Supporting the wellbeing of early career talent

Supporting early career talent: creating workplaces where employees can thrive, develop and perform sustainably.
About this Event

Join us for this engaging and practical South East Scotland CIPD Well-being group event exploring how organisations can better support the wellbeing, development and long-term success of employees entering the workforce, while maintaining appropriate levels of challenge, accountability and performance.

Moving beyond generational stereotypes, this session will focus on the realities of transitioning into work and the important relationship between wellbeing, manager behaviour and organisational culture. Together, we will explore how psychological safety, belonging, confidence, feedback and development opportunities can help early-career colleagues build resilience, grow professionally and make a meaningful contribution within their organisations.

The session will be facilitated by Michelle Ruvimbo, a Learning and Organisational Development professional, registered nurse, coach and CIC founder with a passion for supporting people at the beginning of their careers. Drawing on her experience working with apprentices, young professionals and newly qualified practitioners, Michelle will bring practical insights and thought-provoking discussion on wellbeing, confidence, professional identity and future leadership.

Designed for HR, L&D and People professionals, as well as students, this interactive session combines evidence-informed thinking with practical workplace application. Through facilitated discussions and breakout activities, attendees will have the opportunity to share experiences, learn from peers and gain fresh perspectives that can be applied within their own organisations.

What you'll gain

• A deeper understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing employees as they enter the workforce.

• Insights into the role of confidence, belonging and psychological safety in supporting performance and development.

• Practical approaches to balancing wellbeing support with accountability and high performance.

• A greater appreciation of how managers and organisational culture influence the early-career experience.

• Actionable ideas to help create supportive, development-focused workplaces where people can succeed.

The event will also provide valuable networking opportunities, allowing attendees to connect with fellow CIPD members, people professionals and students while sharing ideas and best practice from across sectors.

Event Timings

• 08:30 – Arrival, networking and light refreshments

• 09:00 – Session begins

• 10:00 – Session concludes

Join us for an insightful and interactive discussion and leave with practical strategies, fresh ideas and valuable professional connections to help early-career talent flourish within your organisation.

Speaker's bio

Michelle Ruvimbo is a Learning and Organisational Development professional, registered nurse, coach and CIC founder passionate about developing people from the very beginning of their careers.

Her work sits at the intersection of early-career development, wellbeing, professional identity and future leadership. Drawing on experience supporting young people, apprentices throughout their development journeys, and newly qualified nurses and health visitors transitioning into professional practice, Michelle understands the critical role organisations play in shaping confidence, belonging and capability early on.

She challenges the traditional approach of developing leaders only when they reach management, advocating instead for intentional investment in people from entry point onwards. Her work explores how organisations can create environments where emerging talent can thrive, build a strong professional identity and develop the foundations for future leadership.

Through coaching, education, leadership development and organisational practice, Michelle brings an authentic, practical and future-focused perspective to conversations about people, wellbeing and the next generation of leaders.

Joining instructions

Guest speakers
Some events may include external speakers. Any views or opinions expressed are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the views of the CIPD.

Joining instructions
You'll receive your joining instructions again before the event, along with a reminder shortly before the session starts.

Recording
Some sessions may be recorded so that they can be shared with members who are unable to attend live. If a session is being recorded, we'll let you know at the start of the event.

Accessibility and reasonable adjustments
If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your participation, please contact us and we'll do our best to accommodate your needs.