AI at work – Transforming people practice, opportunities and risks, 14 November | Event in Leeds | AllEvents

AI at work – Transforming people practice, opportunities and risks

The CIPD Branch in West Yorkshire

Highlights

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025 at 08:30 am

2 hours

West Village - Bruntwood SciTech

Free Tickets Available

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Date & Location

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025 at 08:30 am to 10:30 am (GMT+00:00)

West Village - Bruntwood SciTech

Wellington Street, Leeds, United Kingdom

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About the event

AI at work – Transforming people practice, opportunities and risks
Talk about AI and explore how it is reshaping HR: risks & opportunities for people practice.

About this Event

Talk about AI and explore how it is reshaping HR: risks & opportunities for people practice.

  • Morning branch event (2 hours, in person)
  • Help (HR) professionals understand how AI is shaping today’s workplace, and specifically HR.
  • Explore both the opportunities (efficiency, innovation, productivity) and the risks (ethics, bias, data security).
  • Equip attendees with practical ideas for responsible AI use in people practice.

❖ IT Expert → Tools & possibilities

❖ HR Professional → AI in the HR world

❖ Solicitor → Risks & Compliance


Please note:



1. Reminder emails will be sent to you the day before, with a further reminder on the day of the event.

2. Photography and video production may be taking place at the event, and these images may be used in the CIPD newsletters.

3. By attending the event, you are giving your consent for your image to be used on any CIPD promotional materials.

4. As we are supplying refreshments, if you can no longer attend, please cancel your place either on Eventbrite, responding to this email.

5. This event may include an external speaker who has prepared their own presentation. Any views or opinions expressed by the speaker are their own and do not reflect those of the CIPD.

6. Please note that refunds for CIPD Non-Member tickets will only be available until 7 days prior to the event, any cancelled tickets after this will not receive a refund.

7. If you require any reasonable adjustments to enhance your experience, please get in contact with us by responding to this email and we will do our best to accommodate.



Agenda


🕑: 08:30 AM - 08:40 AM
Welcome & Introductions
Host: Dimitra Brouli

Info: Explain what the event is about, what we discuss on the day and what they will gain from this session.



🕑: 08:40 AM - 09:10 AM
AI at Work
Host: Tony Pitchford (BCS) - Head of Commercial Partnerships

Info: What AI is, a general overview & examples of common AI tools people use, how to use them productively and wisely (ChatGPT etc.) / overview of popular AI tools that boost productivity in the workplace, small case study from their IT background, how AI is changing the HR world.



🕑: 09:10 AM - 09:30 AM
AI in the HR world
Host: Cat Macdonald - Chair of CIPD WY branch

Info: How they use it, positive aspects and concerns, challenges / AI in HR world



🕑: 09:30 AM - 09:50 AM
Legal talk
Host: Anna Schiavetta - Associate Solicitor from Blacks

Info: Risks & Ethics of AI at workplace, specifically in people practice (HR)



🕑: 09:50 AM - 10:00 AM
Audience Q&A

🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:10 AM
Closing & Networking


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AI at work – Transforming people practice, opportunities and risks, 14 November | Event in Leeds | AllEvents
AI at work – Transforming people practice, opportunities and risks
Fri, 14 Nov, 2025 at 08:30 am
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