A Changing World: How We Train the Next Generation

As the Coronavirus Pandemic makes its impact felt on education at all levels and for all ages, we look at what this means for businesses generally and the insurance profession specifically when it comes to training and developing the next generation of talent.

In addition, notwithstanding the effects of Covid 19, we examine and identify crucial features of what the next generation expects from an employer. Conversely we also look at how employers can attract and retain talent as well as meeting their own responsibilities to people who will further shape our profession in years to come.

Learning Objectives
By the end of the session, delegates will:
• understand how the landscape for recruitment and people development is changing, particularly as a result of Covid
• understand how new approaches and techniques can enhance your career
• how your team or your business can benefit from the application of new ways to train and develop the Next Generation

Who Should Attend
• People who are starting, or who have recently begun, their careers
• People who are seeking new ideas on how to develop themselves or develop others
• Team leaders, recruiters, managers or anyone in a people management role
• Established business leaders who are looking for new ways to innovate in their business

Speaker Biography
Having begun her working life at Guardian Insurance in Leeds, Helene used her early experiences in insurance as a platform for a stella career in a wider business field. A move to global giant General Electric followed, eventually resulting in the oversight and leadership of 11 sites worldwide. A subsequent role as Global Talent Director at Intercontinental Hotels Group was followed by another global role, this time as HR Director for the ABB FIA Formula E Championship - the world’s first fully- electric international single-seater motorsport series. Helene built the team and led the people strategy from the first race, championing diversity as a strength in team performance evidenced by 50% female representation and 20+ nationalities.
An Executive MBA graduate of Henley Business School, Helene is also very passionate about supporting the younger generations and was appointed an Ambassador of the Princes Trust in 2010 in recognition of her charity work. She is now a trusted host of their national Celebrate Success Awards.