Free Webinars
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.
Managing Sickness Absence: Protecting Your Business While Supporting Your People
Tuesday 12th January 2027 - 11am
Managing sickness absence effectively can be challenging for businesses, particularly when balancing operational demands with employee wellbeing. In this practical webinar, we'll explain how to manage both short-term and long-term absence confidently, fairly and consistently.
We'll cover absence reporting, return-to-work meetings, identifying absence patterns, obtaining medical evidence, reasonable adjustments and managing long-term sickness. You'll leave with practical tools and a clearer understanding of how to support employees while protecting your business.
People Management for First-Time Managers
Friday 12th February 2027 - 11am
Being promoted into a management role often means managing people with little or no formal training. Understanding your responsibilities and developing confidence as a manager is essential for both business success and employee engagement.
In this practical webinar, we'll cover the fundamentals of people management, including communication, delegation, feedback, performance management, absence management and handling workplace issues. You'll leave with practical tools to help you lead your team effectively.