The HR collective: A HR community exchange

About this event

This session is designed to bring people professionals together - to step out of the day-to-day, widen our circles, and reconnect with the power of shared experience.

Rather than a traditional speaker-led format, this is a facilitated idea exchange that draws on the collective wisdom in the room. It creates space for open conversation, fresh thinking, and meaningful connection across the HR community.

Ever wondered how others are approaching important HR challenges? Through polls and breakout rooms, we’ll explore a small number of timely and practical topics shaping the world of HR right now, inviting participants to share what they’re seeing, what’s working, what’s challenging, and what they’re learning along the way.

The intent is simple but powerful:

• To exchange ideas and insights with peers who truly understand the role
• To learn from one another’s lived experience across industries and contexts
• To widen our networks and strengthen relationships within the HR community
• To create a sense of shared momentum and professional connection

This is a space for thoughtful conversation, curiosity, and generosity, where everyone contributes, everyone learns, and everyone leaves a little more connected than when they arrived.

You’ll leave with: new connections, practical insights, and a renewed sense of belonging within a vibrant and supportive HR community.

Facilitated by CIPD branch member Cassandra Hatton.

Cassandra Hatton is an executive leader with nearly 20 years’ experience at the intersection of HR, strategy and psychology. She has held both Chief People Officer and Chief Operating Officer roles across organisations of 200 to 12,000 employees, and now works across in-house and fractional engagements. Cassandra partners with organisations across professional services, technology, education, retail and the not-for-profit sector to unlock growth, lead transformation and build high-performing, human-centred cultures.

Please note:

• Participants will receive their joining details 24 hours before the webinar, along with a reminder one hour before the session begins.
• The session may be recorded and shared afterwards.
• The chat function will be used to engage with participants.
• If there is an external speaker, their views will be their own and may not necessarily reflect those of the CIPD.
• If any reasonable adjustments are required, participants are encouraged to make this known and assistance will be provided.