Free Webinars
Understanding HR Foundations: What Small Businesses Need to Know
Thursday 2nd July 2026 - 11am
Setting up HR can feel overwhelming, especially for small businesses without dedicated HR support. In this practical webinar, we’ll break down the essentials of HR foundations and what you need to have in place to run your business confidently and compliantly.
We’ll cover key areas including contracts and documentation, core policies, simple HR processes and effective record keeping — all explained in a clear and practical way.
Whether you’re starting from scratch or reviewing your current setup, you’ll come away with a better understanding of what “good” looks like and where to focus your efforts.
Getting Probation Periods Right: A Practical Guide for Small Businesses
Wednesday 5th August 2026 - 11am
Managing probation periods effectively is essential for small businesses, but it’s often an area where mistakes can be costly and difficult to fix later. In this practical webinar, we’ll walk through how to use probation periods properly and confidently.
We’ll cover key areas including setting clear expectations, monitoring performance, handling concerns early and making informed decisions before probation ends. We’ll also explore what to do if things aren’t working out and how to avoid common pitfalls.
Whether you’re managing your first employee or reviewing your current approach, you’ll come away with simple, practical steps to get probation periods right and protect your business.
Employment Rights Act 2025: October 2026 Changes
Tuesday 1st September 2026 - 11am
With significant changes coming into force under the Employment Rights Act 2025 in October 2026, it’s important that small businesses understand what’s changing and what action is needed.
In this webinar, we’ll break down the key updates in a clear and straightforward way, focusing on what they mean in practice for employers. We’ll highlight the areas most likely to impact your business and the steps you should be taking now to stay compliant.
Whether you’re unsure where to start or want to sense-check your current approach, you’ll leave with a clearer understanding of your responsibilities and how to prepare with confidence.
Hiring with Confidence: Getting It Right First Time
Wednesday 7th October 2026 - 11am
Hiring the right person is critical for small businesses, where every employee has a big impact — but getting it wrong can be time-consuming and expensive to fix.
In this practical webinar, we’ll guide you through how to run an effective interview process that helps you make better hiring decisions. We’ll cover preparing for interviews, asking the right questions, spotting the right fit and avoiding common mistakes.
Whether you’re making your first hire or looking to improve your approach, you’ll leave with simple, practical techniques to help you recruit with more confidence and success.
Flexible Working Requests: What Small Businesses Need to Know
Thursday 5th November 2026 - 11am
Flexible working requests are becoming more common — and with recent changes to employment law, it’s more important than ever for small businesses to understand how to handle them properly.
In this webinar, we’ll explain what your obligations are as an employer and how to manage requests fairly and consistently. We’ll cover the process to follow, how to assess requests, when you can say no and how to communicate decisions effectively.
Whether you’ve already received requests or expect to in the future, you’ll come away with a clear and practical approach to managing flexible working in a small business.
Employment Rights Act 2025: January 2027 Changes
Tuesday 1st December 2026 - 11am
Further changes under the Employment Rights Act 2025 are set to come into force in January 2027, bringing additional responsibilities for employers and continuing to reshape the employment landscape.
In this webinar, we’ll break down what these changes mean for small businesses and how to prepare ahead of time. We’ll focus on the practical implications, key risks to be aware of, and the steps you should be taking to stay compliant and confident.
Whether you’re keeping up with ongoing changes or planning ahead for the year, you’ll leave with a clear understanding of what’s coming and how to get ready.