Volunteer Hotseat – Dr Xiaoxian Zhu, Chair of the Tees Valley Branch
Our branch provides monthly hybrid workshops in a variety of hot HR topics, along with regular socials, and support to welcome and engage student members. Across this year and in 2024, we will deliver events focussed on areas such as employment law, HR analytics and EDI. We wish to reconnect and to welcome both members and non-members to engage with us, and draw on their experiences and knowledge to help improve the workplace and support our wider HR community. What do you most enjoy about working with the branch? I have been in the branch committee since 2014. I most enjoy working with my committee to build the team and motivate and engage the HR community in the Tees Valley, and try our best to support members at all levels and stages of their career. It’s great to see HR professionals and student members in the Tees Valley engage in our events, keen to reconnect and offer their support and help to shape the future HR landscape together. What is your day job and how does it help you in your role as Chair of the branch? I’m working at Teesside University as an Acting Head of Department (Leadership, Management and HR) and a Principal Lecturer (Research & Innovation) in the Business School.
Some of the Tees Valley Branch committee
The CIPD Tees Valley Branch represents and supports a diverse community of nearly 1,500 members from across the Tees Valley area, covering Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland and Stockton-on-Tees. Chair of the branch, Dr Xiaoxian Zhu AssocCIPD of Teesside University tells us more about the
Prior to this, I was the programme leader for the MA Human Resources Management course. My career experience has helped me to gain a greater understanding of CIPD courses and CIPD programme approval and accreditation. Which has helped my role as Chair of the Tees Valley Branch, in terms of student engagement and support for local study centres. My day job experience has also helped me to build and motivate an effective, supportive and knowledgeable committee from diverse backgrounds, that is providing good service and support for the Tees Valley HR community. What advice would you give those just starting out in their HR career? Engage in your local and wider community. Do not fear to ask for help and support. If you’re in the Tees Valley, reach each out to us and join our networking events and workshops!
branch and its range of activities to help support the HR community and shape the future HR landscape.
Tell us about the Tees Valley Branch and your activities We have a small but inclusive and collaborative team in the Tees Valley Branch. Our committee and volunteers are genuinely committed to supporting local HR professionals, student members and the wider CIPD network, to build a friendly and supportive HR community.
Find out more about the CIPD Tees Valley Branch here .
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REGIONAL INSIGHTS
Autumn 2023
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