CIPD EVENTS MERSEY AUG 2015

Annual Merseyside and North Cheshire Branch Programme2015/2016

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Message from the

Branch Chair

Jenny JohnsonMerseyside and North Cheshire Branch

Our branch has enjoyed some great successes in 2014-15, with some wonderfulevents and many highlights. I will endeavour togive some examples, yet they are too numerousto give justice to all of them! We have beenparticularly impressed with the high attendancefigures at some of our key events such as PeterCheese addressing CIPD members and studentsat University of Liverpool and LJMU as well as ajoint event with South Cheshire and NorthStaffordshire Branch at Crewe Hall. Other highlysuccessful events included Mairi Probinspeaking in Warrington about employeeengagement and her experience at IcelandFoods, Nigel Risner and Ray Pendleton inLiverpool and employment law events inWarrington, Chester and Liverpool.

As well as providing highly popular speakers, wehave also been planning for 2015-16, building onour prior experience. We have decided to inviteCIPD HQ speakers to a number of our events andare delighted to include some in our programmethis year, including Peter Cheese (back bypopular demand!), Edward Houghton andWilson Wong.

A number of us went to ACE in Manchester lastyear and are going again this November. I warmlyencourage you to attend, since Manchester is soclose to us and I guarantee that you’ll benefitfrom going. Personally, I enjoyed the keynotespeakers, yet also benefitted from numerousconversations over coffee and lunch.Furthermore, I gained a lot of new informationfrom the various stands and exhibitors.

In my capacity as Director of the M.Sc.programme at the University of Liverpool, as wellas my CIPD Chair role, I am delighted that there isto be a Student Conference this year the daybefore ACE. Additionally, the NAP conference isrecommended as a way to meet regional HRprofessionals and gain innovative ideas fromgreat speakers.

We are always keen to attract new volunteers, soif you are willing to help in any capacity, do emailme and I’ll direct you to the most suitable contactin our team.

This year, we are delighted that Peel Ports hasagreed to sponsor our programme. Please readabout their exciting plans for our region in thearticle inside. Also, may I express our gratitude toour two advertisers, namely LJMU and Universityof Liverpool.

Last, but certainly not least, may I thank ourvolunteers who work so tirelessly behind thescenes to provide a programme of events eachyear for you to enjoy. We look forward towelcoming you to many of our events this year –put them in your diary now!

Jenny JohnsonBranch Chair, CIPD Merseyside and North [email protected]

CIPD_mersey

CIPD Merseyside and N.Cheshire

CIPD Merseyside and North Cheshire


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Volunteer Committee Roles Merseyside and North Cheshire Branch Committee

2015/16

ChairJenny Johnson

SecretaryEmma Davidson

TreasurerMichael Donnan

Liverpool Group Chair

Lynn Delaney

OrganisationalDevelopment Group

Helen Ryan

Chester Group Chair

Alison Vincent

Assistant Treasurer Ramona Durrant

High Performance,Research and Strategy

Denise Preece

St Helens Warrington & Runcorn Group Chair

Jenny Cook

Membership and Upgrade Advisor

Karen Hynes

Education Advisor

Maureen Royce

Policy AdvisorRachel Robins


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Message from the

Chair Liverpool Group

Lynn DelaneyChair Liverpool Group

It’s been another great year for the LiverpoolGroup. A variety of speakers and interactiveworkshops were well attended and very wellreceived. Thank you to those who have comealong to these events and we hope to see moreof you in the future.

Building on the feedback we received from youand in particular, comments on our sunflowerpetals as part of the Ray Pendleton and NigelRisner event we have built a programme withvaried content and venues. I don’t think our newprogramme will disappoint and we hope there issomething there for everyone.

One of our main attractions in the coming yearwill be an all day conference titled ‘Leading theWay – The Future of People Management.’ Wehave some excellent speakers lined up includingChief Executives Peter Cheese of CIPD and SirBrendan Barber of ACAS along with a number ofother high profile speakers. The event, inpartnership with ACAS, Liverpool Law Society,Liverpool John Moores and Liverpool University,to name a few, will take place at the LiverpoolMuseum on 1st December 2015.

Don’t forget you can also learn more about groupand upcoming events from social media sites,Facebook (CIPD Liverpool Group) and Twitter(@CipdLiv) and join in discussions via ourLinkedIn site.

If you are interested in becoming a committeemember or a ‘Friend’ of the committee, we wouldlove to meet you. We intend to open up some ofour committee meetings again this year andinvite you to attend. Keep a look out on theGroup website for further information about this.

Lynn DelaneyChair Liverpool Group

@CipdLiv

CIPD Liverpool Group

CIPD Liverpool Group

I joined the committee in May 2011 when I was on a career break after the birth of my second child. I took on the role ofSecretary and have loved theopportunity to work with colleagueswho work hard to organisestimulating, enjoyable events. Sincereturning to work in 2012 I havecontinued to fulfil the role, but I'mlooking for a successor to take it onnext year. If you are interested infinding out more please email me [email protected].

Emma Davidson

Branch Secretary.

