The Future World of Work Brochure

THE FUTURE WORLD OF WORK RECRUITING AND RETAINING THE PEOPLE YOU NEED

Tuesday, 9 January 2024 West Downs Centre

Welcome Welcome to the University of Winchester and

Q&A session with a panel of

to The Future World of Work. We are delighted

students from the University

to have such a diverse group of partners,

and the South Hampshire

employers, students and members of the

College Group. Please scan

community come together to explore some of

the QR code to ask the

the big questions facing us all.

student panel a question

Today’s conference is being held in the

It is the University’s aim to send out graduates

University’s West Downs Centre, the newest part

who are capable and confident employees and

of our campus. West Downs offers state-of-the art

entrepreneurs. According to the latest data from

facilities for learning and teaching. It is home to

the Higher Education Statistics Agency, the

our computer and digital degree programmes as

University is ranked among the top 10 in the UK

well as our nursing and physiotherapy courses. As

for graduate outcomes. A key part of maintaining

a University, we are constantly looking at what the

this high standard is working closely with our

future world of work might be, in order to prepare

students’ potential employers to understand your

our students to succeed in a rapidly changing

needs, opportunities and challenges.

world. We are really pleased to be able to explore this with you all over the course of the day.

Providing transformational education is at the heart of what we do. We hope this conference

Covering a broad range of topics from the impact

proves educational on a professional and

of AI and technological advancements, to the

personal level and, perhaps, transformational for

changing attitudes and expectations of the

your organisation.

workforce, we have some excellent speakers and facilitators to inspire and engage us today.

This conference also offers you the chance to engage with the workforce of the future in a

Finally, we thank you all for coming and for our partners who have contributed to this event.

Agenda TIME

TITLE

LOCATION

09:15-09:45

Registration

Ground Floor

09:45-10:00

Welcome address

Auditorium

Professor Sarah Greer, Vice Chancellor, University of Winchester.

Cllr Rob Humby, Leader, Hampshire County Council 10:00-10:45

From Automation to Zedonks: trends shaping the future of work

Auditorium

Dr Nicola Millard, Principal Innovation Partner, BT 10:45-11:15

Adapting your business to create opportunities for early talent

Auditorium

Damian Corneal, Partner, PwC 11:15-11:30

Break

Ground Floor

11:30-12:15

Morning workshops

Level 4

For more details please see pages 3-4 12:15-13:15

Complimentary lunch

Ground Floor and Level 1

13:15-13:50

Workplace happiness – succeed in retaining your employees

Auditorium

Lord Mark Price, Founder, WorkL 13:50-14:15

Q&A with a panel of your future employees

Auditorium

Andrew Kaye, CEO, South Hampshire College Group 14:15-14:30

Break with coffee and cake

Ground Floor

14:30-15:10

Afternoon workshops

Level 4

For more details please see pages 5-6 15:15-15:30

Closing session Professor Sarah Greer, Vice Chancellor, University of Winchester

Auditorium

Meet our speakers DR NICOLA MILLARD Principal Innovation Partner, BT From Automation to Zedonks: trends shaping the future of work The future world of work was already being redefined by digital technologies before the pandemic hit. Now, as old and new ways of working collide, we have a unique opportunity to rethink things to make work for people, productivity and the planet, whilst harnessing the best of both real and virtual worlds.

Once described as ‘human caffeine’ on Twitter, Dr Nicola Millard injects a peoplecentred espresso shot to innovation and future strategy. Half social scientist, half technologist, all academic, she uses techniques from disciplines such as design thinking, psychology, anthropology, computing, and business consulting to generate data, provocations and stories to engage and create conversations from the board room to the front line. No frothy coffee; just solid research.

DAMIAN CORNEAL Technology Consulting and Cloud Transformation Partner, PwC Adapting your business to create opportunities for early talent Disruptive innovations are creating new industries and business models, and destroying old ones. Generative AI, artificial intelligence is now poised to revolutionise how work gets done. As generations collide, workforces become more diverse and people work longer; traditional career models may soon be a thing of the past. So how are these developments going to affect the early years talent your organisation needs? How can you attract, retain and motivate a diverse workforce in this new era?

