Welcome to The London HR Connection
HR Forum | Networking | Opportunities
The London HR Connection (LHRC) is a unique forum for the HR community that has been established for many years. We host monthly evening events with high profile guest speakers from the world of business, academia, Government, employment law, trade unions and from both the private and public sectors addressing the hottest topics in HR in this challenging market – and are always open to new ideas and suggestions. We aim to be the premier network for everyone with an interest and involvement in the fascinating world of Human Resources.
Innovative and edgy
We like to be innovative and edgy and some of our recent events have involved jazz musicians, chair yoga experts and dramatic entrances on a giant slide – all with a direct link to the world of HR! We also pride ourselves on the excellent networking environment and opportunities that we have created for our members in the relaxed and friendly environment around the main event – and we would be remiss if we didn’t mention the thousands of pounds we raise for some great causes at our renowned summer and Christmas social events.

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final reminder for our webinar on 14/4 - #Recognition in post covid world with leading #HR professionals and supported by @_EachPerson https://t.co/PkFhb06HTr

The Board
The LHRC is organised and managed by a voluntary Board. If you are interested in becoming involved as a Board member please contact mail@londonhr.org for more information. Being a Board member offers great development opportunities.
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Craig McCoy
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Nicky Costa
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Jacquie Beck
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Robert Hicks
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Fraser Butters
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Michael Moran
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Keith Robson
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Denise Jones
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Kay Chouhan
Craig McCoy
Craig is a leading HR Director and NED with 30+ years experience at organisations such as Sky, Bupa, BT, Aegis Media, Informa and The Crown Estate. His international HRD experience includes FTSE 100 PLCs, PE and privately-owned businesses, and public and third sector organisations. As MD of The Learning Loop, Craig provides HR services on an interim and consulting basis. Firmly committed to the ongoing development of commercial HR expertise, Craig is also a great believer in the power of developing strong professional networks. The LHRC provides him with a great opportunity to do both.
Nicky Costa
Nicky is an experienced HR leader with 30+ years HR experience with a diverse range of organisations that range from complex multinationals – such as Ford Motor Company, Energizer, Expedia, CBS and Time Out – through to early stage PE and VC owned businesses. The founder of Kinesis-People, Nicky supports the full range of change and transformation programmes including M&A, restructures, international expansion, strategic frameworks and culture change. Nicky passionately believes that high quality, pragmatic and relevant people plans accelerate businesses towards identifying and achieving their priorities; something that is reflected in the purpose and aspirations of the London HR Connection.
Jacquie Beck
I joined the Board to become more involved in the London HR community and to bring my financial knowledge to help the London HR Connection fulfil its aims.
Robert Hicks
Robert is a global HR leader with over 20 years HR experience across sectors as diverse as software, infrastructure, property and the public sector. Now HRD at the employee engagement technology company, Reward Gateway, he has responsibility for people worldwide and for functions including learning and development, diversity and inclusion, internal communications and recruitment. Robert is a fellow of the CIPD, holds a Masters in HR from London Southbank University and an MBA from Imperial College Business School.
Fraser Butters
Fraser Butters has been responsible for the marketing and promotion of the London HR Connection for many years now. He is also the founder of Pervasive PR, a dedicated PR consultancy that specialises in ‘PR for HR’.
Michael Moran
Michael is a HR guy having working in the Health Service and Financial Services sectors as a HRD. He is a fellow of the CIPD, an economics graduate and has a MBA from Warwick Business School. Almost uniquely amongst HR people, he has also been CEO of an AIM listed business and now a successful entrepreneur having founded 10Eighty in 2012. 10Eighty is a consultancy that specializes in career management and employee engagement. It works with some of the leading players in financial and professional services sectors. Michael is passionate the HR profession. He recognizes that business success is a function of your ability to engage your employees. At the same time HR professionals need to understand the basis of competitive advantage, and be able to maximize the potential of your employees. Michael has been a LHRC board member since 2010.
Keith Robson
Keith is a highly experienced senior HR professional with global expertise in running complex talent, leadership development and learning functions. Currently the Interim Director, Talent, OD, Development & D&I with M&G Prudential, in his three years as an interim HR executive Keith has held Director level roles with NATS, Rolls Royce and Aviva. Keith has spent 25% of his career living and working outside the UK spending time in New York, Dublin, Dubai and Singapore working in a variety of sectors from Investment Banking to Retail, FinTech and eCommerce
Denise Jones
Denise has over 25 years marketing and events consultancy experience working mostly with membership organisations and volunteer committees. Working with London HR Connection for the past 13 years, has allowed Denise to expand her portfolio of clients whilst enjoying meeting a wide variety of people.
Kay Chouhan
Kay Chouhan has 10 years’ experience in recruitment and data research and, despite launching her company during the recession; her highly effective strategies have attracted companies from a wide range of industries.
“I joined the London HR Connection Board as I saw it as thought provoking. I think it challenges the industry on business matters which affect the HR profession’s industry policies and standards.”
Events
Upcoming Events
We run our events at the end of the working day, usually mid month. Events are participative and informative allowing members to take newly acquired knowledge back to their workplace.
At our events, we meet to update our members on issues of current interest in the world of people management and development with lively and interactive sessions with renowned speakers and subject experts. Our members also get a chance to meet and talk to other HR professionals in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Our events always include high profile and eminent speakers from within the profession and public life and we also hold regular debates at King’s College, London and CASS Business School. We also list our recent events to give you a flavour of the topics we have covered. For many of our events you can download the presentation or other relevant information. We welcome suggestions for future events or perhaps you know a potential speaker for a future event. If so, please contact us.
Past Events
- Recognition in a post-Covid world - 14th April 2021 - 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- The importance of cars in your environmentally friendly post covid benefits offering - 24th March 2021 - 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Location location location ... The New War for Talent: Hiring in a More Competitive Remote Market - 24th February 2021 - 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- Surviving and thriving in 2021 - 11th February 2021 - 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- Changing Times means Changing Minds – Learning in 2021 - 28th January 2021 - 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- Charity Trusteeship is a Win-Win - 13th January 2021 - 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- Driving tangible engagement through effective wellbeing - 24th November 2020 - 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- What should be on your mind? - 18th November 2020 - 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- The Role of HR in Reimagining the Organisation - 11th November 2020 - 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- Successfully navigating the WFH legal minefield - 14th October 2020 - 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Hiring in the new labour market: is your talent acquisition team set up for success in a changed world? - 1st October 2020 - 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- Getting Remote Onboarding Right - 19th August 2020 - 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- Managing Traumatic Change - Webinar - 15th July 2020 - 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- Return to work – managing the transition safely and operating the flexible furlough scheme - 26th June 2020 - 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Successful global assignments in the 21st century: taking a strategic perspective on mobility - 5th March 2020 - 6:15 pm - 8:45 pm
- Balancing control with trust – a 21st century workforce dilemma - 13th February 2020 - 6:15 pm - 8:45 pm
- Bin anonymous employee surveys and see engagement rise? - 21st January 2020 - 6:15 pm - 8:45 pm
- The London HR Connection Xmas Special - 2nd December 2019 - 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
- Building a sustainable mental health strategy - 12th November 2019 - 6:15 pm - 8:45 pm
- How can the CEO and HR be good bedfellows? - 15th October 2019 - 6:15 pm - 8:45 pm
Sponsors
Sponsorship
If you are interested in finding out more about sponsorship opportunities please contact Fraser Butters at fraser@pervasivepr.com