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Programme Sponsor

Peel Ports

As one of the largest port authorities in the UK, employing 1,100 direct colleagues across 6major port locations, Peel Ports is transforming the way port centric logistics is deliveredwithin the UK. The current construction of a £300m deep water container terminal,Liverpool2, will see 95% of the largest container vessels able to call at the Port of Liverpooland is considered a game changer adding much to the powerful arguments for the NorthernPowerhouse.

Howard Sloane, the Group HRD, sits on the Company’s Operating Board, reporting directly intothe CEO. This enables the HR function to affect change operationally whilst remaining strategicin its long term plans. And since joining at the end the of 2011, a succession of developmentsacross the HR framework as part of the HRD’s strategic objectives has helped to “redefine thevalue of HR in Peel Ports”.

“To ensure we could meet the requirements of a changing business it was essential to identifyimprovements that would benefit all employees and would enable Peel Ports to become anEmployer of Choice. When I joined, we didn’t have much in the way of employer brand butthrough effective employee engagement, a complete redesign of the HR team and a significantamount of social networking, Peel Ports has now become a work place that many talented peopleare drawn to.

We asked the business what it wanted and it said it needed efficient and effective support from aproactive HR team, better and quicker recruitment and growth of a talent pool linked to futurebusiness needs. And over the last three years and through some periods of significant change,the HR team has delivered this and much more. It is now a fully integrated and value addingfunction and is seen as crucial to our operational effectiveness.”

Through a process of changing the HR focus, the Peel Ports HR team have managed to adopt amore engaging and open approach to business partnering with employees throughout theorganisation. And the results are significant.



Over 75% of all employees are using the HR connect system instead of paper based options

75%

Some achievements over the last 12 months:

Increased employee retention rate to 98% (new starters who have stayed with Peel Ports within the first twelve months of employment)

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99.2% payroll accuracy (up from 96% prior to HR Connect)

Gained the Pension Quality Mark PLUS award ...and shortlisted for 7 pension & flexible benefit awards

Introduction of a flexible benefits package rolled out to employees in May 2014 ...including a Healthcare Cash Plan, through Medicash, a new core funded benefit for every employee

Over 8000 people registered with the Careers site

6Statutory Port

Authorities

3 Port Security Authorities

5 Ports & 1 Terminal Operation

Handle 65m Tonnes of Cargo

Undertake 26,000 Vessel Movements

Programme Sponsor

Peel Ports

In addition to the above, a new Group wide Engineering Apprenticeship scheme has been developed to ensure the skills for the future business needs can be met as well as initiatives around benefits, engagement and performance management, resulting in a number of industry awards including the Pensions Quality Mark PLUS award which is only given out to approximately 100 businesses in the UK each year.

For Howard Sloane, having worked in HR for many years, he knows that getting so much done in such a short space of time is crucial to the organisation’s success. He said “The transition from a reactive, unmeasured HR team (just over three and a half years ago), to a forward thinking, performance measured, integrated and trusted partner is testament to the hard work, talent and commitment of the whole HR team. Through effectivepartnerships we have brought about an evolution which has challenged an age old industry,bringing it much further forward than expected in terms of people management.

And in developing bespoke functions within HR such as the Talent Team (Resourcing), HRConnect (HR Shared service ) and Reward and Benefits we have managed to drive efficiencies andcost savings throughout the business. Crucially, the business partners are now able to grow anddevelop the best talent to meet the operational requirements of arguably the most strategicallyimportant logistics operation in the UK right now.

And with 500 additional headcount for Liverpool2, the new £300m deep water containerterminal, which is due to open for business at the end of 2015, the future for Peel Ports Group andthe HR team that supports it looks very bright indeed.”



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Message from the

Chair St Helens, Warringtonand Runcorn Group

Jenny CookChair St Helens, Warrington and Runcorn Group

We have had a great year of events in2014/2015 with some record attendances, Wehope to grow on the success and deliveranother great year of event in 2015/2016.We have a few events reappearing and somenew ones too, Why not come along and let usknow what you think. We are runningBramalls Law again and Cancer in theworkplace event for the 1st time. Most of ourevents are held in the St Helens andWarrington area on an evening, starting at7pm, allowing some time before hand tonetwork.

My committee work very hard to arrange anddeliver great events and its without them thatthis would not be possible, I would like tothank each committee member for theirindividual support and hard work to deliversuch a successful year of events.

We are always looking for new faces to comealong to our STaW committee meetings, whynot come along and see what its all about.

Jenny Cook (Assoc CIPD) Chair St Helens and Warrington Group

@CIPD_STAW

CIPD St Helens & Warrington

CIPD St Helens & Warrington

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The policy adviser role is to provide an interface between the branch and the CIPD on all issues relating to the public policy agenda, thus raising the visibility of key strategic HR and HRD issues.

The Branch has the opportunity to input into Government Consultative Papers, to respond to such papers the CIPD requests occasionally the views of Branch members. The range of topics is diverse and responses have to be given within a short timescale typically from a few weeks toa few days. About 12 requests are received each year spread across a range of topics.

