Recruit, Retain, Thrive: Supporting Lancashire Employers

Healthy People. Stronger Businesses. Better Recruitment Outcomes. Employers across Lancashire are facing increasing challenges around recruitment, retention, workforce wellbeing and sickness absence.

This free employer summit brings together industry experts, business leaders and support organisations to explore practical solutions that help organisations build healthier, more resilient and inclusive workplaces. Whether you are a business owner, manager, HR professional or people lead, you'll gain valuable insights into creating a workplace where employees can thrive, while strengthening business performance and expanding access to talent.

What You Will Take Away How workforce wellbeing impacts productivity, retention and business success Practical strategies to reduce sickness absence and support employee health Inclusive recruitment approaches to widen your talent pool Supporting employees with disabilities, neurodiverse conditions and long-term health conditions Employer responsibilities around workplace inclusion and reasonable adjustments Local support available through Connect to Work, WorkWell and partner organisations

The event will be opened by Dr Michele Lawty-Jones, who will provide an update on the Get Lancashire Working programme and Lancashire's wider approach to supporting people into employment, improving workforce health and helping businesses access untapped talent.

Then Hear From Expert Speakers Dr Jill Davies will explore local and national trends in economic inactivity, helping employers understand the barriers many people face when returning to work and what this means for Lancashire businesses.

Gabriela Hammond will discuss workplace culture, inclusion and employment law, highlighting how healthy and inclusive workplaces can reduce risk and improve business outcomes.

Dan Armitage will share insights into neurodiversity in the workplace, the challenges some individuals face entering employment, and the support available to employers through WorkWell and Connect to Work.