New seminars to improve employee benefits and people management

Smith & Williamson announces further complimentary events, with an even broader range of topics relevant to people responsible for benefits programmes and human resources.

The seminars are aimed at a variety of audiences and topics range from best practice for managing redundancies to stress management and enhancing employee well-being. The workshops are free to attend. A variety of experts, from Smith & Williamson and partner organisations, will speak at the workshops.

Peter Maher, Director of Smith & Williamson's Employee Benefits division said, "The events are run as practical workshops for a small group rather than large events that just provide a one-way flow of information - feedback on our format and content has been very positive, hence these new workshops. There's a broad selection of subjects, but the one thing they all have in common is that they deal with issues that impact the bottom line, one way or another - that's important given the present economic climate"

The events available include:

• From absence to attendance and from distress to de-stress An insight into the latest government regulations and best practice approaches around stress and absence management, including presentations by The Stress Management Society and Employmend. Free to attend.
  25 Moorgate, London: 11th February, 29th April, 23rd June. 12:30pm for registration and lunch. Ends 3:30pm

• How to reduce the cost of an employee benefits programme A practical look at what can be done to reduce EB costs during these challenging times, without reducing their effectiveness. An absolute must, given the economic climate. Free to attend.
  25 Moorgate, London: 25th February, 1st April and 3rd June. 12:30pm for registration and lunch. Ends 3:30pm

• Improving corporate performance through enhancing employee well-being A look at well-being strategies by The Stress Management Society and The Wizard of Wellbeing that help individuals to operate more effectively and their employers to improve bottom-line performance as a result. Free to attend.
  25 Moorgate, London: 4th March and 13th May. 12:30pm for registration and lunch. Ends 3:30pm

• Building a compelling business case for flex, TRS and voluntary benefits A practical account of how online benefit platforms can deliver commercial, cultural and communication advantages that positively impact the bottom line, whilst enhancing "employer of choice" reputations. Free to attend.
  25 Moorgate, London: 18th March, 20th May. 12:30pm for registration and lunch. Ends 3:30pm

• Managing redundancies - HR, tax and employment law best practice A practical and supportive look at the many areas of nitty-gritty detail that need to be got absolutely right when running a redundancy programme. Free to attend.
  25 Moorgate, London: 19th March and 24th June. 12:30pm for registration and lunch. Ends 3:30pm

• Corporate pensions - optimising the present and bracing for change An up-date on the new Personal Accounts regime due 2012, why organisations need to be planning for the changes now, and a review of what employers can be doing to boost the effectiveness of their existing schemes. Free to attend.
  25 Moorgate, London: 25th March and 6th May. 12:30pm for registration and lunch. Ends 3:30pm

• Tax and employment issues relating to international employees A must for companies with staff from overseas - we will show you how to save time and money, whilst helping to reduce confusion and uncertainty. Free to attend. 
  25 Moorgate, London: 21st April and 17th June. 12:30pm for registration and lunch. Ends 3:30pm

For further information or to book a place, please contact:

Andy Agathangelou Client Liaison Manager For and on behalf of Smith & Williamson Employee Benefit Consultants (A Division of Smith & Williamson Financial Services Ltd) direct: 020 7131 4984
mobile: 07501 460308
andy.agathangelou@smith.williamson.co.uk

PR enquiries:
Jess Koslow, 0207 131 4264 jess.koslow@smith.williamson.co.uk
Kate Harrison, 0207 131 4228 kate.harrison@smith.williamson.co.uk

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