Peterborough – 05.02.13

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Expert Guide to Effective Performance Management

This half day course will give you tips and tools to increase productivity, address underperformance and develop systems, by communicating how your employees’ contribution directly affects your organisational goals. A lively, practical and participative half day training event – topics will include:

• What it is and why do it?
• Can you measure performance?
• Creating a performance culture
• Good practice in managing the process
• Diagnosing and dealing with underperformance
• Legal issues in performance management Training Course – Tuesday, 5th February 2013
Orton Hall Hotel, The Village, Orton Longueville, Peterborough, PE2 7DN

Speakers:
Cathy Norton BSc, FCIPD, CMIOSH, LLM – Director – BackupHR. One of the UK’s most experienced HR professionals, Cathy is qualified in HR, Employment Law and Health and Safety. With industrial experience across a variety of sectors, including the voluntary sector, she regularly speaks at conferences, seminars and writes expert columns.

Peter Stanway, BA MCIPD LLM – Senior Consultant – BackupHR. Fully qualified in HR and Employment Law, Peter’s has more than 30 years as an HR manager and consultant. Our top expert on employment law, he is an experienced Tribunal Advocate with an enviable record.

What delegates said about other BackupHR events:
Thank you very much for the course which I found very useful indeed. I’ve come away with lots of points to act on!

I felt able to connect with so many areas and it was very interesting to realise that all employers come across the same demands and issues which you were able to help us all with. A very worthwhile morning!

Who should attend?
This is a thought provoking and useful introduction, or refresher, course, for Line Managers who have responsibility for people, Senior Managers or anyone who has responsibility for the HR Function.

Pricing
The cost for this half day training event will be £75.00 plus VAT per delegate, including lunch. To reserve your place on this course, please contact Jackie Bolton – email: jackie@www.backuphr.com or call 01480 677981 / 07501 224523.

Event Programme:
8.00 am – 8.30 am: Registration & Refreshments
8.30 am – 10.00 am: Presentation – Part One
10.00 am – 10.15 am: Tea/Coffee Break
10.15 am – 12.15 pm: Presentation – Part Two
12.15 pm – 12.45 pm: Lunch & General Networking
12.45 pm – 1.30 pm: Presentation – Part Three, Summary & Interactive Q & A

Discipline & Dismissal II – Back to the Future!

The Government earlier this year increased the qualification for unfair dismissal from one year back to two years. This course will explain both the opportunities and the threats this change represents for employers. A lively and participative half day training event providing useful practical tips on how to tackle one of the most difficult situations facing any manager, how to fairly discipline or dismiss an employee. Training Course – Tuesday, 13th November 2012
Great Hallingbury Manor Hotel, Great Hallingbury, Bishops Stortford CM22 7TJ

Speakers:
Cathy Norton BSc, FCIPD, CMIOSH, LLM – Director – BackupHR. One of the UK’s most experienced HR professionals, Cathy is qualified in HR, Employment Law and Health and Safety. With industrial experience across a variety of sectors, including the voluntary sector, she regularly speaks at conferences, seminars and writes expert columns.

Peter Stanway, BA MCIPD LLM – Senior Consultant – BackupHR. Fully qualified in HR and Employment Law, Peter’s has more than 30 years as an HR manager and consultant. Our top expert on Employment Law, he is also an experienced Tribunal Advocate.

What delegates said about other BackupHR events:

I thoroughly enjoyed the course and left with more than the one point to act upon!

Though I came expecting to be ‘reminded’ of things I knew 20th June 2013
Orton Hall Hotel Orton Longueville, please contact Jackie Bolton – email: jackie@www.backuphr.com or call 01480 677981 / 07501 224523. Please note that numbers are limited.

