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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.

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Excellence in employee engagement

7 February 2012
RACV Club, Melbourne
Free event

This seminar provides an ideal opportunity to gain insight from ORC International's Global Managing Director of Employee Research, Rory MacNeill.

Drawing on 25 years' experience, he will cover all the very latest employee research trends and give an in-depth explanation of employee engagement. He will also explain how engagement is relevant in the context of your organisation.

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New year, new approach to employee engagement

9 February
Manchester
Free event

At this seminar we will discuss how to take your employee engagement research to the next level in 2012, and deliver the outcomes your business demands. Our research and engagement experts will discuss the impact engagement has on business performance and the importance of strong internal communications in keeping engagement high. There will also be opportunities for discussion and networking.

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Employee engagement networking for local government organisations

9 February
Manchester
Free event

Our networking events encourage the exchange of survey data and ideas, and enable best practice sharing between same sector organisations. Our forthcoming local government events will be focusing on embedding engagement in local authorities through effective questionnaire design.

Excellence in employee engagement

10 February
The Excelsior, Hong Kong
Free event

This seminar provides an ideal opportunity to gain insight from ORC International's Global Managing Director of Employee Research, Rory MacNeill.

Drawing on 25 years' experience, he will cover all the very latest employee research trends and give an in-depth explanation of employee engagement. He will also explain how engagement is relevant in the context of your organisation.

Get more details here>>

Customer experience webinar

21 February
Virtual event
Free event

Employee engagement networking for retail organisations

23 February
London
Free event

Open to all retailers, this session will provide a forum for discussion about experiences of running engagement programs. We will facilitate a discussion of key engagement questions and the way engagement research is evolving in the retail sector, with contributions from leading retailers.

Employee engagement networking for local government organisations

28 February
London
Free event

Our networking events encourage the exchange of survey data and ideas, and enable best practice sharing between same sector organisations. Our forthcoming local government events will be focusing on embedding engagement in local authorities through effective questionnaire design.

Employee engagement networking for private sector organisations

8 March
London
Free event

At this meeting we will discuss current 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.

Global perspectives webinar

13 March
Virtual event
Free event

Using data from our recent global engagement survey we will reveal how the picture of engagement varies across countries. We will also highlight how the drivers of engagement vary around the world.

Customer experience networking

15 March
London
Free event

Our networking events encourage the 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.

Conducting an effective engagement research programme

22 March
London
£200

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

Customer experience webinar

27 March
Virtual event
Free event

Employee engagement networking for housing and not-for-profit organisations

3 April
London
Free event

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.

Financial services webinar

17 April
Virtual event
Free event

Employee engagement networking for housing and not-for-profit organisations

19 April
Manchester
Free event

Our networking events encourage the 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 education and skills organisations

26 April
London
Free event

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.

Integrating research and technology seminar

1 May
London
Free event

This popular session is designed to inform HR professionals with an interest in taking their research programmes to the next level. It presents a unique opportunity to tap into the latest trends and developments in technology and research.

Integrating research and technology seminar

29 May
London
Free event

This year's seminar will explore innovative research techniques that can be applied to customer experience research across both public and private sectors.

We will showcase our recent developments in the survey computing arena and outline the future challenges and technological advancements on the horizon.

17th annual employee engagement conference

20 June
Vinopolis, London
£200

Our annual conference brings together HR, change, communications and research professionals to discuss best practice and generate innovative ideas. confirmed speakers include 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.

Customer experience webinar

26 June
Virtual event
Free event

Customer experience seminar for public sector organisations

5 July
London
Free event

Understanding customers and service users has never been more important. Cost pressures, combined with rising expectations, mean that customer research is needed to categorise your user base and identify what factors drive service performance.

10th annual statistics seminar for employee engagement research professionals

19 July
London
Free event

This seminar is aimed at researchers looking to gain an understanding of statistical techniques, and learn how we are applying them to drive business improvement. Our statisticians will explore and discuss advanced techniques that can be applied to employee research across both the public and private sectors. Delegates will also have the opportunity to book one-to-one consultations with our statisticians.

Employee engagement networking for private sector organisations

16 August
London
Free event

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

13 September
London
Free event

10th annual statistics seminar for customer experience research professionals

18 September
London
Free event

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

20 September
London
Free event

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

25 September
Virtual event
Free event

Customer experience webinar

27 September
Virtual event
Free event

Employee engagement networking for local government organisations

4 October
London
Free event

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

11 October
London
Free event

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

18 October
London
Free event

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.

Employee engagement networking for private sector organisations

8 November
London
Free event

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.

Turn employee survey results into action

22 November
London
£200

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

27 November
Virtual event
Free event