Welcome to our Autumn Newsletter
Our annual City HR Conference on Thursday 28th November is fast approaching. The event will take place at the prestigious ICAEW in London and the theme this year is ‘HR: The Engine for Organisational Growth’. With the world of HR evolving, how can HR teams make sure they adapt and stay ahead? Join our host of fantastic speakers to find out.
We’re also delighted to announce our new Deputy CEO, Nikki Squelch, whose diverse experience across the people sector will provide infinite value as we move into year 2 of our ambitious 3 year strategy. Please join us in giving Nikki a warm welcome!
In the Member’s Only section, you’ll find our latest podcast around ‘Shadow Boards’ where we hear from our own members about how it’s positively impacted them.
Enjoy all this – and the rest of our expert contributions below!
City HR Recruitment Update
We’re thrilled to announce our new Deputy CEO, Nikki Squelch. She will be responsible for leading our extensive events schedule and supporting our talent initiatives, part of our ambitious 3-year strategy. With over 30 years of cross-sector experience, including people engagement and talent management, we look forward to the fresh perspectives, insights and ideas that she will bring to City HR. Please join us in giving her a warm welcome and if you want to find out more about Nikki, please click below.
Networks and SIG Reminder
We’re delighted at the level of interest in our Networks and Special Interest Groups (SIGs). With 15 to choose from, these groups are a brilliant opportunity to expand your knowledge and broaden your network. If you are interested in joining or want to view the full list of Networks and Groups available, please click the link for more information.
Discover Special Interest Groups and Networks
Diversity Data Guide
Over the last few years, the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) landscape has experienced some significant shifts – including evolving legislation and regulations, and public perception and expectations. This means that there is a greater emphasis than ever before on DE&I as it continues to rise up the organisational agenda. Click below to download this guide from PwC.
City HR 18th Annual Conference
Our annual conference on the 28th November is fast approaching! This year’s theme is “HR: The Engine for Organisational Growth”, where we will focus on everything impacting the HR function including the pivotal role we now play in organisations, how to structure ourselves as a function and the skills HR professionals will need and value moving forward. Headlined by the brilliant Yetunde Hofmann, Isabel Berwick, Peter Cheese, Perry Timms and Steve Woodhouse and many more, this event is one not to miss! Secure your place now by clicking the link below and if you have any questions, please contact: info@cityhr.co.uk
AI’s impact on workers and redundancies
There has been a big focus on how artificial intelligence (AI) will transform the world of work and its impact on workers, amid a wave of AI-driven redundancies. To explore this changing situation and whether employers have improved how they handle redundancies, LHH surveyed over 3,000 HR leaders and more than 8,000 white-collar workers. The resulting report shares survey results, among other fascinating insights. Read more below.
Sexual Harassment: Why tick box training just isn’t enough
Just 5% of UK employers are prepared for their new legal responsibilities on sexual harassment. Tick box training won’t make a difference, but genuine engagement and an understanding that training is just one piece of the puzzle will.
How to build a Skills-Based Organisation
In a workforce shifting towards more dynamic skills, businesses must identify and leverage the talents to drive growth. Skills mapping is a proven tool to help visualise and analyse the strengths and gaps in an organisation’s skillset. In a new report, 365Talents highlight how it can transform organisations, the tools needed to thrive in a skills-based environment and ultimately, build a more agile and resilient organisation.
Members Only Content
Podcast: Shadow Boards
Our recent podcast focused on the topic of ‘Shadow Boards’ and their benefits for organisations. It was brought to us with the help of Meena Anand, CEO at City HR, Lewis Morgan, Senior HR Business Partner at Atrium Underwriters, Jo Larman, Head of HR Business Partnering and Learning and Development at ICBC Standard Bank and Jo Roddy, Manager of HR Governance and Learning and Development at Gulf International Bank, all of whom are current or former members of the City HR Shadow Board. Click below to listen.