• Understanding how the world of work is changing and the role and opportunities for the people profession.
• How can the people profession adapt and what capabilities will we need, and how we meet future challenges.
• How we continue to build and develop inclusive workplaces to create and embed fairer work for all.
• Embedding wellbeing into organisational culture to create positive working environments.
• Focusing on skills and how we build learning and development as a strategic capability and response to changing job needs.

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​Hear from Roisin Currie on her journey from Group People Director to Chief Executive of Greggs, as well as the challenges she has faced along the way. The session will explore how to place inclusion at the centre of your organisation and how Roisin has implemented this within Greggs through the 'Fresh Start' employability programme. Further discussion will include:

• Exploring the role of the people profession in creating an organisational culture where employees can grow and succeed
• Engaging with underrepresented groups and removing barriers to work to support employees to reach their full potentia​l
• ​Focusing on untapped talent groups, such as ex-offenders, and the benefits this can have for your organisation.

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• How the people professions can help set the right pace at work
  
• How to find a work-life balance that boosts health, happiness and a sense of purpose 
• How to harness the power of slow to supercharge productivity, creativity and decision making. 

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• Considering the benefits of age-inclusive workforces in boosting diversity in Scotland.
• Supporting older workers when returning to work ​and developing learning and development strategies to bridge skills gaps.
• Cultivating a multi-generational approach to workplace culture that is built upon mutual respect and trust to enable employees to flourish​.
• ​The role of flexible working in promoting age inclusive practices across the workforce. 

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• Understanding how AI can enhance HRs functionality.
• Discover how AI can streamline and improve employee experience throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Exploring how AI can enhance employee performance and provide tailored approaches to learning.
• Developing responsible approaches to AI to instil fairness and transparency.

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• Creating connections through personal stories to foster a sense of belonging amongst employees.
• Understanding how stories can build workplace cultures where people actively listen in a digital world.
• Scheduling storytelling sessions as regular check-ins where employees feel safe to share their emotions. 
• Storytelling as a way for leaders and those they lead to be authentic and to promote a humanised workplace.
  

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• Creating an open dialogue with employees to learn what matters most to them.
• Aligning the needs of employees with workplace practices to create meaningful work.
• Utilising employee listening to enhance the employee experience and increase innovation and productivity.
• Demonstrating senior buy-in to create a culture where employees feel listened to.

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• Understanding how the world of work has developed through digital transformation.
• Explore what skills are needed to develop an agile and dynamic workforce that can thrive in the digital age.
• Embracing upskilling and reskilling across your workforce to enhance tech skills.
• Aligning workforce training with strategic goals to enhance business performance.

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Topic 1 - Breaking taboos on women’s health and creating cultures rooted in open conversation

Topic 2 - Embedding women’s health into health and wellbeing strategies to ensure women are adequately supported

Topic 3 - Supporting women with menstrual health and the menopause transition

Topic 4 - Ensuring that line managers are trained and supported to provide reasonable adjustments to aid women’s health

Topic 5 - Exploring the resources and support required to develop and implement proactive women's health strategies in the workplace

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• What are the key issues facing the HR leaders across Scotland?
• How can HR leaders embed agility into the workforce and oversee change management?
• Future thought for how technology will shape the world of work moving forward and what this will mean for HR
• Considering how developing inclusive workplace cultures can encourage and support people in the face of uncertainty

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Louise will close the conference with an inspiring keynote address. She shares her own journey of embracing extreme sports and enduring adventures with remarkable women. Louise explores the courage, resilience, and determination that drive these extraordinary individuals. This session will also touch on women's health, menopause, and the connection between physical activity and well-being.

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