VODG HR Directors' Professional Network Meeting September 2024 | Face-to face

The next meeting of the HR Directors' professional network will be held on Thursday 12 September 2024, 10.00 - 15.00, and we are delighted to invite members to the London offices of Trowers & Hamilins to participate in this exciting event.

The theme for the morning will be well-being. The CQC's Single Assessment Framework requires managers to take responsibility for the well-being of their staff. How can HR teams support their colleagues in Operations departments in this regard? Jakki Stevens, Head of Quality & Compliance at Aspens, will talk through Aspens' approach for working with HR.

After a short refreshment break, we will stay with the theme of wellbeing but with a shift in focus. HR professionals are often so focused on the well-being of others that they neglect themselves, so we are delighted to welcome Rebecca Kilpatrick of Kilpatrick Consultancy, who will speak about the well-being of HR professionals and how to promote the well-being of your team. 

After this session, there will be a complimentary networking lunch. Additionally, Rebecca Kilpatrick will be leading a voluntary ten-minute wellbeing session. This will provide attendees with an opportunity to unwind, relax, and alleviate stress.

After lunch, our attention will turn to employment law. There is much to talk about as a result of the change in government so this session will feature a speaker as well as member-led discussions. 

Book now to secure your place at this exciting event.

Please note that spaces at this event are limited to one per member organisation.

Session Speakers

Jakki Stevens

Jakki Stevens

Head of Quality & Compliance, Aspens

Rebecca Kilpatrick

Rebecca Kilpatrick

Founder, Kilpatrick Consultancy

Emma Burrows

Emma Burrows

Partner, Trowers & Hamlins

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Programme

09.30

Arrival, networking and refreshments

10.00

Welcome from VODG and housekeeping

Kerry Hamilton, Head of Membership and Operations at VODG

10.05

Introductions

VODG Co-chairs

10.15

Wellbeing within the CQC Single Assessment Framework

Jakki Stevens, Head of Quality & Compliance at Aspens

11.10

Break

11.20

Wellbeing for HR Professionals

Rebecca Kilpatrick, Founder at Kilpatrick Consultancy

12.15

Networking lunch and voluntary ten-minute wellbeing session

13.15

Employment Law Talk and Discussion

Emma Burrows, Partner at Trowers & Hamlins 

14.45

Ideas for the next sessions

VODG Co-chairs

14.55

Final round-up

Kerry Hamilton, Head of Membership and Operations at VODG

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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VODG HR Directors' Network Co-chairs

Caroline Neal

Caroline Neal

Group Director of People & Organisational Development, Avenues Group

Kerry Demner

Kerry Demner

Head of HR, Hightown Housing Association

Jo Gouldthorpe

Jo Gouldthorpe

Director of People, Aspens