http://www.smarterworkingwm.co.ukReceive latest news and events from SmarterWorkingWMen-GBCopyright 2009, SmarterWorkingWMinfo@smarterworkingwm.com ()Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:13:13http://www.smarterworkingwm.co.uk/images/layout/logo.gifhttp://www.smarterworkingwm.co.ukhttp://www.smarterworkingwm.co.uk/media.aspx?section=16&item=86&year=2012West Midlands Regional Impact Awards 201286Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00Latest Newshttp://www.smarterworkingwm.co.uk/media.aspx?section=16&item=93&year=2012Working from home: top tipsMight flexible working be a more appealing option in difficult weather conditions?93Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00Latest Newshttp://www.smarterworkingwm.co.uk/media.aspx?section=16&item=116&year=2012ACAS LogoACAS (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) aims to improve organisations and working life through better employment relations.116Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00Latest Newshttp://www.smarterworkingwm.co.uk/media.aspx?section=16&item=95&year=2011Sustainability WMThe SWM Newsletter for November 2011 featuring relevant SWM project updates and regional news stories95Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00Latest Newshttp://www.smarterworkingwm.co.uk/media.aspx?section=16&item=115&year=2011BESST logoRead the latest news from BESST (The Business Environmental Support Scheme for Telford) 115Wed, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00Latest Newshttp://www.smarterworkingwm.co.uk/media.aspx?section=16&item=94&year=2011Register for the eventRegister for UKTI’s programme of events at Offshore Europe 2011 (6 - 8 September 2011)94Wed, 06 Sep 2011 00:00:00Latest Newshttp://www.smarterworkingwm.co.uk/media.aspx?section=16&item=114&year=2011BESSTThe Business Environmental Support Scheme for Telford (BESST) is a partnership between local private and public sector businesses to assist businesses to improve their environmental performance.114Wed, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00Latest Newshttp://www.smarterworkingwm.co.uk/media.aspx?section=16&item=111&year=2011Windspeed111Wed, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:00Latest Newshttp://www.smarterworkingwm.co.uk/media.aspx?section=16&item=109&year=2011David Dowson109Wed, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00Latest Newshttp://www.smarterworkingwm.co.uk/media.aspx?section=16&item=110&year=2011Energy saving trust110Wed, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00Latest Newshttp://www.smarterworkingwm.co.uk/media.aspx?section=16&item=108&year=2010smarter working108Wed, 07 Dec 2010 00:00:00Latest Newshttp://www.smarterworkingwm.co.uk/media.aspx?section=16&item=105&year=2010Sustainability West MidlandsSustainability West Midlands held this event on 9 September 2010 to inform organisations about the benefits of smarter working and living.These presentations are available to download105Wed, 17 Sep 2010 00:00:00Latest Newshttp://www.smarterworkingwm.co.uk/media.aspx?section=16&item=106&year=2010workhubsThis week sees the launch of UK’s first online network for people using and running workhubs, a new style of flexible workspace, www.workhubs.com106Wed, 17 Sep 2010 00:00:00Latest Newshttp://www.smarterworkingwm.co.uk/media.aspx?section=16&item=104&year=2010Carbon Trust104Wed, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00Latest Newshttp://www.smarterworkingwm.co.uk/media.aspx?section=16&item=99&year=2010Remote worker awards99Wed, 14 May 2010 00:00:00Latest Newshttp://www.smarterworkingwm.co.uk/media.aspx?section=16&item=85&year=2010BBC NewsPeople who can choose their own working hours enjoy better physical and mental health, a report has suggested.85Wed, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00Latest Newshttp://www.smarterworkingwm.co.uk/media.aspx?section=16&item=77&year=2009UK near the top of green IT tableNEWS: IT holds key to CO2 savings77Wed, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00Latest Newshttp://www.smarterworkingwm.co.uk/media.aspx?section=16&item=75&year=2009BT Upload InnovateBT Upload Innovate ezine the new interactive magazine that delivers a range of business expertise straight to your desktop. Access Latest Edition of Upload75Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00Latest Newshttp://www.smarterworkingwm.co.uk/events.aspx?section=11&item=90&month=3&year=2010Event by SWMDateMonday 22 March 2010TimeArrival and registration