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Flexible Working and Carers Forum 2008
Understanding the Latest Flexible Working Legislation and Examining
Employer Duties under the New National Carers Strategy
Tuesday 29th April 2008 - The Hatton Conference Centre, London, EC1
Summary
Flexible working policies and employer support for working carers
are now near the top of the HR agenda as increasing numbers of HR
professionals are recognising the mutual benefits of providing
employees with flexible working patterns. The Flexible Working
and Carers Forum 2008 has been scheduled to coincide with the
publication of the National Carers Strategy making it a must-attend
event for organisations who want to stay one step ahead of
government legislation and guidelines.
This timely conference will provide delegates with the opportunity
to hear directly from experts and pioneering organisations in this
field. Interactive sessions provide learning opportunities.
Programme Highlights
- Examining the latest legislation,
on flexible working
- Understanding employers duties in the
new National Carers Strategy
- Measuring productivity: Ensuring
flexible working is a competitive
advantage for your organisation
- Expanding childcare policies to
include eldercare provision
- Examining ways to ensure you make
the right decision to a flexible
working request
- Managing managers: The importance
of internal communications for your
flexible working policy
- Exploring innovative developments in
flexible working policies
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Speakers
Chair:
- Stephen Burke - Chief Executive, Counsel and Care
Speakers from:
- Royal Bank of Scotland - Dr Susan Hetrick, Global Head, Employment Policy
- HSBC - Paul Helsby, Senior Manager, Employee Relations
- KPMG - Sarah Bond, Director of Diversity
- B&Q - Leon Foster-Hill, Diversity Advisor
- Bradford & Bingley - Sharon Pegg, Diversity Manager
- Atkins (WS) - Iain Willetts, Head of Reward
- The DX and SMS Group - Julia Marsan, HR Director
- Hertfordshire County Council - Joanna Brown, HR Manager Strategy and Policy
- Centrica - Melanie Flogdell, Head of Policy
- South West Water - Mike Billinghay, Personnel Manager
- Carers UK - Madeleine Starr, Employment Manager
- Byrne Dean - Barry Clarke, Director
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