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09:00 - 10:00
09:15 - 09:45
Rethinking AI and impact on Business and Humanity
Workplace Transformation Keynote
Daniel provides a radical new framework for thinking about AI, and discusses how organisations can practically adopt these technologies and avoid being seduced by the hype. He argues that whilst these technologies are incredible at creating growth and streamlining operations, for companies to stay innovative they need to also use AI to unlock the creative capacity of their workforce. Daniel also covers the macro impact these technologies may have over the coming decades.
09:15 - 09:45
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Employee Experience
09:30 - 10:00
How do we address the mental health emergency in the workplace?
Wellbeing Panel discussion
- Mental health is the biggest driver of long term sickness absence, why are businesses not taking it seriously enough?
- Understanding how the political, financial and environmental climate can have an impact on employees' mental health.
- Increasing support for staff during periods of change and understanding how this might affect them in the workplace.
- Recognising that each individual will be facing unique challenges and implementing practical strategies to support employees.
09:15 - 09:45
Using performance consulting skills to support the productivity of your workforce.
L&D Workshop
- What strategies can be used to help support teams manage rising workloads?
- Using diagnostic questions as a method to assess knowledge and understanding quickly and accurately.
- Gain insight into how you can utilise performance consulting to create a learning impact.
09:15 - 09:45
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Responsible Business
10:00 - 10:45
10:00 - 10:30
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Workplace Transformation Fireside chat
10:00 - 10:30
How can internal comms support corporate core values?
Internal Comms Panel
- Making sure core values are reflected outside of your organisation.
- How can we keep values alive and inspire people at work? .
- What are the implications of getting your messaging wrong?
- How can AI be used to enhance and streamline internal communications
10:15 - 10:45
The future is now: transforming workplace wellbeing for a new era – are you ready?
Wellbeing Fireside chat
Explore the dynamic nature of workplace wellbeing and the diverse perspectives of stakeholders involved. This session will delve into specific factors that can influence workplace wellbeing, emphasising measurable aspects and offering insights on how businesses can proactively contribute.
This interactive session will delve into additional facets, fostering a deeper understanding of the subject. The audience is encouraged to reflect on these insights and explore avenues for enhancing wellbeing within their respective companies. This multifaceted approach ensures a holistic grasp of the changing dynamics in workplace wellbeing and inspires actionable steps for organisational betterment.
10:00 - 10:30
Skilling up with an eye on AI
L&D CIPD session
Readily-accessible generative AI is poised to reshape job roles and skills. Future-proof your organisation with insights on what L&D strategies should be adopted to meet evolving skill demands and to harness AI for upskilling and reskilling.
10:00 - 10:30
Explore how responsible businesses can effectively manage and navigate crises.
Responsible Business
- Learn how to develop crisis plans and conduct risk assessments.
- Discover ways to prioritise ethics when making decisions during a crisis.
- How to establish open communication and decision-making with key stakeholders.
- Develop leadership skills that can adapt to different situations and promote sustainability.
- Learn how to evaluate post-crisis situations for continuous improvement.
10:00 - 10:30
Employee engagement - retaining talent for the future workplace
Employee Experience Case study
In 2024 chances are high that your People team is looking to hire, keep great talents in the business, or develop, up- and re-skill employees. Cracking the code of successful talent management and employer branding is a much-discussed topic, but how do you unlock what’s important to your workforce?
In this session you will gain insight into:
- what drives new joiners and keeps them for longer
- research on main drivers of engagement
- the cost of not acting & what causes it
- why feedback and recognition build talents
10:00 - 10:30
How do I achieve a more diverse workforce?
EDI
- Defining diversity beyond traditional demographics
- Effective strategies for cultivating a more diverse workforce
- Attracting diverse talent through inclusive job descriptions and recruitment strategies
- What adjustments can be made to support everyone at work?
10:45 - 11:45
10:45 - 11:45
Fireside chat: Stacey Dooley MBE - Breaking barriers and igniting change in media, mind, and society
Workplace Transformation Keynote Also livestreamed onsite
Television presenter, journalist, and media personality, Stacey specialises in social-issue-themed television documentaries and was appointed a MBE for services to broadcasting. She will speak on a variety of hard-hitting subjects including modern slavery, mental health, ESG and gender equality.
12:00 - 12:30
12:00 - 12:30
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Workplace Transformation
12:00 - 12:30
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Internal Comms
12:00 - 12:30
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Employee Experience CIPD session
12:00 - 12:30
Walking the talk: Prioritising self-care for the benefit of the workforce
Wellbeing CIPD session
Is it time to start practicing what we preach? HR practitioners are often busy ensuring employee health and wellbeing stays on the agenda, and developing strategies and interventions to address any issue. But should this be to the detriment of our own self-care? Our session explores how people professionals can prioritise and role model self-care, and the impact this has on overall employee wellbeing.