from 3.30pm with a 4pm start. Wine and nibbles will be provided from 6pm to 7pm.LocationThe Balcony Rooms, Sustainability West Midlands offices, Level 4 Millennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham B4 7XGOrganisersSustainability West Midlands (SWM), Centro and Aston UniversityTarget audienceThis event is for leaders and decision-makers involved in regional and sub-regional policy making with an interest in sustainable transport.The90Wed, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00Eventshttp://www.smarterworkingwm.co.uk/events.aspx?section=11&item=91&month=3&year=2010People Space MovementPSM (People.Space.Movement.) is a unique national event being staged under the BCSD-UK banner on 22nd March 2010 at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry, and annually thereafter. It’s an exciting, dynamic and stimulating HYBRID event bringing together international experts, entrepreneurs, engineers, innovators, businessmen, planners, politicians and THE PUBLIC to debate, display and promote a vision of tomorrow’s low carbon world TODAY. Its raison d'être is to examine how we can acce91Wed, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00Eventshttp://www.smarterworkingwm.co.uk/events.aspx?section=11&item=81&month=3&year=2010Date: 23rd March 2010 Time: 9.00am - 4.00pmLocation: Oak Tree Conference CentreOak Tree CourtBinley Business ParkHarry Weston RoadCV3 2UNDirectionsCost: Free of ChargeLIWThe Event itself: Find out how Smarter Working can help your organisation to adopt practices that could reduce overheads but at the same time, increase profits and productivity.This workshop is for anyone who wants to raise productivity whilst reducing carbon emissions. This is achieved through a collection of measures and initi81Wed, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00Eventshttp://www.smarterworkingwm.co.uk/events.aspx?section=11&item=87&month=4&year=2010Resource ManagementBusiness Link West Midlands has developed a series of breakfast workshops to provide practical advice to businesses, to help them to reduce costs and optimise their utilisation of resources through increased Resource Efficiency.Bethel Convention Centre, West BromichBetween April and June 2010, five workshops will be held on Resource Efficiency and the Environmental Management Systems - An Integrated Approach'.This Programme of Business Link Events will be delivered by, Rebecca87Wed, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00Eventshttp://www.smarterworkingwm.co.uk/events.aspx?section=11&item=88&month=4&year=2010Resource ManagementBusiness Link West Midlands has developed a series of breakfast workshops to provide practical advice to businesses, to help them to reduce costs and optimise their utilisation of resources through increased Resource Efficiency. Stoke City Football Club, Stoke-on-Trent, StaffordshireBetween April and June 2010, five workshops will be held on Resource Efficiency and the Environmental Management Systems - An Integrated Approach'.This Programme of Business Link Events will be del88Wed, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00Eventshttp://www.smarterworkingwm.co.uk/events.aspx?section=11&item=96&month=5&year=2010Mayday Opening Doors: Premier Inn's Flagship Green HotelSupported by Business Link West Midlands Resource Efficiency ProgrammeJoin us for a tour of Pemier Inn's flagship green hotel in Tamworth. This high performance, low carbon hotel combines a range of building materials and environmental technologies umatched by other British budget hotel chains. Organised by Business in the Community as part of The Prince's Mayday Network in the West MidlandsDate: 19/05/10Time: 10:00am to 12:00pmVenue: Premi96Wed, 19 May 2010 00:00:00Eventshttp://www.smarterworkingwm.co.uk/events.aspx?section=11&item=100&month=6&year=2010HMRCWhat is EmployerTalk?EmployerTalk is a free of charge event where you will: meet HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) staff with lots of payroll experience face to face hear all the latest news about employer and payroll issues get tips on how to make your dealings with HMRC a much easier task It doesn’t matter if you’re new to payroll or have years of experience there is always something to learn.Follow this link for more information100Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00Eventshttp://www.smarterworkingwm.co.uk/events.aspx?section=11&item=101&month=6&year=2010Business LinkAimed at small to medium sized businesses, there is