Careers hub
The careers hub was an inclusive space for people professionals to come together to benefit from the experience of others, and ask the questions they’ve never quite had the right person or context to ask.
Each session focused on a particular career path or progression point. A different panel of speakers shared their own story, reflected on the skills needed to excel, some of the unexpected learnings they discovered and their ‘top three’ things they wish they’d known. Whether you were about to embark on a journey to career promotion, or perhaps making the leap to become an independent consultant, visitors asked live questions to those who had learnings and experience in these decisions.
Careers hub
The careers hub was an inclusive space for people professionals to come together to benefit from the experience of others, and ask the questions they’ve never quite had the right person or context to ask.
Each session focused on a particular career path or progression point. A different panel of speakers shared their own story, reflected on the skills needed to excel, some of the unexpected learnings they discovered and their ‘top three’ things they wish they’d known. Whether you were about to embark on a journey to career promotion, or perhaps making the leap to become an independent consultant, visitors asked live questions to those who had learnings and experience in these decisions.
Employment rights bill roundtables
The CIPD has been consulting on the employment rights bill over the past 12 months, and continues to represent CIPD members and the people profession views with government on how these reforms will influence the workplace. The bill is expected to become law across the coming months, but there are still areas of secondary legislation to consult on and important legislation changes to be agreed upon. Most notably, the practicalities of the new probation period.
This was visitors chance to direct the conversations and ensure that their voice was heard. Visitors joined us for a series of exclusive roundtable discussions where we collaborated to:
- Share insights and experiences directly with CIPD policy experts
- Explored critical issues affecting people professionals, including trade union reforms, zero hours contracts, and the unfair dismissal process
- Contribute to CIPD’s consultation responses, helping to ensure your voice reaches the highest levels of policymaking.
Employment law clinic
CIPD HR-Inform hosted free legal drop-in clinics across both days. Offering HR professionals the chance to access expert employment law legal advice. Whether visitors were facing personal or organisational legal challenges, you could book a 15-minute session with one of their experienced advisors. Visitors took advantage of this opportunity to get practical, professional guidance tailored to your needs.
Employment law clinic
CIPD HR-Inform hosted free legal drop-in clinics across both days. Offering HR professionals the chance to access expert employment law legal advice. Whether visitors were facing personal or organisational legal challenges, you could book a 15-minute session with one of their experienced advisors. Visitors took advantage of this opportunity to get practical, professional guidance tailored to your needs.
Learning lab
We introduced the learning lab this year - a new feature for on-site learning, as well as live demonstrations. Packed with practical, actionable insights, each session was designed to help you boost your skills and discover new development opportunities. Whether you were looking for inspiration or hands-on learning, the Learning Lab offered valuable takeaways you could apply immediately to enhance your professional growth or refine your organisational strategies.
Membership assessment support centre
This area offered attendees the opportunity to have conversations about their CIPD membership and upgrading routes. You could have a 15-minute conversation with a CIPD assessor. Whether you’re a member looking to upgrade or you are considering joining membership via experience assessment, you could receive free no-obligation guidance, support, and an idea of your readiness to take the next step in your membership journey.
Membership assessment support centre
This area offered attendees the opportunity to have conversations about their CIPD membership and upgrading routes. You could have a 15-minute conversation with a CIPD assessor. Whether you’re a member looking to upgrade or you are considering joining membership via experience assessment, you could receive free no-obligation guidance, support, and an idea of your readiness to take the next step in your membership journey.
Quiet room
This area was a dedicated space that anyone can enjoy across the two days. Simply taking a 10 minute brain break is proven to support mental wellbeing, and improve concentration, productivity and participation. Our quiet room was a device free zone and is a space for visitors to meditate and relax. Allowing you to collect your thoughts and take a moment between the learning sessions and exhibition floor features.
Refresh and reflect
Visitors took advantage of a welcome break from the hustle and bustle of the Exhibition floor and Conference sessions. They recharged with food and drink, or used the space to network with peers. You could also unwind with complimentary on-site massages or participate in a series of interactive creative sessions, designed to refresh and inspire you for the day ahead.
Refresh and reflect
Visitors took advantage of a welcome break from the hustle and bustle of the Exhibition floor and Conference sessions. They recharged with food and drink, or used the space to network with peers. You could also unwind with complimentary on-site massages or participate in a series of interactive creative sessions, designed to refresh and inspire you for the day ahead.
Rippling networking lounge
This area was dedicated to networking with your peers. Hosted by Rippling, our headline sponsor. Visitors recapped some of their learnings and inspirations with other people professionals from all around the globe, met new connections or even caught up with existing ones.
