Resourcing Leaders UK Summit

28 & 29 November, Whitstable
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About

The Resourcing Leaders Whitstable Summit is an all-expenses-paid (excluding travel) 1.5-day retreat for 30 top Resourcing Leaders to share and learn in a relaxed, professional environment. Taking place across November 28 & 29, attendees, including RL100 and RL Hub members, will participate in interactive discussions, top-level talks, and problem-solving sessions. The event includes networking hours, a champagne reception and dinner at coastal fronted Jo Jo’s, as well as accommodation. Set at the Marine Hotel in Whitstable, with sea views and sunsets, the summit offers a perfect setting for growth and connection.

The Marine Ballroom,
Whitstable

25 Strategic
Resourcing Leaders

November 28 & 29,
2024

Agenda

Day 1

08.30 AM - Arrivals

Please aim to arrive at The Marine by 9.00am

09.15 AM - Host Introductions

Hosted by Kirstie Kelly (Advisor @ RL100)

09.45 AM - Employee-generated content unleashed: Forging a one-of-a-kind Employer Brand

Speaker: Nathalie Plavonil, Global Employer Brand Manager @ TUI

Reenergising 60K+ colleagues worldwide and attracting talent after a global pandemic? Let's TUI it. TUI's first global EVP "Let's TUI it" was developed for our people, by our people. It reached over 20,000 colleagues in 40+ countries, restored their sense of pride and turned them into ambassadors who shared employer branding content 10 times more than average. But who said it was all plain sailing? Join us for an honest talk about launching an EGC-based EVP – the wins, the challenges, and the opportunities!

Building an authentic, EGC-based EVP:
1) The building blocks: Leveraging the Brand, internal networks and colleague advocacy
2) The challenges to crack: Building trust in authenticity, empowering all, getting the right content
3) The tools that worked: From existing gems to innovations

10:30 AM - Looking Forwards not Backwards: The role of measurement in Employer Branding and beyond in predicting how our audiences will behave.

Speaker: Fergus O'Connell, @ Tonic

Predicting audience behaviour is becoming increasingly more important as the war for attention increases. Join us as we look at live examples and practical advice on how you can add real value to your business by a deeper understanding of your audiences and ultimately act with more certainty on predicting how they will behave.

11:25 AM - How HR Leaders Choose the Right Technology and Win Over Budget Decision-Makers in Tough Times

Speaker: Matthew Sharp, VP @ iCims

Selecting the right technology to empower your HR teams and make more informed business decisions is crucial. As a senior leader, you may be considering a technology shift to boost talent acquisition and enhance overall organizational performance. However, budget constraints and economic pressures often come into play. How do you effectively convince your CFO, COO, CTO and CEO to invest in the right HR technology? What key arguments resonate with them? And most importantly, how can you clearly demonstrate the business impact of making the right technology investment?

12:15 AM - An integrated approach to Talent Management - the evolution of TA

Speaker: Charles st Aubyn, Head of Talent @ Uberall

As the functional process of TA is increasingly under pressure from automation and cost controls, how do we evolve the value add of TA skills to deliver business advantage across all Talent areas.

13:00 PM - Lunch
14:00 PM - Programmatic Job Advertising: Driving Quality and Efficiency in your Hiring Process

Speaker: Robin Stander, Vice President of Sales @ Appcast

Economic and Labour Market Update - An update on what's going on and how it impacts your ability to hire the right candidates
Measuring Quality and Efficiency in the TA Process: How you do it and what impact does it have on hiring outcomes
Auditing your TA Process - What you can look at right now to drive better outcomes

Distinct Takeaways on:

  • How economic shifts are reshaping your ability to attract top candidates
  • Immediate actions to cut through the noise and drive higher-quality applicants
  • Key steps to streamline your application process and boost quality candidate conversions
14:50 PM - Toby Culshaw & Decline of Existing TA Models

Speaker: Toby Culshaw, Head of Talent Intelligence @ Amazon

More details are coming soon!

Toby Culshaw is the Talent Intelligence Leader at Worldwide Amazon Stores, leading a diverse global team of economists, consultants, business analysts and researchers in talent intelligence. Previously, he was Global Head of Talent Intelligence and Executive Recruitment Research at Royal Philips, the Dutch health technology group. He was named by Recruiter Magazine as one of the 11 Most Influential In-house Recruiters in 2017 and has consistently ranked every year from 2019 until 2023, is an international speaker on sourcing, executive research and talent intelligence and author of the best-selling Talent Intelligence: Use Business and People Data to Drive Organizational Performance. Based in Brighton, UK he is also the founder of the Talent Intelligence Collective, a Talent Intelligence Mentor at Udder and a co-host of the Talent Intelligence Collective Podcast.

