The 2025 Programme
09.30-10.00 | REGISTRATION & NETWORKING |
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10.00-10.10 | Morning chair's welcome and opening comments |
10.10-10:55 | Retail HR Scene Setter: The importance of brand and vision in a cultural transition - HR as ‘culture agents’Transforming culture needs to start with HR.
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10.55-11.20 | NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK |
11.20-12.00 Loading profile... | Retail HR Insights Panel: Recruitment and retention - the war on talent in a competitive retail job marketIn today’s competitive market a strong talent acquisition process is a must. Regardless of the size or scope of your business, talent acquisition must always be approached strategically to attract the talent you are looking for. This panel will discuss the key ingredients for a robust talent management strategy.
David Nottage, Head of Talent Attraction & Acquisition, Footasylum Loading profile... |
12.00-13.00 Loading profile... Loading profile... Loading profile... | Positively disrupting the workforce to ignite and motivate your employeesRetail needs to truly step change and deliver a people experience that excites employees, so they can further engage customers. Today’s retailers are competing with the gig economy for talent as employees increasingly seek perks such as flexible scheduling, instant salary access, and other modern tools. Our speaker will illustrate how an AI-driven workforce management can empower and engage employees.
Sanish Mondkar, Founder & CEO, Legion Retail HR Perspectives: A new landscape - what does AI mean for HR?AI brings data and insight, analytical superpowers and productivity gains. No leader can ignore the power of AI in our future, nor the burden of deploying it responsibly. This session explores how every leader can maximise its potential without compromising the role of humanity in business.
Liz Jewitt-Cross, Founder, Future HR Loading profile... Loading profile... Loading profile... |
13.00-13.45 | NETWORKING LUNCH BREAK |
13.45-14.00 | HR Retail Learning Lab: Upskilling / reskilling the ‘magic middle’ management - how to stimulate and re-energise employees through effective L&DInnovative and scalable strategies that will redefine the role of L&D now and in the future. Navigating skills to build resilience to drive change.
Spotlight on compensation and benefitsHow to attract/retain employees when pay is the most pressing factor to candidates.
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14.00-14.30 | Navigating political change - the implications for HR of the recent employment law changesThis informative session will explore some of the reforms to employment law that will impact businesses and their employees. Providing insights into these reforms, their practical implications and how businesses need to adapt. |
14.30-14.50 | NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK |
14.50-15.50 | Retail Strategy Perspectives - Building and achieving a diverse and inclusive workplace - refocusing on purpose and values for engagementHow to identify the right issues to address in different workplaces, with their own unique culture, purpose and strategy. This session will feature a varied line-up of retail DE&I professionals to share their experiences.
Spotlight on: Effective workplace mental health and physical wellbeing support - creating a culture of connection and engagementYour staff are your superpower, looking after their mental health and wellbeing is paramount for them and your organisation to thrive - learn how retail HR leaders are proactively addressing employees’ wellbeing needs now and in the future. |
15.50 | Chair's closing comments |
Venue & Contact
VENUE
BULLRING MANAGEMENT SUITE, BULLRING & GRAND CENTRAL SHOPPING CENTRE, BIRMINGHAM, B5 4BU
EVENT DATE
May 14 2025
START TIME
10:15
CONTACT
For retail speaker opportunities:
Claire Knott
E: claire.knott@theretailbulletin.com
T: 01276 489626
For sponsorship and non retailer speaker opportunities:
Karen Howard
T: 01276 489626 M:07725414385
E: karen.howard@theretailbulletin.com
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