BOSS ANNOUNCES SAM STAFFORD AS BOSS PEOPLE & CULTURE FORUM CHAIR
6 OCTOBER 2025
BOSS is delighted to announce Sam Stafford (Chartered MCIPD) as the new BOSS People & Culture Forum Chair.
Sam is an experienced Head of HR and a member of Viking's UK & Ireland leadership team with a proven track record of shaping and leading people strategies that deliver both organisational performance and individual growth. With over 15 years in HR and leadership roles, she brings a collaborative and inclusive style, contributing people-centred insights, thought leadership and practical support.
The BOSS People & Culture Forum was created in 2024 in reaction to the incoming Employment Rights Bill and exists for senior HR leads in the Business Supplies Industry to share best practice and understand upcoming legislation.
Including representatives from Advantia, ACCO, Avery, Brother, Durable, evo Group, Fellowes, Heatons, Lyreco, MBM Omega, Mitsubishi Uni-Ball, Paragon Business Essentials, Viking UK & Ireland and YPO, the group look to cover the following:
- Imminent new legislation
- Employment law & skills reforms
- Training & apprenticeships
- Mentoring
- Diversity and inclusion
- Employee well-being
- Leadership and management
- Company culture
- Employee engagement
- Professional development
- Remote work
- Recognition and rewards
Sam Stafford commented, “I am committed to strengthening collaboration across the HR profession, enabling the exchange of best practice, and supporting organisations as they navigate an increasingly complex people landscape. As the role of HR continues to evolve, it is essential that leaders work together to anticipate change and shape strategies that deliver long-term business impact. The BOSS People & Culture Forum provides an important platform for constructive dialogue, shared insight, and collective progress across our sector.”
Amy Hutchinson commented “BOSS are delighted Sam will be leading our People & Culture Forum, with evolving legislation, it’s more important than ever to provide a space where companies in our sector can share understanding, gain insight and support one and another.”
To read more on the BOSS People & Culture Forum click here or to join the group contact amy@bossfederation.co.uk
Notes to editors:
British Office Supplies and Services Federation (BOSS)
BOSS is the voice and representative body of the UK’s Business Supplies Industry and supports a range of members in this dynamic and expanding sector. BOSS is a long-standing not-for-profit organisation with a leading and strategic role in the support, promotion, and development of the business supplies industry.