Northumbria University To Host People Power 2019

Businesses and employers across the North East are being invited to attend a unique event dedicated to skills, training, HR, employment and workplace productivity. "People Power" takes place on 12 June at Northumbria University's Newcastle

“People Power” takes place on 12 June at Northumbria University’s Newcastle Business School. This lively and interactive one day event enables employers to create workplaces where people thrive and organisations can achieve maximum success.

At the conference, regional and national experts will address a range of key employer issues such as health and wellbeing, internal communications, use of technology, staff recruitment and retention, absenteeism, training and skills development, apprenticeships, work/life balance, effective management, resilience and agile working.

An exhibition will give employers access to the latest HR, employment, recruitment, training and skills advice – as well as information on latest funding available. Guest speakers at the conference include: Emma Rosen – Author of “The Radical Sabbatical” after experiencing 25 jobs before her 25th birthday. Paul Ferris – CEO Speedflex. Award winning author of “The Boy on the Shed”. Newcastle United’s youngest ever player on his debut at 16. Emily Pearson – A visionary and thought leader in corporate mental health.

Other partners, exhibitors, supporters and contributors include: Scale Up North East, North East LEP, NESMA, Amacus, Our Minds Work, Cintra, Pro Training, Skills Forward, Square One Law, Peak Performance Partnership, Type and Test, Magma Effect and Six Seconds Vince Robson, Northumbria University’s Business Development Manager, is looking forward to the event: ‘Enhancing workforce skills and capabilities is key to business growth and provides the platform for the region to compete economically in a challenging global climate.

Northumbria University is delighted to host and contribute to People Power.’ Tickets cost just £65+VAT and include all conference sessions, lunch and refreshments. Charities, public sector and not-for-profit organisations can attend at the reduced rate of £35+VAT.