Highlighting an often less talked about side of wellbeing, hear our panellists explore the importance of looking after our teams’ physical health, including nutrition, physical exercise and sleep. Is there a direct correlation between physical and mental health? And how do we best approach both to create a positive workplace culture?

Chairperson:

• Gemma Meale, Director, People and Culture - Huckletree

Speakers:

• Sabrina Gidda, Consultant, Chef

• Meimi Sanchez, Global Senior Brand Manager - The Blend

• David Carry, CEO - Track Record Coaching

• Dorothea Jones, DEI Consultant

 

Live from the Vision Stage at HRC 2024, our panel of charities, non-profits and government organisations go beyond the job boards and discuss equitable employment. Find out why you should look beyond your standard recruitment practices, how this can create revolutionary effects for your hiring and positively impact your DE&I and employer brand too.

Chairperson:

• Greg Früchtenicht, COO - Saira Hospitality

Speakers:

• Dolores Panetier, Head of Employment Partnerships - Only A Pavement Away
• William Marley, CEO - The Employability Trust
• Jessica Ridgewell, Head of Corporate Partnerships - Breaking Barriers

 

 

The hospitality industry is built for, and around, people. But right now, finding great team members is tough. Keeping hold of them? That’s even harder. Join Planday and their expert panel to hear about their mission to kickstart the Retention Revolution and how tech can help you bridge the gap between your business and your team. Learn how to empower your people, build schedules that work for everyone, rebalance the work/life equation and provide more visibility into pay with the power of technology.

Chairperson:

• Chris Blaine, Chief Customer Officer - Planday

Speakers:

• Brett Smith, VP of Customer Support - Planday

• Max Coltart, Head of Business Development & Partnerships - Countertalk

• Morten P. Ortwed, Partner, CCO & Head of UK Expansion - DiningSix

 

In this session, join KAM as they reveal new research to highlight how Hospitality is falling behind in terms of People Tech and what our employees feel they’re missing out on.

Speaker:

• Jo Lynch, Account Director - KAM

 

Navigate the tech labyrinth and reclaim operational ease. Learn from experts on leveraging technology to streamline operations, minimize complexities, and enhance efficiency. Uncover cutting-edge solutions to alleviate operational headaches, fostering a smoother, more profitable business. This session was recorded live at HRC 2024, on TechX.

Chairperson:

• Chris Fletcher, Founder & CEO - Tech On Toast

Speakers:

• Rebekah Billingsley, Marketing Director, Brand and Content - Planday

• Kris Hall, Founder & CEO - The Burnt Chef Project

 

Change Readiness: Discover the critical elements that define a change-ready organisation. Robyn and Chris shed light on the mindset, processes, and cultural aspects that set the stage for successful technology integration.

Chairperson:

• Chris Fletcher, Founder & CEO - Tech On Toast

Speaker:

• Robyn Filep, Head Coach - Otolo