Join us for our People Power Series

in partnership with Wales HR Network

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Series Info

A new four-part series of events in partnership between the Wales HR Network and Beam Development and Training.

The series of in-person events will bring together a range of expert panels to tackle some of the key hot topics surrounding HR and the workplace. See details below.

The Wales HR Network x Beam Training partnership

This partnership between the Wales HR Network and Beam Development and Training aims to empower leaders and professionals in HR and beyond, including anyone in a people-centric role, with access to expertise in employment law, HR, recruitment, wellbeing and personal development.

Find out more on the Wales HR Network website, developed and partnered by Darwin Gray LLP and Acorn by Synergie: https://www.waleshrnetwork.cymru/

Panel events summary

Recruit with confidence: an expert panel - Thursday 20 November 2025, 9am – 11am, Hodge House, Cardiff, hosted by Ogi

The changing landscape of employment law – Thursday 12 February 2026, 9am-11am, hosted by Cardiff Business School

Creating healthier workplace cultures – Thursday 14 May 2026, 9am-11am, hosted by Confused.com, Greyfriars Rd Cardiff

AI/Technology in the workplace – September 2026 (TBC) – Hodge House, Cardiff, hosted by Ogi

Event Schedule

Recruit with confidence: an expert panel

20 November 2025
9am – 11am
Hodge House, St Mary St, Cardiff CF10 1DY
Led by Acorn, hosted by Ogi

This event brings together leading voices in HR and recruitment to explore how businesses can make smarter, more confident hiring decisions in today’s competitive labour market.

With panellists including Mike Ives, HR Advisor at Acorn by Synergie; Michaela Possnett, Sales Director at Acorn by Synergie; Tara Edwards, Senior Recruitment Manager at Confused.com; and Lisa Hand, Senior Director of People Experience at Ogi, this session will uncover what it really takes to identify and secure the right talent.

From navigating skills shortages and shifting candidate expectations to understanding the risks of a bad hire, our expert panel will share practical insights, proven strategies and real-world experiences to help you recruit beyond the CV.

Whether you’re a hiring manager, HR professional or business leader, you’ll gain actionable takeaways on employer branding, candidate experience, and effective assessment methods to strengthen your hiring process from start to finish.

The changing landscape of employment law: an expert panel

12 February 2026
9am – 11am
Aberconway Building, Colum Dr, Cardiff CF10 3EU
Led by Darwin Gray LLP, hosted by Cardiff Business School

The landscape of work and employment is changing; are your people ready?

Join us for an expert panel with Darwin Gray’s specialist employment law solicitors and guests to explore the key developments set to reshape the world of work. In an engaging discussion, the panel will explore the upcoming changes in the Employment Rights Bill, sharing insights and practical tips on how to support and navigate your teams through the changes.

We’ll be discussing the most significant proposals in the Bill – including changes to unfair dismissal rights, additional duties on employers relating to sexual harassment, zero-hour workers’ rights, and changes to paternity and parental leave. Our experts will also discuss what these changes mean in practice, how employers can prepare for them, and the timelines for implementation. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve, ask questions, and ensure your people are ready for the upcoming changes in UK employment law.

Submit your questions in advance to the panel: hello@darwingray.com

Creating healthier workplace cultures: an expert panel

14 May 2026
9am – 11am
Greyfriars House, Greyfriars Road, Cardiff, CF10 3AL
Led by Beam Training, hosted by Confused.com

The result of integrating wellbeing practices into any organisational structure improves performance, better retention, fewer absences and creates a healthier supportive culture. Implemented correctly, wellbeing can be a valuable investment that improves every element of a business.

The panellists from this session will be exploring ways that wellbeing has or can make that positive impact, and how you can start to make a change in your place of work. You will be able to ask questions and get answers from specialists who have years of experience in wellbeing and personal development, like MD, Lianne Weaver from Beam Development and Training.

Submit your questions about wellbeing in advance to the panel: office@beamtraining.co.uk

September 2026 Event

We will be launching a 2026 event in partnership with FinTech Wales, hosted by Ogi at Hodge House.

Details for this event will be live in the next few months.

Timings/agenda for each event

9:00 - 9:30 - Welcome and open networking

9:30 - 10:30 - Panel discussion

10:30 - 11:00 - Open networking

Additional info

Attendee registration data for this event will be shared with the organisers of the event, being Darwin Gray LLP, Acorn by Synergie and Beam Training. The data will be processed in accordance with their respective privacy policies, links to which can be found below: