As labour costs rise, regulation tightens and demand patterns remain unpredictable, logistics leaders are under pressure to build more resilient, agile workforce strategies.
This roundtable dinner brings together a small group of senior decision-makers to explore what 2026 will look like for the sector, and how workforce strategies need to evolve.
Hosted by Indeed Flex and Indeed, and moderated by Clare Bottle, CEO at UKWA, the conversation will blend labour-market data, client insight and real-world experience from across the UK logistics landscape.
Why attend?
A clear view of the logistics workforce
Get a data-led snapshot of hiring trends, labour availability and candidate behaviour, and how leading logistics employers are responding to rising costs, skills shortages and regulatory change.
Peer insight, not presentations
Join an off-the-record discussion with senior logistics leaders to compare approaches to technology, retention and compliance, including the impact of the Employment Rights Bill.
Practical takeaways you can act on
Leave with tangible ideas to strengthen workforce planning, optimise recruitment models, invest in the right technology and build more resilient supplier strategies.
What we’ll discuss
The year in logistics hiring
Key data points from 2025: demand trends, application behaviour, regional hotspots and pinch points in the labour market.
Workforce management and the Employment Rights Bill
How logistics employers are adapting their workforce models, contracts and scheduling to stay compliant while protecting flexibility and controlling cost.
Technology, automation and AI in the logistics workforce
The role of workforce management systems, smart matching and automation in tackling shortages, improving fill rates and supporting frontline managers.
Pain points and progress
Open discussion on the biggest challenges leaders are facing today – and where they’ve seen meaningful improvements over the past 12 months.
Featured moderator
Clare Bottle - Chief Executive Officer, UK Warehousing Association (UKWA)
Clare Bottle is CEO of the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA), the leading trade organisation for the UK’s warehousing and logistics sector. She is a prominent voice on the challenges and opportunities facing the industry, regularly engaging with government, policymakers and senior leaders on topics including workforce, skills, sustainability and regulation. Clare will moderate the discussion and bring wider industry context to the conversation.
Event details
- Date: Tuesday, 25 February 2026
- Time: 18:00 – 21:00
- Format: Roundtable dinner
- Location: Private dining suite, Central London
- Hosted by: Indeed Flex and Indeed
