| 08:00am – 09:00am |
Registration, Refreshments and Networking |
| 09:00 |
Session One – Setting the Scene
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Chair’s Welcome and Introduction
Gillian Joseph
Presenter, Sky News
The Equality Imperative: Why Gender Equality in the Workplace Makes Business Sense
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Ministerial Address
The Rt Hon Justine Greening MP
Cabinet Minister and Minister for Women and Equalities
Keynote Speakers
Sam Smethers
Chief Executive, The Fawcett Society
Ann Francke
Chief Executive, Chartered Management Institute
Panel Discussion
Ben Willmott
Head of Policy and Public Affairs, CIPD
Sheila Wild
Founder, Equal Pay Portal |
| 11:15 |
Refreshments, Exhibition and Networking |
| 11:45 |
Session Two – Models for Change Case Studies
How new ways of working can ensure your organisation retains and promotes the best |
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Chair’s Introduction
Gillian Joseph
Presenter, Sky News |
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Plenary Speakers
Emma Stewart MBE
Joint Chief Executive Officer, Timewise Foundation
Ailie MacAdam
Managing Director, Infrastructure, Bechtel Ltd
Caroline Waters OBE
Deputy Chair, Equality and Human Rights Commission
Panel Discussion
Laura Davies
Advisory Panel Member
Sophie Kathir
Past Advisory Panel Member, Young Women’s Trust |
| 13:00 |
Lunch, Exhibition and Networking |
| 14:00 |
Session Three – Seminar Session
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| Seminar 1 |
| Scoping and Data Collection |
- What should be counted in your calculations?
- How can you gather this information?
Dr Zara Nanu
Business Development, GapSquare |
| Seminar 2 |
| Internal Engagement |
- Leading firms will develop their methodology and action plans with staff
- Who to engage and how to get internal buy in
Linda Stewart
Partner, Head of Employment Law, Simpson Millar LLP
Scarlet Harris
Women’s Equality Officer, Trades Union Congress (TUC) |
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| Seminar 3 |
| Preparing for Publication |
- Presenting your findings clearly and accessibly
- What challenges will you face when your data goes public?
Sam Smethers
Chief Executive, The Fawcett Society
Debbie Rotchell
Associate, ENEI
Sarah Pinch
Director, Pinch Point Communications; Immediate Past President, Chartered Institute of Public Relations |
| Seminar 4 |
| Interpreting Your Results |
- What can the data you’ve gathered tell you about the causes of the pay gap in your organisation?
Jemima Olchawski
Head of Policy and Insight, The Fawcett Society
Stefan Cross QC
Solicitor
Dr Alison Parken
Senior Research Fellow, University of Cardiff |
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| 15:00 |
Refreshments, Exhibition and Networking |
| 15:30 |
Session Four – Seminar Session
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| Seminar 5 |
| Making Flexible Working Work |
- How flexible working can benefit your organisation
- How to create flexible jobs that attract the best
Sam Smethers
Chief Executive, The Fawcett Society
Bibi Hilton
Managing Director, Golin PR
Sarah Jackson
Chief Executive, Working Families |
| Seminar 6 |
| Balanced Recruitment and Promotion |
Helen Wollaston
Chief Executive, WISE Campaign
Tracey Locke OBE
Group HR Director, Mace Group
Fiona Hathorn
Chief Executive, Women on Boards UK |
| Seminar 7 |
| Diversity Means Changing The Numbers – Tackling The Diversity Deficit and Gaining The Dividend |
Simon Fanshawe OBE
Partner, Diversity by Design |
| Seminar 8 |
| How To Avoid Illegal Practice |
- 54,000 women have to leave their job early every year after getting pregnant; ensure your organisation is compliant with the law and retaining female talent
Jo Swinson
Founder and Director, Equal Power Consulting; Chair, Maternity Action
Stephen Williams
Former Head of Equality, ACAS |
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| 16:30 |
Close of Conference |
