We will explore the attraction and retention of talent in the context of change; i.e. changing markets, skills availability, business development, scientific developments etc. – in order to address scientific and technological challenges, commercial opportunities, market changes and demographic patterns.

Agenda:

Optional Coffee and Networking (9.30 - 10.00)

10:00 - 10.10 Welcome: Tim Jones, Chair SWBC
10:10 - 10:15 Talent for a changing world: Robin Daniels, CEO SWBC
10:15 - 10:20 Professor Rob Warner, Vice Chancellor, Plymouth Marjon University
10:20 - 10:35 Dr Emily Beaumont, Associate Professor & Director, Marjon Business School
10.35 - 10.55 Charlotte Collyer, Digital Skills Partnership Manager, HotSWLEP
10:55 - 11:15 Gavin Jones, Managing Director, Elixel
11:15 - 11:35 Margaret Oscar, Corporate Brand & Employee Communications Consultant

11:35 - 11:50 Coffee Break

11:50 - 12.10 Simon Taylor, Project Manager, STEM Graduates into Business, Careers & Employability, University of Plymouth
- Dr Michael Green, Naval Systems Manager, Chess Dynamics Ltd
- Lewis Boyles-White, Managing Director, Core Blue Ltd
12:10 - 12:25 Grant Neems, Employer Services Manager, Pluss
12:25 - 12.40 Richard Dormer, Managing Director, BCR Associates
12.40 - 12.55 Jane Boulton, Head of HR, Axminster Tools Ltd
12:55 - 13.10 Sarah Hopkins, People & Engagement Director, Wales & West Utilities
13.10 - 13.15 Conclusions

13:15 - 13.45 Lunch

Free to SWBC Members:

There is a charge of £45 for all non-members, who are invited to attend as our guest on a single occasion, which is then redeemable against the first year's membership.

Attracting & Growing Talent in a Changing World