On Thursday 14th November 2024, Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Hewett Recruitment, hosted the annual HR Conference at Sixways Stadium, Worcester. The event saw an impressive footfall of 130. Those who attended heard from 5 guest speakers and a enjoyed a two-course lunch.
The conference brought together HR professionals from businesses of all sizes for a day of insight and connection. With engaging talks from industry leaders, it explored the key challenges and innovations shaping the future of HR, such as the Employment Rights Bill which aims to improve job security, living standards, and the employment rights framework in the UK.
The event featured an impressive lineup of speakers, including Sally Morris, Partner & Head of Employment Division at mfg Solicitors LLP; Tommy Moore, Senior Creative Director at DRPG; Gemma Hathway, HR Director UK & Europe at Karndean; Niccei Castanheira, Head of People, Culture & Development at West Midlands Safari Park; and Emma Jeffries, Senior HRD Manager at Southco Manufacturing Ltd. Attendees also heard from Laura Hewett and Ben Mannion, Directors at Hewett Recruitment.
The HR Professionals Conference 2024 lived up to previous events, making it a staple in the Chambers event calendar.
For those who didn’t attend, the Chamber will be hosting the brand-new Health & Wellbeing Conference in January, but hurry, spaces are selling out fast. To book on, email [email protected].