How Severfield authentically represent their brand identity and values to their employees with Oak Engage

Severfield, the UK’s leading structural steel specialist, is committed to embedding its brand identity and values across its workforce. In this session, Severfield and Oak Engage explore how the company brings The Severfield Way to life internally—ensuring employees feel connected, informed and aligned with its culture. Discover how Severfield uses their intranet to create an authentic and engaging employee experience, reinforcing its values at every touchpoint.

Charlie Joy & Rachel McHugh

Speaker: Charlie Joy & Rachel McHugh

Organization: Severfield & Oak Engage

Code: E01

Time: 09:00 - 09:30

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Why Wellness Programs Are Making Things Worse and What You Can Do About It

Tired of wellness programs that just don’t work? Jonathan Roomer, Co-Founder and Chief Technology & Product Officer at YuLife, is here to shake things up! In this lively session, you'll discover why some wellness initiatives can actually backfire, and how YuLife’s innovative approach is transforming employee wellbeing and driving real business results. Expect myth-busting, surprising insights, and plenty of practical tips to take back to your organisation. Don’t miss the chance to reimagine wellness with YuLife’s game-changing perspective!

Jonathan Roomer

Speaker: Jonathan Roomer

Organization: Yulife

Code: E03

Time: 10:00 - 10:30

Bios

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Moving beyond one-size-fits-all: Creating people-centric communications

Join us as we share our experience in creating truly people-centric communications. We’ll explore how we are using insights, personas, and colleague feedback to reset the foundations of engagement and meet the diverse communication needs of our workforce.

Helen Sierwald/ Lyndsay Davidson

Speaker: Helen Sierwald/ Lyndsay Davidson

Organization: NATS

Code: E05

Time: 11:00 - 11:30

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Putting a man on the Moon

The impact of investing in your purpose and values. Do your colleagues really understand why you do what you do and the role they have to play in your business? The power of having a clearly defined strategy that colleagues understand can have a transformational impact on your employees, your customers and your bottom line

Claire Smith

Speaker: Claire Smith

Organization: Claire Smith

Code: E07

Time: 12:00 - 12:30

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EX panel -The workplace tug of war

Balancing employee experience and employer expectations

Speaker: Host: Andy Macleod | Fiona Caines: Charelle Wigley: Caroline Ward: Nicholas Wardle

Organization: Comma Partners : EX25 Panel Session

Code: E09

Time: 13:00 - 13:40

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Modern pay and reward

Gone are the days of excel spreadsheets and shopping discounts.

Jane Viver

Speaker: Jane Viver

Organization: Rewarding Company

Code: E11

Time: 14:00 - 14:30

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Designing Neuroinclusive Cultures: A Better Workplace for Everyone

This practical and insightful session dives into neuroinclusion: what it is, why it matters, and how it can transform your business. We’ll unpack universal design, strength-based talent strategies, and simple, effective ways to make your workplace work for everyone.

Speaker: Emma Sheriff

Organization: PPHE Hotel Group

Code: E13

Time: 15:00 - 15:30

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Transforming Workplaces: Principles for Creating Better Employee Experiences

In today’s fast-evolving business world, attracting and retaining top talent requires more than just competitive salaries and perks. Global Engagement has peaked and our people want support, enablement and purpose in their work, or else they will look for other opportunities.

Mervyn Dinnen

Speaker: Mervyn Dinnen

Organization: Mervyn Dinnen

Code: E15

Time: 16:00 - 16:30

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Building Better Bosses - One Block at a Time

It’s no secret that bosses have the power to make or break the employee experience. With a jaw-dropping 70% of engagement tied to how bosses treat their people, there’s a lot at stake. Join us as we introduce our Great Boss Building Block™ Model to help your bosses step out of bad habits and into new ones that truly motivate and engage. Because every employee deserves to have a great boss and every boss deserves to be great!

Debra & Ken Corey

Speaker: Debra & Ken Corey

Organization: DebCo HR

Code: E02

Time: 09:30 - 10:00

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A fireside- chat with Yassar Ahmad : Hello Fresh  

Join Yassar Ahmad Global VP of People at Hello Fresh with Cat Lewis of Cultures that POP on the Post Covid development Journey of EX in Hello Fresh People, creating a trailblazing global function for the 21st Century and beyond.

YasarAhmad | Catrin Lewis

Speaker: YasarAhmad | Catrin Lewis

Organization: HelloFresh:CulturesthatPop

Code: E04

Time: 10:30 - 11:00

Bios

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Focusing on your employee experience is equally, if not more, important than your customer experience.

This session will provide insights into what a great employee experience looks like during the critical first six months, viewing employees through the lens of a customer, and explaining why this focus makes commercial sense.