12:00 - 12:30
Dancing with data - the decision dilemma
L&D Presentation
A thought-provoking discussion exploring the delicate dance between decision-making and information gathering and help us unravel the paradox that challenges us to navigate the fine line between decisive action and the pursuit of knowledge.
Deciding to hastily risks incomplete understanding, while excessive information seeking may lead to indecision.
How does organisational culture, or the preferences of our leaders and people, potentially impact our ability to navigate this opportunity.
12:00 - 12:30
Supporting refugees to navigate the UK workplace
Responsible Business CIPD session Panel
Join the CIPD Trust and their expert panel to learn more about supporting refugees to translate their skills to the UK and flourish in work.
12:00 - 12:30
Social class and social mobility - what barriers to work exist?
EDI
- The impact of social class in different industries and why we have so far to go
- Understanding the nature of intersectionality and how privilege comes in different forms
- Why accountability is important in order to define a baseline workforce demographic to work from
- How investing in social mobility can pave the way for changemakers and have a greater impact on the world of work
12:45 - 13:15
12:45 - 13:15
AI is transforming work - how do we support people and enhance work?
Workplace Transformation Panel discussion
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- Are the human and people skills more important than ever to co work and manage generative AI?
- The people professionals role in managing AI —How will we guide responsibly and ethically as usage evolves?
- How can people professionals gain maximum advantage from AI?
- AI guidance and legislation – are guiding principles enough?
12:45 - 13:15
Counting (on) comms - exploring measures of communication for improved engagement
Internal Comms Masterclass
- What is the first step to measuring the correct KPIs?
- Exploring measures of engagement that are suitable for different goals
- What to do to improve employee engagement and reevaluate the impact of different initiatives
- What are the implications of a disengaged workforce and how to avoid them?
12:45 - 13:15
What does the UK workforce want in 2024?
Employee Experience Case study
Long-standing career advice and axioms are fast losing validity in the workplace of 2024, as new technologies gain ground and people across the UK strive to redefine the place of work in their lives. What were once regarded as privileges are now priorities, and employees are increasingly emboldened to make their voices heard. All of which makes listening to their opinions imperative for HR and payroll leaders.
In this session you will hear insights into a range of topics that matter to UK workers, including:
- Job security and pay
- Skill development and career progression
- The developing role of DEI
- Hybrid and remote work
- Stress and mental health.
12:45 - 13:15
The Gender Health Gap: Supporting women in the workplace
Wellbeing Masterclass
The Gender Health Gap, where women experience poorer health outcomes than men, is still prevalent across the UK. It is impacting women’s physical and mental health in their personal lives, but it is also having a significant effect on women in the workplace.
This session will explore it’s impact on women’s professional development, the discriminations they are experiencing and how employers can better support their health and wellbeing, to close the Gap for good.
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L&D
12:45 - 13:15
Transparency is key to your winning AI strategy
Responsible Business
AI is reshaping the world of work yet for many it is still shrouded in mystery. Join us to learn how organisations can embrace transparency to ensure AI integrations and their benefits are visible and understood. We’ll cover employee expectations, driving buy-in through transparency and the importance of responsible AI.
12:45 - 13:15
Nurture neurodiversity and achieve your ED&I goals
EDI
- Unlock innovation through neurodiversity
- Create inclusive policies and practices
- Fulfil DEI commitments with neurodiversity in mind
- Inclusive tools that maximise talent in the workplace
13:30 - 14:00
13:30 - 14:00
It's time to claim your seat at the table
Workplace Transformation
Want to explore how to revolutionise your traditional HR operations with a people-first approach? This session will reveal how to make your c-suite sit up, listen up, and truly understand the value of investing in people for better business outcomes. This isn’t about Human Resources, it’s about Human Success. Delve into inspirational insights to help you to become the change, energizing and motivating you to join the Human Success movement. Discover how to transform your approach to HR and ignite a new era of success.
13:30 - 14:00
How to enhance the employee experience through effective communication
Internal Comms
Discover what an employee experience gap looks like and the impact it can have on your workforce.
Learn how to bridge this gap by clearing communication roadblocks.
Discover which tools will improve and enhance engagement with your team.
Find out why focusing on outcomes over activity helps employees curate their journey.
13:30 - 14:00
A mindset, a set of behaviours and a set of skills - what makes a line manager?
Employee Experience Case study
- What key behaviours are associated with effective line management and how can they be learnt and refined?
- Increasing the prioritisation and capacity for organisations to supply learning and development initiatives to support the development of leadership.
- How can you be a good leader in a hybrid environment which has created more siloed working styles?
