PeopleOps Oxford: Workshop on Solving your Skills Gap

Humand Talent

Join us at PeopleOps Oxford for a morning of networking, learning and fun all centred around the latest trends in HR and people operations!

Business and Intellectual Property Centre Oxfordshire (BIPC)

Welcome to PeopleOps Oxford!Join us for a morning of learning and networking at the Business and Intellectual Property Centre Oxfordshire (BIPC). Our event focuses on all things PeopleOps, from recruitment to employee engagement. Whether you're a seasoned HR professional or just starting out in the field, there's something for everyone at PeopleOps Oxford. Come connect with like-minded individuals, gain valuable insights, and take your HR game to the next level!Breakfast will be provided for attendees in the form of pastries, fruits, tea and coffee 🥐This event will feature a workshop on the Skills Gap, hosted by Jean Blockstock, CEO at JBC. Are skill gaps keeping you awake at night? Join us for an eye-opening session that reveals how business leaders are turning workforce challenges into competitive advantages. Discover how to measure invisible skill gaps, link learning and development programs to business outcomes, and finally earn that strategic seat at the executive table.In this interactive presentation, you'll learn the proven Skills Canvas framework that has helped organisations cut recruitment costs and reduce turnover. Through live polls, real-time assessments, and data visualisation demonstrations, you'll gain practical strategies to close skill gaps and upskill your workforce.Perfect for HR leaders, L&amp;D professionals, and talent executives who want to move from operational firefighting to strategic value creation. Leave with actionable insights, and a clear roadmap to future-proof your talent. About Jean:Jean Blackstock is the CEO and founder of JB Consultancy, with over 30 years of experience transforming workforce challenges into strategic opportunities. Her journey from senior positions at PWC, Diageo, Cable and Wireless, and Digicel to establishing JBC in 2005 has shaped her belief that organizations thrive when their people do.Jean specialises in strategic workforce planning and organisational development, helping business leaders bridge the gap between talent capabilities and business objectives. Her expertise spans the UN system, private sector corporations, and non-profit organisations across multiple continents, where she's pioneered the Skills Canvas framework to help HR leaders earn their seat at the executive table through data-driven insights.As a lecturer and trainer, Jean shares her knowledge while continuously learning from others, keeping her approach fresh and innovative. She holds a Masters in Manpower Studies from the University of Westminster, a Postgraduate Diploma in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations, and is a Fellow of the CIPD.What truly defines Jean is her human-centered approach to organisational challenges. Her analytical mind excels at untangling complex workforce issues, while her creative spirit thrives on designing practical solutions that deliver measurable impact. She's driven by genuine curiosity about how organisations can work better when they unlock the potential of their people. Organised by <a href="https://www.humand.co.uk/" title="https://www.humand.co.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Humand Talent Solutions</a> – a leading recruitment agency specialising in software engineering talent for tech start-ups and scale-ups and offering comprehensive recruitment solutions, ensuring an unrivaled service to both clients and candidates.This event is supported and hosted by <a href="https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/business/business-and-intellectual-property-centre-bipc" title="https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/business/business-and-intellectual-property-centre-bipc" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The BIPC</a>.

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