With a continual and increasing level of change to UK employment requirements, it is certainly a really good time to kick-off another of the acclaimed Jelf Employment Seminars.

As usual, we will be fielding our range of expert educators, speaking on important topics of true relevance to UK employers.   The full agenda includes Employment Law, Positive Psychology, how to tackle the UK Protection Gap and, of course, Employee Benefits (including Auto-Enrolment requirements).  The full agenda is provided below.

Our superb venue is Old Trafford, the home of Manchester United Football Club.  The stadium has been the home ground of many international football stars over the years, and many of the current crop will be featuring in the 2012 European Championships.  Old Trafford is also being used as a stadium for the 2012 Olympics.  Delegates will have a chance to soak-up the atmosphere with optional stadium tours after the event. 

The stadium is easy to access by all methods of public transport, and has ample free parking also.

Seminar details:

Date:  Friday 29^th June 2012

Timings:  09:40 to 12:10

Location:  The 1999 Suite, Old Trafford, Manchester United F.C., M16 0RA

Suitable for:  Senior Human Resources and Finance Professionals

CPD:  The seminar will qualify for 2 hours CPD

Delegate cost:   FREE!

Refreshments, post event drinks, and stadium tours are all provided free of charge to delegates.

The Full Agenda:

Positive Psychology:  ‘Making work more rewarding’

A combination of the tough economic environment and significant advances in technology is resulting in greater pressure (and breadth of responsibility) on all of us.  So how should we adapt to these challenges?

A top business coach, Pete will look at methods and practical tips to control these issues, including motivation, goals, and Positive Psychology.

Speaker:  Pete Freeman, Executive Coach, Freeman Coaching

The Protection Gap:  ‘Bridging the gap?’

Most are aware of the ‘Savings Gap’, but the less well known ‘Protection Gap’ is a much more immediate danger to many millions of UK employees and their families.

Tim will guide delegates through recent research and supporting facts on this important topic, and suggest ways that employers can help employees, and also generate a return to the business at the same time.

Speaker:  Tim Jackson, Head of Marketing Strategy, UNUM

Employment Law:     ‘5 Key Trends in Employment Law’

What’s new in the area of Employment Law, and what should delegates be looking for as key trends over the next 12 months?

Topics covered will include social media, increases in discrimination claims, and changes to the Employment Tribunal system.  An informative and necessary session for all delegates.

Speaker:  Mark McKeating, Associate Solicitor, Hill Dickinson LLP

Employee Benefits:   ‘Is 2012 the big kick-off for Employee Benefits?’

In recent years there has been much change to the legislative framework of Employee Benefits, and this looks set to continue at a faster pace in 2012 and beyond. 

Subjects will include thoughts on the ‘Sickness Absence Review’, the very latest information on Pensions Auto-enrolment requirements, and increases to the State Pension Age.

Speaker:  Steve Herbert, Head of Benefits Strategy, Jelf Employee Benefits

Drinks and networking/ Optional stadium tours

How do I book a place?

If you (and/or an appropriate colleague) would like to attend, please emails me ( steve.herbert@jelfgroup.com )  with the following details for each delegate:

• Full Name
• Job Title
• Company Name
• Email Address
• Phone Number (preferably direct dial)
• Please add ‘Manchester Event’ to the subject line of your email

All bookings are subject to our usual terms and conditions that can be viewed here:

http://www.jelfgroup.com/blog/2011/03/revised-seminar-and-workshop-acceptance-terms/

I hope you can join us for what should be a really interesting and entertaining event.

Best regards

Steve

With a continual and increasing level of change to UK employment requirements, it is certainly a good time to stage another of the acclaimed Jelf Employment Seminars.

As usual, we will be fielding our range of expert educators, speaking on important topics of true relevance to UK employers.   The full agenda includes an Employment Law update, how to tackle the UK Protection Gap and, of course, Employee Benefits (including the latest information and updates on Auto-Enrolment requirements).  The full agenda is provided below.

Our superb venue is Bristol’s newest museum:  M Shed.  Located on the historic dockside, the museum is dedicated to telling the amazing history of the city from prehistoric times to the present day.  Delegates will have free access to the museum, and exclusive use of the roof-terrace for drinks after the event concludes.

