08/08/2008ARCHIVEDHR Conference 24th September 2008

 Tickets are now on sale for this year’s HR Conference on Wednesday 24th September at the IPA.


Come along to hear leading industry experts offer their unique insights into the changing workplace and guidance on how to live through a recession.

Says Liz Nottingham, Chairman of IPA People Management Group, "The line-up of inspirational speakers will talk about the changing nature of work, the thinking and insights based on recent studies conducted by Cranfield University, the challenges presented by the Generation Y workforce and how best to motivate it. They will also provide some inside thinking on how best to manage in challenging times. If you want to stay one step ahead and keep up to date with current developments, this is a must for you."

Sarah Jackson, OBE, Chief Executive, Working Families, will provide an overview of ‘The changing nature of work’.

Dawn Sillett, Consultant, DSTC Training & Performance Coaching, will discuss ‘The changing talent pool of Generation Y’.

Sarah Myers, Director of Talent Management, BSkyB, will discuss 'Development and retention of talent when times are tough'

John Gage, Consultant, Agency People, will provide an update on the Diagonal Thinking project commissioned by the IPA. This new self-assessment tool is designed to identify people with the special ‘Diagonal Thinking’ ability: linear and lateral thinking styles, as well as personality traits, which have been proven to be characteristic of people who do well in the advertising business.


The conference takes place at the IPA, 44 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8QS. Coffee and pastries will be served at 9am for a 9.20am start.

The morning will come to a close with a panel discussion and a Q&A session ending at 12.45pm.

Tickets cost £70 + VAT for members and £100 + VAT for non-members.

Please note: Tickets cancelled two weeks before the event will be charged at the full event fee.