We're thrilled to be preparing for the Recruitment and HR Reset Conference, in partnership with Roythornes Solicitors, taking place on 24th February 2026. This is a must-attend event for any senior HR professional operating within the food industry!
From October 2026, the way we hire, retain and support employees is going to change. With new employment rights coming into force, it is more important than ever to hire the right people and get your processes right from the very start. Brought to you by Roythornes Solicitors and MorePeople, we’ll explore the upcoming changes in detail, whilst assessing the best practices for recruitment within your business.
As we confirm even more news and guest speakers, we will update this page, so check back often! For now, take a look below at what's to come...
Event Details
Date: Tuesday 24th February 2026
Location: KingsGate Conference Centre, Peterborough, PE1 4YT
Time: 9 am-2 pm (including a networking breakfast and lunch)
We will explore…
Employment Law updates – key changes and what they mean for your business.
What makes a good recruitment process – why it fails and how to make it work.
The candidate’s point of view – considering their challenges.
We’re delighted to announce Phil Cookson as our first confirmed speaker! Phil leads the Employment team at Roythornes Solicitors and brings deep expertise in employment rights, helping organisations prepare for legislative shifts and practical risk management. He’ll be sharing key insights on the upcoming Employment Rights Bill and actions HR teams should be considering now. Phil has spent much of the last year advising clients on how to get themselves into shape before the changes become law to avoid ‘Day 1’ mistakes and possible claims. The majority of his clients are from the agricultural and food sectors, where Phil advises on a variety of cases such as disciplinary issues, senior-level restructuring, TUPE, redundancy and contractual issues.
2. Aggie Mutuma, CEO, Mahogany Inclusion Partners
Aggie is a multi-award-winning Inclusion and Anti-Racism expert, Executive Coach, and captivating speaker. With over 25 years of experience in People Strategy, Aggie equips HR leaders with the mindset shifts and practical tools needed to challenge limiting beliefs and embed inclusion as a business-critical strategy. Aggie engages executive leaders and their teams to deliver transformative, inclusive culture strategies. Her unique ability to create judgment-free spaces empowers leaders to align their actions with core values, catalysing meaningful cultural transformation. As recruitment continues to evolve, new legislation is reshaping how organisations hire and retain talent, making these skills increasingly critical.
Her recent accolades include being voted as the UK’s 5th Most Influential HR Thinker in 2024 and top 20 in 2025.
As a trusted advisor for the CIPD and an engaging speaker, Aggie has delivered powerful insights at prestigious events, including CBI conferences, FTSE 100 organisations, and numerous CIPD Annual Conferences. Her impact spans global FTSE 100 companies, the third sector, the public sector and central and local government.
In leading Black Inclusion Week, having a role in the Mayor of London’s Women in Digital taskforce and as a board advisor for the Women’s Institute, Aggie demonstrates her active commitment to driving change across society.
Her impactful, strategic and compassionately challenging approach continues to make her a sought-after expert in organisational culture, anti-racism and inclusion.
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