CIPD Talent Management and Workforce Planning Conference 2023


Future proofing your workforce to handle tomorrow’s challenges


With economic changes coupled with a tight labour market it has resulted in organisations finding it harder to attract, recruit and retain skilled talent. However, for organisations to achieve their objectives it’s essential for organisations to have a workforce that has the knowledge and capabilities to meet future demands. Therefore, developing and maintaining a strategic approach to both talent management and workforce planning is essential for HR to plan for the capabilities and resources that they need now and in the future. 

Join us at the CIPD Talent Management & Workforce Planning conference 2023 to explore how you can future proof your workforce to handle tomorrow’s challenges. Our expert speakers will cover a range of topics and case studies that will look at how you can attract and retain the best talent, support the development of your employees, how to strategically plan for the future and so much more.

Conference takeaways:

  • Gain insight into future projection of the UK economy and how this will impact organisations. 
  • Utilising data and factual analysis for better decision making and a more effective strategic workforce planning. 
  • Acquire a deeper understanding of how AI and automation will impact the people profession and the impacts it will have on the skills agenda. 
  • Obtain new methods of how to manage your talent through performance, development and engagement. 
  • Derive actionable takeaways from our interactive sessions to help you transform your workforce planning from operational to strategic.

Day 1


09:30 - 09:40

Chair’s opening remarks

09:40 - 10:20

Opening keynote: Labour economic outlook - navigating a changing landscape

Hear about current events happening in the economy and how this impacts...

  • Hear about current events happening in the economy and how this impacts the major economic indicators.
  • How has post-Brexit and post-pandemic impacted the labour market?
  • Key trends impacting the modern workplace - the implications of demographic, technological and political changes will have. 
  • Glance at the international economy and the impacts it has on the UK business.

10:20 - 11:00

Panel discussion: Attracting top talent during a tight labour market

Updating your employee value proposition to meet the changing needs and demands...

  • Updating your employee value proposition to meet the changing needs and demands of employees.
  • A look at how brand perception can influence the level of engagement from potential employees.
  • Using your brand perception to tap into hidden talent pools - underrepresented groups, career returners.

11:00 - 11:30

Networking break

11:30 - 12:30

Hackathon: Creating a workplace culture that attracts and retains your employees

This hackathon session will focus on developing simple but effective strategies to...

This hackathon session will focus on developing simple but effective strategies to support you in improving your workplace culture. Delegates will work in small groups and be given a scenario to brainstorm and develop actionable ideas that can be implemented to improve the workplace culture.

  • Group discussion on topics such as wellbeing, psychological safety and dealing with toxic workplace cultures to create actionable ideas to be implemented.
  • Opportunity to address different workplace scenarios and how to deal with workplace misconduct from varying perspectives.
  • Gain key takeaways of ensuring good workplace culture within your organisation.


12:30 - 13:10

Case study: Improving the equality and equity of your career pathway to retain your employees

Developing a clear talent and progression framework.Evaluating the benefit of using review...

  • Developing a clear talent and progression framework.
  • Evaluating the benefit of using review panels for promotions. 
  • Redesigning job descriptions to use gender neutral language.
  • Strategies to support minority groups into promotional positions. 


13:10 - 14:10

Networking lunch

14:10 - 15:00

Workshop: The transition from operational to strategic workforce planning

How should strategic workforce planning be approached?Deep dive into what tools and...

  • How should strategic workforce planning be approached?
  • Deep dive into what tools and techniques are needed for effective strategic workforce planning. 
  • Integrating people analytics into your workforce planning to pinpoint where future resources will need to be channelled. 
  • Measuring and evaluating the success of your strategic workforce planning. 

15:00 - 15:40

Lightning talks: From traditional to transformative - reinventing your performance management framework to drive productivity

Managing performance in a high-performing target-hitting culture.How to measure employee performance beyond...

  • Managing performance in a high-performing target-hitting culture.
  • How to measure employee performance beyond rating and the bell curve? 
  • How can you measure performance without impacting motivation and productivity?
  • Moving to a continuous performance development approach centred on long term organisational health

15:40 - 16:10

Networking break

16:10 - 16:40

Case Study: Developing high potential talent to support organisations in delivering business strategy

Importance of identifying critical roles to support business strategy.Defining forward looking success...

  • Importance of identifying critical roles to support business strategy.
  • Defining forward looking success profiles to address the current and future needs of the organisation.
  • Accelerating development of identified talent through impactful development intervention.
  • The impact of engaging business leaders in coaching and nurturing future leaders.

16:40 - 17:20

Presentation: How will AI transform the people profession?

In what way will AI revolutionise talent management?Will AI automate the way...

  • In what way will AI revolutionise talent management?
  • Will AI automate the way people professionals forecast workforce trends, data points and resourcing?
  • Establishing methods for organisations to take their workforce with them on the journey of adapting to AI.

17:20 - 17:30

Chair’s closing remarks

Day 2


09:30 - 09:40

Chair’s opening remarks

09:40 - 10:20

Fireside Chat: Benefit vs challenges - AI’s impact on the skills agenda

The rise in new learning opportunities as AI is revolutionising the way...

  • The rise in new learning opportunities as AI is revolutionising the way people learn.
  • How is AI influencing organisations to upskill and reskill their workforce?
  • Is AI causing job creation or job displacement?
  • Can AI really be used for critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, and emotional intelligence?

