The one-day conference, sponsored by Blum UK, is taking place on Thursday 4 July 2024 (10:00am – 3:30pm) at Furniture Makers’ Hall, London. It is the fourth annual event organised by the Company aimed at HR professionals working in the furniture and furnishing industry.
The event will be chaired by Emma Welch, group HR director at Ocee International.
Jonny Westbrooke, CEO of The Furniture Makers’ Company, said: “The annual Routes to a Stronger Workforce event has become a much-valued opportunity for busy HR professionals to connect with each other, share best practices, and address some of the most pressing issues in their profession. The conference aims to provide valuable insights and actionable advice to help HR professionals support a stronger, more resilient workforce. Attendees will benefit from expert speakers, interactive sessions, and networking opportunities.”
The event costs £50 for non-members of The Furniture Makers’ Company and £25 for members. Register for the event:
Event schedule
10:00 – 10:10 Brian Ahern, Master, The Furniture Makers’ Company – Welcome
10:10 – 10:30 Jo Goga, Welfare Officer, The Furniture Makers’ Company – Welfare Grants
10:30 – 11:00 Dr Ariele Noble, Mental Health Innovations – Mental Health in the Workplace
11:00 – 11:30 Networking and Coffee Break
11:30 – 12:00 Dr Lynn Jones, Founder, Lynn Jones Associates – Which Job?
12:00 – 12.30 Alessandra Orlando, European Racial Business Resource Group, Miller Knoll – Design Your Future Diversity Programme
12:30 – 12:40 Natalie Cole, Apprentice and Skills Plus Coordinator, The Furniture Makers’ Company – Support with the Recruitment and Training of Apprentices
12:40 – 12:45 Rebecca Bertram-Smith, Education and Training Manager, The Furniture Makers’ Company – Using My Furniture Career for your Recruitment Needs
12:45 – 13:30 Lunch and Networking
13.30 – 14:00 Amanda Chadwick, HR Speaker, CIPD HR Inform – Menopause in the Workplace
14:00 – 14:30 Emma Welch, Group HR Director, Ocee International – HR Community
14:30 – 14:35 Closing comments
14:35 – 15:00 Networking
