Winter e-newsletter 2011

Annual Employment Law Review and Update 2012

Wednesday 7th March 2012 and Thursday 8th March 2012 (two one-day events)

The format for the day will include an update of key case law over the last twelve months and an analysis of new and pending legislation. The “key themes” session, where law meets HR practice is on Agency Workers. There will be an interactive group case study session which will conclude the day, where legal knowledge will be refreshed and new learning applied to a real life HR scenario.

This is an excellent opportunity to ensure that as a HR Professional, you keep yourself updated on new and pending legislation as well as ensuring you understand the key case law that has made the headline over the last year.

This is also the perfect opportunity to network with other delegates and test your skills and knowledge on a practical case study.

Ensure you don’t fall into the pitfalls of the unwary when dealing with the very topical issue of agency workers and receive a comprehensive delegate pack, containing relevant case references and practical guidance – very useful for future reference and to share with colleagues.

Speakers: Barristers Dr Stephen Hardy and Ms Rachel Wedderspoon, from 9STJOHNST
Chambers in Manchester

Venue: The Copthorne Hotel, Clippers Quays, Salford Quays, Salford

This is a fee paying event and well worth attending. Fees are:
£125 plus VAT for CIPD members
£200 plus VAT for non members
£62.50 plus VAT for full-time students.

If you would like to attend the event, you can register now

For more information contact Jean Carter - Branch Secretary and Event Organiser 

Annual CIPD Northern Area Partnership (NAP) Conference “Positive People” 22nd & 23rd June 2012 York Race Course.

The Northern Area Partnership that comprises members from the Committees of the ten Northern Branches, is pleased to confirm that next year’s conference will take place in York at York Race Course from midday on Friday 22nd June through until 4.30pm on Saturday 23rd June 2012.

The theme is “Positive People”; so far the following speakers have agreed to talk:
• Nita Clarke will be talking on “Engaging for Success”,
• Phil Willcox "Recruiting and retaining positive people in your organisation" ,
• Chris Kelly of Voice Works
• Paul Magee the SUMO man
• Terry Gillen (by popular request)

Up to 14 additional speakers for seminars, workshops and master classes will be confirmed over the coming weeks before Christmas covering, topics such as: Mindfulness, Leadership, Emotional intelligence, FISH, positive coaching and NLP.

On the Friday night there will be a Conference dinner and with awards and supplier exhibition throughout the weekend.

The conference is priced at only £160 plus vat, with the benefit for those that like to Book and Pay early being given the ‘early bird’ rate of only £95 plus vat which includes the Friday night Awards Dinner, from 1st Dec until 29th February or first 100 bookings whichever comes sooner (14 places have already been booked as we go to print).

For more information or to book and take advantage of the early bird offer of £95 plus vat rate, contact Gary Hewins, Regional Branch Coordinator.