The lineup is now complete and we look forward to welcoming everyone to a week of networking and collaboration from July 11th until 15th. Invites for the event will be going out later today and you can find all the details on all the sessions here:
MONDAY 11TH JULY
10:00am: Sewells
“Understanding what makes a great leader/manager in times of constant change”
Truly inspirational leaders are the driving force behind sustainably uplifting business performance to world class levels. They energise and elevate performance from everyone around them. They empower and motivate their teams to develop a deep sense of personal responsibility and be fully accountable for finding ways to exceed stretching objectives and build an unstoppable team spirit.
An effective leader is usually brilliant at enabling the team to contribute to the maximum towards the success of the organisation. They know how to work hard and smart to channel the commitment, effort, skill and effectiveness of their team and allow their team to take up the challenges and deliver, or over-deliver, on turning the strategies into a stunning reality.
Join Managing Director, Gail Harrison and Chairman Dr William Holden for a high-impact and enjoyable, informative discussion where they will offer their insights, experiences, and expertise.
1:00pm: GenCFO
“10 Fresh Thoughts from Finance Leadership”
Join us for a unique opportunity to hear from Chris Argent, Founder and Managing Director of GENCFO, as he highlights and shares his perspectives on ten of the hottest topics emerging from finance industry thought-leaders right now.
Most of us are aware that finance is, and always has been, an ever-evolving function and profession. As businesses look to transform faster than ever before though, the new possibilities for finance to feature at the core of future business needs are increasing exponentially. In this session, Chris will share insights to help us all to get a head-start on the very latest thinking – and highlight some new learning opportunities that will keep finance as relevant as possible into the future.
TUESDAY 12TH JULY
11:30am: AICPA-CIMA & Business Learning Institute
“Getting our Mise en Place – Setting the table for business”
Mise en Place is the culinary term to, “have everything in its place” as you think about preparing a future meal. In this case we think about setting our table for the future post-pandemic. McKinsey called COVID the “Great Accelerator” as it accelerated and intensified all of the existing trends by five years or more! The question is will your business and strategy keep ahead of this accelerated pace of change. This interactive session will provide you with the frameworks and tools to understand the trends and make sense of this rapidly changing landscape.
Join Tom Hood, EVP Business Engagement & Growth for an information session where you will:
3:00pm: The Payroll Centre
“Understanding Payroll change and Updates”
Join Richard George, Director of Education at The Payroll Centre as he reviews key elements of current legislation along with new and future changes and announcements. The session will provide you with a better understanding to ensure people are paid correctly, what to focus on and consider as a business, and what to prepare for going forward.
WEDNESDAY 13TH JULY
10:00am - Accounts Payable Association
“Making the perfect AP Sandwich”
Join Jamie Radford and industry experts Chris Woo and Susan Walsh for a lively session on the importance of controlling the front end and back end of the AP Process. They will be covering the importance of good quality data and supplier onboarding as the bedrock of the base, moving onto the importance of Supplier Reconciliations and best practice.
1:00pm: The Wellbeing GP
"Relight Your Fire"
The last 2 years have left many of us feeling exhausted and lacking the energy, motivation and va va voom for work and home we once had.
Come along to this inspiring session with The Well-being GP, Dr Helen Garr and leave with renewed energy, practical tips and tools to relight your fire at home and at work.
Reignite your passion for your job and uncover the secrets to rediscovering joy and satisfaction at both work and home. Recognise what lights your fire as well as what drains and depletes you and what you can do about it. Dr Helen will help you reset, re-energise and improve happiness in your workplace and at home.
THURSDAY 14TH JULY
10:00am: Steven Cozens, Think Beyond
" How neuroscience can be a game changer for your employee experience"
With as many as 1 in 4 people predicted to change jobs over the next 12 months, employee expectations have changed for the long-term. As attitudes have shifted, 'The Great Resignation' has been triggered, and many organisations, managers and teams are caught up in its wake. The need for new and innovative perspectives around employee experience has never been more critical.
Join us, as we share an overview of what neuroscience is and how it can help you to enhance your employee experience. We’ll also analyse what has changed in our workplaces and share top tips and tools for embracing neuroscience to help drive your changes and better ensure your people thrive into the future.
1:00pm: DAC Beachcroft LLP
“Managing stress and mental health in the workplace”
The Covid legacy has led to an explosion of mental health issues within the work place and the Health and Safety Executive now want to see stress risk assessments.
In this session Michelle Corrigan, Senior Associate and Jenny Walker in the employment, immigration and pensions team at international law firm DAC Beachcroft LLP.
will discuss the legal and practical challenges and risks associated with managing issues associated with mental health and stress including; mental health risk assessments; getting the best from your occupational health advisers; rehabilitation and return to work planning; intermittent and long term absence; presentism; and supporting employees and managers to resolve and deal effectively with these issues.
3:00pm: The Hackett Group
"How can your global business services (GBS) organisation truly focus more on the customer and offer an “Amazon-like” experience?"
Join Penny Weller, Senior Business Director, Global Business Services at The Hackett Group as she explores the following:
FRIDAY JULY 15TH
10am: Purchase to Pay Network
“Finance and Procurement: A Match Made in Lockdown”
The events of the last few years have made many re-assess their digitisation projects and their internal processes. Where once the separate areas of finance, accounts payable, treasury and procurement existed in their own silos, forward-thinking organisations are looking at ways to connect. While at their core, procurement and finance functions differ, their processes intersect at many different points. And to achieve the best performance and business outcomes, it’s increasingly essential that procurement and finance teams work together in collaboration. But what are the benefits of doing so? And how do companies start down this route? We'll be talking to two industry leaders in Finance and Procurement to speak about the topic from their perspective.
Join Dave Jones MCIPS, a former procurement leader at John Lewis and expert Procurement thought leader and Dan Foley, SSF UK Leader and Finance Shared Services Director, Kier as we discuss the pitfalls, benefits, long and short-term strategies to lead organisations on the path to better process and connectivity.
1pm: SSF UK Board Directors
“Shared Services Forum UK - Sharing and exchanging is our DNA”
In this final session of the week, Shared Services Forum UK Board Directors Lisa Hooley & David Herd look back over Collaboration Week and 2022 network and leaders events so far, to bring you their favourite moments, highlight key insights and data from our interactive discussions, and share the issues our members tell us matter most to them right now.
Join the discussion to share your views - and get the latest shared services and GBS hot and emerging topics (according to our brilliant community!) onto your thinking list for Q3 and beyond!
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