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People Ops - October

Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 10:00 – 12:00

Business and Intellectual Property Centre Oxfordshire, Queen Street, Westgate, Oxford, OX1 1DJ

Agenda 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Arrival, refreshments and networking 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Talk #1 - Melanie Guy - Fifty Not Finished 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM Break 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM Talk #2 - Lisa Lloyd - What If the Problem Isn't the Problem? 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM Continued conversation and close

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October 2026

Business and Intellectual Property Centre Oxfordshire, Queen Street, Westgate, Oxford, OX1 1DJ

Talks & speakers

Talks and speakers

Fifty Not Finished

  • Melanie Guy

The talk: Fifty Not Finished Redundancy at 50+ can be daunting, especially when the job market narrative feels stacked against you. Melanie shares her personal journey through uncertainty, offering honest insights and practical takeaways for job seekers, recruiters, and business leaders. Her experience highlights what resilience looks like in real life and why organisations must rethink how they support experienced talent.

What If the Problem Isn't the Problem?

  • Lisa Lloyd

How to get beneath the surface of your people challenges Engagement scores are down. People are leaving. Managers are avoiding difficult conversations. But what if the presenting problem isn't the real problem? In this interactive session, psychologist Lisa Lloyd explores how HR and People professionals can move beyond surveys and employee feedback to uncover what's really driving people and performance challenges. You'll discover practical questions to help you dig deeper, understand why uncomfortable information if often the key, and learn how to turn insight into meaningful action. Drawing on the Better Work Approach, Lisa will show how organisations can move from understanding what's happening to changing the leadership, behaviours and ways of working that create better outcomes. You'll leave with questions you can use immediately and a fresh perspective on where to focus before deciding what to do next.

Join us at PeopleOps Oxford for a morning of networking, learning and fun all centred around the latest trends in HR and people operations!

Welcome to PeopleOps Oxford!

Join us for a morning of learning and networking at the Business and Intellectual Property Centre Oxfordshire (BIPC). Our event focuses on all things PeopleOps, from redundancy to recruitment and legislation to employee engagement.

Whether you're a seasoned HR professional or just starting out in the field, there's something for everyone at PeopleOps Oxford. Come connect with like-minded individuals, gain valuable insights, and take your HR game to the next level!

Breakfast will be provided by Humand Talent Solutions for attendees in the form of pastries, fruits, tea and coffee 🥐

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