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HR in Housing Conference and Exhibition 2015
Engaging your workforce
• Learn how to weave employee engagement into the fabric of your organisation and measure the impact
• Discover how to embed your organisation’s values in all communication
• Develop an innovative recruitment strategy to attract the right candidate
• Hear the latest update on parental leave
Thursday 16 April 2015Inmarsat Conference Centre London
Book 2 places and get the 3rd
place free
Rachel WhaleChief Executive, Charityworks
Steve PhillpottHead of HR, Watford Community Housing Trust
David Williams-RichardsonDirector, Deloitte
Amanda HarveyEmployment Partner, Devonshires Solicitors
HR in Housing Conference and Exhibition 2015Engaging your workforceThis conference will allow you to share ideas and consider new strategies to tackle the HR challenges you face in your organisation. Hear directly from housing associations experimenting with innovative ideas and implementing low cost strategies that are making a big impact.
6 REASONS TO ATTEND1. Learn how to successfully manage change and
major restructuring
2. Discover how to embed your organisation’s values in all communication
3. Explore key steps to raising the importance of leadership development
4. Develop an innovative recruitment strategy to attract the right candidates
5. Find out about the latest employment law updates and how it will impact your organisation
6. Generate ideas on designing new reward and benefit menusRefreshments and exhibition viewing11:15
To book your place or for more information visit www.housing.org.uk/hr call 020 7067 1066 email [email protected]
EXHIBITING AND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The highly regarded exhibition at the heart of this conference offers exhibitors the best opportunity in the sector to engage effectively with HR decision-makers. The exhibition has gone from strength to strength in recent years providing an unparalleled opportunity to generate new business leads and position your offering in the sector.
“Very well organised, professional, relevant and beneficial” Julia Padget, Client Relationship Manager, Let’s Get Healthy
“Professional and attentive, Foremarke are seasoned in the art of event management” Maeve McLaughlin, Learning Consultant, Learning Pool
A limited number of all-inclusive and hassle-free exhibiting packages are available for just £1,800 + VAT.
Gain maximum exposure and achieve your objectives through sponsorship
We are pleased to offer a range of powerful, innovative and cost effective sponsorship opportunities at this event, ideal for organisations wishing to maximise their profile in the sector. Sponsorship starts at only £1,500 + VAT.
To find out more about getting involved please contact Foremarke Exhibitions on 020 8877 8899 or [email protected]
ProgrammeRegistration, exhibition viewing and refreshments08:30
Breakfast workshop: how to position yourself as a preferred employer Learn how to tackle your recruitment challenges: creative products and innovative solutions
08:30-09:15
Breakout sessions A
09:30
Cathy McCarthy, Director of People Services, Origin HousingTara Healy, Head of HR, Origin Housing
B1
Breakout sessions11:45
Steven Norris, Client Partner, Guardian Jobs
B1
Sharing values across all communications• How best to communicate your organisational
vision internally and externally
• The key steps to align staff to your organisation’s central ethos and goals
• Quantify the impact of a consistent message through customer service and satisfaction
Leadership Development• The benefits of investing more resources in
inspiring future leaders
• Strategies for raising the importance of leadership development with the board and winning investment
• Middle managers: how to manage and develop their ability to motivate others
10:15
Helen Giles, Executive Director of HR, St Mungo’s BroadwayChris Woodman, Founder, Leadenhall ConsultingMartin Tiplady OBE, Managing Director, Chameleon People Solutions Ltd
Refreshments and exhibition viewing11:15
Breakout sessions 11:45
The impact of improving employee wellbeing
• The relationship between wellbeing, productivity and profitability
• Innovative strategies and initiatives to reduce long term sickness absences and claims
• How to identify and target engagement and satisfaction drivers
B2
Amanda Strange, Assistant Director (HR), Alliance HomesColin Gibson, Head of HR and OD, South Liverpool Homes
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The National Housing Federation would like to thank
for sponsoring the delegate writing pads and pens
Employment law updatesShared parental leave• Review the key changes coming into effect
5 April 2015
• Explore the more complex areas of the scheme and hear practical suggestions
Comply with developing minimum wage and holiday pay• Find out how to manage risk areas including the
sleep-in/on-call time and implications of pay
• Negotiation techniques for disputes and dealing with trade unions
Siobhan Fitzgerald, Employment, Associate, TLT Solicitors
Douglas Mullen, Senior Associate, Anthony Collins Solicitors
The National Housing Federation is the voice of affordable housing in England. We believe that everyone should have the home they need at a price they can afford. That’s why we represent the work of housing associations and campaign for better housing. Our members provide two and a half million homes for more than five million people. And each year they invest in a diverse range of neighbourhood projects that help create strong, vibrant communities.