Event Programme:
8.00 am – 8.30 am: Registration & Refreshments
8.30 am – 9.55 am: Presentation – Part One
9.55 am – 10.10 am: Tea/Coffee Break
10.10 am – 12.00 pm: Presentation – Part Two
12.00 pm – 12.20 pm: Lunch & General Networking
12.20 pm – 1.00 pm: Presentation – Part Three, Q & A & Summary

Health & Safety – The Essentials

Health & safety requirements for all organisations can have significant, negative and costly implications if they are misunderstood or ignored .This training will provide a useful introduction or refresher course for busy managers who need to be aware of their organisation’s health & safety responsibilities and the part they have to play in it. It is also designed for those managers who have been given overall health & safety responsibilities for their organisation. Training Course – Thursday, 8th November 2012
Rowley Mile Racecourse, Newmarket Racecourses, Newmarket CB8 0TF

Speakers:

Cathy Norton BSc, FCIPD, CMIOSH, LLM – Director – BackupHR. One of the UK’s most experienced HR professionals, Cathy is qualified in HR, Employment Law and Safety, including being a Chartered Member of IOSH and is on the Government’s Safety Consultants Register. Working across the Private, Public and Third Sectors, she regularly speaks at conferences, seminars, writes expert columns and is a well-experienced safety trainer

Peter Stanway, BA MCIPD LLM – Senior Consultant – BackupHR. Fully qualified in HR and Employment Law, Peter’s has more than 30 years as an HR manager and consultant. Our top expert on Employment Law, he is also an experienced Tribunal Advocate.

What delegates said about previous events:
I thoroughly enjoyed the course and left with more than the one point to act upon!
Though I came expecting to be ‘reminded’ of things I knew actually I learned much more new things. I really needed this training.

Who should attend?
Anyone who has responsibility for the HR function or managing people within their organisation. It is equally appropriate for line managers who have responsibility for managing the performance and conduct of their team(s).

Pricing
The cost for this half day training event will be £75.00 plus VAT per delegate including lunch. To reserve your place on this course, as well as providing tips on what the HSE’s approach to sensible risk management is all about. Also suitable for Directors, Senior Managers and those appointed as either the organisation’s competent health & safety person or safety rep.

Pricing
The cost for this one day training event will be £125.00 plus VAT per delegate, including lunch. To reserve your place on this course, please contact Jackie Bolton – email: jackie@www.backuphr.com or call 01480 677981 / 07501 224523. Please note that numbers are limited.

Event Programme:
8.00 am – 8.30 am: Registration & Refreshments
8.30 am – 10.15 am: Presentation – Introduction to Safety Legislation
10.15 am – 10.30 am: Tea/Coffee Break
10.30 am – 12.30 pm: Presentation – Safety Polices, Consultation, Roles & Responsibilities
12.30 pm – 1.00 pm: Lunch & General Networking
1.00 pm – 2.30 pm: Presentation – Risk Assessments & Safe Systems at Work
2.30 pm – 2.45 pm: Tea/Coffee Break
2.45 pm – 4.00 pm: Presentation – Training, Accident Analysis & Summary

Health & Safety – The Essentials

Health & safety requirements for all organisations can have significant, negative and costly implications if they are misunderstood or ignored .This training will provide a useful introduction or refresher course for busy managers who need to be aware of their organisation’s health & safety responsibilities and the part they have to play in it. It is also designed for those managers who have been given overall health & safety responsibilities for their organisation. Training Course – Tuesday, 16th October 2012
Barnham Broom Golf Hotel, Honingham Road, Barnham Broom, Norwich NR9 4DD

Speakers:

Cathy Norton BSc, FCIPD, CMIOSH, LLM – Director – BackupHR. One of the UK’s most experienced HR professionals, Cathy is qualified in HR, Employment Law and Safety, including being a Chartered Member of IOSH and is on the Government’s Safety Consultants Register. Working across the Private, Public and Third Sectors, she regularly speaks at conferences, seminars, writes expert columns and is a well-experienced safety trainer

Peter Stanway, BA MCIPD LLM – Senior Consultant – BackupHR. Fully qualified in HR and Employment Law, Peter’s has more than 30 years as an HR manager and consultant. Our top expert on Employment Law, he is also an experienced Tribunal Advocate.

What delegates said about previous events:
I thoroughly enjoyed the course and left with more than the one point to act upon!
Though I came expecting to be ‘reminded’ of things I knew actually I learned much more new things. I really needed this training

Who should attend?
The day’s course will cover the key legislation all Managers need to know regardless of employment sector, as well as providing tips on what the HSE’s approach to sensible risk management is all about. Also suitable for Directors, Senior Managers and those appointed as either the organisation’s competent health & safety person or safety rep.

Pricing
The cost for this one day training event will be £125.00 plus VAT per delegate, including lunch. To reserve your place on this course, please contact Jackie Bolton – email: jackie@www.backuphr.com or call 01480 677981 / 07501 224523. Please note that numbers are limited.