a large collection of government agencies and public sector organisations present and features relevant presentations and a Business ExhibitionFollow this link for more information101Wed, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00Eventshttp://www.smarterworkingwm.co.uk/events.aspx?section=11&item=97&month=6&year=2010West Midlands Business Cluster Conference 2010: 'Making Money from the New Global Markets'The West Midlands Business Cluster Conference 2010, 'Making Money from the New Global Markets' will be bringing together the region's businesses, plus key public sector executives, to focus on how to maximise the opportunities presented by the emerging global markets concentrating on: Low Carbon (Energy, Buildings, Vehicles, Infrastructure)Advanced ManufacturingDigital CreativeMedical/Healthcare Technologie97Wed, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00Eventshttp://www.smarterworkingwm.co.uk/events.aspx?section=11&item=98&month=6&year=2010WORKHUBS CONFERENCE: JUNE 29th 2010The first national Workhubs conference will be kindly hosted by BT at their group headquarters' superb business showcase conference facility. We have previously held conferences on live/work hereThe event will see the launch of our national report for the government on workhubs and their role in supporting home based businesses in a low economy. This report is being supported by the Department for Communities and Local Government, the Homes and Communities Agen98Wed, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00Eventshttp://www.smarterworkingwm.co.uk/events.aspx?section=11&item=102&month=7&year=2010A Rough Guide to Travel Planning - Monday 5th July 2010travelwise logoThis free workshop aims to introduce delegates to the successful tools and strategies needed todeploy an effective travel plan and marketing campaign to achieve travel behaviour change withinan organisation.Date: Monday 5th July 2010Time: 9.30 – 13.00Venue: Novotel Wolverhampton, Union Street, Wolverhampton, West Midlands WV1 3JN Who should attend: This workshop is designed for anyone working as a Travel Plan Co-ordinator with102Wed, 05 Jul 2010 00:00:00Eventshttp://www.smarterworkingwm.co.uk/events.aspx?section=11&item=103&month=9&year=2010Date: Thursday 9 SeptemberTime: 9.30am-3.30pmLocation: Millennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham B4 7XGStart smarter working Press release for Start smarter working eventThis event has already occurred. Follow the links below to find our moreDetails of the eventDownload the presentations from this eventOrganisersSustainability West Midlands is pleased to be working with Smarter Working West Midlands and Business in the Community to bring you this event with other partners to be announced soon.103Wed, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00Eventshttp://www.smarterworkingwm.co.uk/events.aspx?section=11&item=25&month=10&year=201020th October - 21st October, BirminghamWebsite: http://www.beyond-2010.com/Event Details: Be where the conversation and debate is to share the very latest thinking and be amongst the first to get advice and your questions answered from our panel of government experts, economists, politicians and business leaders. This event will give you the opportunity to: Meet with public and private sector partnersEvaluate next stepsUnderstand what is required from you Develop those vital cross sector solutio25Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00Eventshttp://www.smarterworkingwm.co.uk/events.aspx?section=11&item=35&month=10&year=2010Dates: October 21 – 22Venues: Birmingham ICC and Custard FactoryHello Business is a 2-day conference which offers insight, advice and support from a network of leading experts, helping businesses better understand how to make the most of digital technologies, giving knowledge and tools to take your business to the next level.Suitable for experts and beginners alike, the eclectic schedule will feature business master classes, digital surgeries, cutting edge workshops, pitch training and a Hello 35Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00Eventshttp://www.smarterworkingwm.co.uk/events.aspx?section=11&item=107&month=10&year=2010Healthy Travel - Healthy Working. Are businesses making the right connections?Date: Friday 22nd OctoberTime: 8.30am – 1.50pmLocation: Maple House, 150 Corporation Street, Birmingham B4 6TBThe Event itself:Download details of the eventDownload the conference schedule and programmeDownload the event booking