THE PLAN AHEAD

Just glance at the headlines – from power outages to floods, security breaches to earthquakes, striking workforces to major technology collapse.  Events such as these are not uncommon in today’s world.

If any of these were to strike your business, would you be able to recover quickly and carry on? 
Would you be able to maintain critical business processes without dropping the ball?

If not properly managed, a disruptive event can quickly escalate into an emergency, crisis or even a disaster.  In fact, how well a situation is managed may have greater consequences for the organisation than the original incident.

The Plan Ahead – Business Continuity Conference 2012 will show you how to minimise the effect of such events on your organisation and how to prepare your business to survive.

You will hear from experts, policy makers, and practitioners as well as those who have experienced major disruptions to their operations first hand and have successfully made it through to the other side. 

A major incident could happen at any time.  Are you ready?  Will you make it through?

Register now to take advantage of our special Early Bird Rates*.

Programme

8.30am – 8.50am       Registration & Refreshments

8.50am – 9.10am       Opening Remarks from the Mayor of Wellington, Her Worship Celia Wade-Brown

9.10am – 10.20am     Christchurch Earthquakes – The Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce Story

In days immediately following the Christchurch earthquakes the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce took a major leadership role in coordinating support and assistance for business.
Peter Townsend will provide an overview of the actions the Chamber took following the earthquakes; outline the main areas of support required by business during that period; and highlight some of the key areas businesses need to address when looking at readiness and continuity. 
Peter Townsend, CEO, Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce

10.20am – 10.40am   Morning Tea + Networking

10.40am – 11.20am   Planning for the Unexpected

Effective business continuity planning requires understanding of the key risk areas in your organisation and your required recovery timeframes. Ian Forrester will provide practical guidance on how to measure your current risk profile, identify gaps and gain confidence in your ability to recover within your desired timeframes.
Ian Forrester, Managing Director, Plan-b

11.20am – 12.00pm  Business Continuity During Strikes and Lockouts

While not all businesses have collective bargaining, and less have to manage industrial action, there are some practical lessons that can be applied to many other situations where business continuity is at risk.
Angela Walker will discuss what businesses facing industrial action do to maintain business continuity, including contingency planning; dealing with the media and public interest; managing pickets; working with the employees who are not taking industrial action; and practical business solutions to a withdrawal of labour. 
Angela Walker, EMA Employer Services

12.00pm – 12.50pm  Lunch + Networking

 

12.50pm – 1.30pm    Shifting from Response to Recovery: re-Building and Broken city

With the ‘Civil Defence Emergency’ over, recovery from the devastating Christchurch earthquake is now priority.
Hear from Lianne Dalziel about the mammoth task of rebuilding a city, its people and its economy.
Lianne Dalziel, MP for Christchurch East

1.30pm – 2.00pm      Tips from the Trenches – Employment Law in a Disaster

If your business was suddenly affected by a disaster, would you know what your legal obligations are?  Roman Tuboltsev and Natalie Pilcher will provide you with valuable tips on managing the payment of wages; leave entitlements; negotiating alternative work; health & safety obligations; obligations to self-employed contractors; redundancies due to business closure; and dealing with employees reluctant to come back to the workplace.
Roman Tuboltsev & Natalie Pilcher, EMA Legal

2.10pm – 2.45pm    International Case Study - Toyota: Lessons learned from Japan

When a tsunami struck its home base followed by massive flooding in the new South East Asian production base in Thailand, Toyota faced major dilemmas.  John Fowke will share how Toyota was able to maintain customer loyalty in the face of production shortages while maintaining the R&D so critical for its future success.
John Fowke, General Manager Finance, Toyota New Zealand

2.45pm – 3.05pm     Afternoon Tea and Networking

 

3.05pm – 3.45pm     Wellington Electricity

Greg Skelton will outline the resilience of electricity supply to the Wellington CBD and future plans for infrastructure development.
Greg Skelton, CEO, Wellington Electricity Lines Limited

3.35pm – 4.25pm    Continuity through the Cloud

Cloud computing has fundamentally changed the way organisations of all sizes think about business continuity.  Moving into the cloud doesn't solve business continuity issues but it does change the issues and questions that need to be asked. 
With practical examples aimed at non-technical business people, Mark Pascall will demystify cloud computing and discuss some of the implications of this major paradigm shift.
Mark Pascall, Director, 3 Months

4.25pm - 4.30pm    Closing Remarks from the Chair

 

Time

One day 8.50am - 4.30pm

Investment

$500+GST members(earlybird $420+GST)
$680+GST non members(earlybird $610+GST)

Course Dates

• 18 April 2012, 4212, James Cook Hotel, Wellington

View Full Outline Register Now

Payroll Conference 2012

3 May 2012 – Palmerston North

Are you and your team up-to-date with the latest changes in payroll related legislation, best practice and current trends?

