The 2024 Programme
08.45-09.15 | REGISTRATION & NETWORKING |
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09.15-09.30 | Chair's welcome and opening comments |
09.30-10.00 | Retail Keynote Address: How to tackle the ageism problem plaguing retail workforceAge is not just a number, it’s a gift. The older retail employee demographic are beginning to realise what they can bring to their organisation. And employers can too. But as a sector - retail needs to stop looking at the date of birth and start looking at the opportunities - to reap the benefits older workers can bring. Our opening speaker will share their thoughts on what older workers really think of the retail industry as an employer of choice and why there is a lean to retention of older workers in retail support functions, is this due to lack of progression.
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10.00-10.45 | Retail Perspectives Panel: 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 special introduction featuring research from the British Retail Consortium on how they plan to help and support to the retail industry on DE&I.
Spotlight on Neurodiversity in the Workplace: Neurodivergent people make up a substantial proportion of both retailers’ workforces and customer bases - yet career support can be minimal and often overlooked. Here how and why more and more retailers are setting up employee forums and networks, focussed on supporting those neurodivergent employees, to increase awareness and specific employee training on the topic. |
10.45-11.15 | NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK |
11.15-12.00 | Retail Strategy Spotlight: Using technology to become to an agile organisation – joining the dots between business, people and organisation strategyStreamlined workforce planning, prediction and management are just a few benefits that can be unlocked by clever strategic tools and technology, enabling HR to have the agility to quickly realign as priorities change.
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12.00-12.45 | Retail Expert Insights: Positively disrupting the workforce to ignite and motivate your employeesRetail needs to truly step change and deliver a people experience that excited employees so they can further excite customers and right now the sector has been squeezed beyond measure. Our speakers share the importance of bringing the culture of the organisation to the forefront of their people strategy, to ensure retail has thriving employees and happy customers.
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12.45-13.45 | LUNCH & NETWORKING |
13.45-14.45 | Retail Inspiration Panel:Part 1: Finding the right candidate - recruitment strategies for developing and retaining great talent The current employment space and how the retail world is changing constantly, means the war on talent has become increasingly competitive. Our panel of experts will share tips for recalibrating your recruitment strategy to attract new talent, whilst assessing your culture and policies to retain and motivate.
Part 2: How can using AI help employees transform and futureproof your workforce?
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14.30 – 15.15 | Retail Revelations: Upskilling / reskilling the ‘magic middle’ management - how to stimulate and re-energise employees through effective L&D
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15.15-15.45 | NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK |
15.45-16.00 | Retail Mega Panel: Effective workplace mental health and 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.
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16.00-16.15 | Chair's summary and closing remarks |
Venue & Contact
VENUE
The Cavendish Conference Centre, London W1G 9DT
EVENT DATE
9 October 2024
START TIME
09:00
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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