13:30 - 14:00
Putting your people first – why health and wellbeing in the workplace is central to everything that a successful organisation does
Wellbeing
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- Leading, supporting and improving a culture of wellbeing.
- Why people are the biggest asset to every organisation.
- Top tips for creating a healthy workplace culture.
- Supportive management to ensure an organisation is ‘high performing’.
- The work-life balance in the ever-changing workplace and how wellbeing feeds into this.
13:30 - 14:00
From theory to action - an AI playbook for impactful L&D strategies
L&D
- Understand how AI is radically transforming learning and development, making traditional approaches obsolete. It's adapt or fall behind.
- Learn how to intentionally harness AI to meet the fast-changing skills needs of every employee.
- Discover strategies to leverage AI for creating more engaging, interactive, and effective learning environments.
- Walk away with actionable insights on integrating AI and automation into your learning and development strategies to stay relevant and competitive.
13:30 - 14:00
Building trust: how to use AI responsibly in HR
Responsible Business CIPD session
The Post Office/Horizon scandal showed how damaging over-trustfulness in technology can be. As AI becomes more embedded in digital HR solutions, how can people professionals use them responsibly? In this session we share AI governance and assurance approaches to derisk and build trust in AI in HR.
13:30 - 14:00
Support and celebration of neurodiversity
EDI
What adjustments can be made to ensure every mind is included?
What benefits could neurodiversity bring to the workplace and what are the risks to businesses and individuals of not being neuro inclusive?
How to better understand neurodivergent conditions and how they affect ways of working.
Training line managers on best practice and working alongside staff with neurodiversity to create an inclusive culture
14:15 - 15:15
14:15 - 15:15
Fearless Leadership: Fostering an honest and open culture, and creative courage in the modern workplace
Workplace Transformation Keynote Also livestreamed onsite
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Alex, the first female Chief Executive of a major UK broadcaster, has transformed Channel 4 into a digital-first public media company. In this fireside chat she will discuss the pressures of leadership, and why it's important to create an honest and open culture. She'll also discuss the key principles behind embedding diversity, inclusion and equity in your organisation.
15:30 - 16:00
15:30 - 16:00
Thriving as a Leader – Not only surviving
Workplace Transformation Presentation
In this thought-provoking talk, Prudence Pitter will share relatable scenarios, highlight challenges leaders face, and emphasize ways leaders can shift their mindset from leadership survival to being a role model for thriving in the workplace. Learn ways to navigate the inevitable changes that occur in the workplace, build resilience, and focus on emotional intelligence and psychological safety. During the discussion, attendees will also learn ways to stay connected to and improve the organisation’s culture. Learn tips and tricks to:
- Adapt while focusing on continuous learning - The best leaders balance change and continue to evolve
- Keep Inclusion and two-way communication strong - Emotional intelligence and psychological safety go hand in hand and strengthen the organisation’s culture
- Balance and work and life - Being a role model in and out of the workplace is an admirable leadership trait.
15:30 - 16:00
Think you’re reaching and engaging frontline workers? Think again.
Internal Comms
Low engagement not only drains employee morale and productivity but also significantly affects retention – costing the global economy trillions. Despite the high priority many businesses place on employee engagement, the majority of solutions fail to address the specific needs of frontline workers. To get to the root of the problem, we spoke directly with frontline workers, gaining invaluable insights into their needs and perspectives.
Join HR technology expert Luke Boshoff, as he explores these raw frontline perspectives and shares actionable insights for you, including:
- Why engagement initiatives consistently fail frontline workers
- What frontline employees genuinely think, want, and need
- Real-world success stories from global brands like McDonald's Germany, Bosch, and Porsche
- How to pick engagement solutions that embrace the diversity of your frontline.
15:30 - 16:00
Navigating the future with AI and Analytics
Employee Experience
15:30 - 16:00
Being open and honest - promoting good mental health across the people profession
Wellbeing Presentation
- Removing taboos and creating open and honest conversations about mental health in the workplace.
- Normalising leaders talking about mental health and showing that vulnerability can be a strength, not a weakness.
- Encouraging self-care across the people profession and communicating what support is available.
- Tackling stress and burnout and creating working environments where work-life balance is prioritised.
15:30 - 16:00
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L&D
15:30 - 16:00
For the greater good - the role of corporate social responsibility in driving meaningful impact
Responsible Business Panel
- Considering a ‘bottom-up’ approach where employees can have meaningful input on the organisations and projects your company supports.
- Developing partnerships within your community to help aid meaningful change within your local community.
- Intertwining your commitment to corporate social responsibility with company values to create purpose.
- Measuring and reporting on corporate social responsibility within your organisation and communicating the successes with stakeholders.
15:30 - 16:00
Job done – Have organisations already achieved equality in the workplace?
