In the UK’s dynamic jobs market, employers are continuing to grapple with the ever-changing landscape of talent acquisition, development and management. The advancement of technology such as generative AI is amplifying these challenges, causing significant skills shortages. In addition, the workforce is now embarking on a green transition, ushering in a new era where green skills take centre stage. Enter the ManpowerGroup Annual Conference, where we delve into "The Future of Talent: Transitioning to a Skills Mindset." More than a conference, this event is a crucial platform for navigating these shifts and uncovering innovative solutions for the ever-evolving world of work.

Our 2024 Annual Conference will explore the vital shift towards digitising HR and embracing a skills-oriented approach for optimal talent acquisition and incorporating AI into the employment landscape. Our agenda for this year is focused on empowering employers to leverage a people-powered green transition, implementing innovative recruitment strategies and utilising data-driven insights. 

Emphasising a need for continuous learning and adaptability, the conference goes beyond talent acquisition, focusing on the increasing importance of retention. It addresses reskilling strategies to nurture existing talent, ensuring employees evolve with the changing landscape. Join us in building a future-ready workforce where retention, reskilling and recruitment align seamlessly and seize the opportunity to lead with a skills mindset. The future of talent is now!

Key objectives

• Skills-first perspective: Gain insights and strategies to adopt a skills-centric mindset, placing skills development at the forefront of your approach to thrive in a dynamic job market.
• Retention through reskilling: Explore effective reskilling strategies to retain your existing talent acquisition, including leveraging technology for efficient and effective hiring.
• Integrating green and technology skills: Understand practical methods to seamlessly integrate green and technology skills into your workforce, aligning with your sustainability goals and staying technologically relevant.
• Explore digital transformation: Delve into the strategies and technologies driving digitisation of HR processes, including the integration of AI.
• Data-driven talent decisions: Learn how to harness the power of data-driven insights for informed talent management decisions, addressing skills gaps and boosting overall competitiveness.

Venue

Ham Yard Hotel, London

In the midst of Soho and moments from Mayfair, Ham Yard has an urban village feel. The hotel revolves around a tree-filled garden with a bronze sculpture centrepiece by Tony Cragg. Interiors are designed by Kit Kemp in her award-winning modern British style. Ham Yard Hotel is located in London, just 3 minutes’ walk from Piccadilly Circus. Free WiFi access is available throughout.