The Low Down on Wages vs. Salaries in 2010/2011

The economic and political climate in 2010 has set the scene for a turbulent environment for employers managing pay rates in 2011. The recently proposed labour changes have shattered the co-operative and restrained period between Unions and the Government. Further, the impact of rises in GST and the CPI, the introduction of the ETS and of course the 2011 Rugby World Cup will result employees seeking significant demands for pay increases. Fuelling all of this is the media hype that our economy is heading for good times even though the economic outlook remains patchy at best.

What's it all about?

Two of New Zealand's leading Remuneration and Employment Relations Specialists join together to present this key morning briefing providing employers with the facts on salaries and wages in this dynamic market.

Unionised Wage Issues

Presented by Fred Adelhelm, Director - Adelhelm & Associates - Leading Industrial and Employment Relations Specialist.

• Current negotiated CEA wage trends and where they are headed in 2011
• The effect of the Rugby World Cup on wage rates and bargaining next year
• Balancing employee expectations with economic reality – fractious and expensive bargaining on the horizon
• The growing wage rift between the Private & Public sector.

Non-Unionised Salary Management

Presented by Susan Doughty, Director - dsd Consulting - Leading Remuneration & Rewards Specialist.

• Salary Forecasts in 2010/2011 – separating truth from fiction
• Understanding the differences between wages and salary market comparisons
• Skill shortages and premium pay – back in the spotlight
• Managing bonuses and incentives in a soft market 
• Executive Remuneration - emerging trends and actual results.

Date, Time and Venue

Registration – all sessions: 8.30am
Seminar: 9.00am - 12.30pm (Morning tea will be provided)

Auckland Briefing: Tuesday 21nd September 2010
Venue: Rendezvous Hotel, Auckland

Wellington Briefing: Thursday 23 September 2010
Venue: The Museum Hotel, Wellington

Christchurch Briefing: Tuesday 12 October 2010 **new date**
Venue: The George, Christchurch

Cost: $185.00 (Plus GST)
 
Please register by the 17th September to reserve your space.