The Human Resources Forum

Date for your diary: 9th–12th May Aurora

The Human Resources Forum
February 2007 E-News Update:

A warm welcome to all those who are already signed up to attend The Human Resources Forum this year. For those who have not yet done so, 9th May is fast approaching!

With limited places available on board this year's event, we hope this newsletter encourages you to attend before you're left waving off the ship from the dockside!

This month we look at…

• What is The Human Resources Forum?
• Who will be there at this May's Human Resources Forum?
• What are The top 3 HR issues of concern for the HR professionals attending the 2007 Human Resources Forum?
• What are the primary streams of the conference programme?

If there are any aspects of this e–newsletter or The Human Resources Forum you would like to discuss, please call me on +44 (0)208 487 2267.

Samuel Châtelain
richmondevents
T. +44(0)20 8487 2267
www.hrforum.co.uk

The Human Resources Forum 2007

The Human Resources Forum is an opportunity to take part in a mixture of supplier meetings and conference, and to renew acquaintances, make new contacts and share best practices with suppliers and other peers.

It's also an event where you're likely to achieve more in three days than you usually do in three months! Delegates attend free of charge but by invitation only. We provide the conference, your choice of meetings with suppliers, meals and accommodation.

Please do not hesitate to contact Samuel Châtelain on +44(0)208 487 2267 to be considered for a delegate invitation.

For further information about The Human Resources Forum Click here.

"Fantastic – The format really delivers! An opportunity to meet and discuss issues with suppliers and peers alike, an opportunity which doesn't come along very often, back in the 'real world'".

James Morris, Head of Reward and HR Policy, Maritime & Coastguard Agency

Climb Aboard For A Lasting Relationship

We've asked our delegates how effectively they were able to network at the forum. They told us that, on average, they made 11 useful new contacts each.

Suppliers attending The Human Resources Forum

82 suppliers, from various sectors, are currently confirmed to be on board with us for the Human Resources Forum 2007.

The main supplier sectors represented are as follows:

• HR Consultancy
• IT & e-HR
• Employee Related Services
• Employee Health & Safety
• Recruitment
• Management Development, Learning & Training
• Legal
• Other HR Services

Delegates attending The Human Resources Forum

Currently, over 230 delegates (senior HR professionals) have confirmed their attendance for this year's Human Resources Forum.

Below is a sample of some of the confirmed senior HR professionals so far:

• Group HR Director, Alliance Boots
• HR Director, Solvay Healthcare
• Group Head of HR Services, AXA Insurance
• Head of Talent Management & Leadership Development, HSBC Bank
• Director of HR, Nissan Motor Manufacturing
• Director of Human Resources, Tube Lines
• HR Director – HR Solutions, BAE Systems
• Group HR Director, Kingfisher Group
• HR Director, Capio Healthcare
• Group HR Director, Alfred McAlpine
• Human Resources Director, First Choice Holidays & Flights

Click here for a full list of confirmed suppliers/delegates or please reply to this email otherwise call Samuel Châtelain on +44 (0)208 487 2267

Top 3 HR Issues of concern stated by Delegates attending The Human Resources Forum 2007.

Delegates completing their questionnaire for this this May's Human Resources Forum, have been asked a series of questions, including:

• Which 3 key HR issues will you be addressing over the next 12–18 months?

Of the first 150 delegates who have already responded, the top 3 HR issues are:

1. Employee engagement/retention, reward/recognition
2. Talent management, resourcing, succession planning
3. Organisational and cultural change

We'll be joined by suppliers who can address these issues and we've built a conference programme to explore these and other issues. So, if any of these topics resonate with you, why not consider joining us in May.

Please contact Samuel Chatelain, on +44 (0)208 487 2267

"A unique opportunity to benchmark existing practices, network with other senior HR practitioners and source potential solutions to HR related issues, in a two day period."

Mr Jon Goodchild, Head of HR (EAPAC Staff), Premier Farnell plc

The Conference Programme 2007

Very exciting news! And, a big 'thank you!' to our panel who helped us shape the conference topics for this year's Human Resources Forum.

We can now announce that our primary streams of the conference programme will be focusing on the issues and areas highlighted by you. They will cover:

• HR – impacting the business agenda
• HR – strategic skills for maximum impact
• HR – focus on the economy and employment

Click here to know more about the topics on the conference programme.

And, don't miss international entrepreneur Doug Richard best known for his role in BBC2's Dragons' Den and futurist Charles Leadbeater the leading authority on organisational innovation and creativity, as well as B J Cunningham branding leadership guru.

All 3 keynote speakers will be sharing their insights at The Human Resources Forum on board the Aurora 9–12 May 2007.

Please do not hesitate to contact Samuel Châtelain on +44(0)208 487 2267 to be considered for a delegate invitation.

For information on this years Conference Programme and the speakers, please contact Isabel Hutchings on ihutchings@richmondevents.com

"Superb – I have learnt so much! Enjoyable hard work! This my first trip and I would love to be invited again. Excellent mix of keynote speakers – all totally different one to set the mood, one to cause debate and one to finish with a bang!!"

Alison Coles, Training Officer, AIB Bank (CI) Ltd