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PAUL BASSI CBE
NAMED IN THE SIKH 100 Birmingham businessman Paul Bassi CBE has been named in The Sikh 100, a global recognition of the most powerful and influential individuals out of 26 million Sikhs worldwide.
Mr Bassi is recognised in the prestigious list for his work as a leading businessman and Midlands-based philanthropist. He was the first Asian Sikh president of a chamber of commerce in the UK and the first High Sheriff Sikh for the West Midlands.
Paul Bassi said: “I am deeply honoured to have been named in such a roll call among so many illustrious peers, although this listing really recognises the efforts of all the people I work with, in and outside of the business.”
Mr Bassi is also the author of Brick by Brick: Building Success in Business and Life, which charts his family’s rise from his father’s arrival in the UK with only £2 in his pocket, to receiving a CBE for his services to business.
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VACCINE WARNING Employers should give careful consideration before taking disciplinary action or even sacking workers who refuse COVID-19 vaccinations, Thursfields Solicitors has warned..
The advice from an employment expert at the leading Midlands law firm came after a national debate over whether employers can or should be able to insist that their staff are inoculated. James Monk, an associate director in the Employment department at Thursfields, explained that while vaccinating the country is seen as the only route back to normality, not everyone will be prepared to get the jab.
Mr Monk said: “There has been some interesting debate in the legal sector over staff who remain sceptical about having the vaccination, and how employers should respond if they refuse to do so.
“This is likely to be a highly sensitive issue, because there is no legislation to say that vaccinations are mandatory, and it may therefore be risky for employers to insist on it.”
Mr Monk said Acas guidance suggests there could be some situations where disciplinary action might be used if a vaccination was required for an employee to be able to carry out their job. But he suggested that in the first instance employers will want to communicate their desire for employees to take the vaccine and the reasons for this.
THE BELFRY HOTEL & RESORT - TOP PROMOTION
The Belfry Hotel & Resort, in Royal Sutton Coldfield, North Warwickshire, has announced Chris Eigelaar’s promotion to Resort General Manager.
Chris joined The Belfry in 2018 as General Manager, has over 20 years of experience in the hospitality sector having worked in hotels and resorts across the UK, including DoubleTree by Hilton, Locke Hotels, Sofitel, The Midland Hotel and QHotels. Having grown up in the hospitality industry in South Africa, his vast experience within the sector is a huge asset to The Belfry.
Commenting on his promotion, Chris Eigelaar said: “It is an honour to take on the role of Resort General Manager and continue to deliver and build on what we’ve created at the Belfry and ensure we retain our position as a major player in
the hospitality industry, while still offering our guests the same warm and welcoming award-winning Belfry experience that we are renowned for. I am looking forward to exploring new opportunities with the Belfry team.
“It has been a difficult time for the hospitality industry and there’s still a long road ahead of us given hotels and venues aren’t yet permitted to operate at full capacity however, now that vaccinations have begun does mean there’s light at the end of the tunnel.”
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