So that our Branch can influence the outcome of such consultation exercises, over the nextyear we will produce a list of members who will be willing to provide such an input to topics ofinterest to them.

Rachel Robins

Branch Policy Adviser



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Message from the

Chair Chester Group

Alison VincentChair Chester Group

Having achieved 20 years in my professionalHR career, I am proud to become the newChair of the Chester Group and be able togive something back to the CIPD throughencouraging networking, on-going learningand sharing of best practise for members. Asa true generalist with the majority of myexperience being in manufacturing, I amexcited by the wide ranging program ofevents which the Committee have designedfor the year ahead.

We are taking the opportunity to partner witha range of experienced professionals asspeakers at our events for the coming year,including speakers from the CIPD, ACAS, localemployers and leadership consultants. The Chester Group committee has a broadrepresentation from private industry, publicsector organisations and business owners. TheCommittee meets on a regular basis, and weare always keen for members and students toparticipate. Committee meetings will beposted on the events page on the CIPD website.

Outside of events, I encourage members tokeep in touch with local news and updates byjoining the Chester Group LinkedIn Group.I look forward to meeting you, and wouldwelcome your ideas for events and networking.I can be contacted on LinkedIn or by email [email protected]

Alison VincentChair Chester Group

@CIPD_Chester

CIPD Chester Group

OrganisationalDevelopment GroupOver the past 12 months the OD forum delivered some excellent events covering employee engagement and managing the value of your talent. These interactive events provide a great opportunity to not only network andshare best practice but to take back somelearning and inspiration to make our ownworkplaces a better place to work.

The forthcoming year will see our groupdeliver more great events across the branchincluding OD in the NHS and theopportunity for you to get involved andshare your passion around models ofpractice in OD.

Helen RyanOD Group

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MSc Human ResourceManagement Study our career-focused programme and develop the contemporary knowledge and skills required by the HR profession. Learning from active researchers and practitioners, you will apply cutting-edge theory to real HR issues.

The University of Liverpool Management Schoolis in the top 5% of business schools worldwide,and is part of the Russell Group of universities.

T: 0151 794 5927E: [email protected]

www.liverpool.ac.uk/management

Bringing togethertheory and practice

I knew it would give me a differentperspective on current human resourcesissues, and allow me to bring new skillsback into the workplace.Emma Crickson, Chartered MCIPD HR Operations ManagerMSc Human Resource Management student, 2015



24 Nov 15 Branch Event Valuing your Talent - joint CIPD CIMA event University of 6pm for 6.30pm with Edward Houghton and Peter Spence Liverpool until 8.15pm

3 Nov 15 Branch Event Northern Area Partnership Manchester 10am until 4pmStudent Conference

4-5 Nov 15 Branch Event CIPD Annual Conference Manchester 2 Daysand Exhibition (ACE)

7 Oct 15 Branch Event Increasing Employee Engagement University of 6pm for 6.30pm - Jo Keeler Business Director Belbin Liverpool until 8.00pm

10 Oct 15 Upgrading Upgrading with Karen Hynes Holiday Inn, 9am for 9.30am Workshop Runcorn until 12.30pm

2 Oct 15 High Performance The company car debate! Exploring the Mitchell Motors 8.30am for 9amHR, Research & issues and offering alternatives? Chester until 10.30amStrategy SIG

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Date Geographic Topic/ Speaker Venue TimesGroup or SIG

Merseyside and North Cheshire Branch Events 2015/16

22 Sept 15 Liverpool Group Resilience Workshop a growth mindset Liverpool John Moores 6pm for 6.15 – An interactive workshop Business School until 8.15pm

14 Oct 15 Chester Group Emotional Intelligence for Leadership, The Mercure 6pm for 6.30pm Resilience and Change Christleton until 8.30pmJo Lopas da Silva – L&D Specialist, University of Salford

21 Oct 15 STaW ACAS event with Peter Monaghan St Helens College 6.30 for 7pm Student Awards

29 Oct 15 Liverpool Group Meet the Author – Author series – Liverpool John Moores 6.pm for 6.15pm Enhancing professional knowledge Business School until 8.15pm

28 Sept 15 OD Group An Evening with Moneysupermarket Moneysupermarket 6.15pm for 7.00pmAlan Cairns House, St Davids Park until 8.30pm

14 Nov 15 Chester Group Training that Works – Skills Development The Mercure 9am for 9.30am Day for designing and delivering training Christleton until 3.30pmthat works and meets organisational objectives

17 Nov 15 STaW & Share a Favourite Model Warrington Business 6.30 for 7pm OD Group School

26 Nov 15 High Performance HR on Board - Laura McAllister Mercure Chester 12 for 12.30 HR, Research & Abbots Well, until 2pmStrategy SIG

1 Dec 15 Liverpool Group Leading the Way – The Future of Museum of Liverpool 10am– 4pmPeople Management A joint CIPD, ACAS, Waterfront, PierheadLiverpool Law Society event with Peter Cheese, Sir Brendan Barber and other key speakers