Our annual Payroll Conference will again bring delegates up-to-date with what is affecting them the most, and look at some topical procedural issues of which all employers need to be aware.

This popular conference is an absolute must for anyone involved in human resources and payroll administration, and for those who deal with issues arising from these systems and functions.

PROGRAMME

8.30am – 8.50am Registrations Open

8.50am – 9.00am Opening Remarks from the Chair
Ken McLean, Chairperson

9.00am – 10.00am    Law Changes Affecting Payroll
Changes in payroll-related legislation have been introduced since our last conference.  What do those changes mean for employers?

Session includes the requirement to have employment agreements on file, an in-depth look at the issues surrounding cashing up of annual holidays, and an update on what Government has foreshadowed for this Parliamentary term and how those changes might impact on the payroll scene.

Richard Dagger, Senior Consultant, Employers’ Chamber of Commerce Central

10.00am – 10.40am    KiwiSaver Update
The KiwiSaver scheme is changing again – as of 1 April the KiwiSaver employer contributions are taxed.

This change can affect employment agreements, total cost remuneration pay schemes and salary sacrifice arrangements.  What are the implications for employers with the planned 2013 KiwiSaver contributions?

Ken McLean, Senior Consultant, Employers’ Chamber of Commerce Central

10.20am – 10.40am Morning Tea + Networking

10.40 – 11.20am   Ministry of Social Development - Information for Employers
The Ministry runs many programmes that have benefits for employers and employees.  Our speakers from the Ministry will discuss the services available and their role in employment related matters when administering the plans and initiatives for which they are responsible.
Ministry of Social Development  (speaker to be advised)

11.20am – 12.00pm    Managing Sick Leave
Sick leave remains one of the most challenging areas for employers to manage.  For example entitlement to paid sick leave, anticipation of sick leave, medical certificates, regular absences, managing employee absences, recording of sick leave, payment for sick leave, and other related matters.

Rosalind Webby, Solicitor, EMA Legal (Palmerston North)
Nichola Hutchinson, Senior Consultant, Employers’ Chamber of Commerce Central (Wellington)

12.00pm – 12.30pm    Implications from the Sleepover Case
In 2011 the ‘Sleepover Case’ was decided in the Court of Appeal.  Parliament enacted legislation resolving how some people with claims would be paid.

This session discusses the outcome of the case, the matters which have been left unresolved and the lessons for employers.

Scott Doolan, Managing Consultant, Employers’ Chamber of Commerce Central (Palmerston North)
Susan-Jane Davies, Managing Solicitor, EMA Legal (Wellington)

12.30pm – 1.30pm Lunch + Networking

1.30pm – 2.15pm    Employment Agreements
The rules of engagement – a critical area in the employer-employee relationship. 
The employment agreement can spell out how this relationship will operate with appropriate protections in place for both parties. 
The essential requirements of the agreement and the usefulness of considering other provisions to serve the interests of the parties will be addressed in this session.

Darren Mitchell, Senior Consultant, Employers’ Chamber of Commerce Central (Palmerston North)
Angela Walker, Manager ER and HR Services, Employers’ Chamber of Commerce Central (Wellington)

2.15pm – 3.00pm    ACC – Experience Rating
Parliament has reintroduced experience ratings on work related accidents which has the potential to markedly affect ACC levies.

This increases the responsibility for all staff involved in managing ACC to ensure claims for work-related accidents are managed to protect the employer’s interests. 
Delegates will hear about the claims process, handling disputed work-related claims, the process of experience rating, rehabilitation and incapacity.

Wanda Yardley, Consultant OSH, Employers’ Chamber of Commerce Central (Palmerston North)
Shirlene Vautier, Consultant OSH, Employers’ Chamber of Commerce Central (Wellington)

3.00pm – 3.15pm Afternoon Tea + Networking

3.15pm – 4.15pm    Questions Forum
Conference attendees will have the chance to ask ECCC Consultants questions on employment related payroll matters.

Employers’ Chamber of Commerce Central Panel

4.15pm Closing Remarks From The Chair
Ken McLean, Chairperson

Course Dates

• 3 May 2012, 4084, Travelodge Hotel, Palmerston North
  

Investment

$500+GST member (earlybird $420+GST)
$680+GST non member(earlybird $610+GST)

Time

One day 8.50am - 4.15pm

View Full Outline Register Now

Payroll Conference 2012

17 May 2012 – Wellingtion

Are you and your team up-to-date with the latest changes in payroll related legislation, best practice and current trends?

