# Event Details - **Event Name**: GM Finance and Professional Services Network - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 10 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 am – Wed, 10 Jun, 2026 at 11:30 am - **Event Description**: Smarter Recruitment in Finance & Professional Services: Balancing AI and Human JudgementAbout this EventSmarter Recruitment in Finance & Professional Services: Balancing AI and Human JudgementThe GM Finance and Professional Services Network returns with the second event in our series — this time exploring how organisations across Greater Manchester’s FPS sector can build smarter, fairer, and more resilient recruitment practices by combining the best of technology with the irreplaceable value of human insight.As AI‑enabled tools, automation, and data‑driven decision‑making reshape the hiring landscape, FPS employers face a shared challenge: how to adopt new technologies confidently and responsibly while preserving the judgement, nuance, and relationship‑building that define great recruitment.This interactive breakfast session brings together leaders, recruiters, and HR professionals to examine what “good” looks like in modern hiring — from practical uses of AI to the cultural and ethical considerations that shape trust and candidate experience.The session is designed to be highly participatory, combining short speaker inputs, a panel discussion, and facilitated round-table conversations. Networking is a core part of the event, creating space for meaningful peer connections, shared learning, and follow-up conversations.What to ExpectKeynote AddressOur keynote speaker will draw on deep expertise in AI‑supported recruitment workflows, talent acquisition strategy, and the recruiter–candidate experience. Expect practical insights into:Where AI tools genuinely add value in FPS recruitmentHow organisations can maintain fairness, transparency, and human oversightWhy strong candidates can still be overlooked — and how to reduce that riskThe future of tech‑supported hiring in professional servicesThe session will focus on strategic decision‑making rather than technical optimisation, helping attendees understand how to integrate technology without losing the human touch.Panel DiscussionA diverse panel of up to five FPS leaders — representing a mix of organisation sizes, subsectors, and recruitment challenges — will share real‑world experiences of:Navigating talent shortages and shifting candidate expectationsIntroducing or improving AI‑enabled recruitment toolsBalancing automation with human judgementResponding to sector‑specific hiring pressures in practical, sustainable waysPanellists will offer contrasting perspectives on what’s working, what isn’t, and where the sector needs to innovate next.Interactive RoundtablesParticipants will take part in hands‑on, discussion‑driven sessions designed to surface practical solutions and shared learning.We’ll begin with a live ATS simulation exercise: You’ll receive a job description and a set of CVs and will be asked to identify which candidate is an “80% match”. This activity highlights the challenges of manual screening at volume — and sets the stage for a broader conversation about where technology helps and where human judgement remains essential.Roundtable discussions will then explore how FPS organisations can apply these insights to real‑world recruitment processes, from early‑stage screening to final hiring decisions.Who Should Attend?This event is designed to be accessible and relevant to organisations of different sizes and levels of workforce maturity, including:Financial and Professional Services employers (Micro, SMEs and larger firms)Business owners, partners and senior managersHR, people, talent and workforce development leadsRecruitment agencies with an FPS focusFE and HE providersSkills, employment and economic development stakeholdersDelivered in PartnershipThis event is delivered in partnership with:Stockport Council – championing inclusive economic growth and business resilienceGorvins SolicitorsThe session will be facilitated by experienced sector and workforce development professionals, with contributions from senior leaders and subject-matter experts from across the Financial and Professional Services ecosystem. Your place on the workshop is not automatically confirmed and you will receive an email from BGHworkshops@growthco.uk once it is.As this event is fully-funded, businesses are subject to funders' eligibility criteria. If your place is confirmed, you will receive an email from us with further details.Businesses with a Greater Manchester trading address.Sole trader, micro business, small and medium-sized enterprise, or large business.Social enterprises where these engage in economic activity.For more information on how your data is stored please visit our . - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/gm-finance-and-professional-services-network/100001988085385907 - **Event Categories**: business, contests, workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Stockport - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Manchester - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Stockport - **lat**: 53.4091435 - **long**: -2.1474834 - **full address**: Stockport, Stockport, Manchester, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: GM Finance and Professional Services Network - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/cc7c07344e52724caa65f146d94734ba2dc4993bc6c6fdf3c77be8f1bf89bc57-rimg-w1200-h627-dcff9bfe-gmir.jpg?v=1777379601 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is GM Finance and Professional Services Network being held? - **A:** GM Finance and Professional Services Network takes place on Wed, 10 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 am to Wed, 10 Jun, 2026 at 11:30 am at Stockport, Stockport, Manchester, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing GM Finance and Professional Services Network? - **A:** GM Finance and Professional Services Network is organized by The Growth Company. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** GM Finance and Professional Services Network is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Manchester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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