19 Nov 15 Liverpool Group Stress & Mental Health Issues in the Liverpool John Moores 6pm for 6.15 Workplace – A Practical HR Guide. Business School until 8.15pmAn interactive workshop with Phil Bramhall and Paul McEvoy-Clark

19 Jan 16 STaW Cancer in the workplace The Atrium, 6.30 for 7pm Daresbury Laboratory



14 Mar 16 Liverpool Group Diversity and Excellence – Motivating non- Liverpool John Moores 6pm for 6.15 standard workers – adapting styles to Business School until 8.15pmcreate performance engagement

20 April 16 OD Group OD in the NHS - David Harris Director Thingwall Hall, 6pm for 6.30pm of HR & Organisational Development Liverpool 14 until 8.30pm

13 Apr 16 Chester Group Employment Law Update Venue to be 6pm for 6.30pmNick Campbell confirmed until 8.30pm

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23 Jan 16 Upgrading Upgrading with Karen Hynes Park Hotel 9am for 9.30am Workshop Aintree until 12.30pm

2 Feb 16 Chester Group HR Metrics and How to Venue to be 6pm for 6.30pm use them to influence confirmed until 8.30pmEdward Houghton – CIPD Research Adviser Human Capital and Metrics

8 Feb 16 Liverpool Group Employee Engagement as Liverpool John Moores 6pm for 6.15 part of an OD strategy Business School until 8.15pm

Date Geographic Topic/ Speaker Venue TimesGroup or SIG

1 Mar 16 Chester Group Conciliation, Mediation and Resolution, Venue to be 9am for 9.30amPeter Monahan, ACAS confirmed until 4pm

3 Mar 16 STaW H & S for SME’s, Fleet Management Warrington Business 6.30 for 7pm and Occupational Health School

19 Apr 16 STaW Bramhalls Law - Phil Bramhall Holiday Inn, 6.30 for 7pm Runcorn

26 Apr 16 Liverpool Group Employment Law Update Weightman’s 6pm for 6.15 with Emlyn Williams Solicitors until 8.15pm

27 Apr 16 High Performance Walk in their Shoes - Julie Fadden SLH, Liverpool 8.30am for 9am HR, Research & L24 0TY until 10.30amStrategy SIG

5 May 16 STaW STaW Group Annual Meeting Daresbury 6.30 for 7pm with a Difference Laboratory

9 May 16 Liverpool Group Wider Audience AGM with Liverpool John Moores 6pm for 6.15 Key Note speaker Business School until 8.15pm

14 May 16 Upgrading Upgrading with Karen Hynes Mercure Chester 9am for 9.30am Workshop Abbots Well, until 12.30pm

17 May 16 Chester Group Apprenticeships De-mystified and Annual The Mercure 6pm for 6.30pmMeeting Chester Group Christleton until 8.00pmMaria Davison - West Cheshire College

25 May 16 Branch Event Annual Meeting and Branch Event Mercure Chester 6pm for 6.30pm Abbots Well, until 9pm

17-18 Jun 16 Branch Event Northern Area Partnership York Race CourseAnnual Conference

Branch Events and jointly organised events

Chester Group

Liverpool Group

STaW Group - St Helens, Warrington and Runcorn

High Performance HR, Research & Strategy SIG

Upgrading

OD Group

Key to Colour codes

15 Jul 16 High Performance High Performance Teams - University of Liverpool 8.30am for 9amHR, Research & What do they say? Management School until 10.30amStrategy SIG

Connecting the regional HR community Led by the University of Liverpool Management School and launching in autumn 2015, this brand new network will create ‘strategic space’ for local HR professionals to share and develop their knowledge. As a research-practice interface, the network will provide access to cutting-edge HR research.

Network with fellow HR professionals and share your experience

Support your professional development with continuous learning

Discuss real-life case studies Participate in interactive talks delivered by HR directors and leading HR academics

The broad range of HR expertise at the University of Liverpool Management School covers professional learning, employee relations, work-life balance, gender issues in the workplace, diversity, cross-cultural learning and confl ict. To be part of the network contact Jennifer Johnson, Director of MSc Human Resource Management E: [email protected]

www.liverpool.ac.uk/management

HR Professional Interest Network



There is a strong suite of events this year focusing on the future,innovation and change of HR practice. These events are designed tofocus on the latest findings of high performance working and practicesand linking them to strategy. The SIG events look at how peoplepositively and negatively affect organizational performance and whatrole HR has to play – is this strategic HRM? Denise is a highly experienceleader of change programmes throughout Europe. She is studying a PhDin High Performance and lectures in SHR and Knowledge Management.

Look out for Exploring the issues and offering alternatives? onFriday 2nd October 2015 and other events in the centre pages.

Denise Preece High Performance HR, Research and Strategy SIG [email protected]

High Performance Working

This is a particularly exciting time for education centres and their relationship with CIPD as renewed energy for student involvement is evolving through successful student conferences in London and Scotland and new Learning and Development standards to broadenthe educational offering. The importance of students to CIPD can be seen through the fee structure with reducing fees for student members and increasing involvement of students through Branch structures.

