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Key facts
7 Stages
Roundtables
100 Exhibitors
2000 Attendees
Hosted Buyer Meetings
250+ Speakers
WHAT TO EXPECT
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“This was one of the best events I have been to. There were so many great speakers and I have taken away so much that I can feed into our processes. I would definitely recommend the event and will certainly be going again. Thank you to everyone who made this possible”HR Manager, CPS
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“Good opportunity to meet relevant suppliers/providers, and a lot of very interesting speakers and sessions. I wish someone else from my organisation had been able to attend as I wasn't able to cover everything I wanted to see!”Communication Business Partner at Air France
“Super line up, great venue and free. So wonderful to collaborate and meet fellow IC peeps!”Head of Internal Communications & Engagement, Alzheimer's Society
9.00-9.10
Opening Remarks
Speaker:
Jo Moffatt
Engage for SuccessStrategy Director
Jo has been a volunteer with the Engage for Success movement since its launch. As Strategy Director she sits on the Core Team and co-hosts the weekly Engage for Success radio show. EFS radio draws guests from across the engagement world with interesting stories to share. The Engage for Success agenda is absolutely aligned with Jo’s vision ‘to make workplaces better places to be’. Jo’s ‘day job’ is MD and founder of Woodreed, a specialist ad agency who use the tools, techniques, creativity and insight of the advertising world to engage employees inside organisations. Jo is passionate about brands and their power to move people. She is equally passionate about employee engagement and its vital role in delivering a high performing organisation. Put the two together and she becomes almost evangelical about the power a well-positioned and consistently delivered brand has as a catalyst for employee engagement and business success.
9:10 - 9:25
Opening Keynote: The Current State of Employee Engagement
Findings indicate engagement levels still lag significantly behind pre-pandemic levels, with no change in the EFS engagement index. Although the figures are concerning, the data highlights variations in engagement levels and presents key areas for action. A key observation is the need to push the people issues up the agenda. Hear about variations in organisational size and sector, and the impact of hybrid working and health and wellbeing on engagement.
During the session, we will explore:
• The current state of employee engagement in the UK
• Discuss the Engage for Success Employee Engagement Index benchmark
• Explore variations in engagement levels and what this means to practice
Speakers:
Dr Sarah Pass
Engage for SuccessSarah is a practitioner-focused academic concentrating on employee experience and engagement. Sarah is a member of the Engage for Success (EFS) Advisory Board. She also sits on the EFS steering group, chairs the East Midlands Area Network, the Line Managers TAG, the Engagement Champion TAG, and is the co-project lead for the EFS annual survey. In 2023, Sarah was ranked by HR Magazine as an Influential Thinker in HR. She is a Fellow of the RSA, an Academic Associate of the CIPD, and a member of the British Academy of Management. Sarah also sits on the Advisory Board for the EX-Space and is a member of the Involvement and Participation Association (IPA) Working Insights Group. Sarah currently works as a Senior Lecturer at Nottingham Business School (NTU).
James Court-Smith
Engage for Success
09:25 - 09:25
Unlock the Future of Intelligent Employee Experiences With Zendesk and Nando’s
Speakers:
Josh Bean
ZendeskEmployee Experience Business Lead
Tanai Vadera
Nando'sSenior Product Manager
9:45 - 10:10
Ruby Wax OBE: How to De-Frazzle in a Chaotic World
Actress, comedian, mental health campaigner and award-winning author Ruby Wax is one of the most highly regarded mental health speakers in the industry, removing taboo from the topic and inspiring audiences globally.
Awarded an OBE for her services to mental health, Ruby has enjoyed an influential career in the media, and now utilises her comedic talents to break down the stigma surrounding mental health.
Ruby will be sharing her incredible insights on how to deal with stress, improve wellbeing and mental health, and become the driver – not the driven – when it comes to matters of the mind.
Speaker:
Ruby Wax
Ruby Wax OBE
10:10 - 10:30
Employee Engagement: Connecting Your Workforce with Travel Chapter & Cocentric
Speakers:
Caleb Chisholm
CocentricHead of Digital Consulting
Using his past experiences from leading internal digital engagement at NatWest, he has worked with a wide range of UK and International brands from manufacturing, to finance, and retail to professional services.
This work has included creating award winning campaigns and content, reviewing channel effectiveness, delivering strategic consultancy and launching digital communication and collaboration platforms.
