Fit for the Future: Culture and Workplace Dynamics Symposium

Why is it that talent knocks on the door of some companies, while others have to compete for it? The answer, in part, is corporate culture.

Research indicates that talent gravitates towards cultures which are perceived as opportunity-rich and collaborative, invested in employee development, and both dynamic and cutting-edge.

This symposium will explore what constitutes a corporate culture that is fit for the future, given the current dynamics of the workplace. Talent and skills shortages, technological advancements, demographic changes and differing employee expectations are combining to create an environment where awareness of the need for cultural change and workplace design are vital. The majority of workplaces still reflect mid-20th century design, with a rigid definition of work and outdated approaches as to where, when and how work happens. Many employers
have flexible working policies which are not lived up to in practice. All too often, outmoded corporate cultures fail to capture the benefits of true flexibility.

Who Should Attend

Those who are responsible for organisational change and innovation, workplace effectiveness, diversity and inclusion and talent management.

About the Symposium

The day will delve into the latest research on current European workplace management, and just what those results, when integrated and applied with other strategic tools, can do to ensure workplace cultures are fit for the future. In order to accomplish this we will examine how the culture, specifically the practitioners within it, should best partner with employees so as to encourage optimal engagement and performance.

Critically, it will provide a stimulating forum for participants to explore how theory is translated into practice, including a “live” example.

Booking

Places will be limited and restricted to two bookings per organisation so do book early to avoid disappointment

For further information on the event please contact:

Louise Hall  020 7566 8710  or
Eleanor-Tabil Haller-Jorden

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Rates

£200 + VAT (£235.00) – Opportunity Now and Catalyst Members
£200 + VAT (£235.00) – Charities and SMEs
£225 + VAT (£264.38) – Non-members

Programme and Speakers

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Josephine Green, Senior Director of Trends and Strategy, Philips Design
Elisabeth Kelan, Research Fellow, Lehman Brothers Centre for Women in Business
Eleanor Tabi Haller-Jorden, General Manager, Catalyst Europe AG
Hélène Ratte, European Human Resources Partner, Deloitte
Raj Ray, Executive Director, Human Capital Management, Director of Diversity and Inclusion, Europe and Middle East, Lehman Brothers
Sarah Williams-Gardener, Director, Opportunity Now

About Catalyst

Founded in 1962, Catalyst is the leading nonprofit membership organisation working globally with businesses and the professions to build inclusive workplaces and expand opportunities for women and business.  With offices in teh United States, Canada, and Europe, and the support of more than 370 member organisations, Catalyst is the premier resource for research, information, and trusted advice about women at work.  Catalyst annually honors exemplary organisational initiatives that promote women's advancement with the Catalyst Award.

About Opportunity Now

Opportunity Now is a UK based membership organisation for employers who are committed ot creating an inclusive workplace for women.  It works to build and communicate the business case for this, to share and inspire best practice and to give employers and their people the tools to drive change.  It works with over 350 of the UK's largest employers in the Private, Public and Education Sectors.  Opportunity Now is part of Business in the Community, a registered charity