On Tuesday 3rd November the North Area Partnership (NAP) Student Conference will takeplace in Manchester. This will be opened by Peter Cheese and its key theme will be thedevelopment of core capabilities within the HR profession. Senior HR professionals willconduct interactive sessions and workshops. This is certainly a not – to – be missed event forall those studying for CIPD qualifications at all levels.

Social media has also broadened access and debate for student communities across the Branchregion with both Twitter and Facebook sites helping to advertise events and activities andoffer support and engagement. Students are increasingly playing roles on local committeestructures as “friends” or in shadowing roles or by offering particular areas of expertise. Don’tbe shy – use the website and Update to confirm the dates of local events and meetings andcome along, participate, network and play a full and active role. Students are a vital part ofCIPD and the future of HR so get in touch, bring your ideas and have a successful transitionthrough to the next stage of your career.

Maureen RoyceBranch Education [email protected]

Branch Education Adviser



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Group: Liverpool

Speakers: Lynn Delaney, James Gilfoyle

Speakers Background: Corporate and HR StrategyEmployee RelationsLearning and Development

Venue: Liverpool John MooresUniversity Business School, RedmondsBuilding, Brownlow Hill, L3 5UG

Time: 18.00pm for 18.15pm start until 20.15pm approx

Description of Event: The event aimsto focus HR professionals at variouslevels on the issue of resilience.

Cost: Free event but please seebranch cancellation policy atwww.cipd.co.uk

Organiser Contact: James Gilfoyle, 07557 904125,[email protected]

Tuesday 22nd September 2015

Resilience Workshop – A growth mindset

SpeakerLynn Delaney

Speaker /OrganiserJames Gilfoyle

Group: STaW / Liverpool / Chester

Speaker: Karen Hynes

Speaker Background: Learning andOrganisation Development specialist.

Venues: Holiday Inn, Runcorn, CheshirePark Hotel NethertonMercure Christleton

Time: 09.00am for 09.30am start until 12.30pm approx

Description of Event: Introductionand background to upgradingRules and requirementsPractical stages - hints and tipsInteractive workshop sessions


Organiser Contact: Karen Hynes, 0151 653 6455, [email protected]

Saturday 10th October 2015Saturday 23rd January 2016

Saturday 14th May 2016

Upgrading Workshops

SpeakerKaren Hynes

Friday 28th September 2015

MoneySuperMarketAlan Cairns, Group Human Resources Director at Moneysupermarket.comAlan joined MoneySuperMarket.com in December 2007 as the group’s first Director of HR. During his 7 years at MoneySuperMarket.com Alan has formed and rebuilt our Executiveteam as well as delivering a host of peoplechange programmes. Our brands provide our customers with free, easy to use, onlineservices so they can search for a wide rangeof products and find the product most suitedto their needs – helping them to make themost of their money. For more informationcontact Helen Ryan on 07779 178043,[email protected]

6:15 Drinks and Nibbles

7:00 Tour of MoneySuperMarket House

7:45 Presentation plus Q&A

8:30 Close

SpeakerAlan Cairns

Group: Branch

Speaker: Jo Keeler

Speaker Background: As Business Director of Belbin UK, Jo Keeler is responsible for managing strategic and operational activities and building the Belbin brand both in the UK and worldwide.

Venue: University of Liverpool


Description of Event: People who use their strengthseveryday are six times more likely to be engaged on thejob.” The Gallup Employee Engagement survey highlightsthat Engaged Employees make a different to the bottomline. This session will start by looking at engagement, whyit matters, and how to increase it, using Belbin Team Rolesas an illustration.

Cost: Free event but please see branch cancellationpolicy at www.cipd.co.uk

Organiser Contact: Jenny Johnson, 07775 847988, [email protected],

Wednesday 7th October 2015

Increasing Employee Engagement

SpeakerJo Keeler



Group: Chester

Speaker: Jo Lopes da Silva,

Speaker Background: Jo is an experienced learning anddevelopment professional, specialisingin leadership programmes.

Venue: Mercure Christleton


Description of Event: Aimed at allleaders and HR professionals, thisevent is designed to look at keyaspects of Emotional Intelligence andto give some practical strategies intimes of increasing change.

Cost: Free event but please seebranch cancellation policy atwww.cipd.co.uk Non-Members £15.00

Organiser Contact: Janet O’Brien, 07767 884869,[email protected]

Wednesday 14th October 2015

Emotional Intelligence forleadership, resilience and change

SpeakerJo Lopes daSilva,

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Group: Liverpool

Speaker: Dr Peter Cureton

Speaker Background: Peter is a seniorlecturer in HRM in Liverpool BusinessSchool.

Venue: Liverpool John MooresUniversity, Redmonds Building, L3 5UG


Description of Event: Peter will belooking at the role of consultants inlearning and development as part ofthe new CIPD learning anddevelopment standards.


