The HeRd – Women in HR – March Walk
The HeRd is a local walking group for women working in HR and People roles in and around Harpenden. The group is run by Peeq’s Managing Director, Katie Barnicoat.
The idea is simple: once a month, we step away from our desks and go for a relaxed lunchtime walk together. No agenda, no speakers, no pitching – just fresh air, real conversation, and the chance to connect with other women who understand the realities of working in HR.
The HeRd is intentionally non-commercial and designed to feel like a safe, supportive space. It’s somewhere to talk things through, offload if you need to, reflect, laugh, and walk side by side with like-minded women.
You don’t need to prepare anything, and there’s no expectation to attend every month — come along when it works for you.
Who The HeRd is for
HeRd is open to women working in HR / People roles, including:
- HR Managers, Business Partners, Heads of HR and HR Directors
- Women working in standalone or in-house HR roles
- Those on mat leave, returning to work, or navigating career transitions
- HR professionals working remotely or feeling a little isolated
- If you work in HR, live locally, and would value an hour outdoors with other HR women — HeRd is for you.
What to expect
- A relaxed 4km circular walk (around an hour)
- A friendly, informal pace — no one left behind
- Dogs welcome 🐾
- Coffee and walking lunches encouraged
- Comfortable shoes recommended (some routes can be muddy)
- We start and finish on time, so it’s easy to fit into the working day
For more information please email katie.barnicoat@pe-eq.com