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No sales pitches.

No suppliers.

Just people that do the job. 

Moorgate, EC1.

 

 

 

[Upcoming Community Events]
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[The Four Corners Club]

 

The Four Corners Club is for senior leaders driving HR, L&D, Talent and People Teams.

We run challenge focused facilitated community events, delivered by guest speakers with lived experience. 

Events can be attended by non-members unless specified on the event page. 

Our Clubhouse is the iconic Chiswell Street Dining Rooms, EC1. A beautiful setting, built for conversations.

Delicious food, great cocktail bar, complimentary for attendees.

 

[Venue Info]

Why is the Four Corners Club needed now?

These are just some of the new challenges leaders are facing, not including the current day job. We need to work together to overcome these. 

Multigenerational Workforce

“Five generations working side by side” is often used to describe today’s workforce. While it highlights how the workforce is changing, it can risk oversimplifying and stereotyping.

What is clear, however, is that longer careers and later retirement mean organisations are managing a broader range of expectations than ever before.

  • Employment among UK workers aged 50–64 has risen to over 71%, up significantly over the past 30 years
  • Older workers are also less likely to move roles, with 37% changing jobs vs 54% of younger workers

For HR and L&D teams, the challenge is designing approaches that work across a more complex and diverse workforce.

Sources: UK Government Labour Market Data; OECD Employment Outlook 2025

 

Good retention or job hugging?

Are employees staying because they are engaged or because leaving feels too risky?

High retention is often seen as a positive, but it can mask disengagement, low mobility and reduced productivity.

  • 1 in 4 employees say they are staying in their role because it feels too risky to move
  • 54% of employees remain with their employer for reasons unrelated to their work

For organisations, the challenge is understanding the difference between retention and commitment and addressing the hidden impact on performance and culture.

Sources: OECD Employment Outlook 2025; Gallup State of the Global Workplace

Artificial Intelligence

AI is moving faster than most organisations can keep up.

While the opportunity is significant, many organisations are still working out how to apply AI safely, effectively and at scale.

  • 52% of UK employees have already used AI at work in the past 12 months
  • Organisations are missing up to 40% of potential AI productivity gains due to skills gaps
  • AI-related roles could represent 12% of the UK workforce by 2035

The challenge for HR and L&D teams is balancing opportunity with risk, ensuring their people have the skills, understanding and support to use AI responsibly.

Sources: PwC Workforce Hopes & Fears 2025; EY AI Productivity Research; UK Government AI Skills Projections

Increased Employed Responsibility

Expectations of employers have grown significantly.

Organisations are now responsible not only for performance, but also for wellbeing, culture, behaviour and risk.

  • Around 1 in 4 employees say work negatively impacts their mental or physical health
  • Workplace wellbeing, psychological safety and behaviour are now core organisational risks
  • New legislation is increasing employer accountability in areas such as harassment and employee protection

For HR and L&D leaders, this means moving from reactive policies to proactive, preventative approaches that shape culture and behaviour across the organisation.

Sources: CIPD Good Work Index; UK Employment and Wellbeing Research

Doing more with less

Teams are expected to deliver more often with less budget, less time and fewer people.

At the same time, expectations are increasing.

  • HR leaders report rising pressure from economic conditions, legislation and workforce change
  • Labour markets are beginning to soften, while expectations of HR and L&D continue to grow
  • Organisations are being asked to deliver transformation without proportional increases in resource

The challenge is not just workload, it is prioritisation, focus and delivering measured impact in increasingly constrained environments.

Sources: OECD Employment Outlook 2025; Raconteur HR Trends 2025

[The Benefits]

You're Not Alone. 

Join The Supportive Learning Community For HR and L&D Leaders. 

 

Purposeful Learning

Sessions focused on real challenges, not theory.
Learn what actually works in practice.

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No Sales Pitch

 No suppliers. No agendas.
Just honest conversations and shared experience.

Practical Impact

Clear theme. Clear outcome.
You leave with decisions and next steps, not just ideas.

 

 

Local People

Meet your community. Local colleagues, similar challenges.

Trusted Environment

A space to speak openly with colleagues facing similar challenges.

Community Support

The conversation doesn’t stop after the session.
Stay connected with people working through the same challenges.

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[Upcoming Community Events]

Come on down to meet your local HR and L&D community.

Apprenticeship
22/06/26

Why Apprenticeship Programmes Fail - And How to Fix Them

The Clubhouse: Chiswell Street Dining Rooms, EC1
13:30 - 18:00
£225

The national apprenticeship success rate is just 64%.

Hear from employers who have built successful Apprenticeship programmes.

You will leave with practical ideas on:

  • Choosing the right provider
  • Programme design strategies
  • Contracts and stakeholder management
  • Reporting, evaluation and improvement
  • Funding changes

Food and drinks included.

[Event Details]
Strat
22/06/26

When L&D Strategy Meets Reality

The Clubhouse: Chiswell Street Dining Rooms, EC1
13:30 - 18:00
£225

Hear from senior HR and L&D leaders about successful, and unsuccessful, L&D strategies. 

No polished case studies. Just honest reflections, difficult decisions and practical lessons learned the hard way.