EDI CIPD session
“DEI must DIE” according to one high-profile figure, but to what extent is a growing backlash toward equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) genuine, and what lies at the root cause of growing disengagement? Many of the disengaged would argue EDI has become too complex. But is there now an opportunity to take note, understand and learn from these challenges to simplify the focus of EDI to a set of equalities principles and measures?
16:15 - 16:45
16:15 - 16:45
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Workplace Transformation
16:15 - 16:45
Why fostering psychological safety is paramount to handling difficult conversations
Internal Comms CIPD session
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Transparent and honest communication is fundamental to establishing a psychologically safe environment and culture. It’s also a critical component to building interpersonal trust and supporting a healthy functioning workplace. But what does it take to build psychological safety in organisations and why is it critical when it comes to delivering difficult conversations?
16:15 - 16:45
Adapting to workplace trends - the role of appreciation and support in creating transformative employee experiences
Employee Experience Presentation
Navigate the challenges of cost-of-living pressures and engage a diverse, dispersed workforce. Transform your employees' experiences with insights highlighting:
- The role employee appreciation and support plays in boosting morale and wellbeing
- The power of a robust employee-first strategy to enhance the employee value proposition
- Tips to align your total reward package with evolving employee demands.
16:15 - 16:45
Staying connected when you’re disconnected - prioritising wellbeing in a hybrid world
Wellbeing Masterclass
- How can you build a positive organisational culture under a hybrid model?
- Adopting mindful approaches to technology that focus on maintaining a work-life balance.
- Building a sense of belonging through keeping teams connected when working flexibly.
- The role of line managers in checking in on employees and creating safe spaces to raise concerns.
16:15 - 16:45
Developing the unique strengths of the workforce of the future
L&D
- Why we should focus on building a learning culture based on strengths.
- Strategies to ensure this is embedded effectively in a time-poor work environment.
- How to build this into a team environment to encourage peer support for development.
16:15 - 16:45
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Responsible Business
16:15 - 16:45
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EDI
17:00 - 17:30
17:00 - 17:30
Digital transformation case studies
Workplace Transformation Lightning Talks
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Case study 1 The new HR playbook – HR transformation in the digital age
The presentation will overview proven, practical frameworks to navigate a successful HR transformation that supports your organisation in remaining competitive in the digital era. Successful HR transformation requires a holistic approach that combines people, processes, and technology to create a more agile, efficient, and strategic HR function that aligns with the organisation's goals.
- Setting the transformation roadmap - from What to What ?
- Aligning with business strategy and key stakeholders
- Leading and embedding cultural change
- Talent management
- Measuring success
Case Study 2 - Building a digital community for employee engagement
An HR-driven initiative with wide-ranging impact that changed how employees dispersed in time and space connect with each other and strengthened organisational belonging.
17:00 - 17:30
How can improv theatre skills revolutionise our approach to comms?
Internal Comms Masterclass
- Build your capacity to really listen and be confident in the moment
- Learn how the improv mindset can spark creativity and lead to a more engaged workforce
- Enhance rapport in person or virtually
17:00 - 17:30
Reimagining the employee experience across the employee lifecycle
Employee Experience Presentation
- Discover what employees' expectations, needs and wants are throughout different stages of the life cycle and how you can manage them.
- With geographically dispersed teams and employees having radically different expectations, how can you re-engage and retain employees?
- How can you create a more connected employee experience that builds advocacy?
17:00 - 17:30
Why working mothers have had enough: the truth about the motherhood penalty in the workplace
Wellbeing Case study
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From widespread discrimination masked by abusive NDAs to the childcare crisis, mothers across the UK have had enough of being sidelined and stereotyped in the workplace. We’re demanding change. This session will explore the shocking (and to the working mothers amongst us, the shockingly familiar) reality of how the motherhood penalty affects women’s working lives, what we can do about it, and how you can help.
17:00 - 17:30
Navigating the future landscape of learning & development initiatives
L&D
- The shift in creating an engaged and resilient workforce to make people and organisations agile.
- Investing in cross functional relationships for L&D teams.
- Developing L&D practices to support teams in bouncing back from step backs, adapting to change and being ready for what comes next.
Deep dive: How can you instil sustainability across your organisation?
Responsible Business
- How do you get started with sustainability?
- What does it mean to instil sustainability at every level of the business?
- Boosting engagement amongst employees through clear communication and ensuring employees understand the wider benefits.
- Exploring the role of the people profession in getting employees on board with sustainable initiatives.
17:00 - 17:30
Friend or foe? The risk of AI biases on ED&I
EDI
- What are the potential biases involved in machine learning?
- Avoiding biases in recruitment when using AI
- How to use AI to promote diversity and revolutionise inclusive practices
- What are the ethical implications of AI in the ED&I space?
