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From Conflict to Co-operation
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideThe From Conflict to Co-operation series aims to help co-operatives not only to deal with conflict when it arises but also to avoid unnecessary conflict.
Housing co-operatives: an overview
Related topic: Governance | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideCo-operative housing organisations have different governance arrangements; some are governed by all the members through general meetings; some have management committees or boards…
Key Performance Indicators (KPI) – A framework for guidance for co‑operatives
Related topic: Governance | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideCo‑operative values and principles are the very bedrock upon which co‑operative organisations are built – so our key performance indicators (KPIs) have to be co‑operative.
Effective minute taking
Related topic: Governance | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideMember content
The drafting of minutes for co-op meetings can pose a number of challenges for the person taking the minutes. Read our guide and access meeting and AGM templates.
Simple AGM guide
Related topic: Governance | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideThis a basic governance guide to preparing and staging a successful AGM.
Board behaviours in co-operatives
Related topic: Governance | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideThis practical guide will further understanding of your co-op's boardroom behaviours with five top tips for working with your board to improve its dynamic.
Guide to handling safeguarding issues
Related topic: HR & Culture | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideRead and download our guide to handling safeguarding issues.
GDPR guidance for co-ops – member and customer data
Related topic: Governance | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideThis guide will help your co-op navigate GDPR regulations around data protection with regards to member and customer data.
Managing under-performance in co-operatives
Related topic: HR & Culture | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideThis guide explains the basic performance management process, offers helpful tools and provides hints and tips on how to deal with under-performance issues if you work in a…
A guide to gender pay gap reporting
Related topic: HR & Culture | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideOur gender pay gap reporting guide explains what organisations need to do in order to meet their legal obligations and suggests steps to improve overall gender pay gap.
Redundancy guide
Related topic: HR & Culture | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideOur practical guide for individuals who are being made redundant features useful contact information for further support.
The Essential Co-operative Chair
Related topic: Governance | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideA guide to the responsibilities of a co-operative chair - and the skills required to be effective in the role.
Simply Legal
Related topic: Governance | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideSimply Legal is a guide with all you need to know about legal forms and organisational types for co‑operatives and community owned enterprises.
Simply Buyout
Related topic: Governance | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideA guide to employee buyouts and becoming an employee owned business.
Safe to drive guidance
Related topic: HR & Culture | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideWith legal firm Mills and Reeve, we have developed a briefing and checklist to ensure you know what to do to be sure your employees are safe to drive.
Simply Finance
Related topic: Finance | Resource type: Leaflet / GuideA comprehensive guide to the different options for financing a community enterprise.