For CIPD members across Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, these networks provide a vital platform to influence public policy, shape the future world of work, and ensure the unique needs and priorities of each nation are fully represented in decision-making.
Each network brings together people professionals from a wide range of sectors, creating space to share expertise and lived experience. By working collectively, members help address regional challenges, champion inclusive and fair work practices, and advocate for quality jobs across all sectors.
Please note that only those who have applied and been successfully accepted into the network are eligible to attend an event. If you have not already applied, please click Apply to this network at the top of this page and fill out the form required.
This session provides a space for network members to share lived experiences, explore challenges and opportunities, and contribute to the CIPD’s public policy agenda.
Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026
Time: 12:00 - 13:00 GMT
Location: Online
Join us for a timely and insightful discussion as Wales enters the first Plaid Cymru government ever, following the 2026 Senedd election and major shifts in employment law following the Employment Rights Act 2025. With the election held under a reformed proportional system and significant political momentum across the political spectrum, this event will unpack what the results mean for public policy and the people profession across Wales.
Date: Wednesday, 24 June, 2026
Time: 12:30 - 13:30 GMT
Location: Online
