HR professionals talk business

Guests at the invitation-only event

Reporter:

Marc Astley

11 Jun 2024 6:46 AM

Exeter-based recruitment consultancy Cathedral Appointments has launched an events network for HR and internal recruitment professionals where they can come together to address key concerns, navigate challenges and help businesses grow.

For the first Talking HR event, the team welcomed guest speakers and professionals from around the region to discuss overcoming Equality, Diversity and Inclusion challenges.

They Kate Shoesmith, Deputy CEO of the Recruitment Employment Confederation, Shades Chaudhary, Assistant Director of Culture at the University of Exeter and James Baker, Partner and Employment Law Specialist at Michelmores LLP.

Kate provided guests with an overview of the employment market, delving into what they can expect from the next generation coming through to the market and how EDI and business values are a key concern for that demographic.

Shades spoke on the importance of committing to EDI practices in business and how to enable opportunities for positive action. Last to speak was James who spoke on why EDI needs greater representation in business, setting clear measures for success and where you stand legally.

Each of the speakers provided guests with tangible steps they could take in their own organisations to review their EDI practices and policies. Cathedral Appointments also provided guests with a selection of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion books to choose from to further the opportunity for learning.

Jo Caine, Managing Director at Cathedral Appointments, said: "Our goal is that each attendee gains valuable insight and knowledge for them to take away and implement in their workplaces. We want to help make the South West an even bigger hub for innovation and future thinking.”

The invitation-only event was hosted at Froginwell Vineyard in Exeter. Due to the success of the event and further interest, Cathedral Appointments will be hosting a second event in the latter half of the year where they will discuss another key topic facing HR professionals in the workplace.

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