form Sickness absence costs UK employers £8.4billion a year and £15.1 billion a year through reducedproductivity at work.For years transport professionals have recognised the potential health b107Wed, 22 Oct 2010 00:00:00Eventshttp://www.smarterworkingwm.co.uk/events.aspx?section=11&item=15&month=12&year=2010Low Carbon Cities Conference - Up to £2billion of low carbon business opportunities in Coventry[image-17]Low Carbon Cities Conference[/image-17][image-18]Low Carbon Cities Conference[/image-18]Whilst the Spending Review has created a tough environment for the UK over the next five years we must not forget the huge business opportunities that are being created by the transition to a low carbon economy, not just in the Midlands but across the country. If your business is able to seize these opport15Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00Eventshttp://www.smarterworkingwm.co.uk/events.aspx?section=11&item=76&month=2&year=2011Date: Wednesday 9th February 2011Time: 10.00am - 3.00pmLocation: University Square, Coventry University, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 5FBA series of "green activities" will be running in University SquareCost: Free of ChargeDownload the event leaflet for more informaion 76Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00Eventshttp://www.smarterworkingwm.co.uk/events.aspx?section=11&item=112&month=5&year=2011start awards 2011If your business, organisation or community is helping people to live more sustainable lives, these awards are for you. We’re looking for inspiring examples of innovation and action and through these awards to reward best practice and inspire others to take action.The Awards form part of the national Start initiative, which is managed by Business in the Community on behalf of The Prince’s Charities Foundation, to promote and create sustainable living.Official START 2011 flyerWM 112Wed, 19 May 2011 00:00:00Eventshttp://www.smarterworkingwm.co.uk/events.aspx?section=11&item=72&month=9&year=2011Register for UKTI’s programme of events at Offshore Europe 2011Dates: 6 - 8 September 2011The event itself: Hear from UKTI Commercial Officers, NOCs and invited speakers on the latest developments in important Oil and Gas markets, the opportunities that exist, how to access them and the challenges faced in doing business in these markets.How do you attend this event: To download the programme and to reserve a place on any of these activities, please follow this link or visit the website 72Wed, 06 Sep 2011 00:00:00Eventshttp://www.smarterworkingwm.co.uk/events.aspx?section=11&item=83&month=9&year=2011Following the success of last year's competition, we are adding to our existing Green Leaders in the West Midlands by identifying new individuals that are playing a key role in leading us towards a more sustainable future.Do you know someone who has shown a professional or personal commitment to creating a sustainable future for the West Midlands through influencing and inspiring change?The nomination form contains full details and is available to download.Deadline for nominations: 9am on Monday83Wed, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00Eventshttp://www.smarterworkingwm.co.uk/events.aspx?section=11&item=82&month=9&year=2011besstDate: 29th September 2011Time: 08:30 - 11:30 Location: Denso Manufacturing UK Limited,Queensway Campus,Hortonwood,TelfordTF1 7FSThe Event itself: By working on biodiversity businesses can demonstrate their social responsibility contribution to the local community and have a positive impact on local biodiversity. Businesses working with the wildlife trust will increase the biodiversity of individual sites and by working strategically with the trust the wildlife corridor of Telford, Shropshir82Wed, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00Eventshttp://www.smarterworkingwm.co.uk/events.aspx?section=11&item=78&month=10&year=2011Date: Wednesday 5 October Time: 9am - 3.30pm Location: Austin Court, Birmingham, B1 2NPOrganisers: Sustainability West Midlands AimsProvide an update on progress towards our low carbon vision for the West Midlands in 2020 to create jobs, reduce carbon and improve lives.Review of the progress, current good practice and leadership relating to our seven priorities to achieve this vision.Inform future collaborative action towards our low carbon vision over the next three years in the West Midlands.A78Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00Eventshttp://www.smarterworkingwm.co.uk/events.aspx?section=11&item=92&month=10&year=2011BCE