Organiser Contact: Peter Cureton,0151 231 3422, [email protected]

Thursday 29th October 2015

Meet the Author

Speaker /OrganiserDr PeterCureton

Group: Chester

Speakers: Andy Lancaster, Krista Powell Edwards

Speakers Background: Andy is Head of Learning and Development at CIPD and runs the Institute’s training arm delivering learning to over 6,000 delegates annually . Krista is an experienced learning and development professional.



Description of Event: This event is designed to look at the latest trends in L&D, key aspects of training and development.

Cost: Members £30.00, Non-Members £45.00 Students Free

Organiser Contact: Krista Powell Edwards, 01978 753026,[email protected]

Saturday 14th November 2015

Training that Works

Speaker /OrganiserKrista PowellEdwards

Group: STaW

Speaker: Peter Monaghan, ACAS

Speaker Background: Employee Relations,Diversity and Equality,Health, Safety and Well-Being,HR Practice

Venue: St Helens College, WaterStreet, St Helens, WA10 1PP


Description of Event: Peter will besharing his knowledge, thoughts andinsights gained throughout his careerwith Acas.


Organiser Contact: Carol Livesey, 01925 603833,[email protected]

Wednesday 21st October 2015

Mediation and Student Awards

SpeakerPeter Monaghan

SpeakerAndy Lancaster



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Tuesday 1st December 2015

Leading the Way –The Future of People Management’ Come and join us for an exciting all day conference with key note speakersfrom the HR and

Leadership arena, including Peter Cheese and Sir Brendan Barber.Topics will include Leadership, Engagement, Employment Law, Talent, Productivity inMerseyside and much more, presented byhigh profile speakers. To book your placeplease visit our website...

www.cipd.co.uk

SpeakerPeter Cheese

Speaker SirBrendan Baber

Group: Liverpool

Speakers: Phil Bramhall, Paul McEvoyClarke

Speakers Background: Phil Bramhallhas been a qualified solicitor since 1987and has specialised in employment law.

Venue: Liverpool John MooresUniversity, Redmonds Building, L3 5UG


Description of Event: The event aimsto explore the practical managementand prevention of stress and mentalhealth issues


Organiser Contact: Paul McEvoy Clarke, 07773 021431,

Thursday 19th November 2015

Stress & Mental Health Issues in the Workplace

SpeakerPhil Bramhall

Speaker /OrganiserPaul McEvoyClarke

Tuesday 17th November 2015

Share a favourite Model‘This could be you’

One of the key objectives of the CIPD is toshare knowledge and learn from oneanother. To that end we would like to run asession where we give people theopportunity to share a favourite training /coaching/HR model with the group.

• Present and share your model • Help us understand how to use it best

If you’d like to be considered to present your favourite model in up to 15 minutes please contact Helen Ryan on 07779 178043 or [email protected] anticipate being able to include 4-5models in this session.

6.30pm for 7pm until 8.30 approx.free to all

Group: High Performance HR,Research & Strategy SIG

Speaker: Laura McAllister

Speaker Background: LauraMcAllister is Professor of Governanceat the University of Liverpool’s Schoolof Management and an expert ondevolution. She is a Board Member ofUK Sport, the Government’s agencyfor Olympic and Paralympic sport, andthe Welsh Football Trust.

Venue: Mercure Chester Abbots Well,Whitchurch Road Christleton, ChesterCH3 5QL


Organiser Contact: Denise Preece, 07818 034133,[email protected]

Thursday 26th November 2015

HR on Board

SpeakerLaura McAllister

OrganiserDenise Preece



Group: STaW

Speaker: Debbie Palmer

Speaker Background: Event will beled by Debbie Palmer from Workingwith Cancer.

Venue: STFC, Daresbury LaboratoryDaresbury, Warrington, WA4 4AD


Description of Event: An opportunityto discuss how to support colleaguesin the workplace who are eitherpersonally living with cancer.

Cost: Suggested donation of £10 to bepaid on the night to go to MacMillanCancer Support. Donation boxes willbe available at the event on the night.

Organiser Contact: Emma Briscoe, 07958 304648,[email protected]

Tuesday 19th January 2016

Cancer in the Workplace

SpeakerDebbie Palmer

OrganiserEmma Briscoe

Group: Chester

Speaker: Edward Houghton

Speaker Background: Edward Houghton is the CIPD'sResearch Advisor for Human CapitalMetrics and Standards.

Venue: To be confirmed


Description of Event: With a world fullof metrics it can be difficult to decidewhich ones to use, especially in the HRarena. Learn how organisations cancreate a set of KPI’s which translateacross people management areas.


Organiser Contact: Karen Cregan, 07919 523233,[email protected]

Tuesday 2nd February 2016

HR Metrics and How to use them to influence

SpeakerEdward Houghton

Group: Liverpool Group

Speaker: Ray Pendleton

Speaker Background: Corporate and HR StrategyDiversity and Equality

Venue: Liverpool John MooresUniversity Business School, RedmondsBuilding, Brownlow Hill, L3 5UG.


Description of Event: The event aimsto connect great OD practice tomeasurable business outcomes. Learnhow you can maximise engagement tomake your OD function a valued andcredible internal service.


