Venue:
Delivered digitally via zoom (conferences only)
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Date:
20/02/2025
Time:
09:30 - 12:30
Price:
£125.00 per person
Our training events are VAT exempt
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* Max of 4 delegates per organisation. Please call Acas on 0300 123 1150 or email events@acas.org.uk if numbers exceed this or for more details about the training session.

Improving recruitment and retention of talent: a masterclass


Overview

Labour and skills shortages are affecting many industries in the UK. In November 2022, the ONS found that 13.3% of businesses surveyed reported experiencing a shortage of workers, whilst the Open University Business Barometer indicated that, in 2024, 62% of businesses faced a skills shortage.

How can you ensure your business attracts and retains the skills you need?

Join Acas and expert guest speakers as we explore key issues relating to recruitment, labour market shortages and the impact on productivity. We will provide expert insight, practical guidance and signpost to further support.

Business Need

Businesses across all industries are feeling the impact of labour market shortages, and this has a knock-on effect on workplace relations.  

It’s vital for businesses to establish and review recruitment practices and procedures to ensure they are fit for purpose. This will maximise both recruitment and retention of talent, now and in the future. 

Our expert speakers will present the latest thinking around: 

  • the labour market and economic climate
  • workforce planning
  • addressing skills shortages
  • how best to attract, recruit and retain staff
  • diverse workforces and the potential for discrimination
  • collaboration across sectors

Suitable For

Whether you’re from a public, private or third sector organisation, multinational corporation or SME, this special conference offers practical advice and invaluable employment relations insights.

Essential for anyone who is responsible for; managing people, delivering high performance results, working in HR, finance, employment relations or acts in a representative capacity. This includes:

HR and Finance directors, managers, supervisors, team leaders, HR professionals, business owners, Trade Union representatives, employee representatives and individuals who wish to enhance their CPD.  

Programme

Phillip Smith, Client Engagement Director, Hayes Recruitment:

  • Labour market update
  • What workers want
  • How to attract and retain staff

James Wilde, Head of PR and Communications, Pertemps:

  • How skills shortages may impact jobs not even invented yet
  • How collaboration between and across sectors is key to filling vacancies

Sian Kimber, Interim People Director, Acas

  • An overview of workforce and succession planning 

Barry Boffy, Fairer Consulting: 

  • The difference between positive action and discrimination
  • Policy implications