Our annual Payroll Conference will again bring delegates up-to-date with what is affecting them the most, and look at some topical procedural issues of which all employers need to be aware.

This popular conference is an absolute must for anyone involved in human resources and payroll administration, and for those who deal with issues arising from these systems and functions.

PROGRAMME

8.30am – 8.50am Registrations Open

8.50am – 9.00am Opening Remarks from the Chair
Ken McLean, Chairperson

9.00am – 10.00am    Law Changes Affecting Payroll
Changes in payroll-related legislation have been introduced since our last conference.  What do those changes mean for employers?

Session includes the requirement to have employment agreements on file, an in-depth look at the issues surrounding cashing up of annual holidays, and an update on what Government has foreshadowed for this Parliamentary term and how those changes might impact on the payroll scene.

Richard Dagger, Senior Consultant, Employers’ Chamber of Commerce Central

10.00am – 10.40am    KiwiSaver Update
The KiwiSaver scheme is changing again – as of 1 April the KiwiSaver employer contributions are taxed.

This change can affect employment agreements, total cost remuneration pay schemes and salary sacrifice arrangements.  What are the implications for employers with the planned 2013 KiwiSaver contributions?

Ken McLean, Senior Consultant, Employers’ Chamber of Commerce Central

10.20am – 10.40am Morning Tea + Networking

10.40 – 11.20am Ministry of Social Development - Information for Employers
The Ministry runs many programmes that have benefits for employers and employees.  Our speakers from the Ministry will discuss the services available and their role in employment related matters when administering the plans and initiatives for which they are responsible.
Ministry of Social Development  (speaker to be advised)

11.20am – 12.00pm    Managing Sick Leave
Sick leave remains one of the most challenging areas for employers to manage. 
For example entitlement to paid sick leave, anticipation of sick leave, medical certificates, regular absences, managing employee absences, recording of sick leave, payment for sick leave, and other related matters.
Rosalind Webby, Solicitor, EMA Legal (Palmerston North)
Nichola Hutchinson, Senior Consultant, Employers’ Chamber of Commerce Central (Wellington)

12.00pm – 12.30pm    Implications from the Sleepover Case
In 2011 the ‘Sleepover Case’ was decided in the Court of Appeal.  Parliament enacted legislation resolving how some people with claims would be paid. 
This session discusses the outcome of the case, the matters which have been left unresolved and the lessons for employers.

Scott Doolan, Managing Consultant, Employers’ Chamber of Commerce Central (Palmerston North)
Susan-Jane Davies, Managing Solicitor, EMA Legal (Wellington)

12.30pm – 1.30pm Lunch + Networking

1.30pm – 2.15pm    Employment Agreements
The rules of engagement – a critical area in the employer-employee relationship. 
The employment agreement can spell out how this relationship will operate with appropriate protections in place for both parties. 
The essential requirements of the agreement and the usefulness of considering other provisions to serve the interests of the parties will be addressed in this session.

Darren Mitchell, Senior Consultant, Employers’ Chamber of Commerce Central (Palmerston North)
Angela Walker, Manager ER and HR Services, Employers’ Chamber of Commerce Central (Wellington)

2.15pm – 3.00pm    ACC – Experience Rating
Parliament has reintroduced experience ratings on work related accidents which has the potential to markedly affect ACC levies. 
This increases the responsibility for all staff involved in managing ACC to ensure claims for work-related accidents are managed to protect the employer’s interests. 
Delegates will hear about the claims process, handling disputed work-related claims, the process of experience rating, rehabilitation and incapacity.

Wanda Yardley, Consultant OSH, Employers’ Chamber of Commerce Central (Palmerston North)
Shirlene Vautier, Consultant OSH, Employers’ Chamber of Commerce Central (Wellington)

3.00pm – 3.15pm Afternoon Tea + Networking

3.15pm – 4.15pm    Questions Forum
Conference attendees will have the chance to ask ECCC Consultants questions on employment related payroll matters.
Employers’ Chamber of Commerce Central Panel

4.15pm     Closing Remarks From The Chair
Ken McLean, Chairperson

Course Dates

• 17 May 2012, 4083, Intercontinental Hotel, Wellington
  

Investment

$500+GST member (earlybird $420+GST)
$680+GST non member(earlybird $610+GST)

Time

One day 8.50am - 4.15pm

View Full Outline Register Now