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Newmarket: Soft Skills vs Hard Skills – What Really Matters?
Exploring the skills that shape effective Health and Safety practice.
Join us for an interactive and thought‑provoking conversation about skills—and why different types of skills matter in different ways.
In the Health and Safety industry, are we placing more emphasis on hard skills, soft skills, or the right balance of both? How do these skills show up in our day‑to‑day roles, and how can we continue to grow and adapt as professionals?
This session features Renee Anderson, Talent Acquisition Specialist, who brings practical insight from working closely with both business leaders and candidates across the sector. Renee will guide a dynamic discussion exploring:
- What are hard skills and soft skills?
- When and why do we prioritise one over the other?
- How can we build and strengthen both skill sets?
- How do we effectively demonstrate soft skills?
- How can we assess and reflect on our own skills?
Come along, be curious, and take part in a meaningful discussion. Let’s see where the conversation takes us—and learn a thing or two together along the way.
Tea and coffee available.
Non-members welcome.
Your presenter:
Renee Anderson has over 15 years in the recruitment industry, with a background spanning both agency and internal recruitment environments. Her experience spans end‑to‑end recruitment delivery as well as leadership and management roles, providing a well‑rounded understanding of strategic, operational, and people‑focused outcomes.
A key focus of Renee’s role is developing and maintaining strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. This ensures effective hiring processes are in place, stakeholder partnerships are nurtured, and high‑quality outcomes are consistently delivered for the organisation and its people. Renee has worked across a wide range of industries, including engineering, construction, biomedical, and functional business services. This breadth of experience has enabled her to quickly adapt to different environments, understand unique market demands, and identify top talent across diverse disciplines. She is passionate about connecting people and driving people‑centred strategies that create meaningful impact for both organisations and the individuals joining them.
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