13 - 18 December 2026 | London
CIPD - Effective Talent Resourcing & Coaching Skills for HR
From talent acquisition to coaching conversations, gain the tools to attract, engage and grow talent.
14 - 18 December 2026 | London
Finding, selecting, and developing the right people is critical to organisational success. This combined programme equips HR and people professionals with practical skills across the employee lifecycle, from workforce planning and inclusive attraction to structured selection, onboarding and post-hire development. You will learn to use market insight, digital tools, competency frameworks, and evidence-based assessment to make confident hiring decisions and create a positive candidate experience. You will then build structured coaching conversations using the GROW model, Appreciative Inquiry, and insights from neuroscience, strengthening your listening, questioning and feedback skills to support engagement, learning, and sustained performance.
What's in Store
Align talent acquisition and workforce planning with organisational strategy
Create inclusive roles, employer propositions, and sourcing strategies for diverse talent pools
Use digital tools, selection criteria, and competency frameworks to improve hiring decisions
Conduct structured interviews using WASP, Funnel, and STAR techniques while reducing bias
Strengthen onboarding, candidate experience, and recruiting metrics to support retention
Apply GROW, active listening, powerful questions, and feedback in practical coaching conversations
Association Partner: CIPD
Workshop director to be confirmed.
Benefits of Attending
Align talent acquisition and workforce planning with wider business priorities
Design inclusive, evidence-based recruitment, and onboarding processes
Conduct competency-based selection while minimising bias and discrimination risk
Use structured coaching methods to unlock potential, improve performance, and support growth
Who Should Attend
Professionals working across the employee lifecycle who want to strengthen both recruitment and coaching capabilities. Relevant roles include HR and People Professionals, Talent Acquisition and Resourcing Specialists, Recruitment and Onboarding Officers, HR Business Partners, L&D and Talent Development Professionals, Employee Experience Coordinators, People Managers, Team Leaders, Internal Coaches, and Organisational Development Practitioners.