The Surrey & Sussex HR Forum
An exclusive member-only group for HR professionals
For over a decade, The Surrey & Sussex HR Forum has consistently delivered informative, educational and thought-provoking events to all its members who work within the HR industry.
Born from a one-off breakfast meeting in 2009, the forum now has over 600 members and is widely recognised as a leading HR networking group.
Sharing knowledge…staying connected
Apply for free membership now.
HR Forum Annual Conference
The Surrey & Sussex HR Forum
An exclusive member-only group for HR professionals
Widely recognised as a leading HR networking group, the forum brings together HR professionals with a programme of free seminars and webinars that are held throughout the year.
If you work in human resources, why not become a member?
Apply for free membership now.
HR Forum Conference
The Surrey & Sussex HR Forum
An exclusive member-only group for HR professionals
Widely recognised as a leading HR networking group, the forum brings together HR professionals with a programme of free seminars and webinars that are held throughout the year.
If you work in human resources, why not become a member?
Apply for free membership now.
What is the Surrey & Sussex HR Forum?
About the HR Forum
The Surrey & Sussex HR Forum has evolved into a highly respected community of over 600 HR professionals and hiring managers representing a diverse array of businesses across a range of industries.
Starting from a one-off breakfast meeting in 2009, it now offers an annual programme of free events, including professionally hosted seminars, employment law updates, webinars, and conferences.
These events are designed to keep members up to date with industry challenges and changes and offer networking opportunities – all held within a strictly sales-free environment.
Additionally, members can join a dedicated LinkedIn group for sharing insights and updates with peers and industry experts, as well as receive exclusive discounts and services through The Surrey & Sussex HR Forum Benefits Package, designed specifically for HR professionals.
If you would like to find out more about the benefits of forum membership, we would love to hear from you.
Why become a member?
Receive free priority invitations to all Surrey & Sussex HR Forum events.
Learn from experts on the latest HR challenges and opportunities.
Connect with HR professionals from a range of industries in your area.
Access unique benefits tailored specifically for HR Forum members.
Exclusive membership benefits
As a member of The Surrey & Sussex HR Forum, you can enjoy more than just our regular free events.
Dive into practical benefits, like money-saving discounts on core HR services, recruitment incentives, lifestyle perks and more. All of which are provided by industry experts specifically for HR professionals.
It’s about adding value to your membership, making it more rewarding for your career and daily life.
I could not let today pass without expressing my gratitude for today’s Forum in addition to my formal feedback form comments. It was my first Forum and it exceeded my expectations with good speakers and a lot of actionable insights to read through again and put into action.
The Surrey HR Forum is a valuable support to me in my role providing up to date, relevant information and an opportunity to meet with others in similar roles. The forums and workshops are particularly helpful and enable attendees to keep abreast of current HR matters and legislation…. read more >
I have attended a variety of Surrey HR Forum hosted events including training workshops, seminars and mock tribunals and in my experience these are always seamlessly organised and hosted in a friendly yet professional way. The event topics are always current and presented in an informative way and as an attendee I always leave Surrey HR Forum events feeling positive and well-equipped to cascade and share the knowledge learnt with my colleagues.
I try to attend all the Surrey HR Forum events as they are consistently informative and relevant, the speakers always engaging and knowledgeable and I thoroughly enjoy them. Without fail I come away armed with useful information and ideas which I can use and apply within my role.
The Surrey HR Forum is a fantastic free resource for local HR professionals. The workshops are relevant, informative and always well organised and communicated. They really add value and enable us to enhance our HR knowledge and skills – thank you and please continue the great work!
I have attended a number of the Surrey HR Forum events and I can highly recommend them to anyone working in HR. The topics presented to date have dealt with highly relevant and topical subject matter… read more >
I haven’t been a member of the Surrey Forum that long, but in the short time I have been, it’s been so helpful! I’ve attended various seminars and workshops, which have helped me to keep up-to-date in the world of HR! It’s great to also meet other HR professionals and learn about different experiences from the local businesses. One of the great things I love about the Surrey HR Forum is that the events are always local and at convenient times so it doesn’t impact my day too much.
Thank you for an amazing conference! I attend regular HR seminars but I was blown away by the speakers so knowledgeable and passionate about their chosen topics.
