W27 – Pensions panel surgery – Q&A and debate Cliff Vidgeon FCIPP, visiting research fellow and consultant, Aston University Henry Tapper, founder, Pension PlayPen David Lunt, head of business development, The People’s Pension
W29 – Speak to the experts Elaine Gibson MSc ChFCIPP MCMI FHEA, education director, CIPP Helen Hargreaves MSc ChFCIPPdip , associate director of policy, CIPP Karen Thomson MSc ChFCIPPdip FHEA, director of payroll services, Armstrong Watson LLP Ros Hendren MSc CMgr FCMI dip FCIPPdip FHEA , consultant, Well Paid Consulting Delegates were able to pre-book an appointment to speak to one of the experts one-to-one on topics such as individual Chartered status, their career path, GDPR and the Payroll Assurance Scheme or a topic of their choice.
This session gave delegates the opportunity to discuss current issues on pensions with the panel of experts.
W28 – How the benefits you choose for your reward package can engage your workforce Graham James, head of sales for UK reward, recognition and incentives, Sodexo
W30 – The management skills you don’t get taught about – or how to do the scary stuff Claire Warner MSc FCIPP MBILD, payroll specialist, Payroll and Business Skills
Graham explored rewards in the modern working environment and how choosing the correct package can positively impact the engagement and delivery of your employees. His discussion covered the modern workforce and how it’s changing, inclusivity, and links between reward and engagement.
In this session Claire discussed how it’s possible to learn to become a manager, the resources needed, learning on the job and what happens if you make a mistake.
Conference close
Eira Hammond ChFCIPPdip, CIPP chair and director of Eira Consulting Ltd, brought the CIPP’s 34th Annual Conference and Exhibition to a close, extending thanks to delegates, colleagues, sponsors and exhibitors. Eira looked ahead to the 35th Annual Conference in 2019 which is being held at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport, Wales.
Prize draw winners
Best tweet “2nd day at brilliant conference and got my special pants on”
CIPP best tweet prize Lisa Reid
CIPP app game prize Julie Aghanti-Akinremi
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