Wired Sussex, the digital support organisation, is backing a new digital media HR group set up by martin searle solicitors, Relentless Software and Madgex.
The group will meet monthly for up-to-the-minute employment law training and to share best practice and polices which have most impact on the digital media sector. Wired Sussex will promote the group to its membership of more than 1,400 digital companies and use its relationships to help resource and grow the network.
Phil Jones, MD of Wired Sussex, said: “It is a testament to the growing strength and maturity of the digital media sector in Sussex that this network has been formed. Wired Sussex is very happy to be part of it. We will work with our membership to ensure the HR group becomes a useful forum for members to discuss the HR issues relevant to them. We encourage those in HR in the digital sector to get involved.”
The first event will be at Madgex’s North Street offices on Thursday 28 January 2010 (8.30am-10.00am). The subject will be appraisals and Fiona Martin will talk about the role of the appraisal in performance management. She will also give insights into recent performance dismissal cases in the Employment Tribunal.
Events are free to members. Membership costs £25 for the year. To join or book an event contact Kat Blakeney at martin searle solicitors on 01273 609911 or email kat@ms-solicitors.co.uk or contact Wired Sussex on 01273 692888 or email nick.edwards@wiredsussex.com.
Future meetings will cover topical and relevant HR and employment law issues including, Compromise Agreements, Additional Paternity Leave from 2011, the Equality Bill, recruitment, and managing ill health and performance.
