Member Event
FD Forum
Thursday 22nd June 2023
3:30pm — 5:00pm
Venue: Trowers & Hamlins, 3 Bunhill Row, London, EC1Y 8YZ
Registration and refreshments 3:00-3:30pm
Networking drinks from 5pm
3:30pm
Welcome & introduction
Jo Finch, Finance Director, Stanton House
3:35pm
APSCo update
Teri Etherington, Head of Talent Development, APSCo
3:40pm
Current recruitment insights for an FD
Neil Thomas, Head of Recruitment sector, RSM and Jonathan Wade, Corporate Finance Partner, RSM
Neil and Johnathan will kick off the meeting with a discussion on the current state of the recruitment market focusing on:
• Corporate Sustainability
• Digital and Data
• Platform for talent
• Driving growth, strategy and vision
They will also look at the key opportunities and challenges, and provide top tips for financial planning for the remainder of 2023 and beyond.
4.00pm Legal Hot Topics and Trowers Top Tips
Charlotte Clayson, Partner & Litigator at Trowers & Hamlins LLP and Imogen Reseigh, Managing Associate, Trowers & Hamlins LLP
AI is a hot topic at the moment, with many organisations looking at how AI and new technologies can be used to improve the bottom line. Following a swathe of recent headlines either extolling the virtues of AI, or warning of the end of civilisation as we know it, Charlotte will cut through the noise and look at how AI can drive profitability in the recruitment sector.
- How can AI improve efficiency and decision making in the recruitment sector?
- What are the risks for the recruitment sector of investing in AI?
- What does the future really look like?
Employment Partner, Nicola will also provide an update on the Government's proposed reforms to holiday pay. Affecting all staff with variable hours or remuneration (including agency staff, temps, and salaried staff on commission or overtime) the rules on holiday pay have been an ongoing headache. Nicola will provide an update on the consultation on reforms and how to mitigate the risk of claims in the meantime.
4:30pm
Q&A Session led by Jo Finch
This is a great opportunity to meet with industry experts and to pose any questions you might have within your organisation from an FD viewpoint. Come armed with questions!
