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Investigations and disciplinaries – how to manage and disclose information
This webinar is designed for small and medium-sized businesses. It will cover:
- what information an employer should give to someone being investigated
- when to retain investigation records
- whether witnesses can stay anonymous
- what to include in a letter inviting someone to a disciplinary meeting
- the role of a companion in a disciplinary hearing
Register now for 'Investigations and disciplinaries – how to manage and disclose information'
- Thursday 20 June 2024, 2pm to 2:30pm
- Thursday 20 June 2024, 10am to 10:30am (full)
Carer's leave – the law explained
In this webinar, we will look at the new law on carer's leave that came into effect in April. It will cover:
- the new law
- eligibility criteria
- how someone can take carer's leave
- notice periods for taking carer's leave
- risks for employers who get it wrong
Register now for 'Carer's leave – the law explained'
We'll be adding more dates for this webinar soon.
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The information in this webinar was correct when recorded on 17 April 2024.
Let's talk about menopause at work
For employers and HR managers, this webinar discusses the importance of supporting those experiencing the menopause. It includes:
- what the menopause is and who it affects
- how it can affect people at work
- legal responsibilities for employers
- how organisations and managers can support staff
- case studies of people's experiences
Register now for 'Let's talk about menopause at work'
We'll be adding more dates for this webinar soon.
Flexible working requests: a case study and the law
In this webinar, we will look at the latest legislation changes affecting flexible working requests. It will cover:
- an overview of the law
- the Acas Code of Practice
- examples of flexible working
- rights and responsibilities of employers and employees
Register now for 'Flexible working requests: a case study and the law'
We'll be adding more dates for this webinar soon.
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The information in this webinar was correct when recorded on 10 April 2024.
Managing a fair disciplinary procedure
For HR professionals and line managers, this webinar covers how to manage a fair disciplinary process. It will cover:
- when to consider an informal approach
- carrying out investigations
- disciplinary hearings
- the employee's right to be accompanied
- appeals
Register now for 'Managing a fair disciplinary procedure'
We'll be adding more dates for this webinar soon.
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The information in this webinar was correct when recorded on 18 April 2024.
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The information in this webinar was correct when recorded on 24 April 2024.
Disciplinary procedures – dealing with the unexpected
This webinar is designed for small and medium-sized businesses. We'll explore what employers can do when a disciplinary procedure is disrupted. It will cover:
- the process of a fair and reasonable disciplinary procedure
- what to consider when an employee is off sick during a disciplinary procedure
- how to deal with a grievance that's raised during a disciplinary procedure
- steps to take when an employee is absent from a disciplinary procedure
Register now for 'Disciplinary procedures – dealing with the unexpected'
- Thursday 27 June 2024, 2pm to 3pm (full)
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The information in this webinar was correct when recorded on 30 April 2024.
Sickness absence: supporting your staff
This webinar looks at how employers can effectively manage sickness and the return to work process. It will cover:
- different types of absence
- how to support employees at work to help reduce absence
- how to support staff during absence
- long covid
- how to put in place and maintain a successful return to work
Register now for 'Sickness absence: supporting your staff'
We'll be adding more dates for this webinar soon.
Inclusive workplaces: making changes to better support neurodiversity
This webinar is for employers wanting to learn more about neurodiversity and inclusivity at work. It will cover:
- supporting and managing neurodivergent staff
- reasonable adjustments
- making your recruitment process more accessible
- creating an inclusive environment
Register now for 'Inclusive workplaces: Making changes to better support neurodiversity'
We'll be adding more dates for this webinar soon.
Business support: managing in difficult times
This webinar looks at how employers can support their staff during the cost of living crisis. It will cover:
- the challenges employees may be facing
- why employee financial wellbeing matters and its effect on mental health
- how supporting employees can benefit your organisation
- steps employers can take, for example creating a financial wellbeing policy
- flexibility and legal considerations
- things to consider if employees take a second job
Register now for 'Business support: managing in difficult times'
We'll be adding more dates for this webinar soon.
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