People & Culture Forum: 2nd July 2026

People & Culture Forum: 2nd July 2026

The topic is: Shaping the future workplace with Jo Whalley- Managing Director, Bee Human

Join our Employment Team at our next event:

Where: Hay & Kilner, The Lumen, St. James Boulevard, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 5BZ
When: Thursday, 2nd July 2026
4:30-6:30pm

Get in touch to book your place.

Expert commentary & updates

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Preparing for the Employment Rights Act: What employers need to do now
Sarah Furness, from our Employment Law & HR Team, outlines how employers can prepare for the Employment Rights Act, including recruitment, zero-hours contracts, sickness absence and workplace culture changes.
The Employment Rights Bill: What’s planned and how can employers prepare
Sarah Furness, from our Employment Law & HR Team, explains the key proposals in the UK Employment Rights Bill and what employers can do to prepare for upcoming changes.
Unfair dismissal: Recent cases and what they tell us
Tom Clarke from our Employment Law & HR Team, explains what two recent Tribunals mean for what does and does not amount to a potentially unfair dismissal.
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