10 November 2015, Kensington Close Hotel, London
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Become a true partner and demonstrate the direct correlation between HR and business success
SummaryWho’s it ForSponsorsA Message from the Producer
To become a true partner to the business you must understand current and future business and customer needs. To achieve this, HR must sit at the heart of the organisation and strategically shape the way people are managed. This conference will look beyond the Ulrich model and will examine how strategic HR continues to evolve for business success.
What this event will do for you:
- Practical tips to become a better partner to the business and improve your impact
- Develop staff and improve capability in HR
- Use data and analytics to support decision making
- Understand business and colleagues views
- Create a sustainable and agile HR model
- Build credibility and better working relationships
- Demonstrate how HR technology is a key enabler to the business
- Examine the next generation of HR business partnering
Which HR Professionals is this event designed for ?
- HR Director or Head of HR
- HR Business Partner
- Organisation Development Manager
Sponsors
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Information for potential sponsors
If your organisation would be interested in promoting itself through the wide variety of exhibitions, sponsorship and marketing opportunities available at this event, please visit our sponsorship mini-site here or email or call Sales at sales@symposium-events.co.uk or 020 7231 5100.
Dear HR Professional,
The aim of this conference is to examine how a successful partnership between HR and the business will drive organisational success and can help develop a competitive edge. The event will examine the latest strategies and will offer practical advice in developing business driven HR.
Thank you
Hayley Griffin
Conference Producer
Sponsored by
Programme
09:00 | Coffee and registration | ||
09:30 |
Chair’s opening remarksAmy Butterworth, Director, A Butterworth Consulting |
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09:45 |
Practical tips for business partners and de-mystifying the term ‘strategic’
Dave Jones, Head of People, Virgin Media |
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10:15 |
Developing staff to behave as true business partners
Gordon Latham, HR Business Partner, HR & OD Service, Warwickshire County Council |
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10:45 |
Questions and discussion with speakers |
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10:55 | Refreshments and networking | ||
11:20 |
Using data and analytics to support strategic HR business partnering
Linda Kennedy-McCarthy, Group HR Director, SIG |
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11:50 |
Business perspectives: what the business needs and how they can engage with HR
Louise Warner, Operational HR Advisor, London Boroughs of Havering and Newham |
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12:20 |
Questions and discussion with speakers |
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12:30 | Lunch and networking | ||
13:15 |
Knowledge share networking |
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13:50 |
Creating a sustainable and agile model
Diane Thornhill, Head of HR, UKMEA, Arup |
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14:20 |
Cutting edge use of technologies
Jon Ingham, People and Organisation Development Strategist, Strategic Dynamics Consultancy Services |
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14:50 |
Questions and discussion with speakers |
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15:00 | Refreshments and networking | ||
15:20 |
HR’s role in turning around an organisation
Fiona Thompson, Group Head of Learning & Development, ATS Euromaster |
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15:50 |
Beyond HR business partners: what are the next steps?
Nicky Riding, People Director, UK, Standard Life |
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16:20 |
Questions and discussion with speakers |
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16:30 |
Chair’s closing remarks and end of conference |
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What food and refreshments are provided?
Generally coffee and light refreshments are available on arrival and at tea and coffee breaks throughout the day. The times of these are made clear in the event programme.
Lunch is served on full day events. We arrange a buffet with a selection of options to accommodate different dietary requirements, but if you have specific needs please feel free add this on the ‘additional information’ section of the online booking for or to email us. Contact us here.
I have a discount code – how do I claim it?
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I have a ‘ticket’ email but it does not say the right delegate names?
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I am a supplier or consultant, can I attend?
Sorry, but suppliers may not attend as delegates.
We do allow a strictly limited number of suppliers to exhibit. Further exhibitor information can be found here or by calling our sales team on 020 7231 5100.
How do I pay? Can I have an invoice? Can I pay with a credit card?
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Can you recommend a hotel near the venue?
Yes! Some of our events are actually held at hotels, but not all of them, so we have put together a page to help you find a suitable hotel near all of our main venues.
Can I cancel my booking or transfer to another event?
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- Cancellations can be made up to one month before the event. Cancellations must be confirmed in writing and will be subject to a cancellation charge of £100 + VAT.
- Cancellations at less than one month from the event date are be subject to full payment.
- Substitutions may be made at any date and are subject to a £100 + VAT administration fee.
- Non-payment or non-attendance does not constitute a cancellation.
- If you want to change to another course date, or different event, we will do our best to accommodate your request, but we reserve the right to refuse changes. Any changes are subject to a £100 + VAT administration fee.
What are people saying?
Real words from real delegate at the 2014 event!
- “I found the speakers at the conference very interesting and thought provoking. They provided cutting edge HRBP insight” HR Business Partner, Goldsmith College University of London
- “My first experience of an HR conference and I found it fantastic” HR Manager, Yum Restaurants International
- “The conference was really helpful and relevant to my HRBP role” HR Business Partner, Wulvern Housing Trust
- “Lots of really interesting information, all very applicable to my role” HR Business Partner, Rydon Group
- “Well organised event. Lots of opportunities for interaction and asking questions” HR Business Partner, Canon Europe
- “Really enjoyed the event, it had a good mix or sharing experiences and presentations” Senior HR Business Partner, Aegon N.V
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Can’t make the event? Purchase a downloadable pdf of the slide presentations
- Presentations included
- Available following the conference
Book Now! *Please note these prices are for in house HR practitioners. Suppliers who are interested in attending should contact Tony Okbani on 020 7231 5100 for more information.