Past speakers
Past speakers
More than 200 HR leaders, practitioners, researchers, academics and consultants have spoken at InsideHR webinars since 2017, from chief people officers and HR directors at household names to leading analysts, authors and campaigners. Here are some of them.
Headline speakers
Jon Ingham
Director, Strategic HR Academy
One of the UK’s leading voices on strategic HR and organisation design: co-author with Dave Ulrich, author of The Social Organization and Director of the Strategic HR Academy.
Revisiting Strategic HR · Apr 2020
Hung Lee
Director, Recruiting Brainfood
Editor of Recruiting Brainfood, the leading talent acquisition newsletter, and one of recruitment’s best-known voices on LinkedIn.
Top Trends in Talent Acquisition for 2023 · Nov 2022
Toby Culshaw
Talent intelligence and workforce planning
Former Head of Talent Intelligence at Amazon and Philips, author of Talent Intelligence and founder of the Talent Intelligence Collective.
David Wilson
CEO, Fosway Group
Founder and CEO of Fosway Group, Europe’s #1 HR industry analyst, leading its research on next-generation HR, talent and learning.
Sarah Jackson OBE
Authority on flexible working and working families
Instrumental in shaping UK family-friendly policy, legislation and public attitudes for over two decades; national media commentator and Visiting Professor at Cranfield School of Management.
Dr Gemma Dale
Senior lecturer, Liverpool Business School
HR director turned academic and author, now senior lecturer at Liverpool Business School and a leading UK voice on flexible, hybrid and remote work.
Caroline Waters OBE
Vice President, Carers UK
Vice President of Carers UK since 2013, championing carers’ right to combine work and care, and Vice President of the RSPCA.
Jennifer Liston-Smith
Strategic adviser on working parents and carers
Business psychologist and strategic adviser on working parents and carers, and InsideHR’s most frequent guest, with 30 webinars since 2017.
The Great Employer Divide · May 2026
More past speakers
Trish Hewitt
Chief People Officer, HR consultant and HR podcaster
Kul Mahay
Founder, Ignite Your Inner Potential and the Human-Centred Leadership Conference; host of the Human-Centred Leadership Podcast
DEI Under Attack: How HR Can Fight Back · Mar 2025
Joanne Lockwood
Inclusion and belonging specialist; founder, SEE Change Happen; host of Inclusion Bites
DEI Under Attack: How HR Can Fight Back · Mar 2025
Dr Natalie Baumgartner
Engagement and culture thought leader, Achievers
The Science of a Successful Return to Work · Jul 2020
Ruth Thomas
Pay equity specialist; co-founder, Curo Compensation; later Payscale
Carolanne Minashi
Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion, UBS
Lydia Ings
HR Director, Colliers
Catherine Ritchie
Senior Wellbeing and People Experience Manager, Clifford Chance
Hazel Mainwaring
Reward & Performance Lead, E.ON
Leah Gray
Benefits Manager UK&I, Marsh McLennan
Jennifer Robinson
Organisational Development Manager, Canopius Group
Chris Robinson
Senior L&D and Culture Manager, Octopus EV
Maria Hoeritzauer
Partner, Crossland Employment Solicitors
Stephen Cuppello
Director of Psychology, Thomas
Sara Hill
CEO, RoleMapper
Sion Thomas
Lead Academy Sports Psychologist, Crystal Palace FC
Roles as they were listed for each webinar. Each title opens the recording on BrightTALK.
Every speaker, A–Z
194 more speakers from InsideHR webinars since 2017, with the webinar they spoke at.
- Karen AdewoyinNHS FoundationWellbeing in Our New Hybrid World: A Rethink for Employers
- Natalie AghdaeySenior Product Specialist, SurveyMonkey4 strategies for building a world class workforce
- Heidi AllanNeyberFinancial Wellbeing in the Workplace: A Way Forward
- Caroline AllenApricity FertilityFertility benefits - a practical guide for HR
- Suzanne AllenHead of People, LakelandDriving Engagement With L&D: Lakeland’s Story with Fuse
- Alex AlvarezSenior People Scientist, Culture AmpThe Flexibility Factor - How to build a successful flexible workplace
- Andrea AlvarezSenior People Scientist, Culture AmpReignite employee motivation with data insights
- Maddie AmosInternational Director Data and Governance, Christie'sLeading with Data: HR in a Tech-Centric World
- Chris AndrewEVP Consulting Lead, GallagherStrategies that Stick: How Top HR Leaders Boost Engagement with Benefits Technology
- Steve AtkinsonVice President & General Manager EMEA, EnboarderThe power of human connection in the hybrid workplace
- Kate BeachGlobal Head of Strategy Consulting, AMSSkills-Based Organisations and the Future of Talent Acquisition
- Caitlin BigsbyVisierTalent Shortage and the Candidate Experience - A Guide
- Holly BirkettBirmingham Business School.The Parent Transition: The Latest on Policy, Practice and Benefits
- Simon BishopHead of Global Talent Acquisition, SoftwareONETransform Your Talent Acquisition Strategy
- Oliver BlackBright HorizonsWhat’s Next in Work-Life Balance?
