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    Free webinars to keep you ahead of UK employment law, workplace risk, cyber and data protection

    Stay ahead of the reforms and risks shaping UK workplaces

    Major workplace reforms and risks are already underway. Join our free webinars for clear, practical guidance across employment law, HR, health and safety, cyber resilience and data protection — so you can protect your people, strengthen compliance and act with confidence.

     

    AI-Powered Claims & Grievances: What HR Needs to Know

    AI-Powered Claims & Grievances: What HR Needs to Know

    Free webinar | 29 October, 12.00 pm

    Employees are increasingly using AI tools like ChatGPT to draft grievances, challenge redundancy decisions, and build arguments for employment claims. At the same time, HR teams are using AI to review information, summarise documents and support increasingly complex cases, often involving sensitive employee data. Both uses can create legal and data protection risks, but the consideration differ.

    Misconduct & Mishaps: Managing Christmas Party Risks

    Misconduct & Mishaps: Managing Christmas Party Risks

    Free webinar | 5 November, 2.00 pm

    The venue is booked and the invitations are out. But would you know where your organisation stands if an employee’s behaviour or a safety incident raised concerns? Join WorkNest’s Sharon Gibson, Senior HR Consultant, and Gail Dyer, Principal Health and Safety Consultant, for a practical webinar on common issues that can arise at work-related festive celebrations.

    Grievances are changing. Is your organisation ready?

    Grievances are changing. Is your organisation ready?

    Free webinar | 12 November, 10.00 am

    Employee grievances are becoming longer, more complex and increasingly AI-generated, creating new challenges for employers. Join our experts to learn how to manage tactical and AI-assisted grievances, carry out legally compliant investigations and reduce the risk of costly workplace disputes.

    RIDDOR in Education: Getting Incident Reporting Right

    RIDDOR in Education: Getting Incident Reporting Right

    Free webinar | 17 November, 9.30 am

    Most education organisations have processes for recording accidents and incidents. But knowing when an incident becomes reportable under RIDDOR isn't always straightforward. Join our Health & Safety expert for a practical session exploring RIDDOR in an education setting, the common gaps that can leave organisations exposed and the steps you can take to strengthen your approach.

    Virtual Mock Health & Safety Criminal Trial

    Virtual Mock Health & Safety Criminal Trial

    Free webinar | 19 November, 9.30 am

    This interactive virtual mock health and safety criminal trial is designed to give you a practical insight into how health and safety arrangements are examined following a serious workplace accident. Through a fictional prosecution, you’ll explore the evidence, witness testimony and key decisions that can come under scrutiny in court, helping you identify potential weaknesses in your organisation’s own safety arrangements.

    2027 starts now. How to prepare your organisation for the year ahead

    2027 starts now. How to prepare your organisation for the year ahead

    Free webinar | 10 December, 10.00 am

    2026 has been a significant and challenging year for employers, with the implementation of the Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA). As the year draws to a close, now is the perfect time to reflect on the changes already in force and prepare your organisation for what lies ahead in 2027.

    Holiday Pay: The Mistakes That Still Catch Employers Out

    Holiday Pay: The Mistakes That Still Catch Employers Out

    Free webinar | 17 December, 2.00 pm

    Avoid costly mistakes, reduce legal risk and strengthen your holiday pay compliance. Join WorkNest's employment law and HR specialists for a practical webinar exploring the mistakes employers continue to make, why they happen, and the steps you can take to reduce risk.

     

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    Probation Periods for Employers: Live Q&A | 70 Days to Go
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    Probation Periods for Employers: Live Q&A | 70 Days to Go

    With just 70 days to go, Watch WorkNest’s Employment Law and HR experts for a live, interactive Q&A dedicated to probation periods and the upcoming changes to unfair dismissal rights.

    28 Oct, 2026
    Probation Periods and new Unfair Dismissal Rights Factsheet
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    Probation Periods and new Unfair Dismissal Rights Factsheet

    What employers need to know before January 2027

    28 Oct, 2026
    The Celebrity Traitors: What employers can learn about unconscious bias
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    The Celebrity Traitors: What employers can learn about unconscious bias

    The Celebrity Traitors is back, and once again, the nation is hooked on the twists, betrayals and dramatic roundtable banishments. But, what can employers take from the conversation, and how can they help managers make fairer, more consistent decisions?

    27 Oct, 2026
    Working Towards Cyber Essentials Plus for a Higher Level of Assurance
    Blog

    Working Towards Cyber Essentials Plus for a Higher Level of Assurance

    Cyber Essentials Plus offers organisations a higher level of assurance by independently testing whether key cyber security controls are working as intended. In this blog, we explore what the assessment involves, how to prepare effectively, and the practical steps organisations can take to improve their chances of achieving certification.

    26 Oct, 2026
    Critical PHP Vulnerabilities: What Businesses Need to Know About PHP2Shell and How to Stay Protected
    Blog

    Critical PHP Vulnerabilities: What Businesses Need to Know About PHP2Shell and How to Stay Protected

    Two critical PHP vulnerabilities, known as PHP2Shell, have raised serious cyber security concerns for businesses worldwide. Discover what these vulnerabilities mean, the risks they pose to websites and applications, and the practical steps organisations can take to identify exposure, secure their systems and protect against potential attacks.

    26 Oct, 2026
    What Does Good AI Security Look Like in 2026?
    Blog

    What Does Good AI Security Look Like in 2026?

    This blog looks at what good AI security means in 2026, from protecting sensitive information and managing access to keeping people involved, understanding emerging risks and regularly reviewing how AI tools are used across the organisation.

    26 Oct, 2026
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