People Consultants Network: Focus on fees and value

About this event

The CIPD People Consultants Network is a dedicated community for CIPD members working independently or within consultancy firms, supporting organisations on a flexible, project-

based or advisory basis.

Whether you're delivering strategic advice, leading organisational change, supporting employee relations, advising on reward, wellbeing, EDI, organisational development or wider people challenges, this network provides a space to connect with others who understand the unique opportunities and realities of consultancy work.

Our quarterly online network meetings bring together people consultants from across the UK to share experiences, discuss emerging trends and build valuable professional connections.

Who is this network for?

This network is designed for CIPD members who work across multiple client organisations.

Whether you're an established consultant or recently transitioned into consultancy, you'll find a supportive community of peers who understand the challenges and opportunities of working across a diverse client base.

What to expect

These member-led quarterly meetings provide an opportunity to step away from client work and connect with fellow consultants in a trusted and collaborative environment.

Each session will include:

• Discussion of key trends affecting clients and the people profession
• Peer-to-peer sharing of experiences, challenges and lessons learned
• Opportunities to explore consultancy approaches and good practice
• Networking with consultants from a range of specialisms and sectors
• Open discussions shaped by the interests and priorities of network members

Topics may include business development, managing client relationships, organisational change, leadership challenges, workforce issues, professional practice, emerging trends and the evolving role of consultancy within the people profession.

Why attend?

By joining the quarterly meetings, you'll be able to:

• Build connections with fellow people consultants across the UK
• Exchange ideas, experiences and practical advice with peers
• Gain fresh perspectives on client challenges and market trends
• Access a supportive professional community that understands consultancy life
• Share insights from your work across different organisations and sectors
• Contribute to CIPD's research and policy activity, helping ensure the consultant voice is represented in conversations shaping the future of the profession

Whether you're looking to expand your network, discuss common challenges, share expertise or learn from others working in consultancy, these sessions offer a valuable opportunity to connect and grow alongside your peers.

We look forward to welcoming you to the People Consultants Network.

Key Information

Network membership eligibility

Important: These events are exclusively for CIPD members who have successfully joined the relevant People Professional Network. Our network events are designed as member-only spaces where professionals can connect with peers, share experiences and discuss challenges in a trusted environment.

To register for this event, you will need a network member access code.

All approved network members receive this code:

• In their network welcome email.

• In subsequent communications relating to the network.

• In invitations to network events.

You will be asked to enter this code on Eventbrite to access tickets for this session.

If you cannot locate your code, please contact operationsdelivery@cipd.co.uk before registering.

Not yet a network member?

If you are a CIPD member but have not yet joined the network, you'll need to apply before registering for this event.

You can apply to join the network here: networkapplication.co.uk

Once your application has been approved, you'll receive a welcome email containing your network access code, which you'll need to register for future network events.

Please note that event registration cannot be completed without a valid network member access code.

Participating in the session

This is a member discussion session, not a webinar.

Our People Professional Network events are designed to help network members connect, collaborate and learn from one another through active participation and peer-to-peer discussion.

Throughout the session, attendees will participate in breakout room discussions with fellow network members, sharing experiences, challenges, ideas and practical solutions.

To get the most from the session, please come prepared to contribute to conversations and engage with your peers. You do not need to be an expert; the value comes from members learning together.

Joining instructions

You'll receive your joining instructions again before the event, along with a reminder shortly before the session starts.

Guest speakers

Some events may include external speakers. Any views or opinions expressed are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the views of the CIPD.

Participating in the session

We encourage attendees to make the most of the discussion by using the chat, Q&A and other interactive features during the event. We ask that attendees participate directly and do not use AI bots or automated tools during the session as these will be removed.

Joining the event

To help us start on time and ensure a smooth check-in process, please join a few minutes before the scheduled start time. Where possible, use the name you registered with on Eventbrite.

Accessibility and reasonable adjustments

If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your participation, please contact us and we'll do our best to accommodate your needs.