Our annual meeting and the power of the people profession

About this event

Join us for an inspiring evening: Our annual meeting & guest speaker from the CIPD Trust

You're warmly invited to an evening of insight, reflection, and inspiration.

We’ll kick things off with our annual meeting, where we’ll share highlights from the past year, key achievements, and our plans for the year ahead. This is your chance to hear about the exciting work happening across the branch and how you can get involved.

Following the annual meeting, we’re thrilled to welcome our special guest speaker, Zoë Raymond, Programme Design and Development Manager at the CIPD Trust. Zoë will explore "The power of the people profession", shining a light on the impactful work of the CIPD Trust, its role in shaping the wider people profession, and how you and your colleagues can get involved or volunteer.

The session will include a Q&A, giving you the opportunity to engage directly with Zoë and deepen your understanding of this vital work.

Bring a friend, expand your network, and take a step forward in your professional development.

Spaces are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment!

We look forward to seeing you there.

Agenda:

18.00: Registration, introduction and welcome, annual meeting by branch co-chairs: Paula Lewis and Carolyn (Caz) Hawley

18.20/18.30: Move to guest speaker segment: ‘The power of the people profession’ (Zoe Raymond, CIPD Trust)

19.10/19.15: Q&A

Close: 19.30

About the speaker

Zoë Raymond - Program Design and Development Manager, CIPD Trust

Zoë started her career managing an Oxfam charity shop and since then has worked in a number of national charities in different roles all of which have involved supporting volunteers to give their time and skills to help others. She has worked for the CIPD for the last four years, firstly on the Steps Ahead programme and then as part of the CIPD Trust team. She currently leads on developing innovative programmes that enable people professionals to make change through their unique skills and experience. Zoë has a particular interest in the many different ways that people can help people.

Please note:

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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.
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