Organiser Contact: David James, [email protected]

Monday 8th February 2016

Employee Engagement as part of OD Strategy

SpeakerRay Pendleton

OrganiserDavid James

Group: Chester

Speaker: Peter Monahan

Speaker Background: Employee Relations,Diversity and Equality,Health, Safety and Well-Being,HR Practice



Description of Event: What are thedifferences between conciliation,mediation and resolution and howsuccessful can it be?

Cost: Members £30.00Non-Members £45.00Students Free

Organiser Contact: Karen Cregan, 07919 523233,[email protected]

Tuesday 1st March 2016

Conciliation, Mediation and Resolution

SpeakerPeter Monaghan



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Group: STaW

Speaker: Phil Bramhall

Speaker Background: Phil Bramhallhas been a qualified solicitor since 1987and has specialised in employment law.

Venue: Holiday Inn, Wood Lane,Beechwood, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 3HA


Description of Event: Phil Bramhallwill be presenting an employment lawupdate to include any current issues.

Cost: Members £25.00Non-Members £45.00Students £15.00

Organiser Contact: Janet Mather,[email protected]

Tuesday 19th April 2016

Bramhall’s Law

SpeakerPhil Bramhall

Group: Liverpool

Speakers: Maureen Royce, Jason Bogh

Speakers Background: Corporate and HR Strategy,Diversity and Equality,Employee Benefits,Performance Management

Venue: Liverpool John MooresUniversity Business School, RedmondsBuilding, Brownlow Hill, L3 5UG.


Description of Event: We will look athow motivating non-standard workersand adapting styles that can createperformance engagement.


Organiser Contact: Maureen Royce, [email protected]

Monday 14th March 2016

Diversity and Excellence

SpeakerJason Bogh

Speaker /OrganiserMaureen Royce

Group: Chester

Speaker: Nick Campbell

Speaker Background: Nick’s expertise covers all aspects ofboth contentious and non contentiousemployment law.



Description of Event: Overview oflatest employment law changes. Thissession will provide the audience withan update of any recent / forthcomingchanges in employment law, focusingon what is “hot” in HR.


Organiser Contact: Kathleen Hughes, 07711 798893,[email protected]

Wednesday 13th April 2016

Employment Law Update

SpeakerNick Campbell

Group: STaW

Speakers: Marc Mcloughlin - KeyFleetSemra Zack-Williams - Weightmans

Speakers Background: Marc set upKeyFleet in 2007 providing fleetmanagement solutions. Serma’s roleinvolves internal health and safetymanagement

Venue: Warrington Business School,Winwick Road, Warrington, WA2 8QA


Description of Event: Corporate and HR StrategyEmployee Benefits, Employment Law


Organiser Contact: Jenny Cook, 07841 629340,[email protected]

Thursday 3rd March 2016

Fleet Management, Health & Safety

SpeakerMarc Mcloughlin

SpeakerSemra Zack

OrganiserJenny Cook



Group: High Performance HR,Research & Strategy SIG

Speaker: Julie Fadden.

Speaker Background: Julie Faddenhas been elected as the new vicepresident of the Chartered Institute ofHousing (CIH).

Venue: SLH Group, Parklands,Conleach Road, Speke, Liverpool L24 0TY

Time: 08.30am for 09.00am start until 10.30am approx

Description of Event: How she hasturned a loss into a surplus, how shecreates a highly positive workingenvironment.


Organiser Contact: Denise Preece, 07818 034133,[email protected]

Wednesday 27 April 2016

Walk in their Shoes

SpeakerJulie Fadden

Group: STaW

Speaker: Jenny Cook - Chair

Venue: Daresbury Laboratory,Keckwick Lane, Daresbury,Warrington, WA4 4AD


Description of Event: Held to electthe committee officers and informattendees of previous events anddiscuss future activities.


Organiser Contact: Carol Livesey, 01925 603833,[email protected]

Thursday 5th May 2016

STaW Group Annual Meetingwith a Difference

SpeakerJenny Cook

OrganiserDenise Preece

Group: Chester

Speaker: Maria Davison

Speaker Background: Corporate and HR Strategy,HR Practice,Learning and DevelopmentRecruitment, Talent Management



Description of Event: With 3 millionmore apprenticeship placements to bemade available, find out all you need toknow about how Apprenticeshipschemes work.


Organiser Contact: Jane Marshall,[email protected]

Tuesday 17th May 2016

Apprenticeships De-mystified

SpeakerMaria Davison

Group: Liverpool

Speaker: Emlyn Williams

Speaker Background: Employee Benefits,Employee Relations,Employment Law

Venue: Weightman’s Solicitors,100 Old Hall St, Liverpool L3 9QJ


Description of Event: Emlyn willprovide an update and overview onthe latest employment law changes.


