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The importance of good governance
Good governance is the key to running a successful co-op, regardless of size, legal form or business sector. But why is governance so important? And what support is available to help your co-op…
11 months 2 weeks
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What a deposit is and why it matters
Anthony Collins Solicitors highlight a potential risk for co-operatives in managing money in the form of deposits – what to be mindful of and the potential legal implications.
1 year 4 months
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Blockchain – the catalyst for a cooperative economy?
Anthony Collins Solicitors outline what blockchain is, and how and why co-operatives might start to incorporate blockchain into their governance and operations.
2 years 4 months
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Case Law Update – August 2021
Gary Morrison, Senior Lawyer at Co-operatives UK, outlines some key learnings for the HR sector with this case law update.
2 years 7 months
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The future of flexible working
2 years 7 months
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Managing a successful return to the workplace
The official ‘work from home if you can’ order ended on 19 July, albeit that government guidance states that it ‘expects and recommends a gradual return over the summer’.
2 years 7 months
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Long Covid – guidance from an HR perspective
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues, there has been an increasing awareness of long covid, the phenomenon where some individuals who contract Covid-19 go on to experience debilitating symptoms for…
2 years 7 months
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IBM v Co-op – the importance of good project management
This blog uses a recent case study to highlight to the importance of effective project management when it comes to digital transformation projects, especially when they do not go as planned.
2 years 9 months
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A look at sociocracy amongst UK co-operatives
This blog looks at the rise in interest of Sociocracy being used within co-operatives in the UK.
2 years 9 months
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GDPR after Brexit – where are we now?
Whilst the initial post-Brexit period focused on the import and export of goods, questions are turning to the transfer of data and the impact of Brexit on information governance.
2 years 9 months
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Do it online – how Covid has enabled us to do AGMs differently
It's AGM season! A time of year where many co-ops find themselves in the midst of holding or planning to hold their AGM.
2 years 9 months
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Focus for 2021: Co‑operative Governance Expert Reference Panel
The Co‑operative Governance Expert Reference Panel, led and facilitated by Co‑operatives UK, has set its priorities for 2021 and has appointed three additional members to bring their skills and…
3 years 1 month
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Brexit – the trade and co‑operation agreement
Anthony Collins Solicitors outline some of the key elements co‑ops should consider the impacts of the Brexit UK‑EU trade and co‑operation agreement which came into place on 31 December 2020.
3 years 1 month
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Ethical consumerism, greenwashing and the risk of misleading consumers
In this blog by Anthony Collins Solicitors, we look at how to market your environmental claims successfully, whilst avoiding the common pitfalls of 'greenwashing'.
3 years 1 month
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Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 expires 31 March 2021
The Corporate Governance and Insolvency Act 2020 came into force in June 2020. But the measures it covers are due to expire in March 2021. We urge co‑operative and community benefit societies to read…
3 years 2 months
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Co‑operatives: getting governance and oversight right
Good governance has always been a central part of the way that the co‑operative movement works. But it can make accountability and responsibility more diffuse says Centre for Governance and…
3 years 6 months