Annual Professional Lecture - "Human Resources 2.1"

by David Fairhurst, Senior Vice President & Chief People Officer for Northern Europe, McDonald's and Visiting Professor, MMU

Date: Tuesday 16th March 2010

Time: Drinks reception from 6pm; Lecture 6.30-7.30pm

Venue: Michael E Porter Lecture Theatre, MMU Business School, Aytoun Building, Aytoun Street, Manchester M1 3GH

Many in the HR world – thinkers, suppliers and practitioners alike – are becoming increasingly excited at the prospect of what many are calling "Human Resources 2.0": an era where social networking and emerging online technologies will lay at the heart of progressive HR practice.

In this challenging and thought-provoking lecture David will take a close look at the key ideas underpinning this proposed transformation of the discipline. In doing so, he will evaluate both the risks and opportunities which are likely to present themselves over the next few years and proposes an approach to HR which will enable organisations to thrive in this new era – "Human Resources 2.1".

This event is FREE to attend and is open to all.

About David

David has enjoyed a rich and varied career in Human Resources. After joining Lucas Industries as a Graduate Trainee, David became the youngest Group Manager at H J Heinz, European Director of Recruitment and Leadership Planning for SmithKline Beecham, and Corporate HR Director for Tesco.

David joined McDonald’s in May 2005 and, as Senior Vice President & Chief People Officer for Northern Europe, has responsibility for HR, Training, Education, Customer Services and Environment.

David is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development where he is currently serving as its Vice President of Learning, Training and Development.

In 2007 David was given an honorary Doctorate in Business Administration by Manchester Metropolitan University Business School, where he is a Visiting Professor. In 2007 and 2008 he secured the No.1 position in Personnel Today’s Top 40 HR Power Players list; and in 2009 he was voted the UK's ‘Most Influential Practitioner’ by readers of HR Magazine for the second consecutive year.