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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