Business Development Forum - Workforce, Policy & People
Description
Join Business NSW for a practical workforce event bringing together business owners, HR professionals, and people and culture leaders to explore the challenges and opportunities shaping today’s workforce landscape.
Delivered in partnership with Workforce Australia, this event will feature industry speakers and discussions focused on workforce planning, recruitment, workplace culture, employee wellbeing, and industrial relations compliance.
Attendees will gain practical insights into attracting and retaining staff, navigating changes to workplace relations legislation, building positive workplace cultures, and accessing workforce support programs and initiatives available to businesses.
With a strong focus on practical outcomes and real-world solutions, this event is designed to equip employers with the knowledge, tools, and connections needed to build stronger, more resilient teams.
Lineup
KEYNOTE - Rebecca Spiliopoulus - Australian Business Lawyers and Advisors
Not sure about recent and upcoming changes to the Fair Work Act and what you need to do in your business? Rebecca will cover everything you need to know with some practical steps you can take to ensure compliance.
Nadine Whalan - Job Coordinator - Workforce Australia Local Jobs Program Murray Riverina
Nadine will provide an update on what the Local Jobs Program team are working on to support employment in the area, provide some resources with helpful data that you may not be aware of and cover the programs and subsidies you may be eligible for when making your next recruitment decision. Nadine's session will end with a panel including providers and employers to get their insights on the programs and subsidies available and how they can work for employers.
Tammy Caulfield and Natasha Donohue - Centacare
Position your organisation at the forefront of workplace wellbeing with this practical and engaging session. Tammy and Natasha will explore key environmental stressors that may be impacting your workforce, along with actionable strategies and tools to support staff wellbeing and resilience. The session will also examine intergenerational dynamics and evolving communication styles, equipping leaders with insights to better engage diverse teams. In addition, attendees will gain an overview of the range of support services available through CentaCare to help strengthen and sustain a healthy, high-performing workforce.
Kaitlin Flagg - Huntsman Recruiting
Kaitlin Flagg, an expert in recruitment, will provide valuable insights into the current recruitment landscape. She will explore emerging trends, evolving candidate expectations, and the key factors shaping hiring practices, equipping attendees with a clearer understanding of how to attract and retain talent in today’s competitive market.
Angela Rey - Rise and Build Program - ESI
Rise and Build will be featured as a practical case study, offering valuable insights into an innovative pilot designed to address workforce challenges. This session will explore how the initiative has been implemented, key learnings to date, and the outcomes achieved. Importantly, it will highlight how these insights may be adapted and applied across other industries and business contexts, providing attendees with tangible ideas to inform their own workforce strategies.
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