Event Programme:
8.00 am – 8.30 am: Registration & Refreshments
8.30 am – 10.15 am: Presentation – Introduction to Safety Legislation
10.15 am – 10.30 am: Tea/Coffee Break
10.30 am – 12.30 pm: Presentation – Safety Polices, Consultation, Roles & Responsibilities
12.30 pm – 1.00 pm: Lunch & General Networking
1.00 pm – 2.30 pm: Presentation – Risk Assessments & Safe Systems at Work
2.30 pm – 2.45 pm: Tea/Coffee Break
2.45 pm – 4.00 pm: Presentation – Training, Accident Analysis & Summary

Health & Safety – The Essentials

Health & safety requirements for all organisations can have significant, negative and costly implications if they are misunderstood or ignored .This training will provide a useful introduction or refresher course for busy managers who need to be aware of their organisation’s health & safety responsibilities and the part they have to play in it. It is also designed for those managers who have been given overall health & safety responsibilities for their organisation. Training Course – Thursday, 11th October 2012
Orton Hall Hotel, The Village, Orton Longueville, Peterborough, PE2 7DN

Speakers:

Cathy Norton BSc, FCIPD, CMIOSH, LLM – Director – BackupHR. One of the UK’s most experienced HR professionals, Cathy is qualified in HR, Employment Law and Safety, including being a Chartered Member of IOSH and is on the Government’s Safety Consultants Register. Working across the Private, Public and Third Sectors, she regularly speaks at conferences, seminars, writes expert columns and is a well-experienced safety trainer

Peter Stanway, BA MCIPD LLM – Senior Consultant – BackupHR. Fully qualified in HR and Employment Law, Peter’s has more than 30 years as an HR manager and consultant. Our top expert on Employment Law, he is also an experienced Tribunal Advocate.

What delegates said about previous events:
I thoroughly enjoyed the course and left with more than the one point to act upon!
Though I came expecting to be ‘reminded’ of things I knew actually I learned much more new things. I really needed this training

Who should attend?
The day’s course will cover the key legislation all Managers need to know regardless of employment sector, as well as providing tips on what the HSE’s approach to sensible risk management is all about. Also suitable for Directors, Senior Managers and those appointed as either the organisation’s competent health & safety person or safety rep.

Pricing
The cost for this one day training event will be £125.00 plus VAT per delegate, including lunch. To reserve your place on this course, please contact Jackie Bolton – email: jackie@www.backuphr.com or call 01480 677981 / 07501 224523. Please note that numbers are limited.

Event Programme:
8.00 am – 8.30 am: Registration & Refreshments
8.30 am – 10.15 am: Presentation – Introduction to Safety Legislation
10.15 am – 10.30 am: Tea/Coffee Break
10.30 am – 12.30 pm: Presentation – Safety Polices, Consultation, Roles & Responsibilities
12.30 pm – 1.00 pm: Lunch & General Networking
1.00 pm – 2.30 pm: Presentation – Risk Assessments & Safe Systems at Work
2.30 pm – 2.45 pm: Tea/Coffee Break
2.45 pm – 4.00 pm: Presentation – Training, Accident Analysis & Summary

Discipline & Dismissal II – Back to the Future!

The Government will be increasing the qualification for unfair dismissal from one year back to two years. This course will explain both the opportunities and the threats this change will represent for employers. A lively and participative half day training event providing useful practical tips on how to tackle one of the most difficult situations facing any manager, how to fairly discipline or dismiss an employee. Training Course – Wednesday, 25th April 2012
Rowley Mile Conference Centre, Newmarket Racecourses, Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 0TF

Speakers:
Cathy Norton BSc, FCIPD, CMIOSH, LLM – Director – BackupHR. One of the UK’s most experienced HR professionals, Cathy is qualified in HR, Employment Law and Health and Safety. With industrial experience across a variety of sectors, including the voluntary sector, she regularly speaks at conferences, seminars and writes expert columns.

Peter Stanway, BA MCIPD LLM – Senior Consultant – BackupHR. Fully qualified in HR and Employment Law, Peter’s has more than 30 years as an HR manager and consultant. Our top expert on Employment Law, he is also an experienced Tribunal Advocate.

