People first: creating workplaces for people to thrive

What does a workplace look like when people don't just get by, but genuinely thrive? Join us to find out.

Rebecca Green, Head of Transformation and Advocacy at Social Traders, and guest speaker Melissa Raby, Head of Social Impact at John Holland, will unpack:

How social impact enhances employee value proposition,

what it means to have a strong culture that focuses on well-being and safety,

why investing in social enterprises is a way to pay it forward and a multiplying effect of social value, and

how Social Traders reporting capability and social enterprise certification framework provides trusted verification for governance obligations.

Social performance goes further than avoiding harm. It's about creating the conditions for people to thrive and proving it.

What you'll learn:

This session gives a practical grounding in the people side of social performance.

Discover how to build a workplace where people feel valued, included and connected to purpose, and why that goes beyond compliance.

You'll hear how working with certified social enterprises helps organisations deliver on their people pillar, connecting business goals with better futures for people and communities.

Understand why certification matters, as social washing comes under more scrutiny.

Get clarity on reporting and evidence: why trusted data and independent verification are essential to reporting governance, and how to back up the claims your organisation makes.

Who should attend:

This session is for business professionals responsible for social performance, workforce strategy, supplier diversity and reporting in their organisation.

It's especially relevant for people working in social impact, procurement, people and culture, ESG and sustainability, diversity and inclusion, and corporate affairs, and for leaders shaping their organisation's social procurement and social performance strategy.

Registration is essential and will close at 10am the day prior unless booked out.

Please contact our events team with any questions events@socialtraders.com.au

We hope to see you there.

Creating workplaces for people to thrive | Wednesday 7 October 2026

Choose your tickets

Business & Government Non-Member ticket

Business & Government Social Traders Member ticket

Certified Social Enterprise ticket

Non-Certified Social Enterprise ticket

Network Partner ticket