Only Connect Networking Podcast

Join Mark and assorted Urbano Members as they discuss how they use LinkedIn as a networking and business engagement tool.

The Procurement Bill currently progressing through Parliament sets out to reform public sector purchasing regulations post Brexit. We gathered an illustrious panel to discuss what the changes will mean for SMEs looking to win work through bidding and those bodies which have to publish contracts through public tenders.
This online webinar from Urbano Network features Rebecca Rees, Partner and Head of Public Procurement at Trowers & Hamlins, Alan Heron, Director of Procurement at Places for People, Sarah Collins, Technical MD at RIFT R&D (on claiming back tendering costs using R&D tax credits) and Caroline Brock, Co-Director of Urbano & Talent Lab where she is lead on tenders.
The event is introduced and facilitated by Mark Herring, Co-Director of Talent Lab & Connector-In-Chief of Urbano.
Urbano is grateful for the support of EQ Investors, Rift R&D & Stewart Title.

This episode features a recording* of Sophie Kennedy, Joint CEO of EQ Investors, one of Urbano's most loyal members and supporters. EQ Investors are an award-winning discretionary fund manager, focused on sustainable and impact investing, based in the City Of London.
In this episode takes an in-depth and personal look at the challenges facing those in investment and finance to deliver sustainable, wealth creation. During the course of her discussion with Mark Herring, she looks how those City are changing , what options there are for those individuals who want to look after their families for the longer term.
Included in the discussion are issues around labels like ESG.
Sophie also gives feedback on COP26 and how they worked with other B Corps to push for changes to company's Articles of Association as an important step to delivering measurable corporate benchmarks built around sustainability.
For more information on EQ Investors, click here: EQ Investors
For more information about Mark, Talent Lab & Urbano Network - and to leave feedback - click here: https://www.talentlab.co.uk/networking/
* The sound quality of this episode was affected by a very loud air conditioning unit which we couldn't turn off. The important messages are still audible though with an industrial background.

This Urbano Network webinar, featuring guest presenter Debra Spurway, Director at HR and employment law specialists, HR Dept, offers timely, practical advice on what employers can do to support employees in the workplace and provide insight to those who would not likely suffer from such symptoms.
Facilitated by Urbano's co-Director, Caroline Brock , who introduces questions from the audience, this webinar is essential listening for employers who want to address the issues around menopause and create inclusive workspaces and retain experienced talent.
Please leave feedback for Caroline and Debra through the Urbano website.

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