The venue is easily accessible by public transport, and there is plenty of parking space nearby. 

Seminar details:

Date:  Friday 15^th June 2012

Timings:  10:00 to 12:05

Location:  The Event Suite, M Shed, Princes Wharf, Wapping Road, Bristol BS1 4RN

Suitable for:  Senior Human Resources and Finance Professionals

CPD:  The seminar will qualify for 2 hours CPD

Delegate cost:   FREE!

Refreshments, post event drinks, and museum access are all provided free of charge to delegates.

The Full Agenda:                                                                                    

The Protection Gap:  ‘Bridging the gap?’

Most are aware of the ‘Savings Gap’, but the less well known ‘Protection Gap’ is a much more immediate danger to many millions of UK employees and their families.

Tim will guide delegates through recent research and supporting facts on this important topic, and suggest ways that employers can help employees, and also generate a return to the business at the same time.

Speaker:  Tim Jackson, Head of Marketing Strategy, UNUM

Employment Law:    ’Employment Law update’

What’s new in the area of Employment Law, and what should delegates be looking for as key trends in the near future?

Topics covered will include reforms for resolving workplace disputes, charging fees for employment tribunals, changes for family friendly rights and working time regulations.

An informative and necessary session for all delegates.

Speaker:  Matt Jenkin, Partner, Morgan Cole LLP

Employee Benefits:   ‘2012: History in the making?’

In recent years there has been much change to the legislative framework of Employee Benefits, and this looks set to continue at a faster pace in 2012 and beyond. 

Subjects will include thoughts on the long awaited ‘Sickness Absence Review’, the very latest information on Pensions Auto-enrolment requirements, increases to the State Pension Age and other topical issues.

Speaker:  Steve Herbert, Head of Benefits Strategy, Jelf Employee Benefits

Drinks and networking/ Exclusive use of the roof-terrace/ Optional museum access

How do I book a place?

If you (and/or an appropriate colleague) would like to attend, please emails me ( steve.herbert@jelfgroup.com )  with the following details for each delegate:

• Full Name
• Job Title
• Company Name
• Email Address
• Phone Number (preferably direct dial)
• Please add ‘Bristol Event’ to the subject line of your email

All bookings are subject to our usual terms and conditions that can be viewed here:

http://www.jelfgroup.com/blog/2011/03/revised-seminar-and-workshop-acceptance-terms/

I hope you can join us for what should be a really interesting and entertaining event.

Best regards

Steve

Building on the massive popularity of our London events, the Jelf Employment Seminars are now taking to the road for the Summer!

As usual will be fielding our range of expert educators, speaking on important topics of true relevance to UK employers.  The full agenda for this event includes Employment Law, Group Pensions (including Employee Communications), Employee Benefits and Pension Auto-Enrolment duties.  The full agenda is provided below.

Our venue is the home of Reading Football Club, The Madejski Stadium.  The stadium will once again be staging Premier League football in 2012, as the club have just secured their return to the top flight as Champions of the Football League.

The event will take place in The Directors Lounge, which has spectacular views right across the pitch, and is used by the Club Chairman on match days.  Optional stadium tours will be available immediately after the event concludes.

Seminar details:

Date:  Wednesday 30th May 2012

Timings:  09:30 – 12:00

Location:  The Directors Lounge, Madejski Stadium, Reading, RG2 0FL

CPD:  The seminar will qualify for 2 hours CPD

Delegate Cost:  Free!

Refreshments and optional stadium tours are offered free of charge to delegates.

The Agenda:

Group Pensions:  A Premier View?

A brief review of some current pension issues, including The Pensions Quality Mark.

In particular, Peter will focus on how to best communicate the value of a pension and benefits package to employees.

Speaker:  Peter Matthews, Senior Corporate Consultant, Jelf Employee Benefits

Employment Law:  Recent Developments in Employment Law

Tim will review recent developments in Employment Law including social media and managing discrimination grievances.

Also covered will be a review of the recent judgement in the Seldon case (and what this means for employers) together with other topical updates as appropriate.

Speaker:  Tim Randles, Associate, Penningtons Solicitors LLP

Employee Benefits:  2012:  History in the making?

