About this Event
Today's workforce is evolving faster than ever. Changing employee expectations, new legislation, growing health challenges and an increasingly diverse talent pool are reshaping what people need from their employers.
To help business and people leaders navigate this rapidly changing landscape, we're delighted to invite you to a truly unique event focused on the future of work:
🦍 The Workforce Evolution: Adapting to Thrive
📅 15 October 2026
🕥 10:30am to 4:00pm (with an optional Safari Park walk afterwards)
📍 Spring Grove House, West Midlands Safari Park
Join fellow business leaders, HR professionals and workforce experts at the unique setting of West Midlands Safari Park for a day of expert insight, practical guidance and meaningful discussion. Bringing together specialists from across HR, employee benefits, healthcare and risk management, we'll explore how organisations can navigate changing workforce expectations, legislative reform and emerging wellbeing challenges to create healthier, more engaged and resilient workforces that thrive in a rapidly evolving world.
🌿 What to expect
Expert-led workshops covering:
- Preparing for upcoming employment law reform and navigating legislative change with confidence
- Transforming employee benefits into a powerful engagement, wellbeing and retention strategy
- Aligning people and benefits programmes with business objectives to maximise value and return on investment
- Exploring the future of preventative healthcare and its role in creating healthier, happier and more productive workforces
You'll hear from specialists across HR, employee benefits, healthcare, employment law and risk management, including experts from People Puzzles, Partners&, Bupa and Zurich, alongside keynote insights from leading clinical and workforce wellbeing professionals.
The day will also feature:
✅ Interactive roundtable discussions tackling real-world workforce challenges
✅ Networking opportunities with fellow business leaders, HR professionals and people specialists
✅ Lunch and refreshments in the unique surroundings of West Midlands Safari Park
✅ Optional Safari Park walk following the event
🦁 Why attend?
Whether you're reviewing your employee benefits offering, preparing for employment law changes, or looking for new ways to attract, engage and retain talent, you'll leave with practical, actionable ideas to help:
- Create a healthier, more engaged workforce
- Improve talent attraction and retention
- Prepare for legislative change
- Maximise the value of your existing benefits investment
- Future-proof your people strategy for long-term success
❤️ Supporting Birmingham Children's Hospital
The best part? Your attendance can make a difference.
We'll be hosting a charity raffle throughout the day, with all proceeds supporting our regional charity partner, . The hospital cares for more than 100,000 children and young people each year and is dedicated to ensuring every patient and family receives the very best experience during their time in hospital.
👉 Places are limited, so reserve your place today.
We look forward to welcoming you to West Midlands Safari Park for what promises to be an engaging, insightful and memorable day.
Event venue & nearby stays
West Midlands Safari Park, Spring Grove, Bewdley, United Kingdom
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