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Re-organise, downsize, rightsize; call it what you will, but many organisations have had to alter the size of their workforce due to the economic climate. If you get it right, you will be in a better position to progress. If you get it wrong, it will add to your woes. This full day workshop explains the law relevant to this area but the main focus is on practical advice on how to manage redundancy situations.

Description

What are the learning outcomes?

• Understand the law relating to redundancy and re-organisation in Northern Ireland
• Receive instruction on latest case law applicable to this area from a leading employment lawyer
• Become familiar with the duty to offer alternative work and exactly what this entails
• Work through common scenarios with an expert HR practitioner who has experience of handling redundancy situations
• Use template documents that may be customised for your workplace
• Gain from the views and comments on the topic from other delegates in attendance
• Leave the course feeling confident you can handle a redundancy and re-organisation situation at work

What will be covered?
The first of the morning sessions considers the legal aspects of redundancy situations. The bulk of the day will be given over to working through practical scenarios covering:

• Planning and executing a redundancy programme
• Deciding on pooling and selection criteria
• Deciding on redundancy terms (and negotiation strategy) and calculating payments
• Timetables
• Communication plans
• Consulting with staff and staff representatives
• Support structure for employees
• Contingency planning and Outplacement

Who should attend?
This event is ideally suited to HR professionals, Managers or Operations Directors, as well as anyone who may have to manage or make decisions in a redundancy exercise in their workplace.

Duration ~ Date ~ Location
Full Day Workshop: 9.30am - 4.30pm
Wednesday 22^nd February 2012
Legal-Island Training Centre, Antrim

Cost
Standard Rate: £295 + VAT
Charity/SME Rate: £235 + VAT

Save an additional £20 if you book and pay online!
All organisations with fewer than 50 employees or registered charities (registered at the time of booking) qualify for the Charity/SME Rate.

How to Book
Book & Pay Online: Each event page has a link to the booking form at the top. Just fill in the form and click 'Continue'. You can pay by credit card and your details will be sent to us. Confirmation of your booking will be sent to you by email.

Reserve Online & Pay by Invoice: Alternatively, if you require an invoice before paying you can reserve a place online.

For all multiple credit card bookings please telephone Legal-Island on 028 9446 3888.

Facilitators
Joanna White ~ Arthur Cox Solicitors
Emer Hinphey ~ Thinkpeople

Here's what our Redundancy Selection: A Practical Guide 2011 delegates said:

“Very practically focused. Clear direction provided and excellent handouts/templates.” Linzie Corry, Invest NI

“This was an excellent course covering the law followed by a practical approach with a trainer drawing on her experiences. An excellent approach to a difficult subject. ” Roisin Murray, W5

“The presenters were open to questions and helpful in providing advice. The approach was very good in terms of the legal aspects first and then most of the time spent on what that means in practice and how to conduct the process. Presenters, mainly Emer, were also adaptable to the level of the delegates e.g. not dwelling too long on areas all delegates were comfortable with so that more time could be spent on greyer areas where the mistakes are generally made.” Lisa Millar, H&J Martin Ltd

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  "Excellent course - clear and concise regarding the legal aspects of Redundancy. If the need for restructuring arises within my company I feel that I am better placed to manage the situation by the key learning points from the course" - Lois Craig, HRM Business Partner, Almac Group Ltd.

   

  "I thought Emer was an extremely good presenter; she had a lot of knowledge in this area and was welcoming any questions throughout the training session which I believe is beneficial. I was satifisfied with the event and find it hard to criticise!" - Stephanie Kelly, HR Policy Officer, NI Fire and Rescue Service.

   

   

  22nd February 2012, Legal Island Training Centre, Antrim