Ceri Henfry

Speaker: Ceri Henfry

Organization: Bizik

Code: E06

Time: 11:30 - 12:00

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Engaging Voices & Empowering Growth

In this session, we’ll explore how fostering an inclusive feedback culture with clear follow-ups can empower teams, reinforce transparency, and enhance overall engagement ultimately fueling organisational success.

Michael Morgan

Speaker: Michael Morgan

Organization: YTree

Code: E08

Time: 12:30 - 13:00

Bios

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Empowered People, Extraordinary Results: The Blueprint for Cultural and Business Reinvention

Navigating today’s business landscape requires more than being business savvy; it demands an evolution from within. For MPLC, transitioning from a founder-led business meant a big shift in business and employee mindsets. With ambitious growth plans and a new CEO, this is the story of how MPLC and Cultures that POP reset strategy, redefined culture and realigned the business to achieve a 30% increase in revenue and so much more!

CatLewis / Rory Shedden

Speaker: CatLewis / Rory Shedden

Organization: CulturesthatPOP/MPLC

Code: E12

Time: 13:30 - 14:00

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Revolutionize your workplace - discover the keys to unlocking an irresistible employee experience

Despite 20 plus years of focusing on employee engagement, we have seen little improvement – according to some studies employees are actually less engaged today than they have ever been! Why? Because we need to focus on intentionally designing experiences that deliver engagement, rather than focusing on engagement as an end in its own right. This starts by asking and understanding what a great EX looks and feels like. In this keynote EX Space co-founders, Emma Bridger and Lee Smith, share the findings of People Lab research spanning more than 15 years which answers that seemingly simple question, along with a simple, practical, but powerful tool that will enable you to discover what will make the difference in your own organisation

Lee Smith & Emma Bridger

Speaker: Lee Smith & Emma Bridger

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Code: E10

Time: 14:30 - 15:00

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The Foundation of Employee Experience – Why Tackling Psychosocial Risks is the Game-Changer Your Workplace Needs

We invest in engagement, culture, and wellbeing initiatives, but what if the real key to an exceptional employee experience lies in what we prevent rather than what we add? Too often, organisations focus on perks and programmes while overlooking the hidden psychosocial risks—stress, burnout, toxic behaviours, and unmanageable workloads—that silently erode trust, performance, and retention. Without proactively identifying and managing these hazards, every effort to build a positive workplace is undermined.In this eye-opening keynote, global psychosocial risk expert Sadie Restorick will reveal why the highest return on investment—and the greatest value on investment—comes from a preventative, strategic approach to workplace wellbeing. She’ll share practical, high-impact strategies that allow organisations to create a truly healthy, high-performing work environment where people don’t just survive—they thrive. Attendees will walk away with a fresh perspective, actionable solutions, and an exclusive resource to turn insights into real change. If you’re serious about building a workplace where people can bring their best, stay engaged, and drive success, this is the one session you can’t afford to miss.

Speaker: Sadie Restorick

Organization: Wellity

Code: E14

Time: 16:30 - 17:00

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Laws of Effective Teamwork

This session presents a set of proven principles—my laws—for fostering effective teamwork. Attendees will explore key strategies for enhancing team collaboration, communication, and overall productivity, drawing on real-world insights and actionable guidelines.

Roberto Forzoni

Speaker: Roberto Forzoni

Organization:

Code: E16

Time: 16:30 - 17:00

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Listening to your employees

People leaders join this round-table conversation about effective employee listening. Charter House Rules apply to all of the Leadership Lounge sessions. Register to join- limited seating. People and Talent Leaders only.

Rebecca Pardon

Speaker: Rebecca Pardon

Organization: Communicate Magazine

Code: LS1

Time: 09:15 - 09:50

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The DEI discussion

People leaders join this round-table conversation about DEI . Charter House Rules apply to all of the Leadership Lounge sessions. Register to join- limited seating. People & Talent Leaders only

Sylvia Stephenson

Speaker: Sylvia Stephenson

Organization: Absolute Diversity

Code: LS2

Time: 10:15 - 10:50

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Employee Experience Now

People leaders join this round-table conversation about Employee Experience. Charter House Rules apply to all of the Leadership Lounge sessions. Register to join- limited seating. People and Talent Leaders only.