Victoria Black
The Travel ChapterHead of Internal Communications
10:30 - 11:00
Coffee & Networking
11:00 - 11:20
The Business of Motivation: Understanding What Drives Us – And How It Can Be Your Best Source of Competitive Advantage
In this session – featuring findings from our latest study – we’ll share a state-of-the-nation view of motivation at work, get under the skin of what really motivates a modern workforce and examine what we can do to ensure our teams are motivated to perform at their best.
We’ll dig into why our assumptions about motivation in the workplace are often misplaced, explore its complex and dynamic nature, and how achieving a motivational balance can unlock even greater human potential – and better organisational performance.
Speakers:
Hillary Brown
Forty1Managing Director
With previous roles including the Head of Group Campaigns and Head of Internal Communications for NatWest Markets, she has a deep understanding of how to navigate complex, matrixed, global organisations to deliver strategic communications with impact. Hillary has supported the growth of the practice, working with many industry leaders in professional services, industrial, financial services and pharmaceutical. She is incredibly passionate about data-led campaigns and the power of brilliant user experiences and creative execution to inspire lasting change.
Guy Champniss, PHD
Forty1/Inizio Engage XDHead of Behavioural Science
11:20 - 11:40
People & Culture - Engagement Strategies for a Modern Workplace
Join our exclusive panel discussion to learn how organisations are adapting to meet the needs of both a modern workplace and workforce.
We'll be looking at:
- Technology-driven strategies to allow us to better connect employees- Communication initiatives that can enhance employee engagement in a hybrid world
- Embedding a culture of belonging regardless of physical location
- The changing needs of a new generation of employees
- Recognition and appreciation and creating a culture of gratitude when employees are not always together
- Building a sense of camaraderie and belonging among employees
- Learning and Development initiatives
- Actionable insights that attendees can take home and implement
Speakers:
Helen Card
Homes EnglandHead of Internal and Digital Communications
Beth Perry
First CentralHead of Internal Communications and Culture
Hey, I’m Beth, Head of Internal Communications and Culture at First Central Group. With over a decade’s experience in creative and strategic positions, I’m a firm believer that comms and culture go hand-in-hand to deliver an awesome colleague experience. In a nutshell, it’s about listening, seeing people as people, and combining this with data to inform a truly authentic and kick-ass plan…that everyone wants to be part of.
Since joining First Central Group, we’ve been making a name for ourselves culturally by ranking #22 in Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work UK 2024 list, #7 for 2023’s Best Places to Work Wellbeing list and #7 in Best Places for Women (Super Large) …just to name a few.
When I’m not at work, I’m normally planning my next adventure (or living one). From Rio Carnival to the Trans-Siberian Railway, I’m never a few months away from a plane or immersing myself into something new.
Carlo Beschi
TreatwellLead Agile Coach
I help value flow.
An accomplished professional, with a very broad skill set and 15+ years of experience in digital product delivery, cultural change and organizational transformation.
I leverage on agile-lean practices to partner with leaders and teams, and help them improve their time to market, customer engagement, product quality and operational efficiency.
I love envisioning, strategizing, and executing - both individually and together with others.
I relentlessly cultivate a safe, vibrant, collaborative working environment, focussed on learning, engagement and innovation. A place where people grow, projects succeed, and business KPIs flourish - all at the same time.
11:40 - 12:00
Fuelling Success: The Impact of Wellbeing on Employee Performance
Join us as we delve into the crucial connection between employee wellbeing and performance. We will explore how prioritising employee wellbeing leads to enhanced productivity, reduced absenteeism, elevated job satisfaction, and high-performing teams. We will analyse our latest whitepapers and industry research to illustrate the direct impact of financial, mental, and physical wellbeing on individual and team performance. Attendees will discover valuable insights on how to cultivate a workplace culture that prioritises employee wellbeing, leading to measurable improvements in performance.
Speakers:
Burcin Ressamoglu
PluxeeCEO
Her dedication extends beyond business growth to nurturing individuals, empowering both seasoned executives and emerging talent to reach their full potential.
Burcin is devoted to promoting sustainability initiatives within Pluxee UK and is an advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. She is actively involved in shaping gender equality policies as a member of the Sodexo Global Gender Equality Advisory Board – SoTogether.
Tom Nash
PluxeeHR Business Partner
He has been with Pluxee for 3 years supporting the business to continuously enhance the employee experience and drive high performance through the people plan for the commercial, marketing, and partnership business.
Tom has a strong focus on connecting people initiatives with commercial outcomes and has a deep passion for wellbeing and resilience.