What Is An Employers Forum?
Community & Business Partners Limited set up the
Employers Forums in 1988 to provide an opportunity for
private sector companies to get together to share best
practice and debate issues of concern.
An employers’ forum acts as a catalyst to bring together
local employers who are joined by representatives from
the Public Sector, Police, Groundwork and other agencies
to discuss, debate and resolve issues of concern and
possible future opportunities. This has brought benefits to
both the communities in which they are situated and local
industry by aiding business development and ultimately
social and economic regeneration.
Who Benefits From The Initiative?
Everyone in Pennine Lancashire; Blackburn with Darwen,
Burnley, Hyndburn and Pendle can benefit. Employers
bring to the meeting important issues, often common to
others, and solutions can be sought jointly and may
involve the help of outside agencies and the local
authority. Updates will be given on progress towards
solving the issues at the following meeting.
What Will It Cost?
An investment in TIME and EFFORT by the employer is
essential for the employers forum to develop and grow successfully but this commitment is only required up to
3 times a year for 2 hours each time.
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The Benefits Of Being Involved...
Sharing best practise to solve common business problems
Encourage closer relationships with public sector
and other statutory bodies
Liaison with other employers
Raising your company profile
Employers will find their involvement is directly
contributing towards attainment of the
company’s objectives
Develop networking opportunities
Promote good community relations
Help to make the environment cleaner, greener, safer
Opportunity to develop links with the business
mentor scheme; Guardian Angel Entrepreneurs Network
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Examples Of Who It Has Helped?
The Economic Development Zone Forum has been
actively involved with the Police and the Local Authority
on such projects as the Business Wardens Scheme and
Business Watch Scheme. This has resulted in a significant
improvement in the area’s cleanliness, less vandalism
and crime reduction. There have been improvements to
signage across the areas and junction improvements at
Whitebirk Industrial Estate.
The Darwen Employers Forum has given companies the
opportunity to raise issues such as traffic, parking,
reduced sales, vandalism etc relating to the Darwen Town
Centre. The Police keenly support the forum and keep
companies advised on policing issues in the town and the
rural area and successful initiatives such as the Safe
Haven Bus. Presentations on the work of ELEVATE and
the successful Food and Drink Festival have been heard,
which enable employers to get involved and benefit.
The Human Resource Managers Forum continues to progress and members discuss HR issues affecting the practitioners. They also ensure they are fully up to date with the constantly changing legislation through regular presentations by Senior ACAS Advisors. They make use of the network to discuss HR best practice; to let other companies know of any redundancy situations or posts available, as well as discussing topical HR subjects.
These developments have come directly from you as
local businesses engaging with the Borough Council and
support agencies through Community & Business Partners.
So if you would like to become a part of this success
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Forum Minutes & Information
For more information please visit the contact section of this website, or simply call us on: 01254 505065 or email: forums@cbpartners.org
Contact Us By Post:
Community & Business Partners Limited,
Suite 1,
Blackburn Enterprise Centre, Furthergate,
Blackburn,
Lancashire
BB1 3HQ
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