The Northwest Flexible Working Group has announced its second
event for employers considering introducing or expanding on
flexible working practices.
The Flexible Working event will be held at the ICDC
conference centre in Liverpool on Tuesday 6th November. A strong
line-up of speakers will provide practical guidance on how to
introduce and develop flexible working practices. The event
kicks-off with a technology panel, including speakers from
Orange, local company Greenlight Computers and law firm,
Addleshaw Goddard. Other presenters include David Parr, Chief
Executive of Halton Borough Council, Sarah Williams, HR manager
at KPMG and Susannah Robertson of consultancy, Robertson Cooper,
who will talk about maximising work/life benefits for employees.
Peter Connor, regional manager for BT and Chairman of the
Northwest Flexible Working Group, said: “This is the second
event we have hosted in the region and we are doing so based on
popular demand. As companies see the benefits flexible working
brings in terms of lower property costs and more productive
employees, they are requesting events of this kind that offer
practical advice on how to introduce and develop flexible
working practices. This event will appeal to representatives
from both the public and private sectors who are exploring this
modern way of working.”
Regional research on the benefits of flexible working will
also be revealed at the event. The research has been compiled
with support from six major companies who are members of the
Northwest Business Leadership Team. The research work has been
supported by the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA)
and Andrew Halliwell, acting head of ICT Policy at the NWDA,
says:
“Six major companies agreed to share information with us on
the benefits they are reaping from being flexible employers. We
have carried out the research to show how this way of working
benefits the region’s economy, environment and society. Not only
will this event offer practical advice from speakers, it will
also show how the region can prosper by encouraging companies
across the Northwest to adopt flexible working.”
The Flexible Working event is free to attend and
registration can be carried out online at
http://www.merit.org.uk
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This event will also host the
2nd meeting of the
Smart Work Network
in the afternoon.
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Further details
The Conference will take place on:
Tuesday 6th November
at the
ICDC Conference Centre Liverpool
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For further information on the event, please
contact Emma Jones at
emma@enterprisenation.com
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