logoThere’s still time to enter the 2012 Business Commitment to the Environment Awards sponsored by WRAP as the closing date for entries is 10th October 2011. But don’t miss out on the chance to have your environmental achievements recognised – start your online application form today!Request an application formWRAP is the main sponsor of the Business Commitment to the Environment (BCE) Environmental Leadership Awards, the longest running and one of the most prestigious environmental award 92Wed, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00Eventshttp://www.smarterworkingwm.co.uk/events.aspx?section=11&item=80&month=2&year=2012Date: Monday 6th February 2012Time: 9.15 – 13.00Location: Copthorne Hotel, The Waterfront, Level Street, Brierley Hill,West Midlands DY5 1URCost: Free A Rough Guide to Travel PlanningThis free workshop aims to introduce delegates to the successful tools and strategies needed to deploy an effective travel plan and marketing campaign to achieve travel behaviour change within an organisation.Who should attend?This workshop is designed for anyone working as a Travel Plan Co-ordinator within a busine80Wed, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00Eventshttp://www.smarterworkingwm.co.uk/events.aspx?section=11&item=66&month=2&year=2012Date: Wednesday 22 FebruaryTime: 9.45am - 1:00pmLocation: Environment Agency Offices, SolihullDownload the Event FlyerTarget audience: The workshop is targeted primarily at small to medium sized businesses and social enterprises from across the West Midlands, however larger businesses that have not yet considered these issues may also attend.The event itself:Have you considered how the climate and extreme weather will impact on your business?The changing climate has the potential for wide rangin66Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00Eventshttp://www.smarterworkingwm.co.uk/events.aspx?section=11&item=71&month=2&year=2012Date: Thursday 28th February 2012Location: Sheldon, BirminghamThe Event itself: Learn how to inspire a healthy workforce through the British Heart Foundation’s free Health at Work programme. Whether you’re a health coordinator, a volunteer champion or a general manager, our health at work seminar will give you the skills and confidence to promote better health in your organisation.Download the event flyer hereContact for further information: To find out more and reserve your space visit:http://b71Wed, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00Eventshttp://www.smarterworkingwm.co.uk/events.aspx?section=11&item=113&month=3&year=2012Date: Tuesday 20 MarchTime: 9.45am - 1:00pmLocation: Hosted by Briggs Equipment UK Limited, Cannock, StaffordshireDownload the Event FlyerTarget audience: The workshop is targeted primarily at small to medium sized businesses and social enterprises from across the West Midlands, however larger businesses that have not yet considered these issues may also attend.The event itself:Have you considered how the climate and extreme weather will impact on your business?The changing climate has the poten113Wed, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00Eventshttp://www.smarterworkingwm.co.uk/events.aspx?section=11&item=84&month=3&year=2012Date: 21/03/2012Time: 09:00 am - 02:00 pmLocation: Bethel Convention Centre, Kelvin Way, West Bromwich, West Midlands, United Kingdom, B70 7JWGrowing Green 2012The Event itself: Through the work of finditintheblackcountry's business network, the Black Country Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has teamed up with the City region partners - Sandwell MBC, Dudley MBC, Walsall MBC, Wolverhampton City Council and Birmingham City Council to host Growing Green 2012. A prestigious West Midlands wide even84Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00Eventshttp://www.smarterworkingwm.co.uk/events.aspx?section=11&item=118&month=3&year=2012Date: Thursday 22 MarchTime: 9.45am - 1:00pmLocation: Worcestershire – hosted by Worcestershire county council Download the Event FlyerTarget audience: The workshop is targeted primarily at small to medium sized businesses and social enterprises from across the West Midlands, however larger businesses that have not yet considered these issues may also attend.The event itself:Have you considered how the climate and extreme weather will impact on your business?The changing climate has the potentia118Wed, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00Events