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# HR webinars for small businesses

## Register for our upcoming free employment law and HR webinars, or access our on demand recorded webinars for employers, managers, and HR professionals

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8th June, 2022

### How is staff absence impacting your business in 2022?

Join myhrtoolkit and our guest speaker Alison Purcell from Amica HR on this webinar for SMEs to learn about how staff absence is impacting your business in 2022 post-pandemic.

[Watch Now](https://www.myhrtoolkit.com/webinar-staff-absence-impact-business-2022)

20th April, 2022

### Business compliance: Having great policies and procedures for your SME

How can great policies and procedures help your business remain compliant and reflect your employer brand? Iain Lock from Q&A Law will guide you through the reasons why businesses need policies, how to implement and rely on them, and examples of how good policies work and bad policies don’t.

[Watch Now](https://www.myhrtoolkit.com/webinar-business-compliance-policies-procedures)

6th April 2022

### Business compliance: Achieving employee compliance in your small business

In the daily running of a small business, how can you ensure you are compliant in terms of the data you obtain and keep for your employees? HR consultant Charlotte Hudson explains how to use compliance to protect your business.

[Watch Now](https://www.myhrtoolkit.com/webinar-business-compliance-employees)

24th March, 2022

### Business compliance: Lawful recruitment for SMEs

How can you make sure you are recruiting in a legally compliant way while maintaining business efficiency? Employment solicitor Toby Pochron outlines the legal obligations around recruiting employees, discrimination issues, and inclusive recruitment strategies.

[Watch Now](https://www.myhrtoolkit.com/webinar-business-compliance-lawful-recruitment)

9th February, 2022

### Can businesses stop sick pay for unvaccinated employees?

Can businesses stop company sick pay for isolating unvaccinated employees? Join myhrtoolkit and guest speaker Charlotte Geesin, Legal Director at Howarths, on this free webinar.

[Watch Now](https://www.myhrtoolkit.com/webinar-vaccination-status-sick-pay)

23rd February, 2022

### The Great Resignation: how should small businesses respond?

HR and employment expert Gemma Dale outlines the factors that may be spurring on a 'Great Resignation' and how SMEs can manage this to turn a great resignation into a great retention!

[Watch Now](https://www.myhrtoolkit.com/webinar-great-resignation-small-businesses)

26th January, 2022

### Culture, the platform for business growth

There are many ways in which SMEs can develop their culture to retain employees, attract top talent, and ultimately grow the business. Learn more with this free webinar from Chief HR Officer of Agilio Software, Karen Penfold.

[Watch Now](https://www.myhrtoolkit.com/webinar-culture-business-growth)

17th November 2021

### Long-term absence: how would you manage an employee with long COVID?

How can employers manage long-term absence safely and sensitively in a post-pandemic world? Freeths LLP Senior Associate, Toby Pochron outlines how to support employees.

[Watch Now](https://www.myhrtoolkit.com/webinars/managing-long-term-absence-long-covid)

3rd November 2021

### What if you’re not Google? Attracting talent to your SME

How can you attract top talent to your SME when you're not a household name? In this webinar for SMEs, Adrian McDonagh, co-founder of recruitment business hireful, outlines key ways to attract talent.

[Watch Now](https://www.myhrtoolkit.com/webinars/not-google-attracting-talent-sme)

20th October 2021

### How law firms can embrace HR technology to support profitable growth

How can you make sure your law firm is embracing HR technology effectively and efficiently to sustain profitable growth? In this webinar we welcome guest speaker María Jesús González-Espejo from the UK-based Law Consultancy Network.

[Watch Now](https://www.myhrtoolkit.com/law-firm-hr-tech-webinar)

6th October 2021

### How to manage employee misconduct in your small business

Employment lawyer and HR consultant Catherine Wilson outlines common types of misconduct, when to deal with misconduct informally or formally, and the basic formal procedure employers should follow.

[Watch Now](https://www.myhrtoolkit.com/webinars/manage-employee-misconduct-small-business)

22nd September 2021

### How to onboard new employees for your small business

Adrian McDonagh, co-founder of hireful, teaches you how to effectively onboard new recruits to your SME, covering how to improve internal processes and strategies for remote employees.

[Watch Now](https://www.myhrtoolkit.com/webinars/onboard-new-employees-small-business)

8th September 2021

### How to prevent discrimination and protect your business

Employment tribunal claims for discrimination can be very costly. Toby Pochron, Senior Associate at Freeths LLP, outlines how discrimination can occur, how to prevent it, and how to protect your business from claims.

[Watch Now](https://www.myhrtoolkit.com/webinars/prevent-discrimination-protect-business)

25th August 2021

### How to communicate effectively with a hybrid team

There are lots of benefits to going hybrid, but there can be challenges too. Laura Capindale, a Senior HR Business Partner at Amica HR, will show you how to make sure you're communicating in the right ways and at the right times with hybrid employees.

