Policy forum update: Wales

About this event

The policy forum in Wales brings together people professionals to discuss the key policy issues shaping work, people and organisations

Sessions provide a space to share lived experiences, explore challenges and opportunities, and contribute to the CIPD’s public policy agenda.

The forum connects members with policymakers, stakeholders and peers ensuring the voice of people professionals informs and influences decisions at Executive and national level.

Purpose

Influence the future of work by shaping CIPD’s public policy activity in Wales and across the UK Nations

Respond to Government consultations on the issues that matter most to people professionals

Share experiences and insights to co-create practical recommendations for employers and policymakers

Stay connected to the national debate on topics such as flexible working, wellbeing, inclusion, pay and reward, and youth employment

Build professional connections in a collaborative, respectful and constructive setting

Who Should Attend

The Policy Forum is open to CIPD members and non-members in Wales who are interested in public policy and keen to play an active role in shaping the future of work.

To encourage open and honest exchange, all discussions are held under the Chatham House Rule.

About the speaker

Marek Zemanik

Marek leads the CIPD's public policy work in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, focusing primarily on fair work, skills and productivity. He writes the CIPD's annual job quality report, Working Lives Scotland, and has written several policy and research reports around skills and the labour market in the devolved UK nations. He provides evidence to Parliamentary and Assembly committees, responds to government and executive consultations and inquiries and engages with ministers and civil servants. Before joining the CIPD, Marek spent nearly a decade working at the Scottish Parliament as a political adviser responsible for policymaking across devolved areas of public policy. He has written several election manifestos, dozens of policy papers and coordinated a series of independent policy commissions.