The HR collective: A HR community exchange

This session is designed to bring people professionals together in real life—to step out of the day-to-day, widen our circles, and reconnect with the power of shared experience.

Rather than a traditional speaker-led format, this is a facilitated idea exchange that draws on the collective wisdom in the room. It creates space for open conversation, fresh thinking, and meaningful connection across the HR community.

Ever wondered how others are approaching important HR challenges? Over tea and coffee, we’ll explore a small number of timely and practical topics shaping the world of HR right now, inviting participants to share what they’re seeing, what’s working, what’s challenging, and what they’re learning along the way.

The intent is simple but powerful:

• To exchange ideas and insights with peers who truly understand the role
• To learn from one another’s lived experience across industries and contexts
• To widen our networks and strengthen relationships within the HR community
• To create a sense of shared momentum and professional connection

This is a space for thoughtful conversation, curiosity, and generosity, where everyone contributes, everyone learns, and everyone leaves a little more connected than when they arrived.

You’ll leave with: new connections, practical insights, and a renewed sense of belonging within a vibrant and supportive HR community.

About the host

Cassandra Hatton Chartered FCIPD

Cassandra is a vice chair of the CIPD Branch in Central London and brings nearly 20 years of leadership experience, having driven transformative change across sectors such as retail, technology, education, and not-for-profit in the UK and Australia. With a strong foundation in HR and psychology, she transitioned from HR leadership roles into broader corporate services and strategy positions, excelling in organisational growth, change, and transformation.

Previously, Cassandra served as Chief Operating Officer, she is known for her forward-thinking, engaging style, and practical approach. Cassandra is passionate about developing future leaders and runs Winning at Work, a mentoring program for emerging female leaders grounded in confidence, capability, and conviction.

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 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, or by responding to the confirmation 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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