Organiser Contact: Patrina Scott and Danielle [email protected]

Tuesday 26th April 2016

Employment Law Up-date

SpeakerEmlyn Williams

OrganiserPatrina Scott

OrganiserDanielle Brock



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Winning a freeticket to the NAPconference wasgood news. Thecontent hadalready intrigued me and I was hoping forthought provoking inspirational sessions withmutual learning through networking.

I found a professional, positive, funatmosphere with friendly people, whoseemed to buy into the ethos.

There was emphasis on the importance ofpeople making the difference. That valuessuch as integrity, positive attitude, involvingpeople, trusting people all drive performancenot rafts of policies and performanceindicators.

A surprise was learning the benefits oftwittering. We were encouraged to tweetusing the phrase #CIPDNAP15. This helpedconsolidate key points and learn perspectiveof other tweeters in my sessions and also inother groups.

One of my tweets stated ‘ It is not thelearning event that is most important, it iswhat people do differently as a result of theevent’. Some of the things I will be doingare:

1. Integrate more social media into sessions I deliver.

2. Renew efforts to focus on the importance of positive values and how they aid decision making and behaviour

3. Write a blog for my website collating useful tweets from the conference.

In his main career Paul Finnegan spent overthirty years as a police officer and becameheavily involved with police learning anddevelopment nationally. For the last nine yearsPaul has run his own company - KADIALearning Services offering individual andorganisational development. www.kadia.co.ukPut next year’s date in your diary now 17 & 18thJune 16. www.cipd.co.uk/branch/nap/events

Paul Finnegan

Northern Area Partnership -Creating an amazing workspace Conference review

I’m now in mysecond year in thisrole, where Iencourage peopleto becomeCharteredMembers/Fellowsand guide themthrough theprocess. I attendmost of theregional events and am happy to arrive earlyor stay late to meet people for a chat. I’m alsohappy for you to contact me at the emailbelow and set up a phone call.

With help from other branch officers, I willalso be running 3 Saturday morningworkshops in different venues around theregion. At these events, we have time to offerpractical support for those people ready tostart the process of filling in the forms orpreparing for experience assessment. Pleasesee event planner for details.If you would like to volunteer to help me for ayear or 2 with a view to possibly taking onthe role at some point in the future, I’d bevery glad to take you under my wing – (That’show I learned from Lynn Delaney)

Please feel free to contact me [email protected]

Upgrading workshops near you

Each Geographic group has booked me to runa workshop. You will probably want to attendthe one nearest to you but it is fine to attendany that fit in with your diary. There are only3 each year and they are popular events soplease book early.

Aims of each event -

• Explain the process and evidence requirements, linked to demonstrating the behaviours in the HR Map

• Support individuals to start the process via group work

• Create a supportive network among those attending

• Build confidence to complete

Karen Hynes

Membership and UpgradingAdvisor



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Introducing our new Treasurer Team

Our new Branch Treasurer will be MichaelDonnan, a Wirral based CharteredAccountant in practice, but the majority ofthe work will be undertaken by the firm’sPractice Manager, Ramona Durrant. In thisshort article we introduce and briefly profilethe new team.

Mike this year celebrates 30 years in theprofession, having started in the Liverpooloffice of Price Waterhouse in 1985. Havingtrained in audit and assurance, Mike specialisedin taxation on qualifying in 1989 and during 11years with the firm worked with clients rangingfrom public companies to small localbusinesses. During his time at the firm Mikedeveloped an interest in training anddevelopment and spent a time working fulltime with National Tax Training in London. Thisis an interest which he has continued, forexample by organising CPD courses for hislocal branch of the ICAEW over the past 20years, as well as regularly speaking on taxation matters.

Having run his own practice for 9 years until2007, for the past 8 years Mike has been TaxPartner in a leading Cheshire practice, a rolewhich he still undertakes on a part time basis.However this Spring, Mike has set up a newbusiness with a more local Wirral, Merseysideand Chester focus, with the aim of being ableto give a more personal, bespoke service tolongstanding and new clients alike.

Ramona graduated in Consumer ProductsManagement, which included a year in industrywith Lyons Tetley.

After graduation, Ramona spent 8 years with Chelsea Financial Services in London as a PEP & Unit Trust Manager and obtained the Financial Planning Certificate qualification. Following a spell as a Company Director inLondon, Ramona relocated with her family tothe Wirral.

Having taken time out raising a family and working part time, Ramona was ready to resume a full time business career and has worked with Mike towards the launch of the new business over a 12 month period.

Ramona’s role as Practice Manager will encompass the practiceadministration and finances, as well as HR and IT.

Mike comments “having run my own practice previously, I realised that the PracticeManager role was fundamental to providingexcellent client service and Ramona was theperson I identified as ideal for it”.

Reflecting on the involvement with CIPDRamona added “like Mike I have beenresponsible for staff training in differentorganisations and our vision for MichaelDonnan & Co includes training for professionalqualifications. We recognise that people arethe key asset in most businesses and supportthe aims of CIPD in promoting excellence inthis area.

I believe that the skills I bring to MichaelDonnan & Co will serve well the local branch ofCIPD”

Mike and Ramona can be contacted at:[email protected]@michaeldonnanandco.co.uk



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