09:30 - 10:00
09:30 - 10:00
Navigating the future: The skills agenda and why does it matter?
Workplace Transformation Panel discussion
- With rapid technological advancements, environmental consciousness, and evolving workforce dynamics, how can skills reshape the landscape of employment?
- What will the transformative impact of the skills agenda be on workforce planning?
- How can organisations integrate green skills and digital skills into their workforce, contributing to both ecological sustainability and business success?
- Strategies for fostering a digital-ready workforce, including the role of education, training, and continuous learning
09:45 - 10:15
Sustainability Communications - integrating sustainability into your operational and strategic activities
Internal Comms Masterclass
- How can sustainability be a strategic lever in corporate communications?
- Overcoming challenges when bringing core sustainability values together under one roof
- Measuring the effect of corporate comms on sustainability impact
- What are the benefits of integrating sustainability messaging into internal communications?
09:30 - 10:00
Five things we know about workplace conflict but ignore
Employee Experience CIPD session
We all have different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives, which mean that we often see the world in different ways. Perhaps more so at a time of heightened political and socio-economic tension. Even minor disagreements between people can fester and escalate if it’s not addressed and resolved at the earliest opportunity. So how should people professionals manage conflict in the modern workplace?
09:30 - 10:00
Beyond the horizon - essential trends for your learning radar
L&D Presentation CIPD session
Stay ahead of the curve and explore some of the hottest topics and emerging themes shaping the future of Learning and Development.
Session coming soon
Responsible Business
09:45 - 10:15
What does presenteeism and leavism reveal about your organisation?
Wellbeing CIPD session
Presenteeism remains widespread in our workplaces, with more than 87% of people observing displays of presenteeism over the last year. Furthermore two-thirds have observed some sort of leavism. But are acts of presenteeism and leavism solely a wellbeing issue or are do they offer us a critical indicator of a wider organisational challenge?
10:15 - 11:00
10:15 - 10:45
Session coming soon
Workplace Transformation
10:15 - 10:45
Beyond the gates: supporting women back into work
Presentation
Join the CIPD Trust and their expert panel to learn more about what we’re doing to support women with convictions enter and progress in the workplace.
10:30 - 11:00
Enabling managers for workplace mental well-being: The why and how
Wellbeing
This session delves into why investing in the mental well-being of your managers, and in training to enable them to support their teams with mental well-being is crucial for organisational impact. 69% of people say their manager has the biggest impact on their mental well-being next to their partner, and 43% say their manager is the reason why they leave their job. We highlight strategies to foster mental well-being within organisations, emphasising the financial and organisational benefits of involving and empowering managers in this aspect.
10:15 - 10:45
Flying high with a mindset of Growth - why mindset matters in operational leadership
L&D Presentation
Delivery from a mindset of growth is fundamental to sustained resilience, adaptability, collaboration, and psychological safety- a mindset of growth is therefore key to operational leadership and delivery in Virgin Atlantic.
How leaders show up – whether from a mindset of growth or survival and the climate they may create is key to enabling performance and fuelling engagement in operational delivery. In this interactive session we share why Virgin Atlantic are supporting Virgin Atlantic’s leaders to develop their mindset and self-awareness, enabling curiosity and personal growth. We will share research that illustrates how our mindset is critical to leadership effectiveness and a client story. We will encourage you also to reflect on how your mindset influences how you show up whether at work or at home because mindset really does matter!
10:15 - 10:45
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Responsible Business
10:00 - 10:30
Beyond 9 to 5 - what is the meaning of work for you?
Employee Experience
- Disrupting the route to worker alienation by connecting employees with the fruit of their work.
- Aligning creating, learning and developing skills with applying strengths and capabilities in order to support employees to progress towards their goals.
- The role of managers in bridging the gap between the role of an employee and the organisation's purpose and objectives.
10:30 - 11:00
In an over communicated world - what's the link between staff turnover and line manager communication style?
Internal Comms
SEEDL surveyed 3,900 direct reports asking them to define their line manager’s communication style (Instructive through to Coaching) then mapping staff turnover to the managers results. The results showed there’s a direct link between the line manager’s communication style and their staff turnover. The results will give the audience a clearer understanding of which styles of communication they may wish to develop to help staff retention. The session will also look at creating a ‘human elastic band’ where we demonstrate the ‘tension’ pulling managers to their ‘preferred comfort zone style’ and the risk of doing so.
11:00 - 11:30
11:00 - 11:30
Why low employee engagement is costing your business
Workplace Transformation Presentation
69% of employees will go the extra mile if they feel their work is appreciated. Think about that for a moment. When employees are engaged, not only does morale improve, but companies see better retention, higher productivity, and even up to 21% higher profitability rates. Despite this, leaders frequently fall into the same traps when trying to boost engagement, particularly with frontline workers.
