Where are all the workers? Understanding our labour market – an expert session

The Labour Market Statistics produced each month by the Office of National Statistics provides key information about the UK workforce. Understanding the trends and underlying causes can help employers to adjust their recruitment strategies and make appropriate workforce plans.

At this event, we will have the opportunity to hear from, and ask questions of two leading experts in the labour market. Darren Morgan, the Director of Economic Statistics Production and Analysis from the ONS and Tony Wilson, Director of IES and author of the IES monthly labour market briefing.

Hosted by Phillippa Bonay, Director of People and Business Services, ONS, and HR Director for the Government Analysis Function, there will also be an opportunity to explore how HR can use this information to inform its workforce strategies.

This event will be for a small group attending in person to allow for a rich conversation.  Ideal for senior HR practitioners and those with responsibility for workforce planning and resourcing.

Speakers

Darren Morgan – Director of Economic Statistics Production and Analysis, ONS
Darren leads the production and analysis of the UK’s official estimates of the Labour Market and the country’s National and Regional Accounts, he is also responsible for the range of monthly output economic indicators and annual surveys produced and conducted by the ONS. Darren is also ONS’s Head at the Darlington Economic Campus. Darren has previously led the development and production of various economic outputs, such as inflation, trade and balance of payments and has Chaired Economic Expert Groups at the United Nations and the Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development.

Tony Wilson – Director Institute for Employment Studies
Tony has worked in employment policy and research for the last twenty years, in a range of roles spanning central government and independent institutes.  As Institute Director at IES, Tony leads a team of fifty people delivering research, analysis and consultancy support on employment, skills, education and HR.  He has particular expertise in labour market policy and analysis;  the design, delivery and evaluation of employment and skills programmes and supporting organisations to understand and apply evidence of ‘what works’ in employment policy and service delivery.

Philippa Bonay – Director of People and Business Services, ONS
Philippa leads the People and Business Services directorate, which is responsible for human resources (HR), estates, facilities management, H&S, business services and the customer contact centre. She is also the HR Director for the Government Analysis Function, People Lead for the Government Statistical Service and a member of the Civil Service HR Executive. Philippa has extensive experience across the whole HR remit, infrastructure, commercial and business services in both the private and public sectors.

Event timetable

09.45 Arrivals and security checks / tea and coffee
10.00 Welcome, introductions and housekeeping
10.10 Welcome from ONS (Philippa Bonay)
10.20 Understanding the latest labour market statistics (Darren Morgan)
10.45 Our take on the labour market statistics & implications for employers (Tony Wilson)
11.10 Q&A with Darren and Tony
11.30 Comfort break
11.45 Breakout discussions: implications for employers (Claire Campbell and Philippa Bonay)
12.10 Plenary discussion (Philippa Bonay)
12.25 Thanks and close

Reserving your place

This event is available exclusively to HR Network members. Please email the HR Network Manager Emma Stewart-Rigby to secure your place as soon as possible.