HR Forums
The concept of the HR Forum is quite simple; it is a gathering of HR professionals on a quarterly basis to network, share ideas and robustly discuss a broad range of issues in order to promote best practice.
After identifying a growing need for a local forum for HR Directors and Managers to discuss topical matters such as employment law, training, recruitment and HR strategy, Edwards & Pearce set up the first HR Forum in Doncaster in 2002.
Due to the huge success of the HR Forum, Edwards & Pearce have set up forums in each of the following areas:
- Doncaster
- North Lincolnshire
- North Nottinghamshire
- Sheffield/Rotherham
- Barnsley/Wakefield
To cater for differing needs there are four separate HR Forums for each geographical area covered:
- HR Directors
- HR Officers
- HR Managers
- HR Graduates
In 2006 Edwards & Pearce set up a HR Steering Group which meets quarterly and is attended by ACAS. This affords members the opportunity to draw upon the knowledge and expertise of ACAS on topics which have been previously discussed at Forum meetings.
The agenda for each Forum meeting is decided by the participants, with Edwards & Pearce acting purely as a facilitator and organiser. Where appropriate Edwards & Pearce organise specialist speakers from outside bodies such as ACAS.
Examples of topics discussed at HR Forums include the following:
- Age discrimination
- Disability discrimination
- Substance abuse and control
- Absenteeism
- Pension schemes
- Tribunals
- Stress policies
- Networking
- Labour turnover
- Pay policies & benchmarking
- Flexible working
- Working Time Directive
- New legislation
For the latest HR forum dates click here
If you would like further information about the HR Forums please contact Susi Johnston on 01302 815999 or send her an email.