Connect with professionals, gain insights from industry experts, and kick-start your CIPD journey at this engaging event.

About this event

Connect with professionals, gain insights from industry experts, and kick-start your CIPD journey at this engaging event.

Welcome to our first branch event of 2025/26.

We’re thrilled to invite you to our upcoming members' induction event, where you’ll meet fellow CIPD members, learn more about the benefits of CIPD membership, and discover how to make the most of your qualification.

This event is your opportunity to network with like-minded professionals, gain insights from industry experts, and kick-start your journey with CIPD.

Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of a global community of people professionals. Register today and step confidently into your future with CIPD.


Hosted by Jane Billows and Yvon Poland

Jane Billows - Business Manager – DA Hub Wirral Council. Dynamic professional skilled in directing multiple work streams and working with many stakeholders in fast-paced environments.

Yvon Poland - Director of OD & Inclusion (interim) - Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. Senior global workforce and OD lead, expert in managing complex people functions, including HR and OD.


Please note:

  1. Webinar joining instructions will be sent to you again 1 day before the event, with a further reminder 20 minutes prior to the event starting.
  2. The session may be recorded and shared with people afterwards. Please bear this in mind and have your camera off if you do not wish for your image to be shared.
  3. The chat function will be used for participants to engage with the webinar, so just be mindful of the login name you use and ensure you are happy for other people to see this.
  4. For security reasons, it is requested that participants join the live session 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time and with the same name as registered on Eventbrite - not doing so may cause a delay or non-admittance to the event.
  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.