Inclusive Employers Reflections of the last 12 months, and key trends for 2026
Free webinar – Stay ahead of the EDI landscape with expert insights to guide your strategy through 2026
The EDI landscape is shifting faster than ever. New legislation, increased scrutiny, and emerging workplace challenges mean that what worked last year may not be enough for 2026. HR and EDI leaders need clarity, confidence, and foresight to navigate what lies ahead.
Event overview
Join us as we reflect on the EDI landscape throughout 2025, and offer insights into what’s to come in 2026, along with practical strategies to equip you to lead with confidence.
Date: Tuesday 13th January 2026
Time: 2.00 pm to 3.30 pm
Format: Free webinar
Why this webinar matters now
This is your opportunity to step back, reflect on the key developments of the past 12 months, and understand the trends that will shape your work in 2026. Hosted by Janet Tidmarsh, CEO of Inclusive Employers, alongside an expert panel, this session will cut through the noise and give you the actionable intelligence you need to lead with purpose.
Whether you’re building your EDI strategy from the ground up or refining your approach to meet new challenges, this webinar will equip you with the insights and tools to make informed, impactful decisions.
What you’ll take away
By the end of this session, you’ll have:
A clear understanding
of the major EDI developments from the past year and how they impact your organisation.
Insight
into the key trends set to define 2026 so you can plan proactively rather than react.
Actionable strategies
to navigate complex cultural and legislative changes with confidence.
Core principles
for making decisions that drive meaningful, sustainable inclusion.
Practical tools
and approaches you can implement immediately in your workplace.
Who should attend
This webinar is designed for:
- HR professionals responsible for shaping people strategy
- EDI leaders and practitioners driving inclusion initiatives
- Senior leaders looking to align their organisation with emerging best practice
- Anyone who wants to stay informed and proactive in the evolving EDI landscape
Meet your expert host
Janet Tidmarsh, CEO, Inclusive Employers
Janet is a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD with over two decades of experience leading inclusion, learning, and talent initiatives across some of the UK’s best known brands. She has held Senior Leadership Team positions at Whitbread PLC, Sainsbury’s PLC, and Virgin Active Ltd, operating at Executive and Board level throughout her career.
Her inclusion work has been recognised through both individual awards and organisational accreditations, including strategically leading her organisation to 10th place overall in the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index 2024. As CEO of Inclusive Employers, Janet brings practical, real-world experience to help organisations achieve their equity, diversity, and inclusion goals.
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Spaces are limited. Secure your place now to ensure you start 2026 with the insights and strategies you need to lead with confidence.
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