WorkWise: navigating workplace wellbeing, employer duties, AI and business growth

Early bird tickets available until Friday 19 April – secure your spot now!

Join us at WorkWise – our inaugural employment conference, where we’ll be addressing the latest HR and people management issues. Our aim is not only to share best practices gained from Anderson Strathern’s collective experience, but also to facilitate meaningful discussion between delegates.

As well as hearing from our experts, you’ll be involved in thought-provoking conversations and will leave with ideas you can quickly put into practice to benefit your business. There’ll be time for networking over breakfast and lunch, both of which are included in the registration cost.

Our plenary sessions will cover a host of HR topics, including:

• Preventing sexual harassment with Dawn Dickson – Tougher laws on harassment are set to come into force in October this year. Dawn will guide you through the upcoming changes, including employer duties, risk assessment, enforcement, and valuable insights from past case law.
• Changes to the Skilled Worker Visa with Mark Templeton – Stay informed about the latest changes to the Skilled Worker Visa. Mark will dissect the implications of the increased salary threshold and sector-specific impacts, ensuring you’re prepared for the Spring 2024 adjustments.
• Promoting financial wellbeing with Anna Gratwick – Discover strategies for promoting financial wellbeing in your organisation, including maximising benefits and increasing financial education.

You’ll then choose one of the following practical workshops:

• Artificial intelligence at work with Mandy Armstrong – Explore the risks and opportunities of AI in the workplace and understand the legal implications for employers.
• Subject access tips with Lorraine Currie – Hear from data protection specialists on how to handle employee subject access requests (SARs), with practical tips around preparing for and responding to SARs.
• Mock employment tribunals with Robin Turnbull or Jemma Forrest – A mini-masterclass of tribunal procedure with a focus on unfair dismissal – the most common type of claim.

There’ll also be a mindfulness session with Ashleigh Halpin FCIPD from Imperium HR, and an expert panel discussion with HR leaders, led by Andrew Brown, featuring senior professionals across the education, hospitality, and renewable energy sectors. They’ll be providing delegates with their views on HR challenges and themes for the year ahead.

We will do our best to make our events inclusive to everyone. We can provide a private space for prayer or for those needing a quiet space. If you have dietary or access requirements, please let us know one week in advance.

For those travelling from further afield, Apex Hotels have very kindly offered a 15% discount code for those staying over for the conference. You will receive the code on your booking confirmation, which can be redeemed at Apex Grassmarket or Apex City of Edinburgh.

Early bird tickets available until Friday 19 April – secure your spot now!

If you have any questions about the event, please contact events@andersonstrathern.co.uk.