Programme
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This conference took place on 1st December 2005. If you would like to order copies of the speaker's slide presentations, you can still do this using the booking page here.
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Employing Non-UK Nationals
How to recruit and employ skilled labour from overseas
A number of expert speakers who are renowned specialists in their fields are currently in the process of confirming their participation in this conference. If you would like to speak in one of these sessions, or would like to suggest a suitably qualified speaker, then please contact us via the Speaker section.
Some speaking sessions in each conference are reserved for specialist commercial suppliers and consultants. If your organisation is interested in speaking in a specialist suppliers session, please refer to the Sponsorship section for more information.
9.00 - 10.00
Registration
Session one - The big picture
10.00 - 10.10
Introduction & Welcome by Conference Chair
Paul Maxin,
Former Senior Recruitment Manager, PriceWaterhouse Coopers
10.10 -10.40
Keynote Address - Why Source Workers from Abroad?
John Philpot, Chief Economist, CIPD
CIPD's quarterly labour market outlook results
- New legislation and its impact on employers
- Pensions implications
- The business case argued
10.40 - 11.00
Overview of Government Policy
Cheryl Gillan MP, Opposition Spokesman on Home Affairs
- UK immigration policy
- Labour market flexibility vs. immigration control
11.00 - 11.15
Q & A Session with previous speakers
11.15 - 11.45
Coffee, Networking & Exhibition
Session two - Policy and responsibility - What employers should know
11.45 - 12.05
Employers' New Legal Responsibilities and Liabilities
Ian Westwood, Director, The Westwood Organisation Ltd
- Immigration system changes and the impact on HR
- Procedures and penalties explained
12.05 - 12.25
Relocating People to Work in the UK - a Practical Guide
Sumit Shome, Think Relocation
- When and how to obtain work permits
- The process for EU and Non-EU candidates
- How long can this take?
12.25 - 12.45
Transfer and Verification of Qualifications
Paul Norris, Research and Development Divisional Manager, UK NARIC
- Recognition and comparability of international and national qualifications
- Assessment of international qualifications for UK employment
12.45 - 1.00
Q & A Session with previous speakers
1.00 - 2.00
Lunch, Networking & Exhibition
Session three - Recruitment strategies - Options for employers
2.00 - 2.20
Case study - e-Recruitment Channels
Tim Forster, Head of Resourcing Media, Pricewaterhouse Coopers
- How to use web-enabled technology to help with international recruitment
2.20 - 2.40
Working with Overseas Recruitment Specialists
Paul Holmes, Managing Director, Breckenridge InterSearch
- Advice from the recruitment industry
2.40 - 3.00
Case study - The Creation and Delivery of an International Recruitment Strategy
Austin Birks, First Group plc
- European recruitment - how and why?
- Lessons learnt
- Future projects and building upon the success of strategy
3.00 - 3.15
Q & A Session with previous speakers
3.15 - 3.45
Coffee, Networking & Exhibition
Session four - Managing workforce diversity
3.45 - 4.05
The Challenges and Opportunities of Managing a Diverse Workforce
Dianna Yach BA LLB LLM, President, Ionann Management Consultants Ltd
- The legal framework for diversity
- Creating an inclusive and culturally diverse workforce
4.05 - 4.25
Induction and Adjustment within the NHS
Sarah Francis, International Recruitment Manager, NHS Employers
- Providing support and infrastructure to new staff
4.25 - 4.35
Q & A Session with previous speakers
4.35
Close of Conference, Networking & Exhibition
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