VODG HR Directors' Professional Network Meeting | March 2025

We are delighted to announce that the next HR Directors' professional network meeting is now open for booking.

The upcoming meeting will centre on new employment law, featuring an extended update from Emma Burrows and Laura Welchew, partners at Trowers & Hamlins, followed by a Q&A session. Key topics of discussion will include the impacts of the National Insurance increase and the living wage on organisational finances and what that means for the people our members employ.

Attendees can expect a 30-45 minute dialogue exploring financial implications driving the HR agenda, with polling on various approaches to implementing the living wage, general pay increases, and potential restructuring plans.

Additionally, there will be a focus on capturing information regarding commissioning rates and funding to understand pay constraints better.

The session will also address effective communication strategies for informing staff about pay limitations, despite the organisation's wish to provide increases. The format will encourage engagement through polls, breakout rooms, and other interactive elements to facilitate collaboration between organisations.

Speakers

Emma Burrows

Emma Burrows

Partner, Trowers & Hamlins

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Laura Welchew

Laura Welchew

Partner, Trowers & Hamlins

Programme

10.00

VODG Welcome

Kerry Hamilton, Head of Membership and Operations at VODG

10.05

Introductions

Co-chairs

10.10

In-depth update on employment law

Emma Burrows, Partner, and Laura Welchew, Partner at Trowers & Hamlins

11.10

The financial implications driving the HR agenda – discussions and polls

Members

11.50

Topics for future meetings

VODG co-chairs

11.55

Final Roundup

Kerry Hamilton, Head of Membership and Operations at VODG

12.00

End

Accessibility  

Please note, should you have any accessibility requirements, we will do our best to make necessary arrangements to support you; however, we may require up to four weeks notice, so please list your requirements on the booking form. Closed captions are used as standard in online meetings. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

Join the HR Directors' Professional Network

The HR directors' network provides colleagues a secure space to discuss pertinent issues and topics via our online forum, to upload documents and to view the lastest network events. 

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The VODG HR directors' professional network welcomes senior HR professionals from amongst our membership.

VODG HR Directors' Network Co-chairs

Caroline Neal

Caroline Neal

Group Director of People & Organisational Development, Avenues Group

Jo Gouldthorpe

Jo Gouldthorpe

Director of People, Aspens

Kerry Demner

Kerry Demner

Head of HR, Hightown Housing Association