Becoming an employer of choice lies at the heart of business competitiveness. It is not just about filling vacancies and skills gaps – it is about building workplace cultures and working practices that use and develop the knowledge, skills and creativity of the entire workforce.

Evidence and experience alike show that better working lives lead to enhanced business performance and innovation, as well as attracting and retaining the best talent.

Fair pay, decent conditions and good HR are no longer enough. Getting there requires a willingness to learn, to be open to new thinking, and to test new ways of working.

This highly interactive workshop will be of value to senior and emerging leaders, HR, and employee representatives, offering hard international evidence, inspiration from leading companies, and practical guidance to support your organisation’s journey towards becoming an employer of choice:

• What makes a great workplace?
• How have things changed after the pandemic?
• What leaders and managers need to do.
• A practical guide to people-centred change.
• An opportunity to share experiences and learn from other like-minded business leaders.

You’ll also learn about the launch of the new Employer of Choice Community, bringing together non-competing businesses committed to learning from leading practice, sharing ideas and experiences, and delivering actionable support for effective workplace cultures and practices.

Peter is an international expert in workplace innovation, experienced in supporting people-centred change in diverse types of organisation.

Rosemary is a highly experienced change facilitator drawing on 39 years’ experience in the NHS, with a passion for workforce engagement and wellbeing.