I thought Mitesh demonstrated what a true leader is … read more >
I always look forward to the next Surrey HR Forum event. I find them very informative, but not heavy, and I am able to take away a new idea or information each time. It helps hugely that the speakers are always engaging as well as very knowledgeable in their subject, so they are very enjoyable, relaxed events… read more >
The Surrey HR Forum, always goes straight into my calendar. I have sampled the delights of many seminars run by various organisations, but Sharon’s team are streets ahead and very professional. Their regular presenters cover a wide spectrum of personalities. … read more >
Brilliant as always! Thank you and well done to all who was involved.
Excellent event as always! Food for thought and so good to have time to reflect on some great ideas.
Great networking opportunity and strong speakers.
Fantastic seminar, the speakers were incredible, so much to take away and apply into my role.
The speakers were fantastic and gave a lot of food for thought.
My first event, exceeded my expectations!
All guest speakers were great. Kevin was fantastic as always!
Best Ever! So relevant, engaging. Great job!
First time at a Surrey HR Forum event – absolutely loved it!
Another fabulous, well organised and managed event by the Surrey HR Forum team… congratulations and thanks.
Mitesh Sheth was a fantastic speaker, inspirational & thought provoking. Janine Chamberlin was also impressive, with lots of relevant insights.
Another fantastic and insightful event that leaves you charged up to go back and make a difference.
Why choose our events?
Our events stand out for their relevance and quality, designed specifically for HR professionals looking to stay ahead in Surrey and Sussex.
As a member, you’ll enjoy exclusive access to free seminars, webinars, and conferences led by respected speakers and industry experts, with invitations sent directly via email and through our members-only LinkedIn Group.
We actively seek member feedback to shape event topics and formats, ensuring every session addresses the real challenges HR professionals face. Choosing our events means joining a community where your insights help drive meaningful discussions and keep everyone at the forefront of the HR industry’s key issues.
Our members’ insights and feedback are essential to the forum’s collective success.
I could not let today pass without expressing my gratitude for today’s Forum in addition to my formal feedback form comments. It was my first Forum and it exceeded my expectations with good speakers and a lot of actionable insights to read through again and put into action.
I have attended a variety of Surrey HR Forum hosted events including training workshops, seminars and mock tribunals and in my experience these are always seamlessly organised and hosted in a friendly yet professional way. The event topics are always current and presented in an informative way and as an attendee I always leave Surrey HR Forum events feeling positive and well-equipped to cascade and share the knowledge learnt with my colleagues.
The Surrey HR Forum, always goes straight into my calendar. I have sampled the delights of many seminars run by various organisations, but Sharon’s team are streets ahead and very professional. Their regular presenters cover a wide spectrum of personalities. … read more >
I try to attend all the Surrey HR Forum events as they are consistently informative and relevant, the speakers always engaging and knowledgeable and I thoroughly enjoy them. Without fail I come away armed with useful information and ideas which I can use and apply within my role.
The Surrey HR Forum is a valuable support to me in my role providing up to date, relevant information and an opportunity to meet with others in similar roles. The forums and workshops are particularly helpful and enable attendees to keep abreast of current HR matters and legislation…. read more >
I haven’t been a member of the Surrey Forum that long, but in the short time I have been, it’s been so helpful! I’ve attended various seminars and workshops, which have helped me to keep up-to-date in the world of HR! It’s great to also meet other HR professionals and learn about different experiences from the local businesses. One of the great things I love about the Surrey HR Forum is that the events are always local and at convenient times so it doesn’t impact my day too much.
I have attended a number of the Surrey HR Forum events and I can highly recommend them to anyone working in HR. The topics presented to date have dealt with highly relevant and topical subject matter… read more >
I always look forward to the next Surrey HR Forum event. I find them very informative, but not heavy, and I am able to take away a new idea or information each time. It helps hugely that the speakers are always engaging as well as very knowledgeable in their subject, so they are very enjoyable, relaxed events… read more >
Thank you for an amazing conference! I attend regular HR seminars but I was blown away by the speakers so knowledgeable and passionate about their chosen topics.
I thought Mitesh demonstrated what a true leader is … read more >
The Surrey HR Forum is a fantastic free resource for local HR professionals. The workshops are relevant, informative and always well organised and communicated. They really add value and enable us to enhance our HR knowledge and skills – thank you and please continue the great work!
Some of our recent events...
We host a programme of events throughout the year, encompassing a broad range of topics that reflect the ever-changing challenges faced by HR.
