4. Proposed Implementations

It is clear that from the research, proposals and survey results above, various stages will need to be put in place as we gradually ease out of lockdown and move towards a new way of working. This will ensure that our staff, their families and businesses are kept safe during these unprecedented times.

PHASE 1 - During Lockdown (Now - September)

Internally Externally

Stay connected and keep in touch online with regular staff meetings – 9:30am meetings every Tuesday and Thursday for a CEO update with all Chamber staff as well as one to ones and team calls/updates throughout the week

Promote the Chamber and our businesses as much as possible on all social platforms (LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook) by sharing, liking and commenting on posts

Risk assessments need to be put in place for home working and for all of our buildings

We need to look into the necessary equipment and technology needed to go forward to support employees at home such as a chairs, desks etc.

Look into training for 1) data protection and security, and 2) managing staff remotely

All meetings are to take place digitally

All Sector Forums are to take place digitally

All Sector Boards are to take place digitally

Strategic and Patron updates with the CEO – every other Thursday, at 11am

Coffee with the CEO – every other Tuesday, at 11am, all businesses

The Breakfast Club – the first Wednesday of every month, at 10am, members only

Look into digital workshops/ webinars for businesses (Enterprise Hub, Business Growth Platform, Training and Export related)

Daily calls to our businesses

Monthly (or more) emails to each sector

Create a survey for our businesses. What would they benefit from?

Member shout-outs and offers shared on socials

Start our Quarterly Chamber Quiz

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