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Creating Inspiring Workplaces – launch event

(strictly limited spaces)

What can you do to create a successful, inspiring and engaging workplace culture?

Find out at the first Inspiring Cities event for Bristol and Bath – in Bristol on May 22nd.

This is part of Inspiring Workplaces Cities. The people and culture community that shares knowledge and expertise, runs regular events and enables you to connect with like-minded people.

Culture is becoming increasingly important.  If you need any convincing, a Glassdoor survey found 77% of employees would consider a company’s culture when searching for a new job.

The good news is that you can create an engaging working culture. It’s all about how your people feel about working for you – and that’s something you can influence.

That’s where this seminar will help.

The format:

You’ll hear a panel discussion on creating an inspiring and engaging work culture followed by a short keynote talk from multi-award-Winning psychologist and two-times bestselling HR author, Gethin Nadin. Gethin will inspire you to revolutionise your approach to employee wellbeing, build a far more compelling business case for your ideas and will unlock the full potential of your organisation.

We will be focusing on three key areas

  • Creating a sense of connection/belonging
  • Bringing purpose and meaning to employee’s roles
  • The importance of having a high trust environment

Our storytellers in Bristol

  • Richard Roberts

  • Matt Manners
    Founder & CEO
    Inspiring Workplaces Group

  • Gethin Nadin
    Chief Innovation Officer
    Benifex

  • Andy Hawkins
    C-3PO (Chief People, Planet, and Purpose Officer)
    Business On Purpose and B Leader for B Corp

  • Lis Anderson
    Founder & Director
    AMBITIOUS

  • Amy Sawbridge

Agenda

  • 8.30am

    Registration & Networking

  • 9.00am

    Welcome from
    Matt Manners, Founder, Inspiring Workplaces Group

  • 9.10am

    Introduction to Inspiring Cities Bristol and Bath from
    Rich Roberts of en:Rich

  • 9.15am

    Panel discussion on creating an inspiring and engaging work culture with:

    • Andy Hawkins C-3PO (Chief People, Planet & Purpose Officer) at Business On Purpose a Certified B Corp. He is a trained B Leader and has helped over 500 companies towards B Corp certification.
    • Amy Sawbridge of Sawbridge Consulting specialises in helping organisations codify their purpose, articulate why employees should choose them, & embed that throughout their employee experience & employer brand.
    • Lis Anderson Director of Ambitious.  Lis founded Bristol-based AMBITIOUS, a PR consultancy specialising in corporate and b2b communications.
  • 9.45am

    Gethin Nadin
    Chief Innovation Officer and Author
    Benefex

    Elevating Corporate Success: The Power of Employee Wellbeing

    Reveal the transformative potential of employee wellbeing to drive corporate excellence. In this insightful new talk, renowned psychologist, bestselling HR author, and Chief Innovation Officer at Benifex, Gethin Nadin will deliver the outcome of hundreds of recent global studies that prove the intricate ways employee wellbeing drives the behaviours associated with a high-performance culture.

    Discover how a mere one-point increase in employee wellbeing can elevate return on assets by up to 1.2% and boost annual profits by billions. Delve into the pivotal role of wellbeing in fostering customer-centric behaviours, enhancing sales, and predicting innovative employee actions.

    Join us to uncover the strategies behind the top 100 U.S. workplaces that have outperformed the S&P 500 and Dow Jones by 20%. Learn how companies with higher workplace wellbeing scores achieve superior firm value, return on assets, and profits. 

    All delegates will receive a copy of Gethin’s book ‘A Work In Progress: Unlocking Wellbeing to Create More Sustainable and Resilient Organisations’ 

  • 10.15am

    Questions to all speakers

  • 10.30am

    Close

Why Attend?

  • Hear from leading experts on culture and employee engagement

  • Networking opportunities to build connections

  • Engage in thought-provoking discussions and bond with like-minded professionals.

Don’t miss out. Strictly limited spaces (only £25 to attend)

Venue: Engine Shed, Station Approach, Temple Meads, Bristol, BS1

As well as excellent public transport options, there are several car parks near the venue including at Temple Gate, Temple, Bristol  BS1 6PL.

Cost: £25 to cover room hire and refreshments. All surplus to be donated to charity.
Date: May 22nd 2025
Time: 8.30am registration – 2 hour duration

Here’s what past attendees thought of it in London….