[Watch Now](https://www.myhrtoolkit.com/webinars/communicate-hybrid-team)

11th August 2021

### How to manage flexible working requests

How can you effectively manage flexible working requests in a way that works for employees and for the business? Guest speaker Kat Derbyshire, Director of the consultancy Black Kat HR, will show you how to handle requests and balance your workforce.

[Watch Now](https://www.myhrtoolkit.com/webinars/manage-flexible-working-requests)

1st July 2021

### How to manage absence in the new normal

How will it be best to manage absence post-COVID given our changing attitudes towards health and the rise in remote and hybrid working? Kate Marchant from Running HR Ltd shares her top tips on how to manage absence in the new normal.

[Watch Now](https://www.myhrtoolkit.com/webinars/managing-absence-new-normal)

28th July 2021

### How to conduct a fair disciplinary investigation

How can you make sure to conduct a disciplinary investigation without getting in any hot water? Guest speaker Sarah Edwards, Senior Employment Law Adviser at Howarths, runs through how to conduct a disciplinary investigation thoroughly and fairly.

[Watch Now](https://www.myhrtoolkit.com/webinars/conduct-fair-disciplinary-investigation)

14th July 2021

### Mental Health Q&A: achieving resilience in the return to work

What can employers do to help staff be resilient in the face of changes and challenges? In this panel webinar, mental health in the workplace experts answer questions on managing stress and anxiety, starting conversations on mental health, and psychological safety.

[Watch Now](https://www.myhrtoolkit.com/webinars/mental-health-panel)

16th June 2021

### How to perfect your performance management cycle!

It's clear that performance management is important for businesses to get the most out of their staff. Kathryn Gilbert, Senior HR Advisor from Bhayani Law will show you how to perfect your performance management cycle.

[Watch Now](https://www.myhrtoolkit.com/webinars/perfect-performance-management-cycle)

2nd June 2021

### What does good performance management look like for SMEs?

Join us on this webinar with guest speaker, HR and employment law expert Tracey Hopkins from Howarths, to learn how to make performance management work best for your business.

[Watch Now](https://www.myhrtoolkit.com/webinars/good-performance-management-smes)

19th May 2021

### Covid Q&A: preparing your workforce for the new normal

We’re invited on HR and employment law experts Jodie Hill (Thrive Law), Tracey Hudson (HR Dept), and Toby Pochron (Freeths LLP) to answer important questions around COVID-19 in the workplace and how businesses can survive and thrive as the UK comes out of lockdown.

[Watch Now](https://www.myhrtoolkit.com/webinars/covid-19-panel)

5th May 2021

### Digital presenteeism: how it's affecting your workforce

Digital presenteeism has been a longstanding concern for employers with our increasingly technology-focused culture. Stacey Mead, HR Director at HR Dept Bristol, outlines what to look out for and how remote working policies can help curb an 'always on' culture.

[Watch Now](https://www.myhrtoolkit.com/webinars/digital-presenteeism)

21st April 2021

### How to create a security-conscious culture in your organisation

How can you improve your organisational culture to have the best possible impact on cyber security? Our Chief Technology Officer, Kit Barker outlines how to mitigate security risks from employees and develop a positive security culture.

[Watch Now](https://www.myhrtoolkit.com/webinars/security-conscious-culture)

7th April 2021

### Managing staff holidays in an ongoing pandemic

Has sorting out staff holidays during the pandemic got you in a tailspin? Register for this webinar on all things holiday and COVID-19 with guest speaker Jacqui Mann, HR expert, company culture specialist, and founder of J Mann Associates.

[Watch Now](https://www.myhrtoolkit.com/webinars/holiday-management-pandemic)

24th March 2021

### How to handle employee grievances

Grievances are becoming more common in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic; employers and HR professionals need to be especially prepared for these scenarios and have the right policies and processes in place. Watch our webinar with Keebles LLP Head of Employment, Catherine Wilson, to learn more about how to handle grievances effectively.

[Watch Now](https://www.myhrtoolkit.com/webinars/how-to-handle-grievances)

10th March 2021

### Hybrid working: the new normal for SMEs?

Has the pandemic kickstarted the rise of the hybrid workplace, where more employees will split their time between the office and home? Or will staff be returning to the office fulltime once it's safe to do so? HR director, author, and flexible working expert Gemma Dale will join myhrtoolkit on this webinar all about the future of hybrid working. This webinar is ideal for employers and HR managers looking for more information on the concept of hybrid working and how it can work for SMEs.

[Watch Now](https://www.myhrtoolkit.com/webinars/hybrid-working)

24th February 2021

### COVID-19 vaccines: can you make them mandatory for employees?

With COVID-19 vaccines rolling out across the UK, what are the legal ramifications for employers? Can businesses make vaccines mandatory for employees or do employees have a legitimate right to refuse in particular circumstances? Join myhrtoolkit and guest speaker Claire Jenkins, HR Business Partner at Effective HRM, to explore the potential issues surrounding COVID-19 vaccines and work.