In recent years there has been much change to the legislative framework of Employee Benefits, and this looks set to continue at a faster pace in 2012 and beyond. 

Of most concern to delegates will be Pensions Auto-Enrolment, and Steve will cover this in some detail including the latest updates and announcements.  Other topics will include a review of how the changes to the State Pension Age and The Seldon Case could influence employee benefit packages.

Speaker:  Steve Herbert, Head of Benefits Strategy, Jelf Employee Benefits

How do I book a place?

If you (and/or an appropriate colleague) would like to attend, please emails me ( steve.herbert@jelfgroup.com )  with the following details for each delegate:

• Full Name
• Job Title
• Company Name
• Email Address
• Phone Number (preferably direct dial)
• Please add ‘Reading Event’ to the subject line of your email

All bookings are subject to our usual terms and conditions that can be viewed here:

http://www.jelfgroup.com/blog/2011/03/revised-seminar-and-workshop-acceptance-terms/

I hope you can join us for what should be a really interesting and entertaining event at a great venue.

Best regards

Steve

As promised at our recent London events, I am running a free workshop on current Employee Benefit issues (including cost savings).

Below are full details on the Employee Benefits workshop, including details of how to book a place.  As ever, early booking is advised.

Employee Benefit Issues (including cost savings)

Workshop content:

The impact of the austerity years on Employee Benefits

Salary Sacrifice Benefits:  Pensions, Childcare Vouchers, Bikes for Work etc

Isolating cost savings

Duplication of cover

Group Life Assurance

Group Income Protection

Group Medical Cover

Cash Benefit Plans

Employee Assistance Plans

DSE Regulations

Return on Investment

Benefit Communications

Q&A Session

Other topical issues as relevant

Date and start time: 

Monday 30th April:  14:00

Venue:   

HBOS Offices,

33 Old Broad Street

London

Duration:  

Approx 1 hour

How do I book a place?

If you (and/or an appropriate colleague) would like to attend, please emails me ( steve.herbert@jelfgroup.com )  with the following details for each delegate:

• Full Name
• Job Title
• Company Name
• Email Address
• Phone Number (preferably direct dial)
• Please add ‘Benefits Workshop’ to the subject line of your email

All bookings are subject to our usual terms and conditions that can be viewed here:

http://www.jelfgroup.com/blog/2011/03/revised-seminar-and-workshop-acceptance-terms/

I hope you can join us for this workshop.

Best regards

Steve 

As promised at our recent London events, I am running some (free to attend) workshops on current employee benefit issues. 

Below are full details of the Pension Workshops, including details of how to book a place.  These workshops are very popular, so early booking is advised.

Current Pension Issues (including a detailed look at Auto-Enrolment)

Workshop content:

The latest Auto-Enrolment staging-date listing

Categorising each employee’s ‘Worker’ status

Waiting periods for Auto-Enrolment

Employer Duties under the new regulations

Earnings thresholds (an update)

Which scheme (or schemes) should an employer use?

Certified pension scheme criteria (and how to certify a pension scheme)

NEST and other new offerings

Contribution levels and staging

The Retail Distribution Review – what this means for employers

Abolition of the Default Retirement Age:  The impact on employers

Increases in the State Pension Age:  The impact on employers

Salary Sacrifice

Corporate Wraps

Q&A session

Other topical issues as relevant

Dates and start times: 

Monday 30th April:  10:30

OR

Tuesday 1st May:  10:30

Venue:  

HBOS Offices,

33 Old Broad Street

London

Duration:  

Approx 1.5 hours

How do I book a place?

If you (and/or an appropriate colleague) would like to attend, please emails me ( steve.herbert@jelfgroup.com )  with the following details for each delegate:

• Full Name
• Job Title
• Company Name
• Email Address
• Phone Number (preferably direct dial)
• Detail of which date you would like to attend
• Please add ‘Pensions Workshop’ to the subject line of your email

All bookings are subject to our usual terms and conditions that can be viewed here:

http://www.jelfgroup.com/blog/2011/03/revised-seminar-and-workshop-acceptance-terms/

I hope you can join us for this workshop.

Details of the Employee Benefits Cost Savings Workshop will be posted separately.

Best regards

Steve