These are challenging times for businesses and boards. Employees engagement needs to be at the top of the agenda and done effectively. Unemployment is at the lowest level since 1974 and many sectors have critical vacancies. The cost of living crisis is affecting employees across the country at all levels. Employees join companies and stay when they are aligned with […]
29th June 2023 at Regent's Park Join us for our Centenary Party celebrating 100 years of WACL! You've seen Elton John on his Farewell Tour, you're booked to see Harry Styles, or like me maybe you've done neither of the above and you're still trying to decide where to go on your summer holiday. Or what fun things you can […]
The WPP women of WACL have kindly provided Sea Container’s lovely space for this meeting, at 18 Upper Ground, London SE1 9ET and we will also live stream for those who would prefer to dial in remotely. The space seats 200 people so we will be operating on a first come first served basis for in person attendance. Note that it is […]
Join Nishma for a Sparkling First Sip of WACL’s 2023/24 year! Date: Wednesday 20th September We are kickstarting the first WACL Wednesday of the year with Presidents Drinks at the Dorchester Hotel from 6-9pm. You should expect: Glitz, Glamour and Fizz and an opportunity to meet and connect with fellow WACL members This event is not black tie, but definitely […]
We are kicking off the new WACL year with a fantastic virtual NED talk on the critical topic of ethnic diversity on boards. Open to everyone , please sign up here to join to our session on Weds 4th October from 12.20pm to 1.30pm. As ever our talks aim to be informative, honest and tangible (and also fun) so that we […]
Welcome to WACL Wednesday Dinner For 100 years we have invited inspirational speakers to our dinners to share a candid, private (Chattham House rules apply) perspective on key issues and topics we face in our society and the creative industry. Please book your seat for our next dinner on: On: Wednesday 25th October From: 6:30pm for 7:15pm. Carriages at 10:30pm […]
📍 WACL Talent Sessions Breakfast Event - Monday 20th November Are you passionate about fostering a workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive? If so, come and join the WACL Talent Sessions breakfast event on advancing gender equality in the workplace! Our esteemed panel of industry leaders will delve into the critical topic of creating more balanced businesses that […]
WACL Wisdom is a celebration of the rich and diverse lived experience of our members across several generations. Successfully launched last year, we are back with the next event in the series on Wednesday 22nd November (London venue tbc). As before, we have a line-up of ten fantastic leaders (some high-profile, well-known WACL’ers along with some brilliant rising stars in […]
Hardly a week goes past without the headlines being dominated by news of the latest corporate crisis with questions asked about the role the Board played. It’s enough to make anyone wonder whether the upsides of being a NED are outweighed by the risks of such moments. Our next WACL NED Networking ‘virtual’ lunch will explore that very topic, helping […]
Celebrating our Queens! WACL's 100th Charity Christmas Gala 2023 Tables of 10 are priced at £3,100 plus VAT and booking fee and individual tickets at £310 plus VAT and booking fee. This year's Charity Gala will raise funds for NABS and WACL Talent Awards.
If you’re interested in joining WACL, we are hosting a short introductory session to come and hear more about what WACL is, what we do, and what being a member entails. It’s the chance for you to meet some WACL members and ask any questions you might have about the club or the application process and to find out if […]
Join Karen Stacey for VP drinks, and to discuss the new VP project. Date: Thursday 18th January 2024 Time: 6pm – 10pm Venue: 100 Wardour Street London W1F 0TL Ticket price: Free Dress code: Business attire For Eventbrite link and password please email [email protected]
