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SUMMARY:From Taking On Your First Employee to Expanding to the Dream Team
DESCRIPTION:Taking on your first employee is an exciting milestone for any growing business — but it also comes with important responsibilities and decisions. In this practical and easy‑to‑follow session\, Liz Chiva Director of Hallidays HR will guide you through everything you need to know to hire confidently and build the foundations of a strong\, motivated team. \n\nIn this webinar\, Liz will cover: \n\nYour Legal Obligations\nRecruitment Essentials\nRetainment & Performance Management\nGrowing Your Team\nFit\, Motivation\, Morale & Leadership\n\nWhether you’re about to hire your very first employee or preparing to expand your team further\, this session will give you the clarity and confidence you need.
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SUMMARY:Understanding B Corp: What\, Why and What’s Involved
DESCRIPTION:What does it really mean to become a B Corp — and is it something your business should be thinking about now? \n\nJoin Future Shift for a practical\, introductory webinar designed to help GCA members clearly understand what B Corp certification is\, what’s involved\, and the potential benefits for businesses within the greeting card industry. \nThe session will include a short\, accessible presentation covering the fundamentals of B Corp certification — from what it is and why companies choose to pursue it\, to how the process works and where to start. The discussion will also explore how B Corp links to wider sustainability expectations and upcoming regulations that many businesses in our industry are likely to face. \nThe webinar will conclude with a panel Q&A featuring Caroline Gardner\, Woodmansterne and Windles who are already B Corp certified or currently on the journey\, offering real‑world insight and honest reflections on the process. This will be chaired by Fiona Pitt\, head of commercial at Hallmark\, who lead’s the GCA’s sustainability sub-committee. \nWhat you’ll gain from attending: \n\nA clear\, jargon‑free overview of what B Corp certification actually is\nAn understanding of the benefits\, challenges and commitments involved\nInsight into how B Corp aligns with broader sustainability regulations\nPractical next steps and signposts for support if you want to explore further
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