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Leading through change: 5 HR priorities councils must address now

Councils are under increasing pressure. With ongoing employment law changes and a growing list of HR responsibilities, it’s becoming harder to stay compliant while managing day-to-day challenges and protecting your council, your people, and the public. This practical, solutions-focused event will help you make sense of the key challenges – and what you should be thinking about to address them.

In these sessions, we’ll break down 5 of the most common and pressing HR challenges councils are facing right now – from recruitment and performance management through to restructures and pay.

Led by council sector expert Christian Vincent, Senior HR Consultant and Team Lead, these sessions draw on real-world experience supporting councils through complex HR and employment law issues.

This event is designed for Councillors and Clerks looking after HR or Employment Law and are free to attend.

Why should you attend?

In this two-hour session, we will break down:

  • Recruitment – where to advertise, interviewing, and managing probation periods

  • Performance management – addressing issues early and handling challenging situations

  • Sickness absence (SSP) – understanding reforms and managing absence

  • Restructures – navigating organisational change

  • Pay – including the Green Book Model and key considerations

Events

 

From Challenge to Action: 5 HR issues councils must address now

From Challenge to Action: 5 HR issues councils must address now

10/09/2026 - 14:00
Mercure Manchester Piccadilly, Portland St, Manchester M1 4PH
Christian Vincent

Christian Vincent

HR Consultancy Presenter

Peter Murphy

Peter Murphy

Regional Business Manager

 From Challenge to Action: 5 HR issues councils must address now

From Challenge to Action: 5 HR issues councils must address now

23/09/2026 - 14:00
Novotel London Bridge, 53-61 Southwark Bridge Rd, London SE1 9HH
Christian Vincent

Christian Vincent

HR Consultancy Presenter

Peter Murphy

Peter Murphy

Regional Business Manager

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We're always looking at new locations. Let us know where you'd like us to host a future event and we'll consider it for upcoming dates.

Stay Compliant: Join WorkNest for HR and Employment Law Events

Join us for practical guidance, expert insights, and clear takeaways tailored for councils that you can apply with confidence. Our engaging sessions make complex topics accessible, informative and enjoyable:

  • Stay up to date with employment law developments, including key Employment Rights Act reforms and what they mean for your organisation

  • Gain practical guidance on current workplace challenges, from recruitment and performance management to organisational restructure and absence management

  • Learn from experienced employment law and HR specialists who work with employers every day

  • Understand potential legal and commercial risks, and how to manage them effectively

  • Discover actionable steps you can take immediately within your organisation

  • Ask questions and receive expert insights tailored to real-life scenarios

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