From Challenge to Action: 10 HR issues 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 webinar will help you make sense of the key challenges – and what you should be thinking about to address them.
19 May, 2.00 pm - 3.00 pm
In this session, we’ll break down 10 of the most common and pressing HR challenges councils are facing right now – from recruitment and contracts through to restructures and upcoming legal changes.
Led by council sector expert Christian Vincent, Senior HR Consultant and Team Lead, this session draws on real-world experience supporting councils through complex HR and employment law issues.
What we'll cover:
- Recruitment – where to advertise, interviewing, and managing probation periods
- Contracts – day one rights and key differences between worker types
- Pay – including the Green Book Model and key considerations
- Pensions – the HR perspective
- Flexible working – introducing policies and managing requests
- Sickness absence (SSP) – understanding reforms and managing absence
- Performance management – addressing issues early and handling challenging situations
- Disciplinary procedures – when action is needed and how to approach it
- Restructures – navigating organisational change
- Hillsborough Law– from an HR perspective
Why attend?
This session will help you:
- Understand how key HR and employment law changes are impacting councils
- Stay ahead of emerging risks and compliance challenges
- Gain clarity on where to focus your time and attention
- Learn from experienced Employment Law and HR professionals working with councils every day
- Feel more confident navigating both current issues and upcoming changes
Who should attend?
This webinar is designed for:
- Councillors and Clerks looking after HR or Employment Law
Can’t attend live? Register and ask your questions anyway – we’ll send you the on-demand recording after the session.
Register for free session
Fixed-fee Employment Law advice
Our Employment Law service gives you access to a dedicated team that understands your business.
We’ll help you stay compliant as the law changes and support you with day-to-day people management – without the worry of hourly costs.
We’ll act as an extension of your team, giving you:
- Unlimited legally compliant advice
- Legally compliant contracts and handbooks
- Tribunal support should you need it
- Fixed, transparent pricing
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