Damian Corneal has spent his entire career championing voices from underrepresented backgrounds. He is passionate about addressing the UK digital skills gap and providing opportunities for those from disadvantaged backgrounds to help fill that gap. Damian is Technology Consulting and Cloud Transformation Partner at PwC and is also the co-founder of iCompassUK.org, an online platform which helps young people learn independent living skills including employability.

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LORD MARK PRICE Founder, WorkL Workplace happiness: succeed in retaining your employees What you need to measure to track and retain your best people.

Mark Price is the Founder of WorkL and WorkL for Business, a platform offering market leading employee engagement surveys and data to help individuals, businesses and organisations develop and engage their workforce. Mark’s mission is to help everyone get a little happier at work.

ANDREW KAYE CEO, South Hampshire College Group Q&A with a panel of your future employees An opportunity to put your questions to a student panel, with students from the South Hampshire College Group and the University of Winchester.

As Chief Executive of the largest Further Education College in Hampshire, Andrew is working to deliver enhanced pathways into higher levels of study and work; increase the supply of skills; meet employers’ skills needs and support the region’s economy to grow. Andrew also works as a part-time Ofsted Inspector, is a non-executive director of Maritime UK (Solent), is as non-executive director of The Hampshire Chamber of Commerce and is a member of the board of governors for the South Coast Institute of Technology.

Please scan the QR code to ask the student panel a question.

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Morning workshops NATALIE WIGMAN Assistant Director of Regeneration and Growth, Hampshire County Council Hampshire 2050 West Downs Centre, Level 4, Room 401 Are your businesses ready for the future? This workshop will explore the data trends and predictions for Hampshire up to 2050, with a focused discussion about how these changes might affect your business, specifically your workforce and your customers. Focusing on what you might need to do differently; how you might future proof your workforce; and what impact demographic and societal changes might have on your customers.

Natalie has an extensive background in economic development, skills and workforce development, and regeneration, focusing on the soft and hard infrastructure needed for a sustainable economy.

KIERON GALLOWAY (FCIPD, FLPI, MCMI) HR Director, University of Winchester The strengths of AI in the battle for talent West Downs Centre, Level 4, Room 402 Retention of talent remains a strategic priority for organisations. Beyond the headlines of fear associated with AI, what ‘human’ opportunities can it yield? In this workshop, delegates will be given the opportunity to explore a strength-based perspective to AI in the battle for talent.

Kieron has extensive experience across the public and private sectors of building and implementing people strategies and is passionate about the possibilities of AI.

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DR KIM BRADLEY-COLE Senior Lecturer and Chartered Occupational Psychologist, University of Winchester Managing and maintaining social connections in a digitised workplace West Downs Centre, Level 4, Room 404 The COVID-19 pandemic forced a mass shift in global working structures. Elevated technology reliance has historically been linked to the degradation of social connections in work settings (Hodder, 2020) and, in the post-pandemic ‘new normal’ of hybrid working, these social connections are important for productivity and well-being. In this session, explore our research in this area and collaboratively consider ways in which organisations can maximise the advantages of facilitating a digitally enabled workforce and restore relational connectedness by reimagining offices as collaborative and engaging spaces.

Kim is a Chartered and HCPC Registered Occupational Psychologist, and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Kim is also an award-winning researcher and lecturer, with extensive practitioner and commercial experience gained in senior consultancy and client-side roles and functional expertise in improving processes and people performance across the employee lifecycle, including leadership development, coaching, engagement, talent management, OD, and the social psychology of work. As a recognised thought leader in using constructivist methods in research and practice, Kim trains others in repertory grid and storytelling techniques and has co-authored two applied books, training coaches (Routledge) and researchers (Sage). She regularly facilitates practitioner, employee, and student workshops.

MEREDITH SMITH Head of Graduate Success, University of Winchester Exploring how placements and internships can develop your business West Downs Centre, Level 4, Room 405 The session will explain how hiring students for placements and graduate internships can develop your business, giving delegates the opportunity to ask practical questions and provide hints and tips on each stage of the process from recruitment to hire.

Meredith has worked in Higher Education in Careers and Employability roles for around 20 years. Initially working on a graduate retention initiative with SMEs, she then moved to working directly within the Careers Service, developing and managing relationships with organisations to provide in-curriculum and job opportunities for students and graduates. For the last 5 years she has led Careers teams and strategic work with Graduate Outcomes.

