Tackling talent – the employment law issues
21 May 2008
“Talent management” is without doubt one of the latest hot
topics to hit the workplace. Recruiting and retaining high
performers are central to the success of any organisation and
managing talent successfully has become a priority for today’s
workplace.
However, it is often overlooked that managing
talent also presents a variety of both legal and practical
challenges for the employer. How do you attract the right employee
on terms acceptable to both parties? Can you target your
employee benefits to improve retention? What do you do if the high
performer once considered integral to your organisation suddenly
becomes a potential threat to your business? What steps can you
take to manage their exit?
Managing talent effectively often involves
identifying and addressing potential problems at the key stages of
the employment relationship. For example, when recruiting high
performers, spotting the important issues is crucial, particularly
when negotiating key contractual provisions, such as the terms of
employment and bonus entitlement. Difficulties can also surround
high performers during employment, such as allegations of bullying
and harassment made by other employees, and knowing how to handle
such issues will help employers protect their position. Managing
the exit of high performers also presents a number of hurdles,
notably in relation to the enforcement of restrictive covenants and
bonus issues. Foreseeing the potential difficulties on termination
is vital in order to minimise damage to the business.
Using tailored case studies, we will guide you
through the key issues arising from talent management in the
workplace, helping you to identify both potential problems and
solutions and providing practical advice.
James Warren and Neil Johnston will be speaking.
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here to reserve your place.