The Recruitment in the Workplace Conference 2024

Half of employers in the public sector are reporting hard-to-fill vacancies currently, according to a 2023 CIPD report. Strikes, labour shortages and the cost-of-living crisis have all contributed to this issue, while the move to remote working for many organisations has transformed staff needs. Recruitment processes and marketing campaigns have had to adapt to a new style of working to ensure high-quality talent is not missed or lost. Recruitment teams are also realising the need to embed diversity into recruitment practices to reach a wider range of applicants and to drive a positive candidate experience. Through sharing best practice on tackling these challenges and proven solutions, HR practitioners can work together to improve recruitment pathways.

• 45% of employers in the public sector predicted there would be considerable difficulties filling positions over the next six months
• 40% of private sector employers also reported hard-to-fill vacancies and 23% predicted substantial challenges filling vacancies in the next six months
• 60% the education sector and 55% in healthcare sector claim they are currently experiencing difficulty filling job roles

(CIPD, 2023)

Join us at the Recruitment in the Workplace Conference 2024 to hear the latest guidance and recommendations for transforming recruitment processes from experts across HR and organisational development. You will hear a variety of case studies showcasing a range of key topics, including delivering a successful recruitment marketing campaign, reaching a wider range of applicants and ensuring inclusive recruitment. You will also have the opportunity to network with senior colleagues from across the HR sector to share and address common recruitment challenges.

Why Attend:

✓ High-level keynotes and updates from leading recruitment experts on complying with key protocols and processes
✓ Successful case studies demonstrating a range of strategies for widening talent pathways and improving candidate quality
✓ Network with speakers and senior colleagues from across the HR sector
✓ CPD (gain 8 hours of CPD points towards your yearly quota)

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CONFERENCE PACKAGE – GE Insights:

This year’s conference package includes 12-months FREE access to GE Insights, our cross-sector learning resource of case study focused videos, articles, lived experiences and more (RRP £199). Gain unlimited access to our online platform when you purchase your conference ticket.

Key benefits include:

 ✓100s of Exclusive Case Studies – fingertip access to videos and articles covering all key sectors including Local Authorities, Voluntary, and Education and ALL CPD certified

 ✓Key Sessions from All Our Conferences – gain valuable insights from our past, present, and future events (160+ pa)

 ✓Articles and Interviews – learn from our network of expert speakers and contributors explore further the key discussions from the conferences

 ✓Additional CPD Hours – automatically earn more for everything you watch, read, and hear

 ✓Your Own CPD Dashboard – charts your progress, allows you to add notes, download your activities, and save/print an official CPD certificate

 ✓Personalised Homepage – only see the relevant content you need to save time

 ✓30+ New Uploads Each Month – we’re adding new content every week to ensure you stay engaged and informed all year round.

For more information or to make a booking please call 0330 058 4285

• 09.00

  Online Registration

• 09.50

  Chair’s Opening Remarks

  Romain Muhammad, Founder, Diversify (CONFIRMED)

• 10.00

  Case Study: Embedding Inclusive Practices and Training into Recruitment Strategy

  • Making the transition from process-driven to an advisory recruitment service
  • Developing in-house capacity and retaining and supporting internal recruitment workforce
  • Guidance on building long-term relationships with supporting departments to improve networking and applicant outreach

  Shelley Stonehouse, Recruitment Lead, Newcastle University (CONFIRMED)

• 10.20

  Keynote: Implementing Diverse Recruitment Methods to Attract a Wide Pool of Applicants

  • Recommendations for creating a recruitment strategy that includes multiple, non-traditional outreach methods
  • Forming links with local colleges, universities and job centres to attract local talent and marginalised applicants
  • Advice on using employee referral schemes alongside other recruitment methods to ensure a diverse range of applicants apply
  • Developing successful relationships with recruitment services and agencies to get the most out of external expertise

  Sukhy Carey, Talent Acquisition Manager, CIPD (CONFIRMED)

