A Cumbrian business-to-business organisation has updated its membership offerings which it said will better support its members through the ever-changing landscape.

Coming into effect from April, Cumbria Chamber of Commerce membership will feature services like free cyber security and IT systems reviews and an employee wellbeing plan.

Cumbria Chamber said the new services are aimed at helping members elevate their employee offering at a time when businesses are facing significant recruitment and retention challenges and staff continue to juggle the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis.

Chamber Healthy Extras is a new add-on, which is included with membership for businesses with up to 99 employees.

Businesses with over 100 employees will receive free platinum membership to the Directors Club included in their membership in place of Chamber Healthy Extras, but can choose to add Healthy Extras to their membership for a bolt-on fee of 23p per employee per month.

Head of commercial and business growth, Eve Halliday, said: “The introduction of employee benefits is something many have requested, so I’m delighted that from April, it will be available as standard to member businesses with up to 99 employees, that includes sole traders too.

“With Chamber Healthy Extras those smaller businesses, who perhaps can’t afford to offer an employee benefit or a pay rise, now have something in place.

“Those who are trying to attract staff now have something extra to offer, and those who perhaps have something similar in place but are struggling with overheads may be able to make savings without impacting employees.

“We also expect the introduction of these new services to improve the employment offering of the county as a whole.

“Crucially, thousands of employees will be able to access savings and support when times are tough and make their money go that little bit further, in particular with summer holidays just around the corner.

“We’re also excited about the launch of our online members’ portal, a digital platform allowing members to contribute to our online community by posting news stories, events, offers and business information to other members.”

For a full list of member services visit www.cumbriachamber.co.uk.

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