Online Workshop: Leading Through Change: How HR Makes the Difference

PLEASE NOTE this is for HPMA members only

This session is for HR and ER professionals and managers and leaders

Summary: In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, change is inevitable, but how it’s managed can make all the difference to employee wellbeing, engagement, and departmental/service survival and growth. This webinar is designed for HR managers and professionals who play a crucial role in guiding their people through transitions, both large and small.

This session will explore the theories of compassionate change, a people-first approach that recognises the emotional and psychological impact change can have on staff. We will look at how HR can embed compassion into change programmes to build trust, support resilience, and maintain performance, as well as tools post change to recognise the shadow cast from change. Also exploring how individuals work together during the turbulence of transformation, in a way that doesn’t endanger the individual or workplace culture.

Aim: By the end of this session, attendees will:

• Have a deeper understanding of the complexities and challenges of navigating change in the workplace.

• Gain insight into how workplace culture either accelerates or obstructs change.

• Understand the human response to change, how employee's resistance may mask their attachment, fear or grief.

• Understand the impact and influence HR have on leaders during compassionate change

• Gain insight into a number of tools to use ahead, during and post change to keep people connected to the purpose of change.

Facilitator

Kate Woosnam

Lead Associate - Change

kwoosnam@ibexgale.com

Kate started her career as an employment lawyer in private practice, dealing with a range of employment litigation work from complex discrimination cases and equal pay to advising on TUPE and reorganisations.

Prior to joining ibex gale, Kate spent over 5 years working as an HR Employee Relations Advisor at UBS in London.

She regularly conducted investigations, grievance and disciplinary processes as well as advising on restructures, employee representation consultations

projects and all people related matters.

Kate also provided advice on policy best practice including aspects of diversity, equality and inclusion.

Anne Linsell

Organisational Culture Specialist

alinsell@ibexgale.com

Anne has worked for the NHS in various capacities for over 20 years and is passionate about making an impact.

Her experience covers organisational culture, leadership, well-being, HR, coaching and mediation. Anne is a Master NLP practitioner and MBTI

certified.

Anne loves empowering people to bring their whole selves to their roles, achieve their goals and make a difference. Prior to joining the NHS Anne worked in the private sector and is a proud Royal Navy veteran.

Outside of work, Anne enjoys running, particularly Parkrun tourism, walking in beautiful places in the British Isles, open water swimming and challenging

herself to step out of her comfort zone.

Date: Tuesday 8th July 2025

Time: 11am-12pm

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