Events in the North West 

• • The Equality Act 2010: What changes?

  • Location: ACAS Liverpool, Liverpool | Show on map

  • Date and Time: 15 Sep 10 10:00AM - 12:00PM

  • This two hour briefing will cover the main provisions of the Equality Act 2010, the impact it might have on your business and help you identify the areas of your existing policies and procedures you will need to review.

• • What's up doc? An employer's guide to long and short term absenteeism

  • Location: Sapphire Suite, Stockport | Show on map

  • Date and Time: 16 Sep 10 7:45AM - 10:00AM

  • At the latest of our breakfast seminars, the Gorvins Employment Team aim to inform about the legal issues associated with employee absenteeism, both short and long term, and dispel certain of the myths and misconceptions surrounding one of the most sensitive areas of HR practice. On the subject of short term absences, we will look at reporting and management practices and...

• • Practical skills for front line managers - ACAS

  • Location: ACAS Manchester, Manchester | Show on map

  • Date and Time: 16 Sep 10 9:30AM - 4:00PM

  • This workshop provides a comprehensive overview of essential supervisory ‘people’ skills.  The workshop objectives are to: describe how the role of supervisor fits into an organisation identify the skills needed to effectively communicate with all staff explain how to lead and motivate your team with effect state your role in...

• • Equality Act: Informative briefing

  • Location: Lancaster District Chamber of Commerce, Lancaster | Show on map

  • Date and Time: 29 Sep 10 4:00PM - 6:00PM

  • The new Equality Act is due to come into force on 1 October 2010. This briefing will cover the main areas of the Act and there will be a question and answer session after the briefing. The Act deals with the following characteristics: age disability gender reassignment marriage and civil partnership pregnancy and maternity race religion or...

• • Bullying and harrassment at work

  • Location: Commercial Union House, Manchester | Show on map

  • Date and Time: 30 Sep 10 9:30AM - 1:00PM

  • Bullying and harassment leads to increased levels of absence and staff turnover as well as reduced productivity and staff morale. Its effects are harmful to all concerned and expensive for your organisations. This workshop is designed to help you to tackle the problem. It will discuss practical issues such as the distinction between strong management and bullying, preventing...

• • From sick note to fit note: Getting it right

  • Location: Acas - Liverpool, Liverpool | Show on map

  • Date and Time: 05 Oct 10 9:30AM - 1:00PM

  • The law relating to doctor-provided sick notes changed in April 2010. In place of the sick note a new statement of fitness to work will be introduced.   This workshop will help you understand what the key changes are and what the new statement of fitness to work will mean for you, your employees and your organisation.   The outline of the workshop will be: Fit notes - what are...

• • Annual employment law update

  • Location: Preston North End , Preston | Show on map

  • Date and Time: 05 Oct 10 9:00AM - 1:30PM

  • Employment law is fast moving and ever changing. At Forbes Solicitors we aim to keep you informed and up to date enabling you to take a pro-active approach to employment law issues, avoid costly litigation and reduce staff turnover. Forbes Solicitors invites you to the annual employment law update 2010 where the experienced team will be covering all the latest employment law developments...

• • From sick note to fit note: A new approach

  • Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Chester | Show on map

  • Date and Time: 12 Oct 10 10:00AM - 12:00PM

  • The law relating to doctor-provided sick notes changed in April 2010. In place of the sick note a new statement of fitness to work will be introduced.   This workshop will help you understand what the key changes are and what the new statement of fitness to work will mean for you, your employees and your organisation.   The outline of the workshop will be: Fit notes - what are...

• • Challenges for 2011 - are you ready?

  • Location: The Leyland Hotel, Preston | Show on map

  • Date and Time: 14 Oct 10 9:00AM - 1:00PM

  • The impact of the proposed changes to the public sector will bring challenges for both the public and private sectors. We do not yet know what these changes will be however organisations can take action to prepare. This event will look at best employment relations practice for restructuring including varying employment contracts, information and consultation, redundancy and TUPE. ...

• • Becoming a first time employer

  • Location: Village Hotel Whiston, Whiston | Show on map

  • Date and Time: 14 Oct 10 8:00AM - 10:00AM

  • This event will provide an invaluable overview of elements that need to be considered when becoming a first time employer. By the end of the seminar you will have a greater understanding of planning your business resources, statutory duties as an employer, HR issues, maintaining control of your business, and forward planning. The following subjects will be covered in this workshop: ...