Scotland Annual
Conference 2019
14 March 2019 | Edinburgh, Scotland
Thank you for attending the CIPD Scotland Annual Conference, 14 March 2019 at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre
Working through uncertainty: building a productive and inclusive workplace for Scotland’s skilled future
Explore the latest HR thinking at the 2019 CIPD Scotland Annual Conference – the largest annual HR conference in Scotland, and the highlight of our Scottish events calendar. The 2019 conference takes place at the EICC on Thursday 14 March.
Don’t miss the opportunity to join 500 HR professionals from across Scotland to:
- Hear about what’s next for HR from our inspiring keynote speakers
- Get practical tips from case studies and interactive workshops on a range of current topics
- Network and share ideas with HR professionals from across Scotland
- Discover innovative new HR and L&D products and services in the exhibition area
Join the conversation @CIPDScotland #CIPDScotConf
Programme
Day 1
14 Mar 2019
08:30-09:30
Registration and morning coffee
11:00-11:30
Morning coffee break
A1 – Enabling wellbeing in organisations
11:30-12:30
EICC
Fiona McAslan, Royal Bank of ScotlandWell-being Lead, Royal Bank of Scotland
Nick Davison, John LewisHead of Health Services, John Lewis Partnership
B1 – Creating truly inclusive environments
11:30-12:30
EICC
Rosie MacRae, SSEHead of Diversity & Inclusion, SSE
Lynne McBurney, Arnold ClarkGroup Head of People, Arnold Clark
Carol Henry, Arnold ClarkGroup People Director, Arnold Clark
C1 – Embracing technology and digital working in the way we work
11:30-12:30
EICC
Katrina Hutchinson-O’Neill, Yardstick AssociatesTalent Acquisition & Retention Expert, Yardstick Associates
Samar Birwadker, GoodandCo Inc.Founder CEO, GoodandCo Inc.
Pash Reddy, DeloitteHead of Learning and Development, Deloitte
12:30-13:30
Networking lunch
Technology and human wisdom: a new way of working
13:30-14:20
EICC
Timandra Harkness, BBCBBC Radio presenter of 'Future Proofing' and Author of 'Big Data: Does size matter?'
B2 – Facilitating and sustaining diversity and inclusion to drive creativity
14:30-15:30
EICC
Gemma Webb, Royal MailHead of Culture Change and Values, Royal Mail
Julie Dennis, AcasHead of Diversity and Inclusion, Acas
Rosie MacRae, SSEHead of Diversity & Inclusion, SSE
Professor Wendy LorettoDean of the Business School and Professor of Organisational Behaviour, University of Edinburgh
C2 – Enabling digital and flexible working to enhance your employees’ work-life balance
14:30-15:30
EICC
Cheryl Stacey, DIAGEOTalent Lead for Global Supply & ISC, Europe Demand & Corporate Functions
Gillian Docherty, The Data LabCEO, The Data Lab
Elle Edwards, Kodak AlarisKey Adviser to the CEO on issues of Executive Talent, Communications and Culture
Lynda Thomson, Scottish Natural HeritageHead of People and Organisational Development, Scottish Natural Heritage
15:30-16:00
Afternoon coffee break
Plenary session: the importance of inclusion and how it affects businesses and society
16:00-16:50
EICC
Stephen Frost, Frost IncludedStephen Frost, Chief Executive Officer at Frost Included
Speakers
Fiona McAslan, Royal Bank of Scotland
Well-being Lead, Royal Bank of ScotlandStephen Frost, Frost Included
Stephen Frost, Chief Executive Officer at Frost IncludedFrances Duffy, Capgemini
Vice President, CapgeminiTimandra Harkness, BBC
BBC Radio presenter of 'Future Proofing' and Author of 'Big Data: Does size matter?'Peter Cheese, CIPD
Chief Executive, CIPDLee Ann Panglea, CIPD
Head of Scotland, CIPDWendy Loretto, University of Edinburgh
Dean of the Business School & Professor of Organizational Behaviour, University of EdinburghGemma Webb, Royal Mail
Head of Culture Change and Values, Royal MailJulie Dennis, Acas
Head of Diversity and Inclusion, AcasKatrina Hutchinson-O’Neill, Yardstick Associates
Talent Acquisition & Retention Expert, Yardstick AssociatesCheryl Stacey, DIAGEO
Talent Lead for Global Supply & ISC, Europe Demand & Corporate FunctionsGillian Docherty, The Data Lab
CEO, The Data LabElle Edwards, Kodak Alaris
Key Adviser to the CEO on issues of Executive Talent, Communications and CultureLynda Thomson, Scottish Natural Heritage
Head of People and Organisational Development, Scottish Natural HeritageSamar Birwadker, GoodandCo Inc.
Founder CEO, GoodandCo Inc.Pash Reddy, Deloitte
Head of Learning and Development, DeloitteRosie MacRae, SSE
Head of Diversity & Inclusion, SSELynne McBurney, Arnold Clark
Group Head of People, Arnold ClarkCarol Henry, Arnold Clark
Group People Director, Arnold ClarkNick Davison, John Lewis
Head of Health Services, John Lewis Partnership
Location
Edinburgh International Conference Centre
Edinburgh
The Exchange, 150 Morrison Street, Edinburgh, EH3 8EE