- Louisa BlainHead of Insurance UK2026 Human Capital Outlook: 5 Forces to Act on
- Ed BowyerHogan LovellsGender Pay Gap Reporting: What’s Your Story?
- Oke BrandtProduct development, cut-eHow AI is Changing Talent Assessment
- Jessica BranniganLead People Scientist, Culture AmpHR Trends: What's to come in 2024?
- Georgina BrazierMilkroundThe Graduate Conundrum – Boosting Graduate Confidence in the Workplace
- Sara BreslerCorndelInclusive and Conscious Leadership in the Modern Workplace
- Adam BrookeBAMLSupporting Your Working Parents in a Post Childcare Voucher World
- Amber BrownProduct Solutions Manager, iCIMSBuilding Your Winning Workforce Through Diversity and Inclusion
- Ollie BrowningHead of Sales, Go1How to Refine Your Learning Strategy During Times of Disruption
- Jackie ButteryBAMLSupporting Your Working Parents in a Post Childcare Voucher World
- Dean Callaghancut-e.The Future of Talent Acquisition
- Sarah CalleryDirector of Strategy and Solutions, iCIMSTop Trends in Talent Acquisition for 2023
- Laura Carter-PenmanPeppyCreating a gender-inclusive wellbeing benefits strategy
- Alex CassAonRetention is the new Recruitment
- Kim ChaplainCentre for Ageing BetterOlder Workers and Carers – the key to employers’ skills gaps
- Alex ClintonGlobal Training Specialist, ThomasThe secret to future-proofing your workforce
- Lewis CohenMD of Service Development, AMSSkills-Based Organisations and the Future of Talent Acquisition
- Rhys ConnollyAonBuilding a skills-based talent strategy
- Mani CooshnaHead of People, TLC CareHow to leverage team connectivity for success in 2025
- Lucy CornwallLearning Experience Specialist, City FibreHow to Refine Your Learning Strategy During Times of Disruption
- Victoria CotteeBright HorizonsPost-budget childcare: what is the employer’s role?
- Caroline CourtinBNPP GlobalBuilding a Sustainable DE&I Talent Strategy
- Suzanne CourtneyCut-eTalent Assessment Trends in the Digital Age
- Jane CraneSercoRecruitment and Assessment Strategies in a Post Pandemic World
- Fiona DanielFD2iHybrid Working 2021: Family-Friendly Blended Working for Parents & Carers
- Oliver DanielsBright HorizonsWORK+FAMILY: Life After Lockdown
- Jayson DarbyThomas InternationalThe Secret to Solving the Skills Shortage - Hiring for Potential
- Ian DobrinAmbassador and Sales Director, VRPARKSupporting your Early Careers Hires to Thrive
- Lindsey DoeTiniesSupporting Your Working Parents in a Post Childcare Voucher World
- Richard DohertyWorkdayEngagement 2020
- Chase DolomontAchieversRecognition & Engagement: Get Set for Success in 2019
- Alistair DornanDirector, Gallagher Benefit ServicesTalent Scarcity & Benefits Trends in 2022
- Andrew DrakeDirector of People Experience, GallagherThe Great Benefits Debate - Design vs Comms
- Michael DurrantSantanderWalk the Talk: The Power of Internal Mobility
- Sally EarnshawManaging Director of Culture Change Consulting, GallagherLeading Through Change – The BIG Leadership Challenge
- Steve EhrlichRadancyEarly Careers & Gen Z - making every connection count
- Craig FearonSumtotalGDPR – A Guide for HR Professionals
- Rachel FellowesChief Wellbeing Officer, AonNavigating Workforce Challenges During the Great Resignation
- Alison FishlockAccount Director, AonRecruitment and Assessment Strategies in a Post Pandemic World
- Sarah ForbesYork UniversityWho are the best employers for equal parenting?
- Caroline FordAstraZenecaAddress the Skills Gap and Future-Proof Your L&D Strategy!
