CIPD Recruitment, Resourcing and Talent Management Conference

Conference programme
16–17 June 2010, London
CIPD Recruitment, Resourcing and
Talent Management Conference
Recruitment
Resourcing
and Talent
Management
16 June 2010 17 June 2010
Case studies include: AXA UK NHS Channel 4 KFC KPMG Logica Royal Navy

CIPD Recruitment, Resourcing and
Talent Management Conference
Despite the subdued outlook in the recruitment market, the latest Labour Market Outlook Survey* shows
that 41% of organisations still have vacancies that are hard to fill.
More than half of these vacancies are skills-related, so what is your organisation doing to ensure it attracts
and retains the talent it needs to fulfil its strategic objectives and thrive in the long-term
The CIPD’s Recruitment, Resourcing and Talent Management Conference, will help you address your
most pressing strategic challenges. With expert advice and case studies from leading organisations,
you will learn how to implement cost effective changes now, which will not only support your
short-term requirements but help you to develop a sustainable long term strategy.
Join us to:
• explore the latest industry research to help
you position your recruitment strategy and
benchmark your organisation
• discover the recruitment tactics that work
and learn how you can implement these
practices in your own organisation
• learn how to build a workforce planning
strategy to ensure your organisation has
the capability and capacity to meet strategic
objectives.
Design your own
conference ticket
Get practical advice on the issues facing
your organisation at these two targeted
conferences.
Join us for either day, or for the whole two
days. Whatever suits you best.
*CIPD/KPMG *CIPD/KPMG Labour Market Labour Outlook Market Outlook Survey, 15 Survey, February 15 February 2010 2010
To book your place online, visit www.cipd.co.uk/rrtm

16–17 June 2010
Highlights include:
• KFC discussing the success they have achieved with their innovative recruitment tactics
• KPMG explaining how they are using the latest techniques in e-sourcing to improve the
efficiency of their online searches
• Napp Pharmaceuticals addressing the issue of employee engagement and how best to
re-engage employees to improve business performance
• Logica providing insight into how they have built and maintained their powerful employer brand
• AXA UK sharing how they are improving their capability and capacity through strategic
workforce planning
• Channel 4 discussing how they have developed and implemented a talent management
strategy to meet key business objectives.
Who should attend
This conference is open to all people
management and development professionals
but will be of particular interest to those
involved in:
• recruitment and retention
• resourcing
• engagement
• talent management
• workforce planning.
FREE Entry
2010 2010
Your conference badge gives you free entry to the CIPD
Recruitment Exhibition running alongside the conference.
The exhibition is a great opportunity to discover new
products and services and to find solutions to your
recruitment challenges.
visit www.cipd.co.uk/recex
Venue: Olympia Two, Hammersmith Road, London W14 8UX
Questions Contact our customer service team on 020 8612 6248

CIPD Recruitment Conference 16 June 2010
Chaired by: Robert Peasnell, Director, Resourcing, Tribal
09:30 Research, Trends and Predictions
Understanding industry movements and trends helps HR practitioners to make educated decisions about their recruitment strategies. Hear some of
the most up to date research on the recruitment market. This session will look at:
• understanding the current state of the recruitment industry
• investigating the implications of the latest research into recruitment
• gaining practical insights into the future of recruitment, and determining the best ways to prepare for the long-term.
Speaker: Julian Acquari, Managing Director, Monster UK & Ireland
09:50 Update on Recruitment Law
An uncertain future means that recruitment practices are becoming more reactive, with organisations looking for innovative ways of reducing
labour costs whilst still maintaining a competitive workforce. This session will provide an update on all areas of recruitment law, with specific
emphasis on:
• incoming legislation for temporary workers and agency staff
• discrimination rulings
• use of social media in recruitment.
Speaker: Eugene Wojciechowski, Partner, Shoosmiths
10:30 Coffee and Exhibition
11:00 Improvements and Efficiencies in Online Recruitment
The events of the last few years have accelerated the adoption of online recruitment methods. Hear how two organisations have responded to the
need to cut costs, the scarcity of talent in the market and the increase in applications to drive efficiency and improve online techniques by:
• creating joint online offerings to improve efficiency and reduce costs
• using innovative search techniques to pinpoint talent and target recruitment.
Speakers: Douglas Shirlaw, Service Delivery Manager, myjobscotland, COSLA
Paul Dowie, Director, Shared Services, Improvement Service
Vanessa Soames, Marketing Manager, Recruitment Marketing, KPMG
12:00 Lunch and Networking
13:00 Recruiting the Right People: skills vs behaviour
Now more than ever, the need to find the right fit for your organisation is a strategic priority. But what type of people do you need Are you a
heavily skills-based organisation or are you more reliant on your people and their behaviour Where should your organisation put the emphasis to
ensure success
• how do you determine what the ideal candidate looks like
• what are the implications of recruiting for skills as opposed to behaviour
• to what extent can behaviour be modified and skills acquired
Speakers: Deborah Cox, Director, Hallidays Ethical Resourcing Ltd
John McGurk, Adviser, Learning and Talent – HR Capability, CIPD
14:00 Coffee and Networking
14:20 Sustaining your Employer Brand to Capitalise on Future Growth
With the recruitment market remaining sluggish now is the ideal opportunity for organisations to revisit their brand and build awareness in the
market. Putting in the ground work now will help you to take full advantage when the market recovers: This case study will help you to:
• maintain visibility and consistency in the recruitment market
• re-establish your values to build your brand
• become a future employer of choice.
Speaker: Stephen Kelly, Chief People Officer, Logica
15:00 Recruitment Tactics That Work
With the increased use of online recruitment, social networking and other techniques, there are so many recruitment avenues to explore.
However, with limited budgets and small margins for error, ensuring you attract the right people is vital for organisational success. Hear how two
organisations have implemented innovative recruitment techniques that have reaped rewards by:
• creating an inspired and cost-effective approach to recruitment
• understanding what works and what doesn’t when recruiting
• successful recruitment techniques for getting the people you want.
Speakers: Daniel Hayward, UK Recruitment & HR Technology Manager, KFC UK & Ireland
Mark Sowden, Head of HR Shared Services, Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust
16:00 Close of conference
Questions Contact our customer service team on 020 8612 6248