Emma Bridger

Speaker: Emma Bridger

Organization: EX Space

Code: LS3

Time: 11:15 - 11:50

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Internal Comms - Room 101

People leaders join this round-table conversation about Internal Communications. Charter House Rules apply to all of the Leadership Lounge sessions. Register to join- limited seating. People and Talent leaders only

Cat Lewis

Speaker: Cat Lewis

Organization: Culture that POPs

Code: LS4

Time: 12:15 - 12:50

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Rewards + Recognition = Retention

People leaders join this round-table conversation about the tree Rs: Rewards:Recognition: Retention. Charter House Rules apply to all of the Leadership Lounge sessions. Register to join- limited seating. People and Talent Leaders Only

Jane Vivier

Speaker: Jane Vivier

Organization: Rewarding Company

Code: LS5

Time: 13:15 - 13:50

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The Role of AI in Personalized Employee Experiences

People Leaders join this round-table conversation about AI & Personalized EX. Charter House Rules apply to all of the Leadership Lounge sessions. Register to join- limited seating. People Leaders only

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Code: LS6

Time: 14:15 - 14:50

Measuring Employee Experience with Evolving Metrics

People leaders join this round-table conversation about EX Metrics. Charter House Rules apply to all of the Leadership Lounge sessions. Register to join- limited seating for People Leaders only.

Robert Hicks

Speaker: Robert Hicks

Organization: Robert Hicks

Code: LS7

Time: 15:15 - 15:50

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Redefining Performance Management in a Modern World

People leaders join this round-table conversation about Performance Management through the lens of Ex. Charter House Rules apply to all of the Leadership Lounge sessions. Register to join- limited seating. The facilitator will be revealed soon

Speaker: Facilitator to be announced soon

Organization: Coming soon

Code: LS8

Time: 16:15 - 16:50

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Seated Yoga for Work Part 1

Join Kallika for an interactive Seated -Yoga session Please arrive 5 minutes before the start of the session.

Kallika Bruce

Speaker: Kallika Bruce

Organization: On -Site Massage

Code: D02

Time: 11:15 - 11:35

Stepping into the ZOUD: Navigating Uncomfortable Conversations for Diversity and Inclusion

In this engaging masterclass, we will explore the Zone of Uncomfortable Debate (ZOUD) and its pivotal role in advancing diversity and inclusion within the workplace. Learn how fear of offending, lack of understanding, and unsupportive cultures prevent meaningful conversations about inequality and discrimination. Discover the importance of creating safe spaces for open dialogue, where diverse perspectives are not only heard but valued. This session will provide you with the tools to engage in difficult yet necessary conversations, encourage empathy, and promote leadership-driven inclusive behaviour. Join us to overcome barriers, challenge existing practices, and make lasting progress toward a more equitable workplace.

Sylvia Stevenson

Speaker: Sylvia Stevenson

Organization: Absolute Diversity

Code: D03

Time: 11:45 - 12:05

Rethink, Redesign, Reignite: The Role of the Office in Employee Engagement

The workplace of the future goes far beyond aesthetics. It’s not just about sleek designs or cutting-edge furniture—it’s about crafting spaces that catalyse cultural transformation, foster trust, and inspire employee engagement. Facilitated by Mallie Bandaranaike, this interactive workshop series offers two standalone sessions, each exploring a different facet of how offices can evolve into dynamic hubs that empower connection, innovation, and productivity.

Mallie Bandaranaike

Speaker: Mallie Bandaranaike

Organization: Future of The Office

Code: D04

Time: 12:15 - 12:35

The Power of Live Music - Transforming Office Spaces

Live music performance & presentation about the benefits to employee engagement of intimate live music experiences in the office.

Joel Stewart

Speaker: Joel Stewart

Organization: Chilli Jam

Code: D05

Time: 12:15 - 13:05

Seated Yoga for Work Part 2

Join Kallika for part 2 for interactive Seated -Yoga session Please arrive 5 minutes before the start of the session

Kallika Bruce

Speaker: Kallika Bruce

Organization: On Site Massage

Code: D06

Time: 13:15 - 13:35

Leading Neurodivergent Teams

Approximately 15% of the global population is formally diagnosed as neurodivergent.  All organisations will already have neurodivergent employees working for them.  In order to foster engagement, productivity, and innovation, it's crucial for managers to understand how to lead neurodivergent team members to harness their unique talents and skills.

Kate Isichei 

Speaker: Kate Isichei 

Organization: Where To Look Communications

Code: D08

Time: 14:15 - 16:35

Afternoon Session: Harnessing Cognitive Diversity and Designing for Engagement

The afternoon session dives into the transformative potential of inclusive and data-driven design strategies. By embracing neurodiversity, incorporating biophilic elements, and leveraging workplace analytics, organisations can create spaces that foster innovation, well-being, and engagement. This session builds on the morning’s focus on trust and transparency, providing practical approaches to designing workplaces that reflect and empower the full diversity of the workforce.

Mallie Bandaranaike

Speaker: Mallie Bandaranaike

Organization:

Code: D10

Time: 16:15 - 16:35