This session will explore the mistakes and how you can avoid them to create an employee engagement strategy that gets results. By the end of this session, you will know:
- How employee engagement affects business goals.
- Why focusing on frontline staff is crucial.
- The mistakes your peers and competitors make.
- How to create a successful engagement strategy for all employees.
11:00 - 11:30
Unlocking your employee experience through reward analytics
Employee Experience Case study
- Utilising reward analytics to ensure the rewards you offer are the right fit for your employees.
- Uncovering how reward changes affect employee behaviour and performance on the job.
- Finding the intersection that aligns what and how much you spend on total rewards with what your employees value most and least across what you offer.
- Bridging the gap between people analytics and reward analytics.
11:00 - 11:30
Using evidence-based strategies for smarter decision making within L&D
L&D
- Fostering a culture that prioritises date-driven learning and decision making for success.
- Transforming raw data into actionable insights to inform effective policy making.
- Navigating the complexities of decision making within uncertain and dynamic environments.
11:00 - 11:30
How can the people profession tackle business ethics?
Responsible Business
- What does having ‘good’ business ethics truly mean?
- How can the people profession ensure fair working practices?
- Developing and implementing a business code of ethics and what does this look like?
- How can integrity be instilled into every level of business-decision making?
10:45 - 11:15
Harnessing diversity to achieve psychological safety
EDI
- Why demographic and cognitive diversity are both important for team success
- The links between cognitive diversity and psychological safety
- Creating diverse, inclusive, safe teams
- Action planning - identifying team habits and overcoming biases
11:15 - 12:15
11:45 - 12:15
Making 'work' work panel: Is it time for an employment relations reset?
Workplace Transformation CIPD session
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There has been an upsurge in industrial action across some sectors over the last year as a result of the cost-of-living crisis and a challenging labour market. These tensions are unlikely to be resolved any time soon as businesses also seek to boost adoption of technology and new ways of working, which will place a greater onus on effective change management and employee consultation. So is it time for an employment relations reset with a greater focus on consultation and partnership between employers, workers and trade unions?
11:15 - 11:45
The value of Internal Comms in driving cultural change
Internal Comms Case study
- How to create clarity around purpose to engage employees and encourage them to be an active part of a company mission
- How to set up an effective internal communications plan around a new process
- How to amplify your message across the business
- Ways to overcome challenges when keeping culture aligned to change
11:45 - 12:15
How to create hyper-personalised employee experience in a medium-sized business.
Employee Experience Presentation
- Discover the power of employee surveys and feedback to gain insights into individual preferences, work styles, and aspirations.
- Maximise employee potential by offering personalised training and development opportunities.
- How to implement flexible work schedules and remote work options to increase productivity.
- Learn how to develop a recognition and rewards system that acknowledges individual achievements and contributions.
- Why established communication channels that cater to personal preferences will ensure effective communication between employees and management.
11:15 - 11:45
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Wellbeing
11:45 - 12:15
Skills development re-defined – the strategic role of staff training
L&D
With the rapid evolution of technology, challenging market conditions and the shifts in workers’ expectations for a more flexible work-life fusion, embedding learning and development into organisation strategy has never been more challenging.
You will gain insights on how staff training needs to be re-imagined as businesses must balance the skills they need in the ‘here and now’ and planning ahead for the future, with staff engagement at the heart of their approach. Join this interactive session for thought-provoking conversation and explore how to deliver greater impact through learning and upskilling, from technical skills to leadership and management.
11:45 - 12:15
Pay, performance and transparency – what’s good for business?
Responsible Business CIPD session
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If pay transparency is good for workplace fairness, why isn’t everyone doing it? The reality is that any move to increase transparency within organisations isn’t without trade-offs. So why should businesses consider it? Join our session to explore the case for pay transparency, the value it can bring and the practical implications that you need to consider.
11:30 - 12:00
ED&I fatigue - addressing the gap between desire and strategy for ED&I
EDI
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- What can HR professionals do in the face of ED&I pushback?
- Future proofing ED&I by equipping ED&I professionals with the competencies needed to embed ED&I into general management operations
- What should you do if ED&I initiatives are not achieving positive strategic goals, especially when ROI is a key factor in today's times?
- What does ED&I success look like?
12:00 -12:45
12:30 - 13:00
Measuring the impact of investing in your people
Workplace Transformation CIPD session
- Identify ways HR can draw clear and tangible lines between their employee engagement programme and business results
- Address the increasing need to provide ROI of your initiatives to secure leadership buy-in and drive future people projects
- Measure the role of benefits and the impact of different programme structures in facilitating employee appreciation and driving organisational goals
- Compare the business impact of newer benefit solutions with more traditional, legacy packages.