15:30 PM - Meetings/Networking
16:30 PM - Soapbox Session

Our signature Soapbox Sessions provide a unique space dedicated to open dialogue and collective problem-solving between our Resourcing Leaders community.

These sessions invite attendees to voice their concerns, challenges, and questions that a group of fellow leaders can potentially help solve or even sympathise with. Designed as therapeutic and welcoming forums, they offer a rare opportunity for participants to share experiences, seek advice, and gain insights in a supportive setting. With combined hundreds of years of TA experience in the room, you will always find great insights are shared!
If you have any topics in mind that you would like to get off your chest, this is your chance!

17:00 PM - Conversation with Kirstie Kelly featuring Jennifer Candee

Speakers: Jennifer Candee, Global Talent Acquisition Leader & Kirstie Kelly, Advisor @ RL100

Join us for a fireside chat with Jennifer Candee, a inspiring leader with over 25 years of experience in talent acquisition and workforce strategy. Jennifer has held key roles at global organisations, making her an influential voice in the industry.

In this conversation, she’ll share valuable insights from her diverse career journey, touching on the challenges and opportunities she’s encountered along the way.

17:30 PM - End of Day 1
18:30 PM - Drinks Reception & Dinner

At JoJo's Restaurant. Shuttles will be available.

Day 2

09.00 AM - Arrivals
09.15 AM - Host Introductions

Hosted by Kirstie Kelly (Advisor @ RL100)

09:30 AM - TA Analytics: It’s Time to Change!

Speaker: Jeremy Thornton, Global Talent Intelligence Leader

For years TA leadership has strived to achieve a seat at the top table but predominantly fallen short.  This is due to being unable to articulate and evidence the value that TA delivers to a business, as well as struggling to building a strong business case for significant investment .  A new fresh comprehensive data driven strategy is required harnessing both internal and external data points.  This interactive discussion will focus on the key steps required so that  RL100 members can help and support each other to achieve success.

10:30 AM - TMP OUTTHiNK Index

Speaker: Robert Peasnell, Head of Growth @ PeopleScout

In this session, we'll explore key market trends and discuss the growing significance of employer branding in today's competitive landscape. We will also introduce the TMP OUTTHiNK Index, providing insights into how businesses can stay ahead by strategically positioning their brand to attract top talent!

11:20 AM - Making Interviews Inclusive: Creating Positive Adaptations for Candidate Engagement and Equity

Speaker: Theo Smith, Founder @ Neurodiversity at Work

You asked and we listened! In this collaborative session, we will address key questions raised by the community about making adaptations in interviews and how talent acquisition as a whole can better support diverse candidates.

Key Points for the Workshop:

  • Understanding Reasonable Adjustments: Learn what adjustments and adaptations are, with examples for different needs such as Autism, ADHD, and physical disabilities.
  • Why It Matters: Understand the impact on candidate experience and equity, along with the business benefits of accessing diverse talent and perspectives.
  • Challenges: Explore common obstacles like the lack of formal processes and inconsistent policies, and gain insights from companies without structured approaches.
  • Developing a Framework: Discover what a reasonable adjustments policy should include, with simple, actionable steps for creating one.
  • Customising for Interviews: Learn how to tailor adjustments for job roles and cognitive diversity, such as offering flexible timing or quiet spaces.
  • Collaborative Session: Engage in a group brainstorm to develop a draft framework or checklist.

Takeaway: Leave with an actionable framework or checklist that you can start implementing immediately!

12:15 - Host Close of the Event
12:30 PM - Lunch & Event Close

Apply to Attend

This event is open to experienced Heads of, or Directors of Talent Acquisition and/or Recruitment. If you would like to be considered, please fill in the application form below.

Please note, we will respond to all applications within two working days.

The Marine Ballroom

This beautiful seaside hotel is located in the picturesque town of Whitstable and is the location for the conference of this Summit. For attendees, they'll also have the opportunity to visit the iconic JoJo's where the infamous RL Summit Dinner will take place. The Marine Ballroom will accomodate guests for the overnight stay, along with The Continental - just a short distance away.

Address:
32-33 Marine Parade,
Tankerton,
Whitstable
CT5 2BE

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