GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit reveals new People and Workplace focus, dedicated to shaping the future of games workplaces
This year's GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit, returning to the Royal Institution on October 1 , will have a new focus on People and Workplaces, with a series of sessions featuring, and speaking to, both HR professionals and business leaders on what the modern games workplace needs to be in a time of ongoing turmoil in the industry. Read more
The GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit will be held on October 1st at the Royal Institution, with a renewed focus on People and Workplaces. This year's event features a diverse lineup of HR professionals and business leaders discussing the modern games workplace in the face of industry turmoil. The summit aims to provide practical insights into current challenges and strategies for building effective people strategies going forward.
Keynote speaker Sasi Venables, founder of the HR Confidence Club, will discuss the future of people leadership amid changing workplace expectations. With 25 years of experience in diversity, equality, inclusion, culture, and employee relations, Venables is a CIPD Chartered Fellow and will offer broad guidance on resilience and strategic thinking for HR staff in games businesses.
Niki Head, people and development director at Stellar Entertainment, will present a practical session titled "Challenge without conflict: how HR becomes a critical friend to leadership." Head will explore how HR can become a trusted, influential strategic partner in leadership and boardroom settings, effectively communicating challenging topics to drive meaningful business results.
Other presentations and breakout sessions will cover topics such as how workplace culture drives organizational success, providing insights from both HR business partners and C-suite executives on navigating extreme uncertainty in games businesses. The summit's program has been influenced by industry experts including Liz Prince MBE, Sarah Brewster, Gina Jackson OBE, and Emma Smith. Tickets for the event can be purchased at the provided link.
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