CIPD Resourcing and Talent Management Conference 17 June 2010
Chaired by: Robert Peasnell, Director, Resourcing, Tribal
09:30 Employee Attitudes: examining changing employee perspectives
Understanding how your employees are reacting to the current uncertainty is vital if you are hoping to retain the talent needed to drive
organisational performance. This session examines the findings from the latest CIPD Employee Outlook Survey, giving you insight into:
•2 what employees currently think and feel about their managers and their organisations as a whole
•2 the long term effects of the recession on employee morale and loyalty
•2 the key focus points for employers to help rebuild employee engagement and drive future performance.
Speaker: Claire McCartney, Resourcing & Talent Planning Adviser, CIPD
09:50 Tackling Negative Retention
Actively disengaged employees are an increasingly recognised threat to organisational performance. These corporate prisoners can cause great
harm, and it is crucial that they are identified and managed appropriately. This session will tackle the following issues:
• what are corporate prisoners and how are they identified
• what is their effect on the organisation
• what steps should be taken to counter the negative impact on organisational performance
Speaker: Ian Gooden, Director of People Solutions, Chiumento
10:30 Coffee and Exhibition
11:00 Rebuilding Employee Engagement
Faced with job cuts, salary freezes and suspended bonuses, more and more employees are at risk of becoming disengaged. It is therefore vital that
organisations take active steps to re-engage, re-energise and ultimately retain their people. This session will provide practical ways to:
• counteract the negative effect of external factors on employee morale, before it’s too late
• change the way you interact and communicate with your people to inspire organisational commitment
• motivate your people in new and exciting ways in order to improve business performance.
Speakers: Peter Marsh, Head of Organisational Development, Napp Pharmaceuticals
David Harris, Head of HR operations, Merseyside Police
12:00 Lunch and Networking
13:00 Strategic Workforce Planning
Workforce planning is an area of growing importance for all HR professionals. Ensuring you have the right capability at the right time is essential
for achieving your organisation’s long term objectives. In this session hear how two organisations have developed their own approach to workforce
planning and gain insight into:
• performing workforce assessments to identify the gaps between future requirements and your current workforce
• understanding your organisation’s strategy to ensure you can deliver the capability your organisation needs, when it needs it
• scenario planning to determine the possible outcomes of both internal and external influences.
Speakers: Samantha Rich, Head of Group Attraction & Talent, AXA UK
David John Cox, Royal Navy Strategic Workforce Planner, Royal Navy
Iain Upton, Royal Navy Strategic Workforce Planner, Royal Navy
14:00 Coffee and Networking
14:20 Maximising Talent, Enhancing Performance
Talent management has become an integral part of workforce planning as a way to ensure business critical needs are met now and in the future. In order
to create sustainable organisational performance, it is vital that the talent strategy is well-defined and correctly executed. These case studies will focus on:
• ensuring you have a clear strategy for defining, developing and driving your talent
• getting the right processes in place to keep your talent motivated and stimulated
• growing the right people to step into key roles in line with organisational requirements.
Speakers: Jo Taylor, Head of Learning and 4 Talent, Channel 4
Claire Wilson, Deputy Director, Talent Development & Resourcing, Department for Work & Pensions
15:15 Succession Planning and Career Development
Losing talented members of staff will happen and, when it does, it can really impact on organisational performance. Well designed succession
plans, supported by development programmes can be an effective way of countering the loss of key employees.
• how do you spot potential – both key positions and rising stars
• how can you increase competency and target L&D practices to prepare your next wave of leaders
• how do you align career aspirations with business strategy to build motivation and engagement
Speaker: Sean Wheeler, Group Director, People & Development, Malmaison & Hotel du Vin Group
16:00 Close of conference
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Recruitment Conference
(Wednesday 16 June 2010) CIPD member £550.00 + £96.25 VAT = £646.25 Non-member £600.00 + £105.00 VAT = £705.00
Resourcing and Talent Management Conference
(Thursday 17 June 2010) CIPD member £550.00 + £96.25 VAT = £646.25 Non-member £600.00 + £105.00 VAT = £705.00
Both days
(Wednesday 16 June 2010 and Thursday 17 June 2010) CIPD member £1,050.00 + £183.75 VAT = £1233.75 Non-member £1,150.00 + £201.25 VAT = £1351.25
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