We will hear from Sarah Stevens Director and Co-founder of SYLO Beyond HR, alongside a panel of business owners and support organisations about the opportunities and challenges for businesses, including…

• Equality, diversity and inclusion - How do we create and benefit from a culture and way of working which values difference?
• Apprenticeships and work experience
• Recruitment - challenges and opportunities
• Staff retention
• Mentoring

There will also be the opportunity to visit an exhibition of support providers and businesses.

The schedule:

• 10.30am to 12noon -  Focus on Workforce Skills event and Q&A panel.
• 12noon to 13pm - Networking Lunch
• 13pm to 4pm - Drop-in support and advice.

Who is this event aimed at?

Aimed at any business who employs staff or who is looking to take on new recruits.

This event is supported by Skill Up Bucks, a programme designed to help SME businesses in Buckinghamshire identify and nurture future talent by creating opportunities for people aged 17+ to meet and interact with employers. The programme is funded by the European Social Fund and the Department for Work and Pensions.

To book your place

Scroll down to the 'Book now' area below to reserve your place at the Focus on Workforce Skills workshop. If booking an exhibition space, please also book a delegate ticket for those who will be at your stand. Exhibition space is limited and preference will be given to those supporting skills.

When booking, you can also tell us whether you are interested in attending the Networking Lunch or are interested in having a one-to-one meeting with a Buckinghamshire Business First Adviser. 

A reminder email will be sent both one week and one day in advance of the event.