HR Futures 2008 will be chaired by Ralph Tribe, VP of Human Resources, AOL and will comprise an intensive programme of inspirational keynotes, moderated 'ThinkShops' on specific themes and a highly interactive debate - plus extended coffee breaks, sit-down lunch and post-event drinks reception to maximise the opportunities for sharing ideas and networking.

Highlights will include an opening session on Life & Death HR from Colonel Tim Collins, ex-British Army & Veteran of Iraq. Plus a provocative insight into attracting and retaining employees in the Digital Age, presented by Fru Hazlitt, inspirational Managing Director of GCap Media, with previous experience at other trail-blazing organisations such as Virgin Radio and Yahoo! Later sessions will focus on key areas such as;

• Leadership & Motivation
• Strategic HR Planning
• Employer Branding & Corporate Culture
• Recruitment & Executive Search
• Talent Management & Retention
• Training & Personal Development
• Mentoring & Succession Planning
• Diversity, Equality & Generational Differences
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Flexible Benefits & Payroll
• e-HR & Employee Self-Service
• Digital Convergence & New Technologies
• Employment Law & EU Directives
• Well-Being & Occupational Health
• Human Capital Reporting
• Outsourcing & Offshoring
• Flexible & Mobile Working
• Globalisation & Emerging Economies
• Business Ethics & Compliance
• Corporate Social Responsibility