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.
- Date: Wednesday 25th June 2025
- Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Location: The Loft at Old Street, Underwood Lofts. 6-14 Underwood Street, London. N1 7JQ
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.