Recruitment, retention and workforce planning: a masterclass

Overview

Many employers face challenges in attracting and retaining the right people. At the same time, labour market changes, advances in technology and evolving workforce expectations are reshaping recruitment. Employers must also keep pace with legal requirements and changing employment regulations.

The world of work is changing. Organisations are more likely to thrive when they take a strategic approach to attracting, recruiting and retaining the right people

Join Acas and guest speakers to:

explore challenges and opportunities in recruitment
understand how to attract and retain talent
learn more about practical approaches to inclusive recruitment and workforce planning
consider the impact of AI on recruitment
navigate key legal, regulatory and employment requirements

Business Need

Employers are facing skills shortages, changing candidate expectations and rapid advances in technology. They must also keep up with legislative requirements
These challenges are reshaping how organisations attract and recruit people.

The people an organisation recruits can have a lasting impact on its success. Effective recruitment can help to:

build capability
improve retention
support future workforce needs

Delivered via Zoom, this masterclass will explore:

attraction and retention
workforce planning and future skills needs
inclusive recruitment practices
the opportunities and risks of AI in recruitment
practical approaches to recruitment and retention

Suitable For

Those who would benefit from attending this event include:

line managers, supervisors and team leaders
HR professionals
recruitment professionals
business owners
equality, diversity and inclusion leads
workforce planning and policy leads
individuals wishing to further their professional development

Programme

Chaired by Acas, Senior Business Adviser

Getting recruitment right

workforce planning and identifying an organisation’s needs
attracting the right people
good practice in recruitment
internal and external recruitment approaches
recruitment, probation and retention

Recruiting for a changing workforce

challenges facing employers
workforce trends and future talent
opportunities for employers
adapting recruitment strategies for a changing workforce

Inclusive recruitment in practice

creating accessible recruitment processes
reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment
reducing barriers to employment
attracting people from diverse backgrounds
creating positive experiences for applicants

AI and recruitment: opportunities and risks

how AI is changing recruitment
opportunities to improve efficiency and applicant experience
managing potential risks and bias
transparency, fairness and trust
considerations for employers

Please note: this programme may be subject to change to ensure the content reflects current best practice guidance.