"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, are holding this breakfast seminar to brief clients and other interested organisations on these dramatic changes to the workplace. This event is essential if you want to know what you need to do next and by when.

Breakfast Seminar - Tuesday, 31st January 2012
Best Western Quy Mill Hotel, Church Road, Quy, Cambridge CB25 9AF

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.

Simon Goldthorpe, Director - Beaufort Asset Management. With over 30 years experience, Simon has built and managed a number of successful financial services groups. Simon has held a number of senior board positions and is a staunch advocate of independent advice, with his views being sought by the press regarding pension changes.

Graeme Bone, Pension Specialist- Beaufort Asset Management. Has a strong specialism in all areas of pension. As an advisor for 15 years, his practical understanding of the opportunities and pitfalls in current pension legislation is formidable. Clients value his ability to understand their objectives and devise the best possible strategy.

What delegates said about our previous events:
'Informative, good content and lively debate'
'Very thorough and well presented, knowledgeable presenters who are ‘realistic’, more so than a lawyer’s presentation"

Who should attend?
Anyone who has responsibility for for Finance or HR function, 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@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