Now that the Anti-Discrimination Legislation is in force, Employment & Social Security is publishing details of the duty on employers to make ‘reasonable adjustments’ for disabled employees. It accepts that there is a limit where such adjustments would represent a ‘disproportionate burde’n on the duty-holder (i.e. employer). Further detail on what constitutes a ‘reasonable adjustment’ and a … Read more
Hello to all our members A couple of weeks have now passed since the legislation was approved by the States and I wanted to offer you the CGi committee’s perspective. I would like to thank all of you who fed back to the committee their thoughts and suggestions prior to the States debate and we … Read more
THE Confederation of Guernsey Industry has expressed its support of the recent Home Affairs’initiative to introduce a temporary solution which will allow local companies to recruit employeesfrom overseas without having to apply for a UK visa first. The industry body is, however, urging the States to press ahead and rationalise its own law andprocedures to … Read more
We are seeking two new committee members from this September. The role is to work with the Chairman, Company Secretary and other committee members to develop policies and viewpoints on key topics that concern our Federation and in doing so, support the wider membership. Current initiatives include: Working with the States to improve the Population … Read more
Thank you to Bruce and James from Black Arrow Cyber Consulting Limited for their presentation last Friday to CGi members. It was a fascinating insight into the world of cyber security and how businesses, large and small, should protect themselves from ever growing threats.
Drop in to Chamber for an open discussion with representatives from the business community and the GDA to share your thoughts or learn more. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/anti-discrimination-legislation-forum-what-does-it-mean-for-smes-tickets-367448346897?utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-campaign=social%2Cemail&utm-source=strongmail Wednesday 29 June 2022, 12:30 – 14:30 at the Guernsey Chamber of Commerce, Markets Inner Street, St Peter Port All SMEs are welcome, no matter the nature of their query, … Read more
The CGi has invited Black Arrow Cyber Consulting to guide our members on the main ways that local businesses can protect themselves. The number of cyber security incidents continues to rise globally, affecting our members here in Guernsey and their clients in other countries. The discussion will look at the dangers caused when businesses conflate … Read more
The CGi’s Annual General Meeting was held on 31 March 2002 at Les Cotils. The meeting addressed the work the Federation is doing to support members, including: • Population management• Disability legislation• GST The CGi has been in face-to-face meetings with various departments within the States, vested stakeholders and the membership. The Chairman, Dave Newman, … Read more
The Annual General Meeting of the Confederation of Guernsey Industry takes place at 6:00pm on Thursday 31 March in the Reading Room at Les Cotils and all members of the Federation are invited. The agenda will comprise: Apologies for absenceMinutes of previous meetingMatters arisingTreasurer’s reportChairman’s reportElection of officersAny other business Copies of the financial statements … Read more
We ran a survey in June on the issues facing members. These are the results. What are the biggest issues facing you at present? What do you think the priorities should be for the CGi over the next 12 months?