FIT FOR THE FUTURE - How engaged employees drive enhanced performance

Investors in People’s National Conference took place on the 8th December 2009 and focused on the performance challenges faced by employers in the downturn. Attended by thought leaders and drivers of change in the public sector, this important forum will provided both strategic and practical advice on how organisations can achieve the best possible performance from their people.

Speakers included:

• Dame Carol Black DBE, National Director for Health and Work: how health and wellbeing in the workplace can deliver tangible results in productivity and performance
  
• David MacLeod, co-author of the MacLeod Review: how engaging employees is the key vehicle to drive change and recovery. Engaged workforces are more prepared to be flexible and introduce innovative solutions for your organisation
  
• Kevin Brennan MP, Minister for Further Education, Skills, Apprenticeships and Consumer Affairs
  
• Polly Toynbee, Guardian columnist, author and broadcaster
  
• Simon Jones, Chief Executive, Investors in People UK
  
• Sir David Normington, Permanent Secretary, Home Office
  
• Chris Humphries, Chief Executive, UK Commission for Skills and Employment
  
• Sue Round, Head of Learning and Development, Sainsbury’s plc
  
• Professor Robert Fryer CBE, Chairman, Campaign for Learning

Click here to listen to the podcast from David MacLeod or to access the conference materials and presentations.