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TALENT IN LOGISTICS
An Event Not To Miss: Talent in Logistics 2019
TalentinLogisticsisdedicatedtotherecruitment,development,
engagement and retention of the 2.2 million+ people working
in the transport, logistics and warehousing sector. An industry
that keeps Britain moving and contributes over £120 billion to
the UK economy every year.
Founded in 2017, they were specifically developed to support HR,
L&D and Operational professionals within the industry and aim to
encourage organisations to address skills challenges and invest in
training and career progression. Part of their mission is to support
the retention of staff and attract new employees, promoting the
importance of recruiting talent from groups that are currently
under-represented within logistics.
Working to be the go-to voice for advice on attracting, developing
and engaging blue collar workers, Talent in Logistics will share
knowledge and advice on many topics. Most recently encouraging
flexible working, youth employment and employee engagement.
On the agenda for 2019 are items such as mentoring and roles for
ex-offenders and ex-military. Working collaboratively with leading
organisations: they will offer research and thought leadership,
provide tools and create discussions to help employers, and
champion those that work within the industry.
Event
As well as working collaboratively with the industry throughout
the year, Talent in Logistics will also host an annual awards and
conference on 27th June 2019 in Milton Keynes. With 2019 being
the 3rd year and with a new team on board, they are taking a new
approach with a range of new additions and updates to make it the
must-visit event for HR, L&D and Operational professionals within
the sector. 2019 is expected to attract hundreds of delegates who
will gather to share knowledge and celebrate those who keep the
cogs of the industry running daily.
Conference
Being held at Marshall Arena, Milton Keynes, the daytime event
will host conference sessions, exhibitors, live competitions and
networking zones.
Split into three theatres; Attract, Develop and Engage, this year’s
conference will be jam packed with panel discussions, seminars
and Q&A sessions including: what future roles in logistics look like,
embracing a diverse and inclusive culture, workforce development,
how to retain talent through employee engagement, and top tips
for a first time manager.
Live Competitions
Returning to the line-up will be the ever-popular live grand final
of the Forklift Operator of the Year competition – sponsored by
Unicarriers UK - where finalists will be put through their paces
with a number of interactive challenges to demonstrate skill and
safety through both technical knowledge and practical lift truck
operation. The competition is open to those who live in the UK and
they must be a qualified counterbalance lift truck operator who
have received training within the past three years.
New for 2019 will be the LGV Driver of the Year competition, which
will celebrate driver’s skills, safety and efficiency. Nominees must
be a professional LGV driver of CAT C or C+E trucks.
Awards Ceremony
Being held at the DoubleTree by Hilton inMilton Keynes, the awards
evening will reward and recognise the people who keep the cogs of
the logistics industry and country moving every day.
15 new and improved award categories this year brings even more
opportunities for stand-out individuals, teams and organisations
to showcase how they have gone above and beyond and made
real differences within the industry. The evening, presented by a
celebrity host, will begin with a drinks reception and three course
dinner, followed by the ceremony and entertainment until the early
hours.
Don’t Miss Out
Make sure you don’t miss out on the event of the year, a time to join
with your fellow colleagues for a day of personal and professional
development and an evening of celebrating successes. Whether it
be through attendance, award entry, exhibiting or sponsorship –
make sure you get involved!
For more information contact Talent in Logistics on 01952 520216
or email r visit their website
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