About this event
This event will begin with our annual meeting, followed by an engaging session on the latest developments in the employment rights bill
This event will begin with our branch annual meeting, followed by an engaging session on the latest developments in the employment rights bill. Greg Clark, Senior Associate at BP Collins, will deliver an insightful update, highlighting key developments.
Greg will then lead interactive focus group discussions, offering people professionals the opportunity to explore the potential practical impacts of proposed legislative reforms, share preparations and planned actions, and facilitating idea sharing, with others.
Agenda:
18:30 – Arrival, refreshments & networking
19:00 – Branch annual meeting
- Welcome and introduction from the branch chairs
- Presentation of branch chairs and branch treasurer's report
- Election of nominated branch officers and committee members
- Any other business and questions
19:15 – Latest developments in the employment rights bill
19:30 – Focus groups on proposed upcoming legisaltion
20:30 – Networking & close
Following an engaging session on the latest developments in the employment rights bill led by Greg Clark from B P Collins, Greg will facilitate our focus group discussions, where we’ll take a deeper dive into the proposed legislative changes anticipated.
These interactive sessions will provide a valuable platform for people professionals to explore the potential practical implications of the changes, share how your organisations are preparing, discuss strategies you're considering, and gain diverse perspectives from peers across different industries. It’s an excellent opportunity to connect.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Meet our speaker
Greg Clark – Senior Associate at B P Collins
Greg is a senior associate in B P Collins’ employment and business immigration teams. He advises employers, employees, and senior executives on a wide range of matters, with a particular focus on mental health-related disability discrimination. Greg also regularly supports businesses with sponsor licences and visa applications under the UK’s points-based immigration system.
Greg qualified in 2020 and was promoted to senior associate in April 2025. He studied law at Oxford and spent a year in Paris as part of his degree.
Outside work, Greg enjoys training his golden retriever in dog agility and growing extra-spicy chillies for homemade hot sauce.
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.
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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. Please note that this is a members only event.
7. 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.
