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Northern Ireland's 5th Annual HR Conference: Winning in Business
Cost: | See Below |
Location: | Belfast |
Start Date: | 15 May 2013 |
End Date: | 15 May 2013 |
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Full Day
Northern Ireland’s leading HR and employment law training provider has teamed up with the UK’s leading payroll services provider, NorthgateArinso, to produce the premier HR event in Northern Ireland. This year we have again been joined by Global HR Services Group, Penna and top legal firm Carson McDowell to bring you an interactive and engaging programme.
Description
Why is this event important for you?
Times are tough, no matter which sector you are in. We all know that. But winning organisations have used the recession to regroup, rethink and regain the initiative.
All of our guest speakers have won HR related awards in the last year, including:
- HR Team of the Year 2012, Healthcare People Management Awards.
- HRO Market Leader & Outsourcing Provider of the Year, Pay & Benefit Awards 2012.
- Employer of the Year, UTV Business Eye Awards 2012.
- The Aer Lingus Viscount Awards Large Company of the Year 2012.
- Gold Investors in People 2012.
- Environmental Improvement Award, BITC 2012.
- Excellence in the Development of Management and Leadership, sponsored by IiP, Belfast Telegraph NI Business Awards 2012.
- Excellence in Innovation Award 2012, NI Chamber of Commerce Chamber Awards
We have asked these winners to outline their routes to success.
Consider these questions
- What have the successful organisations done andhow can I replicate that?
- Alternatively, what have the not-so-successful decisions been and how can I avoid making the same mistakes?
- How do awards fit in with an overall business strategy so that we can take advantage of any improving situation?
- What made these organisations want to compete and succeed?
- What are the relative benefits and drawbacks of entering different business and HR competitions?
- How did they ensure employee and SMT buy-in?
- What do you have to do to become the HR Team of the Year?
- What do you have to do to gain Investors in People Gold?
- What makes an Employer of the Year so good to work for? Does it really improve engagement levels?
After attending you will:
Have answers to all the above questions. You'll also have heard from the winners and will have been able to question them and network. You will have received practical advice and templates on how to succeed - and not just on how to succeed at winning awards.
You will have attended three great plenary sessions and two fantastic in-depth workshops - all delivered by winners and supported by expert facilitators and employment law experts.
If you're thinking about entering for an award this year you cannot afford to miss this event: don't lose out - be a winner!
| 9.20am | Welcome and Introductory Remarks Scott Alexander - Head of Training & Development, Legal-Island | ||
| 9.30am | Building the HR Team The HR professionals at the NHSCT have just been awarded UK HR Team of the Year. Maryna Wylie, who led the project, outlines her key building blocks for developing teamwork within the HR team and the models used that helped turn them all into award winners. Award: Excellence in HRM (Healthcare People Management Awards) – UK HR Team of the Year 2012 | ||
| 10am | New Technology and HR New Technology and software can enable HR departments to run more efficiently and effectively, reduce costs and make a more strategic contribution. Steve Foster, Director Business Consultancy at NorthgateArinso, will review how technologies in the areas of recruitment, online appraisals, absence management, HR administration, reward and talent management can support HR functions, as well as discussing the business case and some of the barriers to adopting new HR technology. Award: HRO Recognitions and Pay Awards – HRO Market Leader & Outsourcing Provider of the Year at the Pay & Benefit Awards 2012. VIDEO: Steve Foster on the challenges facing HR professionals | ||
| 10.30am | Panel Q&A | ||
| 10.40am | Break and Networking | ||
| 11am | Five Minute Taster Session
Chaired by Paul Fieldhouse, Hyperion Growth | ||
| 11.15am | Choice of Workshops See table below for descriptions. | ||
| 12.45pm | Plenary Session Feedback Feedback from workshop facilitators. | ||
| 1pm | Lunch | ||
| 11.15am | Facilitated by Penna, with legal support from Carson McDowell and a guest business expert. Each session has practical 'takeaways' of template documents, checklists, legal FAQs and top tips from experts, which are provided for every delegate. After short guest speaker presentations we will have group discussions to explore delegate experiences and consider how best to apply lessons and recommendations to their organisations, within the context of the current economic environment and strategic objectives. | ||