10:20 - 11:00

Workshop: Creating a future-ready workforce - what skills and behaviours do we need?

Taking a strategic approach to filling the skills gap.Understanding what existing skills...

  • Taking a strategic approach to filling the skills gap.
  • Understanding what existing skills and skills gaps you have within your organisation.
  • Building employees capacity and willingness to engage in training.
  • Is creativity, problem-solving, interpersonal skills, critical thinking and emotional intelligence still important attributes to have?

11:00 - 11:40

Networking break

11:40 - 12:20

Presentation: Cultivating success by empowering employees through upskilling and reskilling

Establishing lifelong learning activities within your organisations. The power of using formal...

  • Establishing lifelong learning activities within your organisations. 
  • The power of using formal and informal leadership coaching and mentoring to support employees in career development.
  • Giving employees the opportunity to practise what they have learned.
  • Gain insight into how an organisation can track and show their return on investment to build a business case for upskilling.


12:20 - 13:00

Case study: The power of apprenticeships to expand your talent and skills pipeline

Utilising apprenticeships to grow and develop your workforce.Using apprenticeships to develop your...

  • Utilising apprenticeships to grow and develop your workforce.
  • Using apprenticeships to develop your talent in line with organisational values.
  • Hear about the business challenges of implementing apprenticeships.

13:00 - 14:00

Networking lunch

14:00 - 14:50

Roundtable: What does the future of flexible working look like to attract and retain your employees?

Do you advertise roles as open to flexible working? If so, what...

  • Do you advertise roles as open to flexible working? If so, what impact has this had?
  • What different types of flexible working do you currently offer and what would you like to offer in the future?
  • How can we support front-line workers or those that need to be in the workplace via flexible working?
  • How can we ensure hybrid working supports equality, diversity and inclusion and wellbeing?
  • How can flexible working be used to support the development of your employees?

14:50 - 15:30

Case study: Shaping recruitment with skills not qualifications

How can a skills first approach strengthen your recruitment process?Growing importance of...

  • How can a skills first approach strengthen your recruitment process?
  • Growing importance of educating hiring managers to break old habits in recruitment.
  • The benefits of upskilling candidates before assessing them during the recruitment stage. 
  • How can looking at skills within the recruitment process can prevent a mis-match in the long run?

15:30 - 15:50

Networking break

15:50 - 16:30

Closing keynote panel discussion: Building the capabilities of your line managers

Power of using a servant leadership technique to give employees more autonomy...

  • Power of using a servant leadership technique to give employees more autonomy over their job roles.
  • What behaviour and competencies must a good people leader have?
  • Supporting line managers to take time to get to know their team.

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Group discounts are available on all tickets at the discounted and standard rate. Booking in groups of 3-5 are eligible for a 10% discount and bookings of 6 or above are eligible for a 15% discount. Discounts will be applied automatically at checkout.

Please note: ticket sharing is not permitted.


In-person or online conference - what can you expect?


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Access to recordings on demand for 90 days*
A chance to ask the experts questions in live Q&As
Speakers sharing the latest research, advice and real world case studies
1-2-1 and group face-to-face networking opportunities
Lunch and refreshments


*Subject to speaker discretion


Join the event in-person and benefit from:

  • Reconnecting with the community to build your network with like-minded professionals.
  • Discovering new opportunities: participating in lively in-person discussions is a great way to generate new opportunities and get help in refining your concepts and ideas.
  • Speaker insights: get your questions answered during live Q&As and discussions – nothing beats being there in the room. 
  • Stepping away from the day-to-day routine to be creative and explore new ideas.
  • Avoiding multitasking and staying more focused to truly make the best out of your experience.


Accommodation:

To book accommodation at preferential rates, please visit the website here using the event passcode: HAYC106. Alternatively, you call Priority on 0845 6123 611 or +44 1473 550 620 quoting event code: HAYC106 23



Location


Venue: The Montcalm London Marble Arch, 2 Wallenberg Pl, London W1H 7TN


Please be aware of planned transportation disruptions during the conference. Below is the best advice for travel options for the CIPD Talent Management and Workforce Planning Conference.

The full National Rail announcement can be found on their website.

Tube

The tube will still be running, with regular services to:

  • Marble Arch (Central line) - 4 minute walk
  • Bond Street (Jubilee and Elizabeth lines) - 11 minute walk
  • Edgeware Road (Circle, District, and Hammersmith & City lines) - 13 minute walk
  • Marylebone (Bakerloo line) - 13 minute walk

Coach

The following National Express stations are easily commutable to the Montcalm Marble Arch

  • London Marble Arch - 5 minute walk
  • London Baker Street Station - 16 minute walk, 8 minutes by public transport
  • London Paddington Rail Station - 25 minute walk, 15 minutes by public transport

Train

Core services are expected on the following:

  • LNER to King’s Cross Station
  • South Western Railway to London Waterloo
  • Great Western Railway to London Paddington

Regular services are expected on the following

  • Caledonian Sleeper
  • Elizabeth Line
  • Grand Central
  • Hull Trains
  • London Overground
  • Lumo
  • Merseyrail
  • ScotRail
  • Transport for Wales