Leading HR and Legal Organisations Launch Event Series on Workplace Trends in Wales

Leading HR and Legal Organisations Launch Event Series on Workplace Trends in Wales

A new partnership between leading HR and legal organisations is set to bring fresh insight to the Welsh business community, with the launch of a four-part expert panel series addressing key topics in recruitment, employment law, wellbeing, and the future of work.

Acorn by Synergie and Darwin Gray LLP have partnered with Cardiff-based Beam Development and Training to deliver the series under the banner of the Wales HR Network—a collaboration developed by Darwin Gray and Acorn by Synergie.

Kicking off in November 2025, the event series—titled People Power: An Expert Panel Series—will feature in-person panels hosted across Cardiff, drawing on the expertise of industry leaders to empower professionals in HR, recruitment, legal compliance, wellbeing, and beyond.

The series aims to serve anyone in a people-centric role, offering timely insights on hiring, employment law changes, healthier workplace cultures, and how emerging technologies like AI are reshaping the workplace.

Upcoming Events at a Glance

• Recruit with Confidence: An Expert Panel
  Date: 20 November 2025
  Time: 9am – 11am
  Location: Hodge House, Cardiff
  Led by: Acorn by Synergie | Hosted by: Ogi
  A session exploring smarter hiring strategies, featuring leaders from Acorn by Synergie, Confused.com and Ogi.
• The Changing Landscape of Employment Law
  Date: 12 February 2026
  Time: 9am – 11am
  Location: Cardiff Business School
  Led by: Darwin Gray LLP
  An in-depth look at updates to the Employment Rights Bill and their impact on employers and teams.
• Creating Healthier Workplace Cultures
  Date: 14 May 2026
  Time: 9am – 11am
  Location: Greyfriars House, Cardiff
  Led by: Beam Development and Training | Hosted by: Confused.com
  Focused on the impact of wellbeing initiatives and creating sustainable, supportive workplace cultures.
• AI/Technology in the Workplace
  Date: September 2026 (TBC)
  Location: Hodge House, Cardiff
  In partnership with: FinTech Wales | Hosted by: Ogi
  A forward-looking session on the growing influence of AI and digital tools in HR and people management.

A Collaborative Effort

Fflur Jones, Managing Partner at Darwin Gray, said:
“We are delighted to be launching this collaboration between the Wales HR Network and Beam Training. This new phase of the network strengthens our commitment to delivering valuable learning opportunities to empower leaders, managers and their teams.”

Andrew Tugwell, COO at Acorn by Synergie, added:
“This partnership is a fantastic step forward, and we’re excited to continue creating opportunities to connect and share ideas.”

Lianne Weaver, Managing Director at Beam Development and Training, commented:
“We’re so excited about this partnership and looking forward to supporting those people who support everyone else.”

Stay Updated

The final session in September 2026 will be delivered in partnership with FinTech Wales, exploring the integration of AI and technology in HR.

📅 Register for the series on Eventbrite
or visit the Wales HR Network website for full details.