- Jos FrederiksCreatementThe Secret to Solving the Skills Shortage - Hiring for Potential
- Winnie FrimpongSenior People Scientist, Culture AmpEmpowering Employees Through Ethical Listening Strategies
- Jasmina GabersekResource Lead / Early Careers, VeoliaEarly Careers Talent Priorities, Challenges and Trends in 2022
- Laura Garcia-HerreroExpleoOptimising Your Recruitment Process: Tips for Streamlining and Simplicity
- Simon GarritySenior workforce management expert at Protime"4 Day Work Week and Boundaried Work", Is This The Future For The UK?
- Benedict GautreyGreat Places to workMultigenerational Wellbeing: the Role of Family Benefits
- Cathy GeertsSD WorxWhy is Payroll Outsourcing on the Rise?
- Simon GibsonHow to Refine Your Learning Strategy During Times of Disruption
- Emily GillmoreConsulting Director, GallagherPeople Strategy Insights with Gallagher
- Francis GossDirector of People Experiences Consulting, GallagherSupporting Employees through the cost of living crisis with Francis Goss
- Lou GrayEY AbsoluteInsights for a Resilient HR Strategy in 2021 - Latest Survey Results
- Sarah GregoryBaker McKenzieGender Pay Gap: Derailed by COVID or Back on Track?
- Marius GrindemannAonEmpowering Your Workforce for 2021 and Beyond
- Daniel GualdinoSenior People Scientist, Culture AmpReignite employee motivation with data insights
- Simon HainesCEO, SimplyHow Can You Use Data on People to Improve Business Performance?
- Karen HarbisherBright HorizonsWellbeing in Our New Hybrid World: A Rethink for Employers
- Amber HarrisAon Human Capital SolutionsEarly Careers & Gen Z - making every connection count
- Claire HarveyVodafoneBuilding a Sustainable DE&I Talent Strategy
- Amanda HawleySD WorxWhy is Payroll Outsourcing on the Rise?
- Georgina HendleySD WorxReinventing HR: Built. For Transformation
- Lauren HillierSchrodersEarly Careers in 2021: The Future of Next Gen Talent
- John HowkinsBusiness Adviser and AuthorWork+Family Reimagined in COVID Times: New Best Practice for Employers
- Sheri HughesPageGroupWORK+FAMILY: Life After Lockdown
- Julie HumphreysAIGManaging Parental Leave in the Global Digital Age
- Emma HumphrisSenior People Scientist, Culture AmpTop five latest findings on DEI and how to take action
- Shazeaa IngarAonBuilding a Sustainable DE&I Talent Strategy
- Tracey IsmaySwiss Re UKHow to achieve Work-Life Balance and High Productivity as Employers
- Debbi JacksonBEISPaternity Leave, Families and the Government’s Good Work Plan
- Adithi JagannathanAonBuilding a skills-based talent strategy
- Sarah JefferysHead of Reward ConsultingThe Great Benefits Debate - Design vs Comms
- Lauren JepsonVodafoneThe Future of Talent Acquisition
- Matt JohnsThomas InternationalMind the Trust Gap – Insights on Recruitment in 2021
- Gareth JonesChief Product Officer, ThomasSync or Sink: Is Miscommunication Drowning Your Team?
- Xanic JonesCitiManaging Parental Leave in the Global Digital Age
- Lena JustenhovenCut-eTalent Assessment Trends in the Digital Age
- Katherine KasujjaImperial College NHS TrustInclusive and Conscious Leadership in the Modern Workplace
- Avneet KaurPrincipal Consultant, AonRising Resilient - The Manager of the Future
- Becky KearnsFertility Matters at WorkFertility benefits - a practical guide for HR
- Joanna KelehaniCIMSTalent Shortage and the Candidate Experience - A Guide
- Kevin KellyHSEHow to Create a More Human-Centric HR Function
- Mary Ryan KellyHSEHow to Create a More Human-Centric HR Function
- Sarah KenehanHead of Client Solutions, AonNavigating Workforce Challenges During the Great Resignation
- Clare KeniryBoard Director, Morgan HuntUnveiling Bias: How To Implement Inclusive Hiring Practices
- Wendy KilgannoniCIMSOptimising Your Recruitment Process: Tips for Streamlining and Simplicity
- David KirkGrowth Technology Leader UK2026 Human Capital Outlook: 5 Forces to Act on
- Sharn KleissStrategy Partner, GallagherPeople Strategy Insights with Gallagher
- Liz KotzeSkyWhy it Pays to be Family Friendly: How Leading Employers Make Work+Family Work
- Stephanie KukoyiSenior People Scientist, Culture AmpUnlock employee potentional with continuous performance
- Helen LakePeppyCreating a gender-inclusive wellbeing benefits strategy
- Sam LawtonCustomer Success Manager, Fuse UniversalDriving Engagement With L&D: Lakeland’s Story with Fuse
- Chinor LeeAssociate Director, iCIMSBuilding Your Winning Workforce Through Diversity and Inclusion
- Han-Son LeeDaddiLifeWho are the best employers for equal parenting?