You will leave with fresh ideas on:

  • Building an L&D strategy that survives real life
  • Balancing priorities, budgets and stakeholder pressure
  • Measuring what actually matters
  • Adapting when plans need to change

Food and drinks included.

[Event Details]
Members Only Drinks Event
22/06/26

Members Drinks Event

The Clubhouse: Chiswell Street Dining Rooms, EC1
18:00 - 20:00
Members Only
£0
A members only event. No presentations, just local people having some drinks and food. Sharing, learning and connecting.
[Event Details]
WPA
22/06/26

Beyond Compliance: The Worker Protection Act Lessons Learned (May 2026)

The Clubhouse: Chiswell Street Dining Rooms, EC113:30 - 18:00
£280

Hear from senior HR and L&D leaders about how they are approaching the Worker Protection Act in practice.

 

No generic compliance training. Just honest insight into organisational responsibility, risk and the realities of managing behaviours such as bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, stalking and victimisation.

 

You will leave with fresh strategic thinking on:

 

Defining organisational responsibility and risk
Recognising patterns of behaviour and their root causes
Understanding the impact on culture, performance and retention
Responding confidently and supporting employees appropriately
Building a proactive, preventative approach

Food and drinks included.

[Event Details]

[Venue Information]

Four Corners Club meets at Chiswell Street Dining Rooms, 56 Chiswell St, London EC1Y 4SA 

Chiswell Street

Beautiful Clubhouse

Chiswell Street Dining Rooms (built in 1750) is the Clubhouse of all community events.

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Great Location

Easy to get to and find. A short walk from from Moorgate, Barbican or Liverpool Street.

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Food and Drinks

Canapés and drinks bar included in your event price.

[A Community Built For L&D By L&D]

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Club Membership

Membership enables organisations to provide a learning and support network for their HR, L&D, People and Talent teams.

Membership includes:

  • 30% off all events for team members
  • Complimentary access to exclusive member drinks and coffee events
  • Access to the annual members’ lunch
  • Access to the Members App (launching September 2026)

Cost: £75 per month (per organisation)

Please contact Membership Services to find out more.

 

[Membership Services]

Frequently Asked
Questions

What is the Four Corners Club

Four Corners Club is a pitch-free, in-person membership for HR, People, L&D and Talent professionals. Practical guest contributions and structured peer problem-solving.

Is this a networking event?

Not really. You will meet people, but the point is problem-solving, not collecting contacts. The session is structured and facilitated so you leave with clear next steps.

Who is it for?

HR, People, L&D and Talent professionals from manager level to Head/Director, especially those accountable for leadership, retention, performance, culture, skills, or change. 

Our Community Events are themed, therefore you may choose to bring a colleague, such as the lead or project managers for a specific area (ie EDI Lead, Change Management Lead etc.)

Who is it not for?

Suppliers and consultants, including recruiters, vendors, and anyone attending primarily to sell services. The room stays pitch-free.

 

Will I be put on the spot or asked to speak?

No. It’s facilitated and friendly. You can contribute as much or as little as you like, and most discussion happens in small groups rather than speaking to a room.

What does “pitch-free” actually mean?

No selling, no lead-gen, no supplier agenda. No one is there to prospect. It’s designed to be a high-trust space where people can speak honestly.

 

What topics are covered?

What kinds of topics get covered?

Whatever members are dealing with: leadership development, retention, performance, engagement, culture, transformation, capability, AI adoption, workforce risk, and more.

 

Does my organisation have to be a member?

No your organisation doesn't need to be a member to attend our events. Membership does however give you 30% off events alongside other member benefits. 

What is the Four Corners Club

What is the Four Corners Club

Four Corners Club is a pitch-free, in-person membership for HR, People, L&D and Talent professionals. Practical guest contributions and structured peer problem-solving.

Is this a networking event?

Is this a networking event?

Not really. You will meet people, but the point is problem-solving, not collecting contacts. The session is structured and facilitated so you leave with clear next steps.

Who is it for?

Who is it for?

HR, People, L&D and Talent professionals from manager level to Head/Director, especially those accountable for leadership, retention, performance, culture, skills, or change. 

Our Community Events are themed, therefore you may choose to bring a colleague, such as the lead or project managers for a specific area (ie EDI Lead, Change Management Lead etc.)

Who is it not for?

Who is it not for?

Suppliers and consultants, including recruiters, vendors, and anyone attending primarily to sell services. The room stays pitch-free.

 

Will I be put on the spot or asked to speak?

Will I be put on the spot or asked to speak?

No. It’s facilitated and friendly. You can contribute as much or as little as you like, and most discussion happens in small groups rather than speaking to a room.

What does “pitch-free” actually mean?

What does “pitch-free” actually mean?

No selling, no lead-gen, no supplier agenda. No one is there to prospect. It’s designed to be a high-trust space where people can speak honestly.

 

What topics are covered?

What topics are covered?

What kinds of topics get covered?

Whatever members are dealing with: leadership development, retention, performance, engagement, culture, transformation, capability, AI adoption, workforce risk, and more.

 

Does my organisation have to be a member?

Does my organisation have to be a member?

No your organisation doesn't need to be a member to attend our events. Membership does however give you 30% off events alongside other member benefits. 

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