E3 Ask Series

E3 Ask is an informative and interactive event covering important areas in employment law. These sessions have been carefully selected to keep you up to date with the legal and practical implications, providing the opportunity to share experiences with fellow professionals and give practical solutions.

Topics and Dates

Mastering NegotiatiOn Skills
Good negotiation skills are essential in a commercial environment. This session will focus on effective negotiating behaviours and offer some hints that will contribute to your development as an effective negotiator.

Speakers - David Walker, Partner, D&W and Ronnie Caddow, Lecturer, Glasgow Caledonian University (former conciliator and advisor for the ACAS)
To be held on Wednesday 21 May 2008 in our Glasgow office

Managing ChanGE
Successfully implementing and communicating new compensation structures and variations to terms and conditions is a significant challenge in the life of an organisation. Creating understanding and acceptance amongst the employee population is vital for success. This session will explore examples and provide ideas on how to succeed.

Speakers: Eilidh Wiseman, Partner and Head of Employment, D&W and Alan Crozier, Managing Director, Q4 Consulting Ltd
To be held on Tuesday 17 June 2008 in our Edinburgh office

The "Glass Ceiling" and Implications for Business and Legal Risk
Diversity continues to grow in importance for employers in order to be able to maximise performance and potential within the workforce. Transcending the "Glass Ceiling" is a central consideration, not least because allegations of cultural and institutional gender bias are, increasingly, at the heart of claims of sex discrimination. The focus of our seminar is to explore some of the key practical aspects of successfully preventing and defending such claims.

Speakers: Robert Davies, Partner, D&W and John Cavanagh QC, 11KBW
To be held on Tuesday 8 July 2008 in our London office

Timetable
8.45am Registration
9.00am Outline talks
9.30am Ask session discussion
10.30am Wrap up

Each E3 Ask session is free of charge.