Support offer for Sheffield Employers 2024-25

See below for the 2024-25 Employer Support Offer Guide, which contains information about some of the services available to assist businesses and organisations in Sheffield. The guide outlines the employer offer from: Business Sheffield Opportunity Sheffield Jobcentre Plus Sheffield Chamber of Commerce sheffield-employer-offer-2024-25-final-public-1Download

Sheffield welcomes professionals from displaced backgrounds to its communities

Written by Sheffield Chamber of Commerce: https://www.scci.org.uk/news/sheffield-welcomes-professionals-from-displaced-backgrounds-to-its-communities/ Skilled refugees and individuals from displaced backgrounds have a lot to offer to companies and our society. Talent Beyond Boundaries, along with Fragomen, supports the recruitment and relocation processes to help displaced talent reach their full potential and establish themselves in a safe and dignified environment. Talent Beyond … Continue reading Sheffield welcomes professionals from displaced backgrounds to its communities

Sheffield Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Economic Survey (Q3) 2023 is now live

Written by Sheffield Chamber of Commerce Organisations across the region are now being asked to share their experiences of both recruitment and staff retention, in response to a questionnaire that is being conducted by the three South Yorkshire Chambers of Commerce. Having initially launched around this time last year, The People Survey is being run … Continue reading Sheffield Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Economic Survey (Q3) 2023 is now live

Charity sector to receive support from Bhayani HR & Employment Law

Written by Sheffield Chamber of Commerce A Sheffield law firm has launched a new service to help support the charity sector recover from several years of challenging operating conditions. The pandemic and the cost of living crisis has led to some charities struggling with staff retention and so Bhayani HR & Employment Law has appointed … Continue reading Charity sector to receive support from Bhayani HR & Employment Law

Sheffield partnership secures £600k funding to support disadvantaged young people

A city-wide partnership led by Sheffield Hallam University has secured more than £600k government funding to support young people adversely affected by the pandemic through education and employability initiatives. The £622k funding, secured through the UK Government’s UK Community Renewal Fund, will enable three existing projects to be combined and delivered in schools and colleges where young … Continue reading Sheffield partnership secures £600k funding to support disadvantaged young people

Donate items to victims of human trafficking – City Hearts (1-29 Oct)

From 1-29 October, in support of anti-slavery month, Sheffield Business Together and the Chamber of Commerce have partnered with City Hearts, a Sheffield headquartered charity, to support hundreds of survivors of modern slavery on their journey to freedom.   The city-wide campaign aims to bring dignity and hope to victims of human trafficking. City Hearts … Continue reading Donate items to victims of human trafficking – City Hearts (1-29 Oct)

South Yorkshire to pilot new Local Skills Improvement Plan

Written by Doncaster Chamber South Yorkshire’s Chambers of Commerce have come together to lead a successful bid that could transform skills supply, employment prospects, and business productivity across the region. The South Yorkshire LSIP Trailblazer will be led by Doncaster Chamber working alongside Sheffield, and Barnsley and Rotherham Chambers of Commerce and a range of … Continue reading South Yorkshire to pilot new Local Skills Improvement Plan

Employer Expression of Interest Form for Kickstart Scheme

Sheffield Chamber of Commerce, Sheffield Digital and the Sheffield Social Enterprise Network recently joined up with Sheffield City Council, Sheffield Hallam University and other partners across the city to help smaller businesses, social enterprises and organisations get young people into work. The government recently announced the £2bn Kickstart scheme that is designed to create hundreds … Continue reading Employer Expression of Interest Form for Kickstart Scheme

Employer guidance for applying for Kickstart Scheme – Sheffield

KICKSTART SCHEME VIA SHEFFIELD PARTNERSHIP FOR JOBS AND SKILLS Why apply through this Consortium? “The Sheffield Partnership for Jobs and Skills” has been brought together to provide support to Businesses in Sheffield in a “joined up” effort to aid COVID-19 business recovery in regard local Employment and Skills. It is made up of: Sheffield Chamber … Continue reading Employer guidance for applying for Kickstart Scheme – Sheffield

Business organisations in Sheffield join forces with Council to help small businesses, social enterprises and charities access £2bn job creation fund

Written by Sheffield Chamber of Commerce Sheffield Chamber of Commerce, Sheffield Digital and the Sheffield Social Enterprise Network have joined up with Sheffield City Council, Sheffield Hallam University and other partners across the city to help smaller businesses, social enterprises and organisations get young people into work. The government has recently announced the £2bn Kickstart … Continue reading Business organisations in Sheffield join forces with Council to help small businesses, social enterprises and charities access £2bn job creation fund

‘Remote Working Through The Covid Recession’ webinar on Weds 20 May

Sheffield Chamber of Commerce is staging an online webinar exploring the hot topic of remote working on Wednesday 20 May. The 'Digital Darwinism: Remote Working Through The Covid Recession' webinar cover the essential fundamentals required for effective remote agile working. It will also address how to implement a framework in your business. Sheffield Chamber of … Continue reading ‘Remote Working Through The Covid Recession’ webinar on Weds 20 May