- Janine LeightleyBright HorizonsHow to achieve Work-Life Balance and High Productivity as Employers
- Emma LeonisLACE PartnersReinventing HR: Designing the Employee Experience
- Jon LesterIBMEngagement 2020
- Jeremy LiefPwCThe Future of Work Part II: Technology & the New World of Work
- Abbie LopezEmerging Talent Specialist, Ocado GroupCase Study: How AI is Transforming Recruitment at Ocado Group
- Kerrie MaitlandPositive DimensionsHow to Get Backing From Your Board - Employee Engagement and Recognition
- Catherine MansonChristie'sGender Pay Gap: Where Are We Now?
- Sarah MasonFormer CPO, FoxtonsThe secret to organisational success: leadership development
- Iole MatthewsBright HorizonsWho are the best employers for equal parenting?
- Sally McCannMacfarlanesWhy it Pays to be Family Friendly: How Leading Employers Make Work+Family Work
- Fiona McKeeSD WorxInsights for a Resilient HR Strategy in 2021 - Latest Survey Results
- Marc McKenna-ColesLloyd's21st Century Work+Family: Where do We go From Here?
- Scott McKenzieLansonsGender Pay Gap Reporting: What’s Your Story?
- Kirsty McLeanNomura UKFertility benefits - a practical guide for HR
- Phil Mellows-FacerBMS PerformanceRethinking recruitment to get ahead
- Jane MoffettWhat’s the Real Impact of Maternity Coaching?
- Patricia MolenaarSD WorxReinventing HR: Designing the Employee Experience
- Charlotte MosleySenior People Scientist, Culture AmpDriving Employee Growth and Development Through Negative Feedback
- Rhea MossiCIMSHow to Attract & Hire Top Talent During a Talent Shortage
- Noelle MurphyXpertHRHybrid Working and Returning to the Workplace - Podcast
- Sarah NewtonBaker & McKenzie LLPIs the New Normal Reinforcing Gender Stereotypes?
- Kira van NiekerkThomasRethinking recruitment to get ahead
- Siri NommeNorton Rose Fulbright LLPHybrid Working 2021: Family-Friendly Blended Working for Parents & Carers
- Agata NowakowskaSkillsoftModern workforce development - Assess, measure, develop at scale
- Mark O'ConnorUiPathHow to Create a More Human-Centric HR Function
- Jake O'GormanDirector, CorndelLeading with Data: HR in a Tech-Centric World
- Patrick O'KaneFISGDPR – A Guide for HR Professionals
- Carrie-Ann OdlumRPCBeyond Childcare: Inclusive family support strategies
- Stephen OusleySD WorxReinventing HR: Built. For Transformation
- Emily PageAonBuilding a skills-based talent strategy
- Melissa ParisLead People Scientist, Culture AmpLeaders in a Hybrid World - Podcast
- Simon ParsonsSD WorxInsights for a Resilient HR Strategy in 2021 - Latest Survey Results
- Ruth PerryAMSWalk the Talk: The Power of Internal Mobility
- Colette PhilpHR Director, SD WorxReinventing HR: The Flexible Work Revolution
- Daniel PikeSupercarersThe Battle for Older Talent - Best Practice to Support 50+
- Lisa PinfieldCapitaInclusive and Conscious Leadership in the Modern Workplace
- Matthew PooleAMSWalk the Talk: The Power of Internal Mobility
- Denise PriestBright HorizonsNew Workplace Culture - A Best Practice Guide
- Cassie RainePiPADoes Your Employer Brand Attract Talented Parents and Carers?
- Della RathAonEarly Careers in 2021: The Future of Next Gen Talent
- Bob RehillBob Rehill & AssociatesWhy is Payroll Outsourcing on the Rise?
- Alykhan RehmatullahiCIMSHumanize Your Brand and Transform Your Hiring
- Deborah RichardsIBMWork+Family: A Paradigm Shift?
- Josh RodHead of Product Marketing, HiBobBuilding workforce skills for AI performance
- Sarah RonanWBGPost-budget childcare: what is the employer’s role?
