Businesses invited to shape future of talent attraction and skills

The Growth Company are inviting businesses from all sectors to discuss and shape the future of talent attraction, retention and skills in their industries.

Following a successful Employer Voice Focus Group in November, the Growth Company are hosting a second event to hear from Greater Manchester businesses of all sizes and sectors on the top of talent attraction and skills, as well as organisations nationally.

Taking place on Tuesday 28th February 2023 at 2pm, the online focus group will provide a platform for organisations to influence the future design of support programmes.

Key discussion topics for the event include:

• Diversification of the workforce
• Training needs and skills gaps
• Recruitment and retention of talent

Following on from November’s event, speakers will also provide feedback, updates and practical advice. Joining the event will be:

• Helen Hawxwell, from the Growth Company, who will update on work being undertaken following the previous meeting’s discussion on talent attraction on skills
• Adrian Bird, from Aspire in Partnership, who will share information on diversity in the UK workforce
• A business spokesperson will talk about their experiences of hiring a diverse workforce, and how they have successfully implemented changes to assist underrepresented groups gaining meaningful employment with their organisation.

For further information on the Employer Voice Group and to express your interest in participating in the February event, contact The Growth Company.