Blood, Sweat & Hires: The Future of Work
Join PeopleScout & TMP Worldwide for a networking event exclusively tailored for HR Directors and Talent Acquisition leaders, where we’ll be exploring the biggest trends shaping the future of work.
Through four dynamic sessions, expert speakers will break down the forces redefining talent acquisition – from automation and economic shifts to ED&I, skills-based hiring, and employer branding.
Expect punchy insights, engaging discussions, and invaluable connections—all over drinks and canapés in a vibrant setting.
Meet the Speakers

Robert Peasnell
Head of Growth at PeopleScout UK & Event Facilitator
Robert works with employers across PeopleScout and TMP Worldwide, helping them develop strategies that meet their talent acquisition goals. A regular speaker at HR conferences, he is also a visiting lecturer at Surrey Business School and a member of the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council.

Mark Lomas
Head of Culture at Lloyd’s of London
Mark is a multiple award-winning Diversity & Culture change practitioner, leading international initiatives like the Diversity Festival ‘Dive In,’ which engages over 45,000 people across 84 countries annually. He is a Fellow of CIPD and the 5% Club.

Jack Kennedy
Senior Economist at Indeed
Jack specialises in labour market trends in the UK and Ireland, with a background in financial services and macroeconomic research. His insights are published on the Indeed Hiring Lab blog, and he is a frequent commentator in the media and at industry events.

Amanda Callen, CPsychol AFBPsS
Head of Assessment Design at PeopleScout
A Chartered Psychologist with over 30 years of experience, Amanda specialises in assessment design, with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and the impact of AI on hiring practices.

David Macfarlane
Head of Employer Brand & Insight at TMP Worldwide
An award-winning employer branding expert, David has developed innovative campaigns across multiple sectors, with a strong passion for early careers recruitment.

Adriana Sedzik
Senior Talent & Market Insight Consultant at TMP Worldwide
As an expert in Talent & Market Insight, Adrianna has her eyes on the most recent events that impact the recruitment world. She turns data into a story to help businesses make informed decisions in their hiring strategy.