HR Director Boardroom (14th August)

Key topics in this session:

1. Unified Branding as a Catalyst for Engagement: You will learn about the pivotal role of a cohesive brand, exemplified by the “Employee Voice” emblem, in reinforcing the company’s dedication to hearing and acting upon employee input. You will understand how this emblematic identity unites varied employee contributions and feedback, promoting collective goals and camaraderie.
2. Tailored Strategies for Varied Teams: The session will cover the formation of EV committees, illustrating that while certain approaches are universally beneficial, genuine engagement is achieved by honouring and catering to the distinct characteristics and needs of each team at the local level.
3. Fostering Participation through Recognition: The forum will showcase the triumphs of bi-annual events that boost participation through team initiatives. This method inspires active engagement, with teams eager to earn recognition rather than comply with directives.
4. Cultivating Engagement by Granting Autonomy: The discussion will demonstrate that true cultural integration of engagement cannot be micromanaged by HR. It necessitates empowering teams with self-governance, encouraging them to assume responsibility and demonstrate initiative, thereby nurturing a more invested and proactive workforce.

Nichola-Jayne Thomas

Nichola-Jayne Thomas is a distinguished HR Senior Executive, committed to HR excellence. With a rich background in talent management and development, including internationally, Nichola-Jayne has been instrumental in fostering a culture of service and quality at ELIS, where she currently leads as a key executive.
A graduate in English Literature and Performing Arts, Nichola-Jayne’s academic pursuits reflect her passion for communication and the arts. Her professional journey is marked by her ability to integrate and empathise with diverse teams across various countries.
In addition to her ability to connect with people at a variety of levels, Nichola-Jayne is an inspiring leader. She is lauded for her strategic solutions that align with business objectives while remaining pragmatic and accessible to all employees. Her efforts in promoting gender diversity and employee appreciation demonstrate her belief that employees are the greatest asset of any organisation.
As a forward-thinking leader, Nichola-Jayne continues to advocate for employee engagement and organisational capability improvement. Her contributions to the field have earned her respect from her peers but also the heartfelt recommendations of those who have worked alongside her.

Naeema Choudry

Naeema is a Partner in the Employment, Labour and Pensions Group. She advises on all aspects of employment law, acting primarily on behalf of large-scale employers who are household names. Naeema has particular experience in dealing with clients in the consumer, nuclear and aerospace industries.

She heads up our Employment Litigation and Discrimination, Diversity, and Pay practices. Naeema is a highly experienced Employment Tribunal litigator who has been appearing regularly in Tribunals throughout the UK. She advises clients on cases in the Employment Appeal Tribunal and in the Court of Appeal.

Naeema advises on executive terminations, whistleblowing, large-scale redundancies, TUPE, contractual disputes and discrimination issues. She regularly works in a cross-border environment.

Naeema is a frequent speaker at seminars and conferences. She contributes to a variety of publications and broadcast media, including BBC Breakfast News and Radio 5 Live. Naeema also is featured in The Legal 500, Legal Experts and Chambers directories in which she is noted for her “articulate and professional manner” and “high level of competency in various areas — from tribunals to pension issues, to discrimination” and as someone “you would want in your corner.”

She is the Co-Chair of the Eversheds Sutherland Ethnicity network and sits on the steering committees of the firm’s Inclusion Council.

In 2013, Naeema was appointed a fee-paid Employment Tribunal Judge sitting in the Midlands (West) Region. In November 2019 she was appointed to sit as a Deputy Chair of the Central Arbitration Committee dealing with collective labour law issues.

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