get through to all businesses eligible.

Once you have been contacted by the Council, and submitted the application form, please leave between 5-7 days for the grant to reach your business account.
Please note you will not receive any notification via email of the grant confirmation.

If after this period you have not received a grant, please do resubmit the application with the same information.

If you have any further queries do not hesitate to contact us via our email address: business@harborough.gov.uk
Invest in Harborough website: COVID-19 Support
We now have a series of links on our Invest in Harborough website, which detail information about grants available via central government, as well as several other organisations offering a range of support for local businesses.

Find sector specific support, support for self-employed, FAQs, webinars available to watch and even access to 1-2-1 support via telephone.
Michael Page Webinar - Running your Recruitment Process Remotely
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Whilst it is natural that there may be some level of uncertainty over your plans for hiring at the moment, it is our firm belief that recruiting top talent is still the best way to future-proof and grow your business. We also recognise that the established process for recruiting new members of staff, particularly meeting face to-face for interviews, has needed to adapt quickly with the times.

This is truly the age of remote recruitment.

To explore this hugely pertinent topic, and help you navigate the process of remote hiring in the here and now, our expert speakers will cover the following:

  • Selecting the right technology option for video interviewing

  • How to sequence the stages of your recruitment process remotely

  • Adapting your interviewing approach to a remote setting

  • Top tips for getting the most out of a video interview with a candidate

There will also be an opportunity for an exclusive Q&A. 


Tuesday 28th April, 2:00pm - 3:00pm,

Speakers:
 Graham Lucas, Managing Director, Michael Page, Manchester & Andy James: Managing Director, Michael Page, Birmingham

1-2-1 Business Meetings
Get in touch to arrange a 1-2-1 meeting with a member of our team.

We offer support on a wide range of topics from funding opportunities to digital marketing and more.
 
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Dates for the Diary
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Friday 24th April 2020
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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Monday 27th April 2020
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Tuesday 28th April 2020
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Business Gateway Growth Hub
The last few weeks have been difficult for many business owners to say the least. Don't forget the Business Gateway Growth Hub advisers are here to support you and your teams through video or telephone calls. Call 0116 366 8487 or complete an enquiry form here: https://bit.ly/LLRPrep

There is also plenty of information about the support available to businesses struggling to cope due to the coronavirus. Visit the dedicated area on the Growth Hub website below: http://bit.ly/2QoMWFn
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New COVID-19 Redundancy and Recruitment Service For Leicester and Leicestershire
A NEW service has been launched to support people in Leicester and Leicestershire who have lost their jobs due to the coronavirus outbreak.

The Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership (LLEP),  the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP),  Leicester City Council and Futures (who manage local careers support for the National Careers Service) have teamed up to launch a new COVID-19 Redundancy and Recruitment Service. The service will help match people who are facing redundancy due to the impact of coronavirus with opportunities in sectors that have seen a surge in employment demand.

Demand for staff is increasing in sectors vital to the fight against the virus outbreak. These include food production and retail; logistics and distribution; and social care.

The new service will work with local employers in these vital sectors to help those facing redundancy make a smooth transition into new work.

This programme will also support the DWP, which is dealing with unprecedented demand for new claims for Universal Credit.

SERCO, who manage a Skills Support for Redundancy programme for Leicester and Leicestershire through the European Social Fund (ESF), will further enhance the offer.

The Leicester Employment Hub, which is managed by the city council, is already working closely with local social care providers to promote vacancies in residential care, home care or supported living and link potential staff with employers.

Aslam Iqbal, recruitment manager at Adaptus Cares Ltd, said: "We are very happy to be working in collaboration with the Leicester Employment Hub. They have been very proactive by forwarding candidates' CVS across to us. They are always there if we need any assistance and have any employment requirements."

Employers who want to access the COVID-19 Redundancy and Recruitment Service should go to: bizgateway.org.uk/our-services/support/coronavirus-covid-19

Individuals looking for work should visit: Leicester Employment Hub or email employmenthub@leicester.gov.uk

Local people looking for free careers advice can email: leicestershire@futuresforyou.com
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