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Afternoon workshops DEB SUMPTON Neurodiversity Specialist Lead, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary ZALIHA PARAISO Positive Action Coordinator, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary Inclusive workplace practices and embracing neurodiversity West Downs Centre, Level 4, Room 401 An opportunity to discuss and feedback on putting positive action and disability confidence into practice.

Deb performs a substantive Neurodiversity Specialist Lead role within the Inclusion & Wellbeing Team and is incredibly proud to be part of the first police force to have this specialist post. Deb is passionate about attracting, engaging and valuing neurodiverse talent and providing an environment for that talent to shine. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary aim to break down fear and stigma and embrace the many positives associated with neurodiversity.

Zaliha was inspired to work for the police due to her passion for helping people and engaging with communities. As a Positive Action Coordinator, Zaliha supports the attraction, recruitment, retention and progression of individuals from under-represented groups. Enabling applicants to gain the confidence to apply and receive the tailored support they need as they progress through the recruitment process and become part of the organisation.

AMY NICHOLS Research Director at Walnut Unlimited Understanding Gen Z in the workplace West Downs Centre, Level 4, Room 402 Leadership and culture: Adapting to a growing Generation Z workforce and engaging effectively with different generational groups.

Amy is a Research Director at Walnut Unlimited, a leading UK-based insight agency, working with major brands to understand people and decision-making. She has recently completed an MBA at the University of Winchester where her final thesis was entitled “Critically Understanding Generation Z in the Workplace” which will shortly be published.

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ROSS MCNALLY CEO and Executive Chair, Hampshire Chamber of Commerce City of business collaboration West Downs Centre, Level 4, Room 403 Practical solutions for business-led student experiences around enterprise and skills unlocking workplace creativity and personal growth.

Ross has 40 years’ Board level experience across business representation organisations and a range of service sectors. Providing leadership of Hampshire Chamber of Commerce his focus is on strategy, development, stakeholder engagement and ensuring the collective voice of Hampshire businesses shapes policy objectives.

At CEO-level his career spans leisure and tourism, franchise development, national business association and Higher Education.

DR PIREH PIRZADA Lecturer and Programme Leader, Computer Science and Cyber Security University of Winchester How is AI advancing the workplace?

West Downs Centre, Level 4, Room 404 This interactive workshop will explore the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the modern workplace and provide participants with insights into how AI is reshaping various industries, enhancing productivity, and altering the nature of work, looking at both challenges and opportunities for businesses and their workforce.

Pireh is an academic with a deep focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Computer Science. Holding a PhD from the University of St Andrews, she has significantly contributed to integrating AI technologies into digital health and computer vision. Dr Pireh Pirzada’s research also delves into the critical aspects of AI, particularly exploring the biases, societal impacts, and ethical dimensions inherent in AI technologies.

DR LIAM SATCHELL Senior Lecturer in Psychology, University of Winchester The complexities of bias in recruitment West Downs Centre, Level 4, Room 405 An opportunity to learn about and discuss the ways in which bias can be recognised and addressed in your organisation.

Liam’s expertise is in individual differences, data science, methodology, and applying psychology to everyday contexts. His current work focuses on working with end-users to understand psychology within their working contexts.

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LIFTS AND TOILETS

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Lifts and toilets can be found at each end of every level

Visitors are encouraged to park at the South

in the West Downs Centre.

Winchester Park and Ride or in the city centre public

CATERING AND REFRESHMENTS Lunch will be served at 12:15 on the Ground Floor and Level 1. Please arrive promptly.

car parks, which are a short walk away from the campus. South Winchester Park and Ride is accessible from Junction 11 of the M3. There are Park and Ride bus stops along Romsey Road close to the West Downs

Water refill stations can be found at the far end of

Centre. For more information head to:

each floor.

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Hot beverages are available on the Ground Floor.

PHOTOGRAPHY AND FILMING We will be photographing and filming this event.

Images may be used for publicity and marketing

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Thank you to our partners

Driving prosperity in the M3 corridor

. . . and contributors

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Contact us: partnerships@winchester.ac.uk