Workshop 1: Communication, Vision and Winning Valerie Watts was the Chief Executive of Derry City Council and oversaw the successful bid to become the first UK City of Culture. What were the key people attributes required to keep the team focussed in the face of sometimes violent opposition? How did Derry City Council build the winning bid? What lessons are there for other project groups, particularly within the public sector? Award: Inaugural UK City of Culture Penna Facilitator: Terry Denny | Workshop 2: Maintaining communications and engagement in a multi-site organisation with a mobile workforce Family-owned Henderson Group are the owners of the SPAR, EUROSPAR, VIVO and VIVOXTRA franchises in Northern Ireland and have been distributing food and grocery-related products to the convenience retail sector for over 100 years. What is it they do so well that enables them to win an employer of the year award and succeed during the worst economic times most of us can remember? Sam Davidson - Group HR Director Award: Employer of the Year, UTV Business Eye Awards 2012 Penna Facilitator: Colin Catney | Workshop 3: Global Expansion - Moving into the Far East and Taking the Team with You The Wright Group has been doing well of late, with large orders for buses on their books for China, as well as for transport providers nearer to home. What are the key lessons from developing business interests in China and what are the people lessons? How can an employer maintain engagement and focus when fears of globalisation abound? Steve Harper - Business Development Director Award: The Aer Lingus Viscount Awards Large Company of the Year 2012 Penna Facilitator: Mike Jones Carson McDowell Legal Support: Orlagh O'Neill | |
| 2pm | How to Win Awards and Reap Rewards Global Consultancy firm Croner judges The Croner Employer of the Year category within the National Business Awards. Their 2012 winner was Baringa Partners, the leading independent management consultancy specialising in the energy, utilities and financial services sectors. Baringa won the award for their implementation of its Human Resources Policy which has created a stimulating and supportive workplace, with a well-motivated, well-trained, ambitious, innovative and integrated workforce. So what made Baringa so special and how might you learn from their best practice? What are the benefits (and costs) associated with business awards and why should HR and employers join the race? Helen O’Brien, Manager Employment Services, Croner | ||
| 2.30pm | Five Minute Taster Session
Chaired by Scott Alexander, Head of Training and Development, Legal-Island | ||
| 2.45pm | A Choice of Workshops See table below for descriptions. | ||
| 4pm | Plenary Session Feedback Feedback from workshop facilitators. | ||
| 4.30pm | Close | ||
| 2.45pm | Facilitated by Penna, with legal support from Carson McDowell and a guest business expert. Each session has practical 'takeaways' of template documents, checklists, legal FAQs and top tips from experts, which are provided for every delegate. After short guest speaker presentations we will have group discussions to explore delegate experiences and consider how best to apply lessons and recommendations to their organisations, within the context of the current economic environment and strategic objectives. | ||
Workshop 1: The Role of the Leader in a Successful Award of Gold Level IiP The HR department cannot deliver an IiP award on its own. Obviously, you need employee participation. But what is the role of the leaders in achieving gold? William Kerr, HR Manager, Nacco Materials Handling Group sets out what HR had to do to convince the CEO that IiP gold was worth achieving and what he and other leaders within the organisation had to in order to achieve it. Award: Gold IiP 2012 Additional Support: Eric Jenkinson of Jenkinson Consulting is an experienced Investors in People Specialist. Eric will be on hand to advise any delegates who are considering applying for Gold standard just what IiP will expect from them. Penna Facilitator: Terry Denny Carson McDowell Legal Support: Sarah Cochrane | Workshop 2: The Engagement and Commercial Benefits of Sustainability Corporate and Social Responsibility and sustainability are increasingly important in relation to employee and customer engagement. What can employers do to boost employee involvement in environmental improvements and what are the commercial benefits? Why should employers take the lead in setting the green agenda? Sara Lynch, Environmental Manager at Queens University Belfast discusses their tailored Environmental Champions Programme. Award: Environmental Improvement Award, BITC 2012 Regional Impact Award Categories Penna Facilitator: Mike Jones Carson McDowell Legal Support: Rachel Penny | Workshop 3: Innovation and Leadership in the Workplace We all know that we operate in a global economy but we don’t all act like we do. Successful employers have to innovate and show leadership and a willingness to create change. Claire Curran, Human Resource Manager & Julie Gibbons, Operations Director set out how local insurance firm, Autoline Insurance focused on leadership and innovation to give them an edge in the marketplace. Awards: Excellence in the Development of Management and Leadership, sponsored by IiP, Belfast Telegraph NI Business Awards 2012; Excellence in Innovation Award 2012, NI Chamber of Commerce Chamber Awards. Penna Facilitator: Colin Catney | |
Who Should Attend?
This conference is open to Chief Executives, experienced HR professionals and other managers. This is the ideal event to keep up to date with the latest strategic thinking and learn how other organisations are inspired to be winners during these tough times.
Duration ~ Date ~ Location
Full Day Event: 9.20am - 4.30pm
Wednesday 15th May 2013
Ramada Hotel, Shaw's Bridge, Belfast
Cost
Standard Rate: £295 + VAT
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Here's what our delegates said about Northern Ireland's HR Conference 2012:
“I really enjoyed the practical examples element - real people telling us how it is in their company (warts and all).” Dorinnia Carville - NI Audit Office
“Highly motivational, inspirational and enjoyable.” Eunice Campbell – Diamond Recruitment
“Lots of good ideas to bring back to our organisation.” Gail Smith - Schrader Electronics Ltd
“I thought overall the event was excellent.” Tracey McCabe – Lagan Construction