• 10.40

  Questions and Answers

• 11.00

  Comfort Break

• 11.15

  Case Study: Using Innovative, Digital Tools to Improve the Candidate Experience  

  • Securing senior buy-in to transform more traditional approaches to recruitment and assessment
  • Upskilling HR professionals to ensure effective delivery of the hiring programme and that applicants feel supported
  • Utilising technology to introduce a fairer, strengths-based approach for applicants that allows them to act more authentically
  • Collecting feedback from assessors and candidates through surveys to continually evaluate and improve the process
  • Sharing outcomes from the process and areas to improve upon moving forward

  Lizi Green, Digital Inclusion Consultant, AbilityNet (CONFIRMED)

• 11.35

  Case Study: Delivering a Place-Based Recruitment Strategy to Increase the Number of Applicants        

  • Guidance on embedding place-based recruitment into overall recruitment and retention strategies
  • Tips for identifying local workforce gaps within the community to inform and tailor job advertisements
  • Running specific programmes, training and work placements to attract and support unemployed young people into entry-level roles
  • Working in partnership with local community organisations to reach more talent and promote opportunities to a wider pool

  Andy Wells, Career and Professional Development Lead, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (CONFIRMED)

• 11.55

  Case Study: Making the Transition to In-House: Building Recruitment Capacity From the Ground Up

  • Strategies for developing and retaining your recruitment workforce
  • Developing relationships with partner organisations to provide external recruitment assistance
  • Guidance on improving digital presence

  Jenna Barrell, Recruitment Practice Manager, Essex County Council (CONFIRMED)

• 12.15

  Questions and Answers

• 12.35

  Lunch Break

• 13.15

  Case Study: Removing Barriers to Employment to Support Neurodiverse Candidates

  • Guidance on creating inclusive adverts to attract a broader pool of interviewees
  • Collating and integrating feedback on your recruitment process to improve future candidate experience
  • Developing on-the-day reasonable adjustments to support candidates attending in-person interviews

  Helen Allen, People and Talent Manager, Stepping Stone Projects (CONFIRMED)

• 13.35

  Case Study: Innovative Strategies to Attract Talent to Dorset Council

  • Streamlining recruitment technology making the process more efficient for candidates and hiring managers
  • Attracting and inspiring the next generation – through our Early Careers Campaign and Early Careers Fair
  • Embracing digital recruitment marketing, using social media to showcase our employer brand

  Erin Lawrence, Recruitment & Attraction Lead Consultant, Dorset Council (CONFIRMED)

   

• 13.55

  Questions and Answers

• 14.15

  Breakout Networking: Overcoming Challenges and Sharing Solutions for Filling Vacancies

  This session will provide you with the opportunity to discuss the main challenges you face in reaching a wider audience and higher quality candidates. This will allow you to share your experiences and encourage cross sector collaboration.

• 14.45

  Comfort Break

• 15.00

  Case Study: Developing an Inclusive Recruitment Process to Improve Equality of Opportunity for Candidates

  • Designing an inclusive recruitment welcome pack for interviewees to improve transparency
  • Upskilling staff through neurodiversity training to ensure a high degree of organisational awareness of EDI provisions
  • Engaging neurodiverse student researchers to monitor the effectiveness and experience of inclusivity measures

  Eleri Kyffin, AELD Manager and Daniela de Silva, Academic Engagement Manager Accessibility, University of Westminster (CONFIRMED)

• 15.20

  (On-Demand) Case Study: Strategies for Ensuring a Smooth Remote Hiring and Interview Process

  • Providing research insights into racial disparities in the teaching profession
  • Initiatives to attract minority ethnic professionals with a background in STEM into teaching roles
  • Good practice in recruitment processes to close the gaps in assessment outcomes between ethnic groups
  • Supporting more teachers from ethnic minority backgrounds to progress into leadership positions

  Steph Neave, Head of Research and Impact, Mission44 and Jenny Griffiths, Research and Knowledge Manager, Teach First

• 15.40

  Questions and Answers

• 16.00

  Chair’s Closing Remarks

  *programme subject to change without notice

Who Should Attend?

*This Conference is open to Public, Private and Third Sectors

For more information or to make a booking please call 0330 058 4285

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• Private Sector: £649+VAT