Sedgemoor Chamber

Sickness absence and its impact on your business
2026-04-22 08:30 - 09:30 (Europe/London) | The Princess Theatre and Arts CentreBurnham-on-Sea, England, The Princess Theatre and Arts Centre, Burnham-on-Sea, TA8 1EH, United Kingdom
Is sickness absence holding your organisation back?

Discover the real cost of sickness absence and learn practical steps to reduce avoidable absence and build a healthier, resilient workplace.

Sickness absence affects every business—large or small. But many employers underestimate its true impact on:
– Productivity
– Operational costs
– Team morale and wellbeing
Join us for this focused, practical session to uncover:
✅ The real cost of sickness absence
✅ What early signs to look out for
✅ How to reduce avoidable absence
✅ Simple steps to build a healthier, more resilient workplace
Perfect for:
Employers, managers, HR leads, and anyone responsible for supporting staff wellbeing or business performance.
Why attend?
✔ Gain actionable insights
✔ Strengthen your team
✔ Improve business resilience
✔ Support your people in smarter, sustainable ways
Please note: There is limited on-site parking. Please use the nearest parking / Oxford Street Car Park.

Employer Networking Breakfast
2026-05-08 07:30 - 10:00
We are excited to invite employers to our free Employer Networking Breakfast on Friday 8 May, bringing together organisations from across engineering, construction, digital and wider sectors for a morning of insight, conversation, and collaboration.
This is a fantastic opportunity for businesses to connect with like-minded employers, explore recruitment support for summer and September intakes, and contribute to shaping the future of skills in our region.
Attendees can enjoy great food, make valuable connections, and discover how they can save money, access funding, upskill their workforce, and make the most of our facilities.

Venue: Taunton Conference Centre
Time: 7.30am – 10am

Agenda
7:30am – 8:15am | Arrival, Breakfast & Networking
8:15am – 8:45am | Breakout Sessions (choose one):
• Skills & Professional Development
• Funding & Cost-Saving Opportunities
• Recruitment Support & Solutions
8:45am – 9:15am | Guest Speaker: Roger Smith
Hear from the General Manager of Sedgemoor Chamber of Commerce, Roger, as he shares his experience of working with our T Level and work experience students, and the benefits this can bring to businesses.
9:15am – 10:00am | Networking & Facility Tours
Meet other employers, ask questions, and take a guided tour of our Engineering, Construction and Digital facilities.

We are also gathering employer insight to help shape the future direction of training, including the upcoming Foundation Apprenticeships, which offers a £2,000 government incentive.
Once we understand workforce needs, we can connect employers with candidates from our college talent pool who are ready to take their next step into employment. Similarly, we can support them whilst they upskill their current members of staff.
To book a place or find out more, please follow the link below:
Future, Skills and Growth Networking Breakfast Tickets, Friday, May 8 from 7:30 am to 10 am | Eventbrite

Quarterly business planning workshop for small business owners
2026-06-24 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-09-24 09:30 - 12:30
Refocus, plan and grow

Are you fed up with trying to wing growing your business?
Do you struggle to make the time to plan your next steps, even though you know working strategically will help you stay focused and in greater control?
This quarterly planning workshop is for small business owners who want guidance and structure to create a clear, actionable plan for the next three months so you can stay focused and see results.

– Space to focus on your business for 3 hours
– Advice on how to work more strategically
– Reflect on the first quarter of 2026
– Refocus your goals for the next 3-12 months
– Create a detailed plan for the next 3-months
– Guided workbook for you to complete and re-use
– Meet like minded business owners
– Refreshments provided throughout the morning

The workshop will take place in the beautiful Georgian Kitchen at The Pig at Combe, where you’ll have the opportunity to connect with other business owners in an intimate group setting.
Date: Wednesday, 24th June 2026
Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM (refreshments included)
Location: The Pig at Combe, nr Honiton
Investment: £99 (includes workbook)
Limited spaces available.
Optional: Stay on for lunch and continue the conversation
