Annual Meeting and Coffee & Connect

A session focuse on creating more inclusive workplaces — in a way that goes beyond good intentions and into meaningful impact.

This is designed for HR professionals who want to move past surface-level initiatives and explore what actually makes a difference when it comes to equity, inclusion, and day-to-day workplace experience.

Through open, honest discussion, we’ll explore how organisations can shift from well-meaning actions to approaches that genuinely improve outcomes for people and teams.

Join us from 18:00 to 20:00 for an engaging and dynamic session. We'll kick off with welcome chips and hot drinks, followed by our annual annual meeting which will kick start at 18:15.

At 19:00, we will start our coffee and connect session.

The room will then open up for peer-led debate, focusing on sharing ideas, insights, and best practices around:

• What does an inclusive workplace actually look like in practice?

• Where do organisations sometimes confuse activity with impact when it comes to inclusion?

• What role does HR play in challenging leaders and shaping behaviours?

• How do we create environments where different perspectives are genuinely heard and acted on?

Leave with fresh perspectives and actionable ideas to take back to your workplace.

Event details:

Venue: Holiday Inn Eastleigh M3,Jct13, an IHG Hotel Leigh Rd, Eastleigh SO50 9PG

Parking: Parking available at the Hotel, number plate registration at the hotel reception

Time: 18:00 - 20:00

Please note:

1. Reminder emails will be sent to you the day before, with a further reminder on the day of the event.

2. Photography and video production may be taking place at the event, and these images may be used in the CIPD newsletters.

3. By attending the event, you are giving your consent for your image to be used on any CIPD promotional materials.

4. As we are supplying refreshments, if you can no longer attend, please cancel your place either on Eventbrite, responding to this email.

5. This event may include an external speaker who has prepared their own presentation. Any views or opinions expressed by the speaker are their own and do not reflect those of the CIPD.

6. If you require any reasonable adjustments to enhance your experience, please get in contact with us by responding to this email and we will do our best to accommodate.

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