The CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition (ACE) is fast approaching! I’ve been to the CIPD Festival of Work in London (great experience) but it’ll be my first time at ACE!
Earlier today, I spoke with one of the brilliant experts who’ll be on stage next week. Woosh Raza is Principal Consultant at Woosh Ltd.
Woosh and I talked about the panel he’ll be on – called ‘Sustaining momentum in career development to enhance workforce productivity’ along with JC Townend, Country President at Adecco UK & IRE, Sophie Holmes, Group Head of Future Skills Development at Sky and Lizzie Crowley, Senior Skills Policy Adviser at CIPD. Woosh and I also talked about some speakers we hope to see including Peter Cheese, Bruce Daisley, Dame Joanna Lumley, Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock, and Prof. Michael Wooldridge.
Listen too, as Whoosh shares info on some of the charities he supports including the Charities HR Network.
More About Woosh Raza
Woosh is a chartered fellow of the CIPD, having worked across the private and public sectors before developing his career in not-for-profit organisations in housing, health care and criminal justice settings. An experienced change management and transformation expert, Woosh has a proven track record in leading and delivering large-scale transformation projects.
Woosh was previously a co-chair of the central London CIPD Committee, sits on the BAME leadership alumni for Stonewall and previously ran his own ED&I consultancy focused on supporting third sector clients in advancing their strategies in equity and belonging. He is currently the chair of a charity called Radical Recruits, and a trustee for the Charities HR Network.
Woosh is currently leading in the development of a sector wide workforce strategy in collaboration with CIPD, Institute for Employment Studies and Charities HR Network.
More About CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition
The CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition is designed to give attendees the expertise needed to tackle problems in a modern workplace. Bringing together peers from around the world, this event continues to set the standard for excellence. Join us, as we unite in a shared purpose, to shape your development and a future the people profession can be proud of.
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