TUPE and Pensions - understand your risks
• Support people and pensions – key risks identified in the September 2014 HCA Sector Risk Profile
• How you can change TUPE terms, remove the right to stay in the LGPS and transform your workforce to deliver value for money
B3
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Amanda Harvey, Employment Partner, Devonshires Solicitors
Employment tax considerations for HR
• Tax implications of termination and redundancy payments
• The importance of determining the employee’s workplace for tax purposes
B4
David Williams-Richardson, Director, Deloitte
14:30
14:15 Breakout sessions B
To book your place or for more information visit www.housing.org.uk/hr call 020 7067 1066 email [email protected]
12:45 Networking lunch and exhibition viewing
Attracting the right candidate• Innovative recruitment strategies – selling a
career path, not just a job
• The unique factors that will attract prospective employees and young graduates from the private sector
13:45
Rachel Whale, Chief Executive, CharityworksPanellists to include Housing Association and Graduate Alumni representatives
14:30 Breakout sessions
Managing change - employee engagement and reducing uncertainty
• Best practice and lessons learnt in supporting employees through major restructuring
• The timescales and reinforcement required before a new status quo is reached
B5
Linda Hollingworth, Assistant Director Human Resources, Estuary Housing Association
Gaining a competitive advantage – manage and retain your greatest assets
• The low cost, creative strategies housing associations are using to drive preformance and improve retention including advocacy
• How to use reward and recognition strategically to maximise productivity and engagement
B6
Tracy Inniss, Human Resources Manager, Hexagon Housing Association
Managing disputes with Trade Unions – be prepared
• What to expect when disputes arise with your trade union
• Understanding trade union tactics and preparing in advance
• Managing strike action effectively; knowing what you can and can’t do
B7
Eugene Wojciechowski, Partner, Penningtons Manches
HR and Pensions – a brave new world
• How the new pension flexibility will affect your employees and fit into your wider remuneration strategy
• The best ways to succesfully communicate this with your employees
B8
Urrffa Rafiq, Principal Consultant, KPMG
15:30 Refreshments and exhibition viewing
Roundtable discussion – Reward systems Developing an appealing total reward approach
• Total reward approach – contract, policies and reward practice
• Creating a balanced mix appropriate to yourorganisations
Joe Waters, HR Manager, First Choice Homes Oldham
16:00
Implementing flexible and personalised benefits to your reward system
• Building a business case to demonstrate the value of flexible benefits
• Developing a menu of flexible benefits and the tax implications
• Key metrics for measuring the impact they have on recruitment, wellbeing and retention
Steve Phillpott, Head of Human Resources, Watford Community Housing Trust
The art of engagement – what it is and how it will benefit your organisation• Three practical steps to achieving a competitive
advantage
• How to transform results through effective engagement
17:00
Jonathan Austin, Chief Executive, Best Companies
17:45 Networking drinks reception and exhibition viewing
18:30 Conference and exhibition close
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As a member of the National Housing Federation you are entitled to an exclusive 60% discount on Guardian Jobs advertising. For more information, contact Steve Norris on 0203 353 2085.
ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES
Include your publicity leaflet in our delegate packs for £299+VAT. Email [email protected] for more information.
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Session choices* Fringe
Breakfast workshop08:30 - 09:15
Breakout session11:45-12:45
Breakout session14:30-15:30
1st Delegate B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B82nd Delegate B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B83rd Delegate B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8
*Delegates can only attend ONE session at any time. Sessions are subject to availability at the time of booking.
DISCLAIMER: This programme is correct at the time of going to press. In the event of one or more of the advertised speakers being unable to attend, for reasons beyond the control of the conference organisers, we reserve the right to make alterations or substitutions to the programme as deemed fit. All timings are provisional and may be subject to change. Views expressed by speakers are their own. The National Housing Federation disclaims any liability for advice given or views expressed by any speaker at the event or in notes or documentation provided for the delegates.
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