Workforce

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• Why should a chief executive care about human resource issues?
• Shape of things to come: the NHS workforce in the future
• NHS Employers briefing session

Why should a chief executive care about human resource issues?

This session will look at how HR departments contribute to the overall success of the organisation. It will look at emerging evidence on the links between good HR practice and overall success. It will examine research from The Health Foundation on improving staff engagement.

Day and time: Wednesday 16:00-17:30

Format: Chalk and talk

Of interest to: Chief executives/non executives

Speakers: Simon Pleydell (Chief Executive, South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust), Ali Mohammed (Director of HR Brighton and Sussex University Hospital NHS Trust) and Jean Balfour (The Health Foundation)

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Shape of things to come: the NHS workforce in the future

A chance to discuss how the roles of NHS staff need to change to meet the challenges of the future and to look at the changing nature of the world of work.

Day and time: Thursday 16:30-18:00

Format: Discussion

Of interest to: All delegates

Speakers: Dr Ashley Fraser (Medical Director, NHS Employers) and Ian Brinkley (The Work Foundation)

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NHS Employers briefing session

Everything you wanted to know about what NHS Employers has been doing on behalf of employers and a chance to quiz the NHS Employers top team

Day and time: Friday 09:00-10:15

Format: Discussion

Of interest to: all delegates

Speakers: Steve Barnett (Acting Chief Executive, NHS Confederation), Alastair Henderson (Joint Acting Director, NHS Employers), Sian Thomas (Joint Acting Director, NHS Employers) and Gill Bellord (Director of Pay, Pensions & Employment Relations, NHS Employers)