Events

Kicking off our Women’s Health Series, this webinar explores menstrual health and period dignity as critical, yet often overlooked, drivers of gender equity at work. 

Our latest WiHTL & DiR Women in Work survey highlights a growing disconnect, with many women feeling they are no longer benefiting from workplace inclusion efforts as they did 12 months ago. This raises important questions about whether organisations have scaled back their initiatives, or if current approaches are simply not targeted enough to address women’s real experiences.

This signals a need to focus on wider topics such as menstrual health and period dignity, which can directly impact comfort, confidence and ultimately performance, yet are rarely addressed.

In this session, we hear from Members who will share their own initiatives and also hear from one of our partners, Grace & Green, a leading voice in this space, who will share why menstrual health and period dignity are strategic priorities for employers looking to retain and progress women, alongside practical steps to create more supportive, inclusive workplaces.

Our inaugural awards will celebrate the outstanding achievements and continued growth of our Ethnic Future Leaders and Ethnic Senior Leaders alumni, generously hosted by The Watches of Switzerland Group.

This special gathering will shine a spotlight on the exceptional ethnic talent within our Collaboration Community and reaffirm our commitment to supporting and advancing leaders from a diverse background.

Menopause is a critical career stage that too often goes unsupported, despite its significant impact on experienced talent. However, momentum is building. Under the Employment Rights Act, UK employers with over 250 employees will be required to publish Menopause Action Plans, signalling a decisive shift from awareness to accountability. This session moves beyond discussion to focus on tangible action. We will be joined by Sally Leech, Co-Director from menopause experts, Henpicked, and by organisations in our Collaboration Community who are leading the way on menopause support, as they share effective strategies, policies and cultural shifts that make a real difference. We’ll also explore what makes a strong menopause action plan and what it should include in practice. Discover how the right approach can improve retention, reduce burnout and support women's sustained performance and progression across the industry. 

Financial wellbeing is a key driver of independence, confidence, and long-term security - yet many women face systemic barriers that impact their financial outcomes, including a persistent investment gap that limits financial security over time. This webinar brings together expert insight from financial advisors, All Advised, and employer best practice to explore how organisations can better support women at every stage of their financial journey. From tackling the gender pay, pension, and investment gaps to building financial confidence, this session will provide practical tools and actionable ideas to help close the gap and enable more equitable financial outcomes.

Sleep is not a luxury, it is a critical foundation for performance, resilience, and overall wellbeing. In this interactive masterclass, workplace sleep coach Nicole Ratcliffe will unpack the science of sleep and its direct impact on focus, energy, decision-making and burnout. Designed to be practical and engaging, this session will equip you with actionable techniques to improve sleep quality and build sustainable habits that support both personal health and professional success, because when we sleep better, we perform better.

What does it really take to sustain performance and wellbeing as a senior woman in today’s demanding work environment? In this honest and practical session, senior women from across the industry share their lived experiences offering real-world strategies for managing pressure, setting boundaries and protecting energy without compromising ambition. This is a human conversation, grounded in reality, that goes beyond theory to explore what actually works. Expect practical tips, relatable insights and actionable approaches to help you navigate complexity, maintain balance and avoid burnout while continuing to thrive in your career.

How an employee is treated around parental leave shapes retention, progression, and trust. This bitesize masterclass, aimed at line managers, leaders and HR professionals, will explore best practice behaviours to support new parents, and how to have confident, respectful conversations before, during and after parental leave.

Accessible communication isn’t about disability alone - it benefits everyone. This bitesize masterclass will help you understand what accessible communication actually means and provide simple, practical techniques to make emails, meetings, and documents more easy to understand, access and engage with.

This bitesize masterclass introduces Bruce Tuckman’s Forming, Storming, Norming and Performing model, giving you a practical way to understand how teams develop, identify where your team is at today, and the behaviours that help teams thrive at each stage.

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more embedded in workplace decision-making, questions of ethics and inclusion are more important than ever. This webinar explores the ethical considerations behind AI design and deployment, the impact on fairness, accessibility, and opportunity, and the role leaders and practitioners play in ensuring AI works for everyone.

This 30-minute bitesize masterclass will empower you to rethink how Employee Network Groups (ENGs) evolve, add value, and stay relevant as AI reshapes work, skills, and inclusion. The session will cover the practical ways ENGs can drive AI literacy, reduce bias, and build future-ready skills.

Creating an inclusive workplace requires understanding how identities intersect and influence employee experiences. Join this webinar led by sector speakers who will offer their insights and practical guidance on applying an intersectional approach to inclusion initiatives, policies, and everyday workplace practices.

Inclusion shouldn't just be a company value, but a visible, everyday behaviour. This bitesize masterclass will help you recognise the inclusion moments that matter in your everyday work and how to implement small but meaningful actions.

Inclusion doesn’t start or end at the office door. Employers have a unique opportunity to influence broader society, industries, communities, and social norms; extending inclusion beyond the workplace and driving meaningful change in the world around them. Join WiHTL & DiR Member organisations who will share how they extend inclusion efforts beyond internal policies, understand the wider impact of their actions, and discover practical strategies for driving positive change both within and outside their workplace.

Some work doesn’t make headlines. But it changes lives. And it deserves to be seen.
The inclusion in Awards return to recognise organisations, teams and individuals that have demonstrated exceptional commitment to inclusion in the Hospitality, Travel, Leisure and Retail sectors.