We returned to Aberdeen this week to deliver our HR Huddle for a second time at the OGV Taproom and what a great success it was. This event was our largest yet and the insights shared were invaluable. As always, our goal is to connect HR professionals with recruitment experts to build a stronger workforce together. These events are a win-win for everyone involved – attendees, speakers, and our own team all benefit from the knowledge exchange.
Attendees networked with industry peers, forging meaningful connections. Renowned speakers and industry professionals shared their knowledge on key HR topics, drawing on real-world experience in modern workplaces. From holistic HR to mental health advocacy, the conversations were honest, insightful, and educational.
Kim boasts a 30-year career as a sought-after Holistic HR Consultant and Coach, guiding leading organizations in London and Aberdeen. A champion for well-being and inclusivity for over two decades, she has woven these values into her people strategies, building healthy workplaces and engaged employees. Kim’s dedication is further evidenced by her ongoing training and prestigious Fellow status within the HR and Mental Health fields.
With a robust background spanning almost 20 years in strategic HR practices and a passion for fostering authentic leadership and positive workplace culture, spanning almost 20 years, Gemma expertly blends traditional HR roles with coaching methodologies. Gemma will share personal and professional insights on the transformative impact of coaching in the modern workplace, drawing from her extensive experience and commitment to sustainable, positive organisational development.
John Currie leverages his 17 years in corporate security with a growing passion for employee wellbeing. After personal experiences, John spent the past 8 years as a mental health advocate within the Oil & Gas Industry. He offers a unique combination of skills: training colleagues in Mental Health First Aid and addressing workplace stress specific to the industry, all while creating a culture of empathy through open communication.
The HR Huddle offered the best of both worlds: individual speaker presentations with personal and professional insights, followed by an interactive panel discussion. This dynamic format utilised an engaging app, allowing the audience to connect and contribute their thoughts to a live slide. The result? A vibrant and open conversation that included both the speakers and the esteemed attendees.
Superior Recruitment Group thank you for inviting me on to the panel for what was a fantastic, interactive and collaborative morning. The audience were great, sharing their own insights, and generating fantastic conversation. Thank you Beckie Docherty, Sky Jackson and Gareth Allen for arranging and facilitating such a successful event and Kim Woolner and John Currie for sharing your experience and knowledge with us all.
It was a honour being part of the HR huddle. Thank you to Gareth Allen Beckie Docherty Sky Jackson for hosting.
What a fabulous morning. Seeing some familiar faces and sharing stories. Thanks for having me.
Excellent content and topics. It was very thought provoking. Thank you for the invite.
Great event thanks for the invite, and presentations were so on point! Great to catch up with familiar faces and make new connections.
Thanks very much to the speakers, and to Superior Recruitment for organising the event. Really enjoyed this.
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