• Recruitment company Acorn by Synergie and commercial law firm Darwin Gray have relaunched the Wales HR Network, with two events and a new look planned for 2025. The network provides learning and networking opportunities for senior leaders and HR professionals in Wales, as well as enabling the sharing of ideas to help shape the future of HR practices across the country.

The network has announced a second ‘Future of Work’ conference as part of its relaunch. The event will take place at ICC Wales in Newport on 14 May 2025 and is expected to host around 150 attendees. There will also be a third Future of Work conference in North Wales in the autumn. Tickets can be purchased using this link. 

• Carrington West has joined the newly launched Infrastructure Diversity Charter, supporting greater equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) in the UK’s infrastructure sector. The recruitment firm shared best practices and was featured as a case study for its inclusive hiring initiatives, such as diversity-driven strategies and job descriptions. Developed with industry leaders, the charter provides a framework to attract, retain and advance a diverse workforce, addressing skills shortages and ensuring representation. It is based on five key principles: attraction, retention, progression, leadership and data & feedback, guiding organisations toward a more inclusive sector.