VODG | VODG HR Directors' Professional Network Meeting | July 2025

Booking for the next meeting of the HR Directors’ Network is now open! Join us for a full day of in-person interactive discussions designed for our members.

This gathering offers a fantastic opportunity to learn and share ideas in a supportive environment. Attendees can look forward to interactive sessions led by industry experts, collaborative workshops, and valuable networking opportunities that will help build meaningful connections.

Each participant will leave with actionable insights and strategies they can implement to enhance their operational frameworks and drive organisational success. Don’t miss out on this chance to elevate your HR practices and share experiences with your peers!

Sessions

Explore a summary of the various sessions scheduled throughout the day below, detailing the topics and speakers.

During the session, Joshua will also facilitate an engaging discussion that explores innovative strategies for adapting service models and redefining workforce structures. Attendees can expect to gain valuable insights into how to navigate these challenges effectively while maintaining operational efficiency and employee engagement, which is invaluable at a time when continued financial pressures may necessitate restructuring

By the end of this session, participants will feel revitalised and ready to tackle upcoming challenges with renewed enthusiasm and teamwork. Join us to transform your post-lunch energy and unlock your creativity!

We will then delve into topics of particular interest, including compliance best practices and case studies of recent legal challenges.

Following her talk, there will be an open forum for group members to share their insights, experiences, and questions, encouraging a collaborative dialogue on this important topic.

Following this informative presentation, participants will engage in a group discussion, encouraging a collaborative exploration of the topic.

To conclude our day, we will engage in a thoughtful discussion focused on generating ideas for future sessions. This will include brainstorming potential topics, identifying key speakers, and exploring various formats that could enhance participant engagement.

*Please note that to ensure that as many member organisations as possible can attend, places are limited to one per organisation.

Programme

09.30	Arrival, networking and refreshments
10.00	Welcome from VODG and housekeeping	Kerry Hamilton, Director of Membership and Operations, VODG
10.05	Introductions	VODG co-chairs
10.15	Organisation design and restructure, including group discussions	Joshua Butt, Principal Consultant at Cordis Bright
11.00	Break
11.10	Organisation design and restructure, including group discussions continued	Joshua Butt, Principal Consultant at Cordis Bright
12.00	Networking lunch
12.45	Energiser	VODG co-chairs
13.00	Employment law update	Laura Welchew, Partner at Trowers & Hamlins
13.30	Break
13.40	Zero hours contracts, including member discussions	Laura Welchew, Partner at Trowers & Hamlins
14.00	Pension salary sacrifice, including member discussions	Martin McFall, Partner at Trowers & Hamlins
14.20	Reflections, members discussions and connections	VODG co-chairs
14.45	Ideas for the next session	VODG co-chairs
14.55	Final round-up	Kerry Hamilton, Director of Membership and Operations, VODG
15.00	End

Speakers

Accessibility

Please note, should you have any accessibility requirements, we will do our best to make necessary arrangements to support you; however, we may require up to four weeks notice, so please list your requirements on the booking form. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

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