CPN News
Manufacturing firms must forge closer links with education, Leeds business event is told
A leading business figure has urged manufacturers to forge closer ties with education in order to reduce the skills gap. Sandy Needham, the chief executive of West and North Yorkshire Chamber, issued a rallying cry to manufacturing firms at a major business event...
The People Network – Yorkshire Vision feature Feb 2020
2020 is set to be a pivotal year for an organisation that bangs the drum for Yorkshire’s professional services sector
Why Yorkshire’s professionals are joining forces to boost the region’s economy
A network that bangs the drum for Yorkshire’s world class professional services firms will grow next year after securing support from a number of major academic and business organisations. The Collaborative Professionals Network (CPN) was created to encourage...
Be Kind Campaign 2019 – Summary
THE AIM OF the CAMPAIGN The CPN is an "umbrella" organisation, seeking to put on events and provide services to the various member groups within its remit. The CPN aims to collaborate for the greater good of the individuals within the wider membership of CPN. ...
Why it’s time to act to improve mental health and wellbeing in the workplace
BOSSES must lead by example and display self-compassion to help create a healthy and productive workplace, a major business event was told. However, a leading analyst warned that some managers were not “walking the walk” and still working more than 70 hours a week....
Being kind to your staff can boost the UK economy
THE total cost to the British economy of staff turning up for work despite being ill could be as high as £26bn a year, a major business event was told. Read more at: https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk
Top business figures reveal secret for creating high performing teams
LEADING corporate figures have passed on tips for creating high performing business teams. The Collaborative Professionals Network (CPN) hosted a breakfast event which included a discussion about the best way of establishing and retaining talented teams. Read more at:...
Collaboration “is the key to success”
The representatives behind the CPN held a meeting at the offices of law firm Womble Bond Dickinson in Leeds to plan the group’s activities in 2018 and sign a formal constitution. The constitution states that CPN aims to encourage communication and collaboration...
Rallying cry for Yorkshire professionals
Earlier this year, CPN hosted an event featuring Sir Clive Woodward, who is the former head coach of England’s rugby union team and also served as Team GB’s director of sport. During his speech at Leeds Beckett University, Sir Clive outlined how the “teamship”...
New group will boost collaboration to help Yorkshire’s economy grow
A NEW group has been launched which aims to provide a long term economic boost for Yorkshire by encouraging professional and business organisations to work together. The Collaborative Professionals Network has been established to shout about the world class...