Better jobs, better business
National conference, 10 March 2016, Central Leeds
10:30 for 11am start, concluding at 3:45pm
One of the greatest challenges today for business is forecasting and adapting to change.
Staff engagement, skills and job progression are part of these changes and are drivers to
increased productivity and ultimately economic growth at both a local and national level.
For this to happen there is a role for many to play, including employers, government,
local economic partnerships and education providers.
This major conference will debate:
• what support is needed to create a virtuous circle of higher skills, jobs progression and ultimately improved business performance
• what are the characteristics of the future jobs landscape, what skills will
be needed and how these can be developed against a background of technological innovation.
Speakers include leaders from:
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British Hospitality Association
British Retail Consortium
Business in the Community
CBI
CIPD
EE
Institute for Employment Research
Joseph Rowntree Foundation
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Leeds City Council
Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership
PwC
UK Commission for Employment & Skills
Yorkshire, Humber & North East, Cities & Local Growth Unit: Government’s Local Growth Team,
a partnership between BIS and DCLG
Case studies from:
Attendance is free. Register by Tuesday 1 March.
Confirmation details will be sent one week before the event.
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