04 November 2010

Huddle webinar about tasks

Huddle has just added task functionality to their team working software and this was a webinar to talk about the new functionality.  I see a big future for tools like this and Yammer that allow teams to work together more closely.  The session was recorded and is available here.

Free Huddle and Yammer accounts are available but you have to pay when the data stored hits limits.

Agency Workers Directive

Read this article. 

Main points are that from Oct 2011 agency workers in UK to get same rights as permanent employees doing same job after 12 weeks unless Ltd Co or self employed.  Consultation still ongoing.

15 October 2010

Carbon Reduction Compliance CRC

Attended webinar.

Sustainability, Risks and Opportunities, Reporting and disclosure 2010

Aims and objectives:

Supported by Deloitte, South East Coast FSD brings you this webinar which will introduce you to the CRC initiative and its impact. It will cover CRC in the context of the NHS and the opportunities/challenges associated with reducing energy consumption. Although there is a finance focus this webinar will also be of interest to procurement, estates and other functions.


Who is the event aimed at?
Staff who need an introduction to, or who have a responsibility for carbon reduction/efficiency.

When is the event?
2.30pm till 5pm 15th September 2010

08 September 2010

Risk Register Maintenance - Safeguard software

Workshop explaining how to use Safeguard software to create and maintain corporate and departmental risk registers. Seemed like a good idea as it keeps better audit trail of changes than a spreadsheet does. System itself seemed unrefined.

26 June 2010

CIMA Members in Pactice Conference

2 day event covering a range of subjects including technical updates.

24 June 2010

Budget update

Took part in Grant Thornton webinar in keep up to date on latest budget analysis.