Hybrid Working and The 4 Day Work Week – Smart Strategy or Fantasy Fix?
The way we work has transformed. What began as a temporary measure during the pandemic has evolved into a lasting and strategic way of operating. For many organisations, hybrid working has become a key part of their long-term workforce model. The debate over remote work has resurfaced, with some arguing that working from home isn’t ‘proper work’ and has set the UK’s productivity back by 20 years.
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Clare Durnin, Chief People and Excellence Officer, Platform Housing Group Limited
SPEAKERS
Alan Keers, CEO, Red Kite Housing | Brendan Burchell, Professor in the Social Sciences, University of Cambridge and four-day week qualitative research lead, University of Cambridge
This is a second workshop focusing on the ongoing challenges of Pillar Two compliance for in-house tax following an online meeting in December. The nature of Pillar Two challenges vary significantly with the particular circumstances facing groups – not least the geographic footprint; timing of reporting schedules; and preparedness in terms of data gathering and resources.
The ROI of Sports Partnerships – A Football Case Study
For the first time in its 200-year history, Hill Dickinson has entered a stadium naming-rights partnership with one of the Premier League’s most recognisable clubs, setting a new benchmark for professional services firms in scale, brand impact and community engagement. In this candid, behind-the-scenes session, CEO of Hill Dickinson, Craig Scott, and Former CEO, Peter Jackson, will walk executives through some of the key phases of the deal, from the initial board-level debate to the launch campaign that drove record audience reach and digital engagement.
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Peter Jackson, Former CEO, Hill Dickinson LLP
SPEAKERS
Richard Henman, Founder & CEO, Henman Communications | Craig Scott, Chief Executive Officer, Hill Dickinson LLP
A Bridge Over Troubled Waters: The River Island Restructuring Plan
The UK retail sector has been grappling with subdued consumer demand, an accelerated switch to online shopping during the pandemic and rising costs squeezing profit margins. High Street and mixed channel retailers face stiff competition from online-only stores. This was the backdrop to clothing retail brand River Island sustaining losses in 2023 and 2024.
