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The HR Forum was created for HR Directors, Managers and Advisers to learn from each other and gain insights from our speakers every month. Our loyal members have been attending this event since it started around six years ago, and we are proud to welcome you all each month.
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Past HR Events
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Becoming an Employer of Choice
18th July 2024 - 9.30am-10.45am GMT
In today’s rapidly evolving climate, we recognise the significant challenges employers encounter when seeking top talent to join their organisations. The landscape of recruitment is continuously shifting, and it requires a proactive and informed approach to stay ahead.
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Embracing AI in HR
23rd May 2024 - 9.15am-10.45am GMT
Welcome to our enlightening event, 'Embracing AI in Human Resources'. We will explore the incredible transformation artificial intelligence is bringing to the realm of HR and talent management.
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Employment Law Update
21st March 2024 - 9.30am - 10.45am GMT
Join Michelle Kemp and Kate Frettens from Frettens LLP for a review of some important recent and forthcoming changes in employment law!
This event is for anyone with responsibility for or an interest in HR and employment law issues within a business.
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Workplace Well-being
25th January 2024 - 9.30am - 10.45am GMT
One of the key challenges to well-being initiatives can be knowing how to support your whole team in a way that will truly make a difference. There can be a lot of barriers to opening up conversations about well-being and mental health at work and knowing how to navigate this is key.
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Building Resilience to Achieve Peak Performance
23rd November 2023 - 9.30am - 10.45am GMT
In a world filled with challenges and uncertainties, resilience is the foundation for achieving peak performance. Whether you're a professional, leader, or simply someone striving for personal excellence, this event is designed to equip you with the tools and insights you need to thrive in any situation.
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Mastering Relationship Dynamics
26th October 2023 - 9.30am-10.45am GMT
In this engaging and interactive masterclass, discover the secrets to building and nurturing exceptional relationships that enhance your people management skills and position you as a true leader in your organisation.
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Employment Law Update
21st September 2023 - 9.15am-10.45am GMT
Join Michelle Kemp and Kate Fretten for a review of some important recent and forthcoming employment law developments.
The event is aimed at anyone with responsibility for or an interest in HR and employment law issues within a business. There will also be an opportunity for questions and informal discussion at the end of the session.
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How to Beat Procrastination & Boost Productivity
22nd June 2023 - 9.30am-10.45am GMT
During this enlightening session, we will explore effective techniques to combat procrastination and establish a proactive approach to tasks and goals. Learn how to identify the root causes of procrastination and develop practical solutions to overcome them.
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Generations in the Workplace
25th May 2023 - 9.30am-10.45am GMT
There is five generations that are now in the workplace. What does this mean for business and how do we best recruit, manage and support these different staff members.
We'll be unpicking some of these tropes and also looking at the subtle differences between different generations in the workplace.
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Creating a Neuro-Inclusive Workplace
26th April 2023 - 9.30am-10.45am GMT
Dr Zoe Watson is an experienced GP and expert in mental health and neurodiversity.
Zoe helps businesses look after their employees mental and physical health in a meaningful, evidence based and human-centred way
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Employment Law Update
23rd February 2023 - 9.30am-10.45am GMT
Join Michelle Kemp and Kate Fretten for a review of some important employment law developments from 2022 and a lookahead to 2023.
The event is aimed at anyone with responsibility for or an interest in HR and employment law issues within a business. There will also be an opportunity for questions and informal discussion at the end of the session.
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Well-being in the Workplace
26th January 2023 - 9.30am - 11.45am GMT
Our well-being is on a spectrum and we can move up and down this depending on what’s going on in our lives. We might find ourselves prioritising the needs of others above our own needs. This isn’t sustainable and if we’re not careful we can start to notice the signs of burnout.
This interactive session is open to all individuals with a role that involves supporting others.
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Attraction, Retention & Quiet Quitting
17th November 2022 - 9.30am - 10.45am GMT
This informative session will give you practical advice that you can action immediately. We will give you ways to diagnose the problems, isolate the key issues and put in place a strategy to fix your retention issue, as well as secure the best people you already have in your business.
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Change Management
20th October 2022 - 9.30am - 10.45am GMT
Whether you're a company of 1 or 10,000 employees, you'll go through change. Join Steph Sanderson, an experienced Change Management Practitioner, as she explores; good change management practices, when transformations go wrong (with real-life case studies) and Q&A.
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Employee Wellbeing
15th September 2022 - 9.30am - 10.45am GMT
This forum topic around wellness will help you to consider the huge range of options out there to keep staff productive, engaged and valued, as well as give you some hints and tips on the signs that staff might show who are starting to struggle, and how you can help.
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Unlocking Employee Engagement & Motivation
21st July 2022 - 9.30am - 10.45am GMT
As companies pivot and return to the workplace, which staff will love it and which staff will hate it? Do you know?
Add the challenges of the great resignation, war on talent, mental health, maintaining productivity, sustainability, and hybrid working then it can quickly be seen that understanding how your people are motivated is vital to the longevity of your business.
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Dismissing Fairly for Misconduct
19th May 2022 - 9.30am - 10.45am GMT
As employers, it is essential that we identify potential problems as soon as they arise – and know how to deal with them.
In this forum, we will provide an analysis of some of the key “risk areas” in the context of addressing potential misconduct and provide you with some practical tips for managing day to day situations when they arise.
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Three things holding female HR Professionals back
21st April 2022 - 12.30pm - 1.45pm GMT
The findings of recent research into female HR professionals are fascinating. However, they may not be totally surprising to many of us, given the area of interest was the understanding and demonstration of self-kindness!
The findings of the research will be shared and this will provide a great opportunity to discuss.
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Are you Sitting Comfortably?
17th March 2022 - 9.30am - 10.45am GMT
If we are not aware of the pitfalls of a poor work station set up, we can fall prey to hidden tensions and stress which may manifest in tiredness, sore eyes, irritability and other aches and pains.
The aim of this workshop is highlight why we may get into trouble and how to mitigate some of the negative effects of sitting for long periods in the same position.
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Practical Tips for Managing Redundancies
17th February 2022 - 9.30am - 10.45pm GMT
Some business have had to adapt as a result of the pandemic and, even though they may be thriving, operational changes may mean that current staffing levels are no longer required.
Whatever the reason, most businesses need to consider the possibility of redundancies from time to time.
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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
20th January 2022 - 9.30am - 10.45am GMT
January session will aim to cover: Protected characteristics and practical ways to support these / Disability awareness / Equality Impact Assessments.
This engaging and interactive session will provide an open forum to discuss real life scenarios and give ideas on how to be inclusive.
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Self-Care Power Hour
16th September 2021 - 9.30am - 10.45am GMT
Whilst HR professionals are great at looking out for the needs of others, they are often not so good at noticing their own needs!
Take this hour to think about how you can build your resources to be in the best place to meet and overcome them, and maximise your wellbeing and resourcefulness as you go into the New Year.
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How to Build a High-Performance Culture
15th July 2021 - 9.30am - 10.45am GMT
Every organisation has a culture, whether it is explicitly articulated or organically develops over time, every organisation has a set of rules and values that influence and define the way people behave.
It is absolutely possible to build a thriving culture that not only improves the lives of employees but also improves the profits of the business.