SSF UK Collaboration Week is back for a third year and slightly earlier this year from May 15th -19th to tie in with Learning at Work Week 2023. We are delighted to confirm our collaborator line up for this year and we cant wait to share details on their sessions soon.
This week of collaboration will feature our very own SSF UK collaborators who will be sharing their experiences, ideas, best practise, knowledge and insights on topics focusing on leadership, finance, HR, Payroll, wellbeing, people and technology. It is a fantastic opportunity for networking, learning and development and also making new connections.
Invites will go out on April 17th with all the information on session outlines, timings, venues and links to join. All sessions will be recorded and available for playback from the website after.
This year we are theming each day and you can find out who will featuring on which day below:
MONDAY MAY 15TH - LEADERSHIP
10am - Sewells, Dr William Holden & Gail Harrison
“Fostering Trust as a Leader to build team commitment”
As a Leader, you will undoubtedly have a long list of priorities which are clamouring for your attention…from creating a clear sense of direction to producing performance and results, at a time when levels of uncertainty are high, and change seems never ending. Whatever is on your current priority list, fostering outstanding relationships which are built on trust has never been more important.
In this webinar, we will focus on:
1pm - Rob Moors Consulting
TUESDAY MAY 16TH - PEOPLE
10am - DAC Beachcroft
12:30pm - Hays, Harry Gooding, Solutions Director
Creating tomorrow’s workforce, today; how Hays is working with undiscovered talent to address your skills shortages
An interactive session to explore the skills shortage, how it really impacts organisations and how to address it. We’ll explore alternative solutions to addressing acute skills shortages with a focus on the transformative impact of skills development programmes and how to open up opportunities to undiscovered talent communities.
2pm - Vista Employer Services - Yvonne Saxon, Head of HR, Diversity & Inclusion Service and Vicky Roberts, Director and Head of VLearning
Tools & Techniques to Manage Conflict at Work
As humans we are often concerned about the ramifications of managing conflict at work. In this live webinar, Vista’s leading industry experts will provide you with practical tools and techniques to share with your team.
You will learn:
By the end of the workshop, you will be equipped with a neat and practical technique to get the ‘challenging conversation’ into a constructive place.
WEDNESDAY MAY 17TH - WELLBEING
10am - Mental Health UK
1pm - YOLO Wellbeing
Are you sitting uncomfortably?
In this 1hour session we will change the way you sit at your desk…resulting in more energy; less aches and pains, and better long term physical and mental health.
Prepare to be engaged and entertained with a mix of education, conversation, and gentle movement.
THURSDAY MAY 18TH
10am - Investors in Excellence
1pm - Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals - Mathew Akrigg, Policy and Research Officer
LEGISLATION UPDATE
Payroll is complicated, now more than ever. With all the changes we saw in the past year, something might have passed you by. The CIPP are here to bring you all the key legislative changes, relevant case law and helpful reminders to ensure you remain compliant.
As payroll services become a key offering for many accountancy firms, it is important to stay at the top of the game and provide the best service possible. The CIPP are here to help you do that and celebrate the payroll profession.
FRIDAY MAY 19TH - FINANCE
10am - Purchase to Pay Network - Ellen Leith, Managing Director, at Purchase to Pay Network, Susan Ní Chríodáin Leadership Development - Facilitation & Coach at Beyond the Numbers and Alison Smith, Speaker, Trainer, Breakthrough Coach, Author & Podcaster at Landscaping Your Life
Ethical Leadership and decision making in Finance and Procurement
What place do ethics have in business? Does how we conduct ourselves, treat others and our suppliers have a wider impact on organisational controls and profit?
Susan Ní Chríodáin is an award-winning chartered accountant with a big-4 background. Her career has spanned three continents and a range of leadership roles including Director of Finance & Support Services of an international organisation.
Alison Smith’s university career’s adviser said procurement would be the perfect career for her and 38 years later she still agrees. Alison is especially passionate about bringing our humanity into business not leaving it at the door.
Join us as they discuss, with expert leaders who between them have over 55 years of experience in finance and procurement, the role of behaviour in sustainability and our ESG agenda.
Ellen, Susan and Alison talk about:
13 behaviours of trust Change management The role of your suppliers Ethical Sourcing Decisions that impact ESG Diverse teams and leadership Empathy in business.
1pm - GenCFO
3pm - Accounts Payable Association - Jamie Radford, Mary Schaeffer
Gain valuable insights for a successful 2023 by hearing from CEO Jamie Radford and Founder at AP NowMary Schaeffer on optimising your AP and understanding the impact of Global E-invoicing and the future of UK regulations
Invites will go out on April 17th with all the information on session outlines, timings, venues and links to join. All sessions will be recorded and available for playback from the website after.
