MYnetwork is combining new technology and tradition to bring businesses together across West Yorkshire.

The Mid Yorkshire Network – which makes use of online communications and old-fashioned face-to-face meetings – began life three years ago under its original name of the Kirklees and Calderdale Business Group.

With the UK economy still stuck in doldrums, and financial confidence at an all-time low, those lucky enough to own a property portfolio now regard them as a pivotal part of their post-retirement income.

Following recent alterations to controversial pension auto-enrolment in the UK, the government has issued a full timetable against which employers must enrol their staff in workplace pension schemes.

Ramsdens and Hays Specialist Recruitment hosted the inaugural HR Club in Huddersfield last week and it was a great success.

Over 35 HR professionals attended and the verbal feedback that we got on the day was terrific.

Ramsdens are proud to be event partners of the inaugural Calderdale Business Conference, which takes place at The Shay Stadium, 24/05/12 and is tasked with creating a platform for local businesses to forge closer, stronger trade links with each other.

SMEs concerned about meeting the upcoming deadlines for pension auto-enrolment can breathe easy after the government confirmed that the scheme has been delay until August 1 2015 at the earliest.

The Law Commission have published a report calling for a change to the intestacy provisions for unmarried couples.

Hays Specialist Recruitment and Ramsdens Solicitors are launching the HR club in Huddersfield next month and we want you to join us at our inaugural event on Thursday 2nd February.

At our launch event we will be discussing the impact of social media on businesses and in particular on the HR function.

The club will be a forum for HR professionals to share ideas, best practice, ask questions, get answers, network and enjoy breakfast on us.

As the New Year celebrations subside, employees and business owners up and down the country have been told to take heed of a raft of employment law changes ready for introduction in 2012.

Employers will need to prepare themselves for increased demands in 2012, but if you’re a hard working employee, it’s important to know what increased rights are coming your way over the next 12 months.

Come along to our Last Friday Club at Bar Eleven from 12:30pm for relaxed and fun networking.