An established group of manufacturers who meet regularly to discuss collaboration on issues, the market conditions and the state of trade from a manufacturing perspective. This networking forum is currently being held virtually and operates under Chatham House rules.

What is the workshop about? Negotiation happens every day whether or not you are involved with contract negotiations. You might negotiate with your boss on objectives, responsibilities, timescales, and strategies or if you are lucky, a pay rise. When working in a team workload, productivity, standards, holidays and overtime are often negotiated.

The Leaders of the Future Committee are delighted to announce that their next conference will take place virtually on the 2nd of February.

Hear from amazing employers and apprentices from across the country, who will be shining a light on the fantastic work they've been doing throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Society of Old Friends Spring Clachan will take place virtually on the 25th February 2021.

BOSS Member HR and Health and Safety Update Anna Stretton, Head of HR and Mandy Robson, Head of Health and Safety will update BOSS members on the newly developed BOSS Healthcheck in addition to answering COVID -19 HR and Health and Safety questions. More details to follow.

In view of the current situation caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and the associated international travel restrictions, it has been decided to rearrange Paperworld to 29th January - 1st February 2022.

The Members gathering and AGM will be held on Thursday 29th April 2021.

London Stationery Show is the unmissable event for stationery and gift retailers and buyers. Featuring the biggest selection of writing and paper products from around the world, you'll find all the best brands under one roof, from the biggest UK and international brands to brand new start-ups.

After close consultation with suppliers and resellers, OPI has decided to reschedule its next Partnership event to the end of June 2021.

The 2021 BOSS Business Supplies Charity Day - this is the industry's annual chance to raise a lot of money by having a lot of fun - will return to Belton Woods, Grantham, Lincolnshire on Thursday 10th June 2021.

With the Covid-19 pandemic having wiped out social gatherings in 2020, Nemo & Office Club have announced the new date for the inaugural joint conference as the weekend of 18-20 th June 2021.

The 2020 edition of Home and Gift will now take place on the 18-21 July, 2021. Like many of you, all of us are devastated by the requirement to postpone Home and Gift for the first time in its 60-year history. Our absolute priority is to safeguard the health and welfare of all those involved in our events and, therefore, we acknowledge that this postponement is a necessity, given both the material and ongoing disruption caused by the current pandemic and the latest public health and government directions.

A provisional date has been set for the 2021 BOSS Industry Awards - Thursday 25th November 2021.