About this event
Join us for an uplifting evening of networking, wellbeing, and festive celebration with fellow CIPD members.
This year’s theme, your HR moment of Zen, is all about helping people professionals reset, recharge, and refocus as we head into 2026.
What to expect:
• Wellbeing in 2026 - Insights and practical takeaways inspired by our recent webinar on people professionals and mental health—learn how to make your wellbeing a priority in the year ahead.
• Chair yoga session - A relaxing, workplace-friendly session led by certified instructor and CIPD SEL committee Vice-Chair, Anna Patterson, designed to help you re-centre and stay grounded at work.
• Wellness quiz - A light-hearted, interactive quiz exploring what wellbeing means to you.
• 2026 event sneak peek - Get an early look at the exciting programme of events planned by the CIPD Branch in South East London (SEL) for the coming year.
• Networking - Connect with local CIPD members and expand your professional community.
• Complimentary refreshments - Enjoy light food and drinks throughout the evening.
Come enjoy a restorative and inspiring event that supports both your personal and professional wellbeing. We look forward to welcoming you!
More about Anna Patterson
HR & Wellbeing Consultant | Mediator | Business Growth Partner
Anna is a highly skilled and versatile HR consultant, mediator, and wellbeing expert with a passion for building stronger, healthier workplaces. A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (FCIPD), she has worked across diverse industries—including financial services, engineering, insurance, and, more recently, health and social care—where she directed her own business and was a registered manager with the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
With a practical and people-focused approach, Anna-May collaborates with small business leaders to develop their teams, ensuring staff understand business objectives and contribute to sustainable growth. She specialises in resolving workplace conflicts, improving employee engagement, and guiding organisations through change with clarity and confidence.
Anna-May also supports healthcare organisations with safeguarding, regulatory compliance, and workforce development, helping them deliver outstanding care while meeting industry standards. Her ability to blend business needs with people-focused solutions makes her a trusted advisor in both operational and strategic HR matters.
Workplace wellbeing – A holistic approach
Beyond HR and mediation, Anna-May is deeply committed to workplace wellbeing. A certified Yoga Teacher (since 2014) and Mindfulness Coach (since 2018), she founded Wellness Bliss to help individuals and organisations integrate mindfulness, resilience, and balance into their daily lives.
Through corporate workshops, community programs, and online sessions, she empowers professionals to pause, reset, and manage stress effectively. She regularly delivers mindfulness and yoga sessions for CIPD members and leads wellbeing initiatives that promote mental clarity and emotional resilience.
Anna-May is known for her innovative, forward-thinking approach—bringing together HR expertise, conflict resolution, and wellbeing strategies to create workplaces where people and businesses thrive. Whether supporting leadership teams, mediating workplace challenges, or fostering a culture of wellbeing, she is committed to helping organisations grow by investing in their most valuable asset—their people.
Please note:
- Reminder emails will be sent to you the day before, with a further reminder on the day of the event.
- Photography and video production may be taking place at the event, and these images may be used in the CIPD newsletters.
- By attending the event, you are giving consent for your image to be used on any CIPD promotional materials.
- 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.
- 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.
- Please note that refunds for CIPD non-member tickets will only be available until seven days prior to the event, any cancelled tickets after this will not receive a refund.
