A Knowledge Edge Series Invitation

The Knowledge Edge series aims to help leaders and managers develop their judgement, to provide the latest understandings and better place them to formulate appropriate answers to difficult questions.

This latest forum brings together leaders and managers with the latest ideas and thinking. Participants will include people from the full range of city interests, including, private partners, utility providers, elected members, officers and senior managers from key services.

The Leadership and Management of Cities: New Days, New Ways

Thursday 25th June 2009
Jury’s Inn, Keel Wharf, Liverpool, L3 4FN

Cities around the world are being transformed by new Civic leaders, new ways of thinking, new agendas and a recognition that the City is, once again, at the heart of the economic, cultural and social agenda.

This Knowledge Edge Forum looks at the current shifts that demand a new approach to the Leadership and Management of Cities.

Cities are now seen as vital agents not only in economic development but in a host of key environmental, cultural, educational and social issues. Despite this, developing, improving and shaping the leadership and management of cities is all too often neglected.

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Important Information on Employment Law and Health & Safety

Given the current economic situation and the new ACAS Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures which was introduced on the 6 April 2009, you may need to rethink how you manage your workforce and regulatory responsibilities.

Whether you are looking to downsize, protect your business from unexpected expenditure, improve efficiency or even take advantage of a competitor’s current weakness in order to grow your business, RBS/NatWest has a workable, cost-efficient solution for you.

Mentor Services can help

As one of the UK’s leading regulatory consultancies, our colleagues at Mentor are ideally placed to help with any Employment Law and/or Health & Safety you may have.

Mentor offers a comprehensive range of services, from preparing the relevant paperwork to working with you to develop comprehensive policies and procedures. Their 24/7 advice lines, manned by experienced professionals, ensure that you can get the help you need, when you need it most; never more relevant than when you are dealing with a pressing issue or crisis.

Mentor would like to invite you to attend a conference call which will give you more information on the new ACAS Code of Practice.

The call will be hosted by Imelda O’Neill, Director Commercial & Business Banking, Liverpool and a Mentor Employment Law Consultant.

The call with commence at 9am on Wednesday 10th June 2009.

Register for the conference call here

Conference call should last no longer than 40 minutes