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Meet the speakers

Professor Rob Briner, Professor of Organizational Psychology, Scientific Director, Queen Mary University of London, Center for Evidence-Based Management Rob’s research has focused on several topics including well-being, emotions, stress, ethnicity, the psychological contract, absence from work, motivation, work-nonwork and everyday work behaviour. Rob also helps organizations to make better use of evidence, including research evidence, in decision-making and encourage academics to make research more accessible. Teresa Boughey, Founder and CEO, Jungle HR and Jungle Diversity Teresa Boughey MA Chartered FCIPD is Founder and CEO of National Award-Winning Jungle HR, a strategic HR Consultancy Practice that works with Executive Boards and Leadership Teams during times of change and business transformation. Teresa is the #1 bestselling author of ‘Closing the Gap – 5 steps to creating an inclusive culture,’ she has also been appointed to one of only 50 UK Female Entrepreneur Ambassador roles, she has been recognised as a Top 100 F: entrepreneur. Tony Vickers-Byrne, Chief Adviser for HR Practice, CIPD Tony has over 25 years’ experience at HR director level, primarily in the NHS. He works with CIPD colleagues on a range of national initiatives across diversity and inclusion, employee well-being and employee engagement. Tony is also a member of Professor Sir Cary Cooper’s National Forum for Health and Well-being at Work and a Trustee at the Royal Society for Public Health. Described as “always solutions orientated”, Tilly has particular expertise in assisting employers navigate their way through difficult employee disputes with minimal risk. She regularly provides training to HR and leadership teams and is known for her engaging and interactive delivery style. Sandra Thompson, Applied Customer Experience, Course Founder and Lead, Exceed all Expectations Sandra is a published consultant, lecturer, course leader and trainer in the field of customer experience. Sandra designed and now leads a certificated postgraduate course in Applied Customer Experience which blends scientific fact and insight from practitioners. In January 2020 Sandra delivers her first Emotional Intelligence and Customer Experience training programme in London. Tilly Harries, Director and Barrister, PwC Tilly is a specialist employment law Barrister and Director at PwC.

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