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Platform co-ops – your route to an ethical digital business in Scotland (webinar)
Related topic: Business planning | Resource type: WebinarContent by Business support for co-ops
An opportunity to discover how platform co‑ops can put power and profits in the hands of service providers, rather than tech giants.
Is starting a co-op right for you? (webinar – 19 Jan)
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: WebinarContent by Business support for co-ops
Discover co-ops – their purpose and benefits. And find out if your business idea suits the co-op model…
Freelancers unite! The power of co-ops and joint working (webinar)
Related topic: Business planning | Resource type: WebinarContent by Business support for co-ops
Hear from three speakers – all either existing freelancers or previously freelancers – who have used the co-op model to benefit their work and security.
Is starting a co-op right for you? (webinar – 7 Dec)
Related topic: Business planning | Resource type: WebinarContent by Business support for co-ops
Discover co-ops – their purpose and benefits. And find out if your business idea suits the co-op model…
Co-op Economy Report 2021
Related topic: What is a co-op? | Resource type: ReportThe Co-op Economy Report 2021 reveals that co-op businesses are more resilient to the economic devastation caused by Covid prompting a call for more government investment led by…
Hosting an online AGM (video)
Related topic: Covid-19 | Resource type: WebinarMember content
This webinar addresses the likelihood that the majority of AGM's will take place either online or as a hybrid event in 2021.
Webinar: Creating a more diverse and inclusive culture for your co-op
Related topic: Governance | Resource type: WebinarMember content
Re-cap of Jenny Holgrove's session on creating a more diverse and inclusive culture for your co-op. This recording is intended only for members of Co-operatives UK or non-members…
Empowering Places Interim Report
Related topic: Co-op development | Resource type: ReportContent by Empowering Places
Empowering Places aims to build more resilient communities by supporting community businesses to provide benefits and opportunities for local people.
Webinar – What Is A Co-op?
Related topic: What is a co-op? | Resource type: WebinarContent by Co-op Connections
Co-ops are found in all sectors of the economy – from high street retailers to community-owned pubs and from fan-owned football clubs to farmer-controlled businesses.
Returning to work after furlough - editable template
Related topic: HR & Culture | Resource type: Template policy / documentComing back to work after a period of extended leave can be daunting and this guidance will help those returning feel more comfortable.
WEBINAR: Health and safety on the shopfloor, now and post-lockdown [15 June]
Related topic: Covid-19 | Resource type: WebinarHealth and safety managers from three large retail co-operatives share their expert health and safety knowledge in this hour-long webinar on dealing with COVID-19 on retail…
The Co-op Economy: Previous reports
Related topic: Research | Resource type: ReportPublished annually, the Co‑operative Economy Report reveals turnover, membership and employee figures for thousands of co‑op businesses across the UK.
Co-op values and principles posters
Related topic: Membership | Resource type: PosterCo-ops across the world are based on shared values and principles. These colourful posters are a great reminder.
Template furlough letter
Related topic: HR & Culture | Resource type: Template policy / documentA letter template for furloughing staff to help you during the Covid-19 pandemic.
WEBINAR RESOURCES: HR and COVID‑19 [31 March]
Related topic: Covid-19 | Resource type: WebinarContent by Co-op Connections
Download the Q & A from the HR webinar which addressed specific questions coming from co‑ops at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic in March 2020
WEBINAR: HR and COVID‑19 [31 March]
Related topic: Covid-19 | Resource type: WebinarContent by Co-op Connections
Watch the webinar which addresses HR‑specific questions coming from co‑ops at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic in March 2020