Our branch in Wessex

Get involved

The Wessex branch is supported by nearly 30 volunteers across the four counties who actively support the CIPD’s purpose of Championing better work and working lives to benefit individuals, businesses, the economy, and our society, at a local level.

We are proud to play our part serving our membership area and the wider business community. Our volunteer committee members and ambassadors work hard to produce and deliver a variety of activities to meet our profession's evolution.

Networking and learning

With workshops, round tables, panel discussions and expert speakers, our thought-provoking events cover everything our community needs. Network, learn and stay up to date. 

Support for student members

Just starting out on your career? Want to meet experienced people professionals and keep up to date with all the topics you cover in your studies? We’re here for you as you study for your CIPD qualification. Our student engagement team work closely with local education establishments.

Whether you're a part or full-time student looking to start or progress your career, it's beneficial to have somewhere to share your challenges, voice your opinions and debate with fellow students. We provide students with opportunities to learn and develop the skills essential to navigating the challenges associated with studying and working in HR, and the opportunity to connect with the wider Wessex branch.

Want to get involved? Got an idea for an event? We want to hear from you.

Member-to-member mentoring

We connect members who want to develop new skills and progress their careers with members who have expertise in coaching and mentoring. 

Join one of our special interest groups

We bring together people professionals with a common interest to network, share ideas and learn from one another. Please email us if you’d like to join one of our special interest groups.

Please join us at one of the events by signing up through Eventbrite to reserve your space. 

HR good practice

Our HR group meets monthly and created for HR Practitioners by sharing best practice through a peer-to-peer group discussion spanning a broad range of operational topics. By sharing best practices on a chosen topic in a safe and confidential environment, others can learn and apply solutions in their own organisations.

Organisational design (OD)

Our OD group meets quarterly, taking the latest research and focussing on bringing knowledge and experience to diagnose underlying issues, challenges, and opportunities by helping you to understand and select the best approach to align organisational strategy, people, processes, and systems. 

Member-to-member mentoring

We connect members who want to develop new skills and progress their careers with members who have expertise in coaching and mentoring.

Get in touch to find out more. And let us know your ideas for other special interest groups.