About this Event
How can employers build more inclusive workplaces, support successful recruitment and prevent aggression at work?
Join us for a practical morning exploring the support available to employers in Norfolk, with insights from local organisations and the presentation of a newly launched workplace aggression prevention toolkit.
Organised in partnership with Rippleacts CIC, the event will bring together employer experience, specialist knowledge and practical resources to help organisations consider how they can create safer, more inclusive and supportive working environments.
Professor Roberta Fida from Aston University Business School will present an evidence-based toolkit and interactive dashboard for workplace aggression prevention. These resources are freely available for employers to download and use on a non-commercial basis.
What you'll learn
- What support is available to employers looking to improve inclusive employment in Norfolk.
- How collaboration can help make inclusive recruitment work in practice.
- How to access and use resources designed to support workplace aggression prevention.
- How employers can share experiences and consider practical preventative approaches
Programme
9:30am – Welcome, introduction and LSIP updates
Nova Fairbank and Dean Pierpoint, Norfolk Chambers of Commerce
9:45am – Support for inclusive employment in Norfolk
Dr Verena Niyadurupola, CEO, Rippleacts CIC
10:00am – Inclusive recruitment collaboration in practice: Employer insight
Dr Tiffany Hemming, Operations Director, Newmedica Norwich
10:15am – Q&A
10:25am – Coffee break
10:50am – Workplace Aggression Prevention toolkit presentation
Professor Roberta Fida, Aston University Business School
11:20am – Q&A
11:30am – Small-group discussions
11:45am – Debrief and close
Dean Pierpoint, Norfolk Chambers of Commerce
The programme is scheduled to finish at 12pm.
Who should attend?
This event is for employers, business leaders, HR professionals and anyone involved in recruitment, people management, workplace wellbeing or inclusive employment.
Whether you're looking to improve recruitment practices, learn more about preventative approaches or discover practical resources for your organisation, the session offers an opportunity to learn from experts and local employer experience.
About the organisers
The event is organised in partnership with Rippleacts CIC, alongside Norfolk Chambers of Commerce, The Good Work Norfolk campaign and the Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) with contributors from Aston University Business School.
Discover the workplace aggression prevention toolkit at www.improveworkplace.co.uk.
Book your place and join the conversation about building more inclusive and preventative workplaces in Norfolk.
Event venue & nearby stays
The Maids Head Hotel, 20 Tombland, Norwich, United Kingdom
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