In 2019 a D2N2 Recruiting Talent event took place in Derby, focusing on Inclusive Recruitment. Over 100 businesses attended the workshops and networking activities all aimed at helping them to recruit future talent by using more inclusive approaches. Experts from a range of organisations who provide support to businesses were on hand to help.

We are now delivering these events in Nottinghamshire Districts to local employers. Due to restrictions in place because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the remaining events will now take place in 2021.

Recruiting Talent in Nottinghamshire is bringing together local businesses and experts. Our partners include: Nottinghamshire District & Borough Councils, D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership, Department of Work and Pensions, East Midlands Chamber, Nottinghamshire County Council, Building Better Opportunities Stakeholder Managers and Local Business Clubs in each district.

The event will:

• Help employers to understand the current landscape around employment and skills in each Nottinghamshire district
• Keynote address from a range of partners including the Chief Executive from each district
• An opportunity to contribute to the local priorities in each district and wider plans in the Nottinghamshire and D2N2 area
• Act as a catalyst to positive change around recruitment enabling employers to better prepare and adapt to meet their future recruitment needs
• Showcase the benefits of inclusive recruitment, with case studies and input from employers who are reaping the benefits of increased productivity and growth
• Understand how you can change the way you recruit to encourage more local people to work for your business and the opportunity to tell us what support you need to make this happen
• Help to change the way you work to retain your best talent
• Find out how your Local Enterprise Partnership (D2N2) and other partners can help your business to increase productivity

If you are an employer in Nottinghamshire come along to share good practice and find out more. Book or register your interest for the Recruiting Talent event in your Nottinghamshire district.

Recruiting Talent in Bassetlaw: 17 March 2021
Venue: Ye Olde Bell Hotel and Spa, Barnby Moor, Retford DN22 8QS
BOOK YOUR PLACE: https://recruitingtalentnottinghamshire_bassetlaw_250320.eventbrite.co.uk

Recruiting Talent in Mansfield & Ashfield: 17 February 2021
Venue: Vision West Nottinghamshire College, Derby Road, Mansfield, NG18 5BH
BOOK YOUR PLACE: click on REGISTER button above

Recruiting Talent in Rushcliffe: 21 April 2021
Venue: Rushcliffe Arena, Rugby Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7YG
BOOK YOUR PLACE: https://rtnotts-rushcliffe-020420.eventbrite.co.uk

For more information on these events contact Maria Ward - Nottinghamshire Stakeholder Manager via maria.ward@nottscc.gov.uk or 07548 224423.

You can find updates on the events on the Stakeholder Managers website https://bbo-d2n2.org.uk or via Twitter @BBO_SM, #RTNotts2020.

Recruiting Talent events have also taken place in Gedling 19 November 2019 at the Goosedale Conference Centre, Papplewick; Newark and Sherwood 27 January 2020 at Newark & Sherwood District Council offices; and Broxtowe 27/2/20 at Strelley Hall. Visit the BBO Stakeholder Managers' website for the post-event pages: https://bbo-d2n2.org.uk/resources/.