Other topics we have covered as workshops and training sessions include:
Mental health wellbeing
Exploring mental health and mindfulness in the workplace. With one in four of the population affected by poor mental health and one in six workers experiencing poor mental health as a direct result of work, it is vital that businesses understand how to manage this key area.
Employee benefits update
A topical update on the key employee benefits and related issues of the year: Ageing workforce, UK productivity, people management changes, supporting employees in times of change, absence management, UK worker poverty and managing overseas employees.
Bullying, harrassment and culture
The impact of our society’s shifting attitude towards discrimination brings new challenges for employers, inspired by the #metoo movement. Learn the current law on sexual harassment and bullying. How do we ensure we are creating an inclusive culture? A highly topical and thought provoking session.
Financial education in the workplace
A session that will provide you with the tools to actively support your employees with their finance management. You will leave the session with simple ideas and top tips to manage more complex financial and benefits situations. A practical and essential lesson for the workplace and beyond.
Our latest annual conference
Held at the WWF Living Planet Centre, Woking our last annual conference was a sell-out.
Focusing on the external forces that are rapidly changing the face of HR, the event was aptly named ‘The Future Face of HR’ and was attended by over 130 members. The whole event looked at how businesses needed to evolve and embrace change, if they want to find and retain the best talent in the market. The interesting mix of speakers included:
Janine Chamberlin, Director of Talent Solutions at LinkedIn
Kevin Green, CEO of What’s Next Consultancy & author of best seller ‘Competitive People Strategy’
Mitesh Sheth, CEO, Redington Ltd
Steve Herbert, HR and Employee Benefits Specialist
Brilliant as always! Thank you and well done to all who was involved.
First time at a Surrey HR Forum event – absolutely loved it!
All guest speakers were great. Kevin was fantastic as always!
Mitesh Sheth was a fantastic speaker, inspirational & thought provoking. Janine Chamberlin was also impressive, with lots of relevant insights.
Excellent event as always! Food for thought and so good to have time to reflect on some great ideas.
Another fantastic and insightful event that leaves you charged up to go back and make a difference.
Best Ever! So relevant, engaging. Great job!
The speakers were fantastic and gave a lot of food for thought.
Great networking opportunity and strong speakers.
Another fabulous, well organised and managed event by the Surrey HR Forum team… congratulations and thanks.
My first event, exceeded my expectations!
Fantastic seminar, the speakers were incredible, so much to take away and apply into my role.
Our chosen charity
We proudly support Oakleaf Enterprise, a local mental health charity serving vulnerable adults in Surrey since 1997. Addressing issues like social isolation, unemployment, poverty, and discrimination, Oakleaf actively trains and supports adults aged 16-67 with various mental illnesses. They provide work-related courses in upholstery, horticulture, and IT, allowing clients to gain qualifications and practical experience. What sets Oakleaf apart is its unique social enterprise model, offering upholstery and gardening services, with all proceeds directly supporting the charity’s mission.
Many Oakleaf clients experience social isolation due to their illnesses, often leaving their homes solely for Oakleaf activities. To combat isolation, Oakleaf offers diverse wellbeing activities, including yoga, football, Tai Chi, and confidence-building pursuits like art therapy, guitar lessons, and literacy/numeracy classes. Additionally, the charity provides a valuable support service for as little as £3 an hour to aid client recovery.
Oakleaf serves as the base for the Guildford Safe Haven, a 365-night alternative to A&E for those in or approaching a mental health crisis.
We proudly support Oakleaf Enterprise, a local mental health charity serving vulnerable adults in Surrey since 1997. Addressing issues like social isolation, unemployment, poverty, and discrimination, Oakleaf actively trains and supports adults aged 16-67 with various mental illnesses.
They provide work-related courses in upholstery, horticulture, and IT, allowing clients to gain qualifications and practical experience.
What sets Oakleaf apart is its unique social enterprise model, offering upholstery and gardening services, with all proceeds directly supporting the charity’s mission.
Many Oakleaf clients experience social isolation due to their illnesses, often leaving their homes solely for Oakleaf activities. To combat isolation, Oakleaf offers diverse wellbeing activities, including yoga, football, Tai Chi, and confidence-building pursuits like art therapy, guitar lessons, and literacy/numeracy classes. Additionally, the charity provides a valuable support service for as little as £3 an hour to aid client recovery.
Oakleaf serves as the base for the Guildford Safe Haven, a 365-night alternative to A&E for those in or approaching a mental health crisis.
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