Teri Etherington, Head of Talent Development, APSCo
Nicola Ihnatowicz, Partner Employment & Pensions team, Trowers
Whether it’s a life work balance decision or having to care for children, grandchildren or aged parents, many of the working population require or desire flexibility in their work patterns. If this hasn’t been raised in the recruitment process, how do you ensure that you balance flexible working rights from day 1 for the employee and the company?
Teri Etherington, Head of Talent Development APSCo
Being in the same workspace as your colleagues, it’s said that, you can almost learn by osmosis. Onboarding and training hybrid or remote workers can be trickier. Teri will give hints and tips on what works and how to address the issues.
A chance to discuss with your peers the challenges and opportunities of working flexibly
Types of training
Information or upskilling
Change of behaviour
Performance management
Key event take aways:
• How flexible working will shape tomorrow’s workforce
• Ideas on how to onboard and train in a flexible workplace
• How to manage a remote or hybrid workforce in terms of performance
HR Manager, Evolution Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Jennifer Abdelaty. HR Manager, Evolution Recruitment Solutions LtdHead of Talent Development, APSCo UK
Teri has spent over 20 years in and around the recruitment sector and absolutely loves it. She spent ten years in front line recruitment before moving to Recruitment International as Country Manager. Teri joined the APSCo team in 2018 as Partner Success Manager. Since this time, Teri has been supported through an Executive MBA programme before joining the Talent Development team in February 2022.
Teri is passionate about the recruitment industry and believes the amazing individuals are a big part of what makes it so special. Throughout her recent studies, Teri has gained a new understanding and respect for the important role continued training and development play in bringing out the best in all of us. Teri’s role is to ensure the APSCo Talent Development offering is front of mind and best in class when it comes to professional training within the recruitment professional.
Partner, Employment and Pensions , Trowers & Hamlins LLP
Nicola Ihnatowicz is a partner in the Employment and Pensions Department at Trowers & Hamlins LLP, and specialises in all aspects of human resources and employment law for employers and recruitment businesses.
Nicola specialises in supporting businesses to become "Employers of the Future". Her expertise includes advising on sustainable workforces, achieving inclusivity and business transformation. She also supports employers with difficult employee relations matters, such as changing terms and conditions, managing stress at work, reasonable adjustments, discrimination and harassment investigations, and restructures and redundancies.
Nicola regularly advises and represents clients on Employment Tribunal matters and has recently dealt with complex claims for discrimination and harassment, holiday pay, whistleblowing and workplace stress. She is a frequent speaker at seminars and conferences, including the firm's weekly online Q&A "Trowers Tuesday".
Nicola chairs the firm's Social Impact Committee and has experience as a charity trustee.