12:00 - 12:30
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Internal Comms
12:30 - 13:00
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Employee Experience
12:00 - 12:30
What happened to the Psychological Contract?
Wellbeing Fireside chat
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- Embedding inclusive cultures within your organisation that are built upon fairness and equality.
- Creating open and honest conversations built upon trust where employees feel safe to express themselves.
- Recognising how psychological safety can aid the learning and development of your workforce.
- Demonstrating compassionate and inclusive leadership that encourages a growth mindset.
Empowering organisational learning communities and social collaborative learning
L&D
- How can learning communities drive learning, problem solving and innovation?
- What are the keys to scaffolding and supporting communities of practice?
- Gain practical tips on how to energising, resourcing and supporting communities
12:30 - 13:00
The future is green - tackling green skills across your workforce
Responsible Business
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- How can we upskill the people profession to drive sustainability?
- Understanding where skills gaps exist across the business and aligning learning and development strategies with green skills. - Taking note of arising green job roles and requirements and how this could shape your workforce moving forward.
- Educating employees on how to enable change and how this can build capability and resilience into your workforce.
12:15 - 12:45
Neuroinclusion: A smart business strategy
EDI CIPD session
Is neurodiversity part of your equality, diversity and inclusion strategy? Research from CIPD/Uptimize suggests that just one-third of neurodivergent employees feel their organisation provides meaningful support to neurodivergent individuals. So, what does your organisation stand to gain by embracing neurodiversity and what support can people professionals play in making the workplace more neuroinclusive?
12:45 - 13:30
13:15 - 13:45
What does the future of work look like?
Workplace Transformation Panel discussion
- What part does organisation design, change management, and the workplace play in transforming work?
- How can a transformed workplace drive productivity, innovation, and employee satisfaction?
- How can productivity be increased, and innovation and collaboration be fostered in more flexible, agile frameworks?
- How to get leadership buy-in, communication, and employee engagement?
- Fostering a change-ready culture and empowering employees to embrace new ways of working.
12:45 - 13:15
Supporting your workforce through a crisis
Internal Comms CIPD session
Crisis events like natural disasters, war or the COVID-19 pandemic have a serious impact on people’s lives and on organisations. So how can you best support and manage the workforce during times of crisis?
13:15 - 13:45
How technology can enhance employee experiences, connect, inspire and retain
Employee Experience Presentation
Attracting and retaining the right people can be challenging in today’s modern workforce. With talent shortages, changing expectations and new ways of working attraction, retention, and development are key. We will explore how technology can help you enhance your people processes to connect and engage with employees and recognise life events. Understanding the impact of the employee cycle means you can retain people through their journey.
12:45 - 13:15
Developing mindful managers to drive business results
Wellbeing
Amid the nonstop turbulence of the past four years, employers have made big strides in supporting employee mental health. But according to Calm’s 2024 Voice of the Workplace Report, 69% of employees say their mental health stayed the same or got worse over the past year. Because mental health is the foundation of your workforce’s ability to be engaged, productive, and creative, mental health support is no longer a “nice-to-have” benefit–it is critical to an organization’s ability to succeed. It’s time to re-evaluate your wellness strategy and evolve not just benefits, but workplace culture.
This session will explore:
- The latest research on the state of mental health in the workplace
- Why developing mindful managers is imperative for a successful, thriving organization
- Strategies for cultivating mentally healthy workforces that drive business results.
13:15 - 13:45
The future of hybrid learning - changing the way the world learns with AI driven instructor led training
L&D Presentation
In this session we will take a look how the demand for instructor led training has changed since the pandemic. We will discuss where technology is today and where it is going, to deliver AI driven, hybrid learning in the workplace.
13:15 - 13:45
Session coming soon
Responsible Business
13:00 - 13:30
To what extent is fear of ‘cancel culture’ a barrier to ED&I conversations?
EDI
- What are more nuanced alternatives to ‘cancel culture’ that balance safe spaces with open conversation around ED&I?
- The importance of inclusive language in creating a welcoming culture
- How can we challenge people’s mindset through exploring intent and impact of behaviour?
- How can we ensure people are accountable for their words and actions in an environment of learning?
13:30 - 14:00
13:30 - 14:00
Working better together - a new relationship between internal comms and HR
Internal Comms Panel
- How HR and internal comms work together strategically
- Identifying complementary responsibilities between HR teams and internal comms
- How collaboration can enhance employee engagement and experience
- How to leverage internal communications to re-engage and encourage people back to the office
13:30 - 14:00
Can you have a high performance culture that also prioritises wellbeing?
Wellbeing Debate
- Understanding how workplace wellbeing can impact business performance and productivity.
- Creating cultures where meaningful work is placed at the centre to ensure employees feel engaged and motivated.
