Pay Trends 2025
Advancing Careers:
Pay Progression, Skills, and Pathways
The Law Society, 113 Chancery Lane, London, WC2A 1PL
January 22nd 2025
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.
As automation and AI are transforming job markets at an unprecedented pace, investing in skills development is no longer just a smart move — it’s essential for survival. Your employees' skillsets are your armour against obsolescence.
Pay Trends 2025 will provide HR leaders with an in-depth exploration of the critical relationship between pay, skills, and career pathways, highlighting their integral role in driving organisational success and employee satisfaction, equipping HR leaders with actionable strategies to build a cohesive framework that integrates pay fairness, skill enhancement, and career development, creating a win-win scenario for employees and employers alike.
Registration is now closed and spaces are filled; if you have already registered we look forward to seeing you there!
The Law Society, 113 Chancery Lane, London, WC2A 1PL
January 22nd 2025
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Speakers
Josephina Smith
Josephina Smith is a People Director, Reward thought Leader and speaker with a successful 20-year career in HR and Reward Management. She describes herself as a business person first who seeks to ensure that HR interventions are grounded in business reality.
In house roles include visible ‘No 1’ leadership roles with board/executive level interaction across a variety of industries. She is passionate about all things reward, performance management, diversity and Inclusion, leadership, helping people grow, making a positive difference in personal or professional life and Costa coffee.
Justine Woolf
Sarah Lardner
Agenda
Economic Update, with Pay and Benefits Trends
Our Senior Consultants - Cathryn and Simon - will provide the headlines from the latest economic data, and provide insights into how this will impact pay and reward in the coming year.
Making Pay Progression a Reality
Director of Consulting, Justine Woolf, explores why pay progression is more important than ever for employees, the challenges of getting it right, and what mechanics companies are employing to keep employees motivated and budgets affordable. This session will also feature table discussions where attendees can share their experiences with one another.
Fireside Chat with Josephina Smith
Join Sarah Lardner and Josephina Smith as they delve into the critical topics of the evolving landscape of skills, nurturing talent, career pathways, and pay.
Josephina will share her firsthand experiences and strategies for creating equitable and rewarding work environments, and you will discover how to:
- Identify and prioritise essential skills for the future of your organisation.
- Develop clear and flexible career paths that align with individual and organisational goals.
- Implement effective pay models that recognise and reward employee expertise.
- Build a culture that enables employees to see what is possible and empowers employees to reach their full potential.
BONUS SESSION: Survey Playback Session
Alongside our Pay Trends event, participants are encouraged to join an extra networking session where we will review our analysis of this year’s survey findings across various sectors and address the current reward challenges, including:
- The newest pay trends across different sectors and the factors influencing these trends
- Recent salary survey outcomes and how employers can utilise this information to benchmark their pay practices
- The latest insights on pay and compensation, helping employers and employees stay competitive
- The effects of National Living Wage increases and employer National Insurance Contributions, the challenges employers face in managing pay, and the opportunities for innovation
Join Personal Group for a Morning of Networking and Innovation
As the world of work continues to evolve against a backdrop of changing socio-economic challenges, HR leaders are at the forefront of driving meaningful change.
That’s why Personal Group are thrilled to invite you to the launch of Hapi 2.0 - a platform designed by people like you to solve challenges related to employee wellbeing and community engagement.
What to Expect:
- Peer Networking: Connect with HR changemakers to share insights and strategy.
- Exclusive Preview: Discover features like Reward & Recognition, designed to help employees feel valued and motivated.
- Keynote Inspiration: Hear from Personal Group's CEO, Paula Constant, and a guest speaker as they share insights and perspectives to spark fresh ideas.
Event Details:
- Date: Thursday, 30th January 2025
- Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Location: The Committee Room, The Royal Automobile Club, 89 Pall Mall, London, SW1 5HS
- Entry: Free to attend + free breakfast buffet
This event isn’t just about exploring solutions - it’s about celebrating your impact and equipping you with tools to meet the challenges of 2025 head-on. Spaces are limited.
Reserve your place today and be among the first to experience Hapi 2.0 >>>