Workplus are delighted to invite you to Grow Your Own: Building Talent in Uncertain Times. We would love to see you and if you could share the invite with your network, that would be much appreciated.
This informative and interactive event is designed for HR professionals and business leaders focused on building and retaining talent in today’s challenging economic climate.
Event Details
📅 Wednesday 24 September
🕘 09:00 – 12:30
📍 The Event Space, Ormeau Labs, 18 Ormeau Avenue, BT2 8HS
This half-day event combines expert insights, real-world employer perspectives, and practical discussions to help you shape effective talent strategies.
Agenda Highlights
- The Economic Landscape for Northern Ireland – Maureen O’Reilly shares the latest insights on business conditions, skills gaps, and opportunities.
- Apprenticeship Action Plan – presented by Moira Doherty, Deputy Permanent Secretary for Skills and the tertiary education system, DfE.
- Apprenticeships ROI: The Evidence – Ruth Harper presents recent findings from the ROI in Apprenticeships survey.
- Inside the Experience – panel featuring Instil CEO Tara Simpson, Strategic HR & OD Leader Joanne Lennox and Instil apprentice, Niall Keys, chaired by Lucy Marshall.
- How the Software Industry is Thinking About Early Talent – Software NI CEO, Neil Hutcheson, explores approaches from a rapidly evolving sector.
- Place-Based Work Connections – Making early touchpoints meaningful and impactful.
- Audience Discussions & Next Steps – Share ideas and shape your own ‘Grow Your Own’ actions with peers.
Alongside expert talks, there will be networking opportunities throughout the event. You’re welcome to stay after the event for lunch for further networking and discussion.
🔎 You can view the full agenda and secure your place here.