About
Employers worldwide are keener than ever to hire people who are skilled in using AI. But what’s the most effective strategy for tapping into this crucial talent pool?

For 82% of executives in the UK, the race to access top AI talent is prompting them to try hiring from a country where their organisation doesn't currently have a base, according to the AI at Work report published by global hiring software provider G-P, in May 2026.

Further, G-P’s research shows that 91% of UK executives are concerned that employees are using unvetted AI tools that put the organisation at risk, and 88% of UK executives are concerned that employees are using AI to ‘perform’ productivity, rather than truly add value for the business.

So how can HR help employers deal with the paradox of employers’ growing desire for AI talent, alongside increasing anxiety about AI?

During our next HR Lunchtime Debate, sponsored by G-P, our expert panel of people leaders will dig into these questions, and more.

The debate will address:
• Current recruiting challenges;
• Best-practice strategies for attracting and hiring AI-savvy talent;
• How to combat AI anxiety, and more.

Register for HR magazine’s webinar now, to either be part of the live discussion, or to watch a post-event recording.
When
Tuesday, 07/07/2026 · 12:30 p.m. London (GMT +1:00)
Presenters
1781707921-7b88937f3e07c7d3
Amanda Arrowsmith
Executive director of people and organisational development, Royal British Legion
Bringing more than 30 years of senior leadership experience to our panel, Amanda Arrowsmith is an experienced HR leader who has worked in a wide range of organisations across the public, private and third sectors.

At the Royal British Legion charity, Arrowsmith leads people strategy and large-scale organisational change. She previously worked for the CIPD as its people and transformation director. She is an advocate for evidence-based people practices and has spoken internationally on topics such as the ethical and inclusive integration of AI in the workplace.
1781778866-19fbea74a9f27ea2
Steven Beattie
Founder and managing director, aceHR
Steven Beattie runs a consultancy that works with ambitious SMEs to build compliant, confident, and thriving workplaces. Formerly chief people officer at Lexxic, a UK-based leader in the neurodiversity space, Beattie has held senior leadership roles across multiple sectors, and brings deep expertise in employment law, organisational change, leadership development, and building scalable people strategies.
1782116908-b30ed318c5c25598
Sean Greathead
Head of people and talent, MAPP
Wearing two hats for the property management firm MAPP – executive director, and head of people and talent – Sean Greathead has led the company's people strategy since 2016. He brings more than 25 years of experience to our panel, is a chartered fellow of the CIPD, and has expertise spanning strategic HR, learning and development, organisational change and talent management.

At MAPP, Greathead helped expand the business from 160 to more than 650 employees, and has overseen a range of transformational people initiatives, including HR systems implementation, talent acquisition, leadership development and employee engagement programmes. As well as having worked in the UK, Greathead has worked across seven countries and a wide range of sectors, including property and real estate, banking, insurance, pharmaceuticals, technology, oil and gas, and the not-for-profit sector.
1782742127-a66ec671693c56d5
Laura Maffucci
Vice President, Head of Human Resources, G-P
As head of HR for global hiring software provider G-P, Laura Maffucci oversees a diverse workforce across multiple countries, and has a people-first mindset when supporting talent, and employee experience. Throughout her 20+ year career in HR, Maffucci has spoken on global and national platforms about compensation, employee wellbeing, mental health and, increasingly, the human-centric integration of artificial intelligence.

Maffucci is a member of G-P's dedicated AI council, which exists to ensure that the company's technological transition is strategic and responsible. She is passionate about the future of work, normalising the value of work everywhere, and enabling employees globally to be their best selves and add value.
1780916085-b614be33afe65c0b
Charissa King
Editor of HR magazine
H
Hannah Ross
Reserve Your Spot
Full name*
Email Address*
Country*
County / State*
Company*
Telephone*
Job Function*
Company size*
Sector*
Privacy Policy and Contact Preferences
Please read our Privacy Policy below. This will explain how we process, use and safeguard your data. In addition to this service, this magazine, other parts of the Mark Allen Group and partner organisations would like to contact you about events, products & services that we think will be of interest to you. If you would like to update your marketing preferences, please go here: https://contactpreferences.markallengroup.com.
Privacy Policy
✓ I understand*
We use BigMarker as our webinar platform. By clicking Register, you acknowledge that the information you provide will be transferred to BigMarker processing in accordance with their Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Powered by BigMarker