Events
At ORC International we organise a series of networking groups, workshops, seminars, conferences and webinars throughout the year to share our research expertise.
Open to private and public sector audiences, our events keep you up to date with the latest thought leadership and provide insight on hot research topics and industry-specific trends.
Our established networking groups encourage the exchange of survey data and ideas, and enable best practice sharing between same sector organisations. As well as data exchanges on key questions, networking groups provide a forum for discussion about experiences of running research programs.
All events are free unless otherwise stated.
Employee engagement networking for education and skills organisations
Starting at 0930, finishing with lunch at 1230
The higher education sector has experienced unprecedented changes recently, resulting in restructures, protests, strikes and insecurity for both students and employees. Now, more than ever, there is a growing need to ensure that employees remain engaged and are on board with the many changes underway.
At this session we will discuss some of the observations we have made across the sector and how best to engage with employees during times of change. This will be your opportunity to network with organisations facing similar challenges and exchange best practice when looking to increase engagement.
Newest technology for customer research
This seminar presents a unique and exciting opportunity to hear our thinking on the latest technology trends and developments.
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17th annual employee engagement conference
Our annual conference brings together HR, change, communications and research professionals to discuss best practice and generate innovative ideas. confirmed speakers include Iceland, Southern Railway, World Duty Free, Essex County Council and Criminal Cases Review Commission, who will be discussing their own experiences of engagement research. Our employee engagement team will also be on hand to provide you with practial tips to take back to the office.
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Unleash the potential of new joiners
Customer experience webinar
How to conduct effective employee engagement research
Conducted effectively, employee engagement research can deliver major benefits for your people and your organisation. Our workshop will provide you with expert advice and insight to help you create a successful employee engagement research programme. Drawing on our experience of working with over 200 organisations a year, this workshop will cover issues such as designing the right questionnaire, effective communication, and using the survey to drive action.
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Customer experience networking for central government organisations
Our networking events encourage the exchange of survey data and ideas, and enable best practice sharing between same sector organisations. As well as data exchanges on key questions, networking groups provide a forum for discussion about experiences of running research programs.
At this meeting we will be introducing our new Customer Intelligence Model: a proprietary framework for understanding the entire public sector customer experience continuum.
Statistics for employee engagement professionals
Our in-house Statistics team will be exploring advanced techniques that can be applied to employee engagement research, and discussing public and private sector work they have carried out over the last 12 months. The seminar is aimed at survey managers looking to gain an understanding of statistical techniques, and learn how we are applying them to drive business improvement. Delegates will also have the opportunity to book one-to-one consultations with our statisticians.
Employee engagement networking for private sector organisations
At this meeting we will discuss the findings from our latest HR Reflections survey, which canvassed the opinions of senior HR, employee engagement and internal communications professionals from private and public sector organisations across the UK.
Drawing on recent case studies and contemporary thinking we will also demonstrate the organisational benefits of effective leadership in the workplace
Employee engagement seminar
10th annual statistics seminar for customer experience research professionals
Our inhouse Statistics team will be exploring advanced techniques that can be applied to customer research, and discussing public and private sector work they have carried out over the last 12 months.
The seminar is aimed at researchers looking to gain an understanding of statistical techniques, and learn how we are applying them to drive business improvement. Delegates will also have the opportunity to book one-to-one consultations with our statisticians.
Employee engagement networking for retail organisations
This is an employee survey data exchange for the retail sector. We will debate engagement trends within the sector and share experiences of conducting employee engagement research.
HR reflections webinar
Customer experience webinar
Employee engagement networking for local government organisations
Find out about current engagement measures that organisations in the local government sector are using in their employee surveys. At this meeting we will discuss how to engage staff during difficult times.
Employee engagement networking for housing and not-for-profit organisations
Our networking events encourage the exchange of survey data and ideas, and enable best practice sharing between same sector organisations. As well as data exchanges on key questions, networking groups provide a forum for discussion about experiences of running research programs.
Employee engagement networking for private sector organisations
Our networking events encourage the exchange of survey data and ideas, and enable best practice sharing between same sector organisations. As well as data exchanges on key questions, networking groups provide a forum for discussion about experiences of running research programs.
11th annual customer experience conference
The 11th annual customer experience conference presents a unique opportunity to tap into the latest customer experience trends and developments and to network with other research, insight and marketing professionals.
Turn employee survey results into action
One of the most critical aspects of any employee engagement survey is the extent to which it leads to high impact, sustainable and realistic action. Yet for many organisations, action planning can prove a real challenge.
Our full-day interactive workshop, specifically designed for those involved in turning employee survey results into action, will guide you through the four key stages of the action planning process
- Strategy planning
- Preparing for success
- Identifying and prioritising areas for action
- Developing and sustaining action plans
Customer experience webinar