- Fostering cultures of appreciation whereby employees feel valued for the work they do.
- Empowering employees to grow professionally by providing opportunities for continuous learning and development.
13:30 - 14:00
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13:30 - 14:00
Session coming soon
EDI
14:00 - 15:00
14:00 - 15:00
The Global Tapestry: Decoding the future of technology, leadership and society
Workplace Transformation Presentation Also livestreamed onsite
In a career that encompasses the UN, Google, Facebook and SpaceX, as well as political speechwriting, Dex offers a rare insight into the intersection of governance, technology, leadership and society. Building on his experience working on some of the most challenging global issues of our time, he explores important questions of innovation, responsibility and values facing the leaders and organisations of the future.
15:00 - 15:45
15:15 - 15:45
Session coming soon
Workplace Transformation
15:15 - 15:45
Session coming soon
Internal Comms
15:15 - 15:45
Let’s be honest about compensation
Employee Experience Presentation
At a time when demand for talent is high, pay equity can drive employee engagement and reduce talent turnover, while being transparent can build trust and loyalty. Find out how you can progress your data-led pay equity journey while adding real benefits to your organisation wherever you are in the process.
15:15 - 15:45
How a holistic wellbeing strategy supports building a culture of appreciation
Wellbeing
- Analyse the current concerns of employees and the growing responsibility on organisations to go above and beyond supporting the basic and physiological needs of their people.
- Explore the role holistic wellbeing can play in creating a psychologically safe workplace, enabling individuals to bring their true selves to work.
- Outline strategies and identify solutions for HR in launching or evolving a holistic approach to wellbeing that drives employee appreciation initiatives.
15:15 - 15:45
Turning your organisation into a talent factory
L&D Presentation
90% of middle managers agree that it is critical to have good front-line managers, and yet less than 5% of front-line managers report being developed as leaders.
But you’ve invested in a great a leadership competency framework. What gives?
15:15 - 15:45
Session coming soon
Responsible Business
15:15 - 15:45
Session coming soon
EDI
15:45 - 16:30
16:00 - 16:30
Why leadership always starts with you – Three ways to create the culture others want to be part of
Workplace Transformation Presentation
People of influence are thermostats. Their mood, energy and attitude set the temperature for those around them. So what temperature are you setting? In this engaging, entertaining, and enlightening presentation, Professor Paul McGee, The SUMO Guy, will explore three ideas to help people create a culture where people not only survive but thrive in our ever increasingly complex, challenging and changing world. And the starting point to creating this culture? It’s you.
16:00 - 16:30
Collective voice - implications of employee activism and social unrest
Internal Comms Panel
- What role does comms play in employee activism and collective voice?
- What are some of the ethical and legal implications of employee activism?
- How can we convey messages around sensitive topics?
- How to lead when employees object to organisational decisions
16:00 - 16:30
Beyond the offer - how you can keep candidates engaged during the onboarding journey
Employee Experience Panel
- Integrating automation into your onboarding process to maintain engagement.
- Showcasing your workplace culture post attraction to create a sense of belonging from the start.
- Hear about successful strategies implemented to prevent candidates taking counter offers during this stage.
16:00 - 16:30
Switching off when you’re always on - preventing stress and burnout within leadership roles
Wellbeing
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- Work allocation is often the biggest driver of stress in the workplace - how do you build trust and allow employees to have a voice?
- Creating clear work-life boundaries that enable employees to ‘switch off’ at the end of the day.
- Developing organisational frameworks that focus on preventative approaches to address stress in the workplace.
- Enabling supportive workplace cultures where employees feel safe to raise concerns amongst colleagues and managers.
- Ensuring that managers are confident and capable of taking action when an employee raises concerns.
16:00 - 16:30
A formula for learning in R&D - enabling a culture of lifelong learning and growing the skills of the future
L&D
90% of middle managers agree that it is critical to have good front-line managers, and yet less than 5% of front-line managers report being developed as leaders.
But you’ve invested in a great a leadership competency framework. What gives?
16:00 - 16:30
Leading the way - what does it mean to be a responsible leader?
Responsible Business
Today's world is constantly evolving and leaders face a myriad of emerging circumstances, this session will explore how leaders can navigate these issues responsibly, with focus on:
- How today's leaders balance today's challenges and competing business priorities
- Considering what it takes to build inclusive and diverse workplaces
- Exploring latest findings on EDI and leadership
16:00 - 16:30
Overlooking leaders - attract, attain and progress diverse leadership
EDI
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- What actions can you take to attract a diverse talent pool of senior leaders ?
- Creating a culture of inclusion that empowers people to speak up and feel confident at work
- Practising inclusive leadership as a means to establish and embed an inclusive environment
- Considering how perceptions of personality act as a barrier to leadership