Business, People
& More - Let's Open the Door to 2024

Thursday 28 September 2023 | 8.30-14.00 BST
In-Person | London, UK

Business. People. & More in 2024.

Event

Business. People. & More in 2024

If you would like to attend, please complete the form below and we will get back to you with a confirmation of your registration.

Learning Objectives

This event will bring together senior HR leaders to look at the factors impacting people solutions for the coming year. Through interactive sessions, engaging discussions and exclusive networking we will:

  • Explore the economic outlook for 2024, focussing on some of the risks and challenges facing the UK economy, while also delving into contemporary issues such as the cost-of-living crisis and inflation.
  • Examine the people skills needed to enable business performance in the modern economy. Questioning how to separate from HR processes to enable the whole organisation to benefit.
  • Learn about the challenges, opportunities and changes brought on by technological advances, in particular generative AI. Gain a better understanding of the impacts these technologies are having and learn how to adapt your people strategy accordingly.
  • Gain access to and discuss exclusive CRF HR Leaders briefing paper exploring the most pressing issues that HR leaders will need to grapple with in the next year and beyond including AI, growing pay transparency agenda and employee wellbeing.

Who is this event for?

This event is designed for senior HR Leaders (CPOs, CHROs, HR Directors, Heads of...) looking for an engaging forum to discuss a range of factors (including economic and technological) which are impacting people and talent strategies for the coming year.

Agenda

TIME

SESSION DETAILS

8:30

Registration, Refreshments and Networking

9:00

Welcome and Introduction

9:10

The Economy, Inflation and Cost of Living and How to Factor these into your People Plans

Gillian Pillans,
Research Director, CRF

John Whelan,
Director, CRF

9:50

CRF HR Leaders Briefing:
How can HR Leaders Prepare for Future Changes and Challenges?
Including preparing the organisation for the impact of AI, the growing pay transparency agenda, or how organisations can meaningfully support employee wellbeing.

Rupert Watson,
Chief Economist, Mercer

10:30

Networking Break

11:00

Discussion Topic 1:
How to create a more productive and agile workforce that is more highly engaged, reduces overall human capital costs and ensures the right flow of talent to your key business priorities.

Ravin Jesuthasan,
Futurist and leading author

11:40

Discussion Topic 2:
What impact does AI and technology have on the future of work?

Jason Averbook,
Global thought-leader and renowned author

12:20

Summary of Key Discussion Points and Top Takeaways

12:45

Networking Lunch and Close

*Please note, speakers, sessions and timings may change. A final agenda will be circulated to event registrants before Thursday 28 September.

Speakers

Jason Averbrook, Senior Partner, Global Leader Digital HR Strategy, Mercer

JASON AVERBROOK
Senior Partner, Global Leader Digital HR Strategy, Mercer

RAVIN JESUTHASAN

RAVIN JESUTHASAN
Senior Partner and Global Leader for Transformation Services, Mercer

Gillian Pillans, Research Director, CRF

GILLIAN PILLANS
Research Director, CRF

Rupert Watson, Mercer

RUPERT WATSON
Chief Economist, Mercer

John Whelan, Director, CRF

JOHN WHELAN
Director, CRF

Venue

Kimpton Fitzroy London
1-8 Russell Square
London
WC1B 5BE