What delegates said about other BackupHR events:

I thoroughly enjoyed the course and left with more than the one point to act upon!

Though I came expecting to be ‘reminded’ of things I knew are holding this breakfast seminar to brief clients and other interested organisations on what key decisions and actions need to be made now regarding your current and future strategy. This event will encourage you to review existing strategic activities and to plan for growth and business opportunities beyond the recession., please contact Jackie Bolton – email: jackie@www.backuphr.com or call 01480 677981 / 07501 224523. Please note that numbers are limited.

Event Programme:
8.00 am – 8.30 am: Registration & Refreshments
8.30 am – 9.55 am: Presentation – Part One
9.55 am – 10.10 am: Tea/Coffee Break
10.10 am – 12.00 pm: Presentation – Part Two
12.00 pm – 12.20 pm: Lunch & General Networking
12.20 pm – 1.00 pm: Presentation – Part Three, Q & A & Summary

Discipline & Dismissal II – Back to the Future!

The Government will be increasing the qualification for unfair dismissal from one year back to two years. This course will explain both the opportunities and the threats this change will represent for employers. A lively and participative half day training event providing useful practical tips on how to tackle one of the most difficult situations facing any manager, how to fairly discipline or dismiss an employee. Training Course – Tuesday, 27th March 2012
Barnham Broom Hotel, Honingham Road, Barnham Broom, Norwich NR9 45DD

Speakers:
Cathy Norton BSc, FCIPD, CMIOSH, LLM – Director – BackupHR. One of the UK’s most experienced HR professionals, Cathy is qualified in HR, Employment Law and Health and Safety. With industrial experience across a variety of sectors, including the voluntary sector, she regularly speaks at conferences, seminars and writes expert columns.

Peter Stanway, BA MCIPD LLM – Senior Consultant – BackupHR. Fully qualified in HR and Employment Law, Peter’s has more than 30 years as an HR manager and consultant. Our top expert on Employment Law, he is also an experienced Tribunal Advocate.

What delegates said about other BackupHR events:

I thoroughly enjoyed the course and left with more than the one point to act upon!

Though I came expecting to be ‘reminded’ of things I knew actually I learned much more new things. I really needed this training.

Who should attend?
Anyone who has responsibility for the HR function or managing people within their organisation. It is equally appropriate for line managers who have responsibility for managing the performance and conduct of their team(s).

Pricing
The cost for this half day training event will be £75.00 plus VAT per delegate including lunch. To reserve your place on this course, please contact Jackie Bolton – email: jackie@www.backuphr.com or call 01480 677981 / 07501 224523. Please note that numbers are limited.

Event Programme:
8.00 am – 8.30 am: Registration & Refreshments
8.30 am – 9.55 am: Presentation – Part One
9.55 am – 10.10 am: Tea/Coffee Break
10.10 am – 12.00 pm: Presentation – Part Two
12.00 pm – 12.20 pm: Lunch & General Networking
12.20 pm – 1.00 pm: Presentation – Part Three, Q & A & Summary

Discipline & Dismissal II – Back to the Future!

The Government will be increasing the qualification for unfair dismissal from one year back to two years. This course will explain both the opportunities and the threats this change will represent for employers. A lively and participative half day training event providing useful practical tips on how to tackle one of the most difficult situations facing any manager, how to fairly discipline or dismiss an employee. Training Course – Thursday, 22nd March 2012
Orton Hall Hotel, The Village, Orton Longueville, Peterborough, PE2 7DN

Speakers:
Cathy Norton BSc, FCIPD, CMIOSH, LLM – Director – BackupHR. One of the UK’s most experienced HR professionals, Cathy is qualified in HR, Employment Law and Health and Safety. With industrial experience across a variety of sectors, including the voluntary sector, she regularly speaks at conferences, seminars and writes expert columns.

Peter Stanway, BA MCIPD LLM – Senior Consultant – BackupHR. Fully qualified in HR and Employment Law, Peter’s has more than 30 years as an HR manager and consultant. Our top expert on Employment Law, he is also an experienced Tribunal Advocate.

What delegates said about other BackupHR events:

I thoroughly enjoyed the course and left with more than the one point to act upon!

Though I came expecting to be ‘reminded’ of things I knew actually I learned much more new things. I really needed this training.