- Rob RyanSercoRecruitment and Assessment Strategies in a Post Pandemic World
- Charlotte SchallerAonRetention is the new Recruitment
- Clare ScottSkyWork+Family Reimagined in COVID Times: New Best Practice for Employers
- Annabelle SenantAonSupporting your Early Careers Hires to Thrive
- Gonzalo ShoobridgeGreat Place to Work21st Century Work+Family: Where do We go From Here?
- Shivanker SinghDirector Global Strategic Growth, AonRising Resilient - The Manager of the Future
- Yvonne SmythHaysDoes Your Employer Brand Attract Talented Parents and Carers?
- Christy SpilkaVice President, Global Head of Talent Acquisition at iCIMSThe Evolution of Talent Acquisition in a Competitive Market
- Francesca SteynPeppyWhy 'Fertility' is a Workplace Issue - Podcast
- Tony SummersG4SInclusive and Conscious Leadership in the Modern Workplace
- Mollie TatlowThomas InternationalRethinking Workplace Diversity: Cultivating an Inclusive Workforce
- Kimberly TayloriCIMSHow to Attract & Hire Top Talent During a Talent Shortage
- Alice ThompsonNew Best Practice for Parental Leave Returners
- Luke TreglownSnr Manager of Data Science, ThomasThe secret to organisational success: leadership development
- Nicole TuckeriCIMSThe Battle for Top Young Talent 2021
- Nikunj UpadhayBarclaysDoes Your Employer Brand Attract Talented Parents and Carers?
- Andrei UrsuBloombergMultigenerational Wellbeing: the Role of Family Benefits
- Neal VermanChestertonsRethinking Workplace Diversity: Cultivating an Inclusive Workforce
- Janine VictorSpecialist Research Psychologist, Thomas InternationalTackling Unconscious Bias in Recruitment
- Naren VijayaragavanSenior People Scientist, Culture AmpBuild a performance system that motivates, develops & retains talent
- Kellie WadeBenefits & Wellbeing Manager, Sidley Austin LLPWhat does Productivity mean in 2024?
- Lily WallingSolutions Engineer at SurveyMonkeyMake the most out of your employee feedback
- Lara WarburtonRolls-RoyceGender Pay Gap Reporting: What’s Your Story?
- Lucy WarrenMilkroundThe Graduate Conundrum – Boosting Graduate Confidence in the Workplace
- Ali WatersAli Waters AssociatesMind the Trust Gap – Insights on Recruitment in 2021
- Colin WattChief People Officer, NCC GroupRecognition & Engagement: Get Set for Success in 2019
- Amanda WeekesSurrey UniversityPost-budget childcare: what is the employer’s role?
- Meredith WellardDeutsche Post DHLModern workforce development - Assess, measure, develop at scale
- Amanda WellborneSumTotal SystemsCareer Pathing Is Your Best Employee Retention Strategy
- Adena WhiteMarket Intelligence Manager, HiBobTurning Workforce Data into Real Insight: A practical session for HR leaders
- Shar WhiteCGI IncModern workforce development - Assess, measure, develop at scale
- David WhitfieldHR DataHubGender Pay Gap: Derailed by COVID or Back on Track?
- Andrea Wicks-BowlesBright HorizonsFamily-Friendly Business Practice on a Global Scale?
- Denise WillettAchieversHow to Get Backing From Your Board - Employee Engagement and Recognition
- Maggie WilliamsFreelance JournalistFinancial Wellbeing in the Workplace: A Way Forward
- Richard WilliamsonTalent Acquisition Lead, RadiusThe secret to future-proofing your workforce
- Katherine WilsonCarers UKOlder Workers and Carers – the key to employers’ skills gaps
- Alastair WoodsPartner at PWCThe Cost of Living: What Works Best to Help Employees?
- Rachel WoolfPeople Director, ZzoommTackling Unconscious Bias in Recruitment
- Joanne ZadroSchrodersEarly Careers in 2021: The Future of Next Gen Talent
- Erik ZilinekSkillsoftGDPR – A Guide for HR Professionals
HR leaders from
Our panels have also included HR, reward and inclusion leaders from UBS, IBM, Rolls-Royce, Sky, Barclays, Lloyd’s, AstraZeneca, Santander, Christie’s, Clifford Chance, Bloomberg, Nomura, Swiss Re, Vodafone, Schroders, Ocado Group, E.ON, Colliers, OVO Energy, Citi, AIG, Hays, PageGroup, PwC, Baker McKenzie, Hogan Lovells, Norton Rose Fulbright, Serco, G4S, Capita, Veolia and Deutsche Post DHL.
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