Summary:
The Government is introducing a new Employment Rights Bill, bringing major changes to employment law as part of its ‘Make Work Pay’ plan. Key updates include unfair dismissal claims from day one, earlier access to parental rights, removal of the statutory sick pay waiting period, and a new enforcement body, the Fair Work Agency.
With new details emerging daily and updated sexual harassment regulations starting on 26th October, it's crucial for employers to stay ahead. This is also a chance for businesses to lead on creating fairer workplaces, boosting their employer brand to attract top talent.
Join our panel on 6th November to learn more about these changes, their impact, and practical steps to prepare. We’ll cover:
- The latest updates to employment law and how they might impact your business
- Ways to mitigate financial and regulatory risk and implement best practice processes
- Practical advice to help you take action now
Our panel:
Andrea Haug: With over 25 years’ experience in senior level HR working with organisations like Sky and the John Lewis Partnership, Andrea is skilled in guiding businesses across multiple sectors and geographies to accelerate performance and growth through brilliant people strategies. Both people-centred and commercially minded, Andrea is adept at supporting the wider business strategy through transformational people planning, using proven approaches and a natural flair for relationship building to create fantastic places to work.
Rachel Smith-Bingham: Rachel brings over 20 years of experience leading people and talent functions within successful businesses. She was the first Director of HR, People and Talent with Founder-owned and subsequently PE backed media and publishing communications businesses such as Hat Trick Productions and Law Business Research, and has experience in change management with large multi-nationals, achieving sustainable results in complex environments. Her energy, commercial mindset and inclusivity set her apart in delivering significant value to the businesses she works with.
Mark Eaton: Mark is deeply experienced in business leadership, people strategy and cultural transformation. He has worked with some of the largest UK companies creating winning reward and engagement strategies and believes wholeheartedly in the business possibilities that come about when you build up your people.
Get ahead of the game with a free assessment
Invest just two minutes of your time to answer a few quick questions, and get a free, personalised report to help you assess where your business might be at risk in light of the upcoming Employment Rights Bill. Get started now: https://employmentrights.scoreapp.com/ Everyone who completes this will also be entitled to a free, no obligation consultation with a people expert near you.