Who should attend?
Anyone who has responsibility for the HR function or managing people within their organisation. It is equally appropriate for line managers who have responsibility for managing the performance and conduct of their team(s).

Pricing
The cost for this half day training event will be £75.00 plus VAT per delegate including lunch. To reserve your place on this course, please contact Jackie Bolton – email: jackie@www.backuphr.com or call 01480 677981 / 07501 224523. Please note that numbers are limited.

Event Programme:
8.00 am – 8.30 am: Registration & Refreshments
8.30 am – 9.55 am: Presentation – Part One
9.55 am – 10.10 am: Tea/Coffee Break
10.10 am – 12.00 pm: Presentation – Part Two
12.00 pm – 12.20 pm: Lunch & General Networking
12.20 pm – 1.00 pm: Presentation – Part Three, Q & A & Summary

Managing an Ageing Workforce

Workforces continue to age. Against a backdrop of new compulsory pension commitments, no default retirement age and increased life expectancy managing an ageing workforce has become the biggest employment challenge for some of our clients.

This lively practical and participative training event will discuss how to deal with health, safety, disability and performance management issues, as well as how to incentivise retirement. Training Course – Tuesday, 11th October 2011
Barnham Broom Golf Hotel, Honingham Road, Barnham Broom, Norwich NR9 4DD

Speakers:

Cathy Norton BSc, FCIPD, CMIOSH, LLM – Director – BackupHR. One of the UK’s most experienced HR professionals, Cathy is qualified in HR, Employment Law and Health and Safety. With industrial experience across a variety of sectors, including the voluntary sector, she regularly speaks at conferences, seminars and writes expert columns.

Peter Stanway, BA MCIPD LLM – Senior Consultant – BackupHR. Fully qualified in HR and Employment Law, Peter’s has more than 30 years as an HR manager and consultant. Our top expert on Employment Law, he is also an experienced Tribunal Advocate.

Mark Hodson, Dip PFS, MPMI – Senior Adviser – web.fs . Mark is an acknowledged expert on pensions and employee benefits – following a long career with Scottish Widows, Mark joined Web Financial Services in 2009. He regularly writes for various trade publications and received an industry award in 2008.

What delegates said about other BackupHR events:
Thank you for an informative session this morning. Plenty to think about!
I felt able to connect with so many areas and it was very interesting to realise that all employers come across the same demands and issues, which you were able to help us all with. A very worth while morning!

Who should attend?
Anyone who has responsibility for the HR function, or co-ordinating personnel activities within their organisation. It is also appropriate for line managers who have responsibility for people.

Pricing
The cost for this half day training event will be £70.00 plus VAT, per delegate only. To reserve your place on this course, please reply to jackie@www.backuphr.com or call 01480 677981. Please note that numbers are limited.

Event Programme:
8.00 am – 8.30 am: Registration & Refreshments
8.30 am – 10.15 am: Introduction & Presentation Part One
10.15 am – 10.25 am: Coffee/Tea Break
10.25 am – 12.00 pm: Presentation Part Two
12.00 pm – 12.20 pm: Lunch & General Networking
12.20 pm – 1.00 pm: Presentation Part Three, Interactive Session, Q & A and Summary

Compulsory Workplace Pensions – The New Stealth Tax?

Changes in pension legislation for SMEs are continuing to evolve. Are you aware of the true financial impact? Do you know how to prepare for the effects of this on your business? BackupHR, alongside Beaufort Asset Management and will have a responsibility for the corrupt acts of not just its employees but agents subsidiaries or joint venture partners.

The Act reforms the existing bribery laws and provides for a consolidated scheme of criminal offences. It covers bribery both in the UK and abroad, or anyone who is involved co-ordinating personnel, pension and remuneration activities within their organisation. To reserve your free place on this seminar, please reply to jackie@www.backuphr.com or call 01480 677981. Numbers are limited so apply early.

Event Programme:
7.45 am – 8.15 am: Registration & Business Breakfast Served
8.15 am – 9.00 am: Presentation by Simon Goldthorpe & Graeme Bone, Beaufort Asset Management – The New Law on Pensions
9.00 am – 9.15 am: Presentation by Peter Stanway, BackupHR – HR Implications
9.15 am – 9.45 am: Interactive Session & Feedback
9.45 am – 10.00 am: Q & A Session