[Watch Now](https://www.myhrtoolkit.com/webinars/covid-19-vaccines-workplace)

10th February 2021

### How to make sure dismissals are fair

It’s crucial that employers ensure dismissals are fair, for their reputation and to avoid expensive unfair dismissal claims, which have only risen in number since the COVID-19 pandemic. HR & Employment Law Adviser Wendy Cresswell from Howarths will guide you through: the 5 fair reasons for dismissal, following a fair dismissal process, and navigating unfair dismissal claims.

[Watch Now](https://www.myhrtoolkit.com/webinars/fair-dismissals-process)

27th January 2021

### Strategies to engage and motivate remote working staff

As many employees continue to work remotely, it’s well worth investigating strategies to keep them engaged and motivated long-term. In this webinar for employers and HR professionals, Helena White from the HR Dept will cover what you can do about low morale, tips for motivating your team remotely, and Looking after yourself and your employees.

[Watch Now](https://www.myhrtoolkit.com/webinars/engage-motivate-remote-working-staff)

9th December 2020

### Further furlough extensions: the implications for businesses

If you have questions about the furlough scheme extensions and managing your employees over the winter months, make sure to sign up for our webinar with HR expert Sarah Birkenshaw of Quest Consulting. Sarah will be commenting on the general challenges businesses are going to face in this second round of lockdowns in the UK.

[Watch Now](https://www.myhrtoolkit.com/webinars/further-furlough-extensions)

2nd December 2020

### Is your SME prepared for Brexit and changes to immigration law?

Have you considered what impact the new points-based immigration system will have on your SME once Brexit goes ahead in 2021? Howarths’ Head of Employment Law & Business Immigration, Charlotte Geesin, guides you through how upcoming changes to immigration law will affect your recruitment and employee retention efforts.

[Watch Now](https://www.myhrtoolkit.com/webinars/brexit-immigration-law-changes)

25th November 2020

### Backing up business data: how and how often?

Backing up business data consistently and securely is crucial to an organisation's success. This is well recognised post-GDPR, but how and how often should businesses be backing up data? Myhrtoolkit's Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Kit Barker is our guest speaker on this data security webinar for SMEs.

[Watch Now](https://www.myhrtoolkit.com/webinars/backup-business-data)

21st October 2020

### How SMEs can take a proactive approach to staff mental health

How can SMEs proactively ensure positive staff mental health even in times of uncertainty and change? Our guest speaker, Chartered Occupational & Health Psychologist Mark Cheesman from Magdala Psychology, will outline key strategies that help SMEs become proactive with maintaining good mental health across the organisation.

[Watch Now](https://www.myhrtoolkit.com/webinars/staff-mental-health-smes-proactive)

7th October 2020

### What’s the deal with HR documents?

Why is HR document management so important and how can SMEs do this more effectively? We’re joined by Toby Pochron, Managing Associate at Freeths, to discuss how effective document management aids business compliance and legal aspects around this.

[Watch Now](https://www.myhrtoolkit.com/webinars/document-management-important-smes)

23rd September 2020

### The 7 recruiting habits of highly effective SMEs

This webinar with a recruitment expert provides 7 easy to adopt and powerful habits that some of the best small businesses use to help them stand out from the crowd and successfully compete for talent against larger competitors.

[Watch Now](https://www.myhrtoolkit.com/webinars/7-recruiting-habits-effective-smes)

9th September 2020

### The future of flexible working: is it looking bright?

Is flexible working going to become a more integral part of workplaces in ‘the new normal’? In this HR webinar, we explore the flexible working landscape post-coronavirus with guest speaker, HR professional Gemma Dale, a university lecturer and HR consultant with significant experience in employee relations and employment law.

[Watch Now](https://www.myhrtoolkit.com/webinars/future-flexible-working-bright)

26th August 2020

### Harnessing HR data to boost business performance

How can you use your HR data to boost business performance? What data should you care about and prioritise? HR data expert Alastair Swindlehurst will guide you through how to use your HR data as an insightful barometer for your business processes and decisions. Learn about correlation/causation, what your data dashboard can actually tell you, and HR data in relation to recruitment, turnover, productivity, and real costs.

[Watch Now](https://www.myhrtoolkit.com/webinars/hr-data-business-performance)

12th August 2020

### Furlough health check: protect your business from furlough fraud

The furlough scheme has been hugely helpful for businesses, but also complex. HMRC are beginning to crack down on errors and furlough fraud, so it's advisable to perform a health check to make sure your claims are correct. Our guest speaker, solicitor Alicia Collinson of Thrive Law, guides you through the concept of furlough fraud and how to ensure your organisation is making claims correctly.

[Watch Now](https://www.myhrtoolkit.com/webinars/furlough-fraud-health-check)

29th July 2020

### Reducing employee stress: a guide for SME managers

How is stress affecting your business? Given the rapid changes to workplaces caused by COVID-19, many people's stress responses have gone into overdrive from facing uncertainty and making big adjustments. In this HR webinar we're joined by stress and mental health expert Geraldine Joaquim, who specialises in stress management strategies.

[Watch Now](https://www.myhrtoolkit.com/webinars/reducing-employee-stress)

15th July 2020

### Using social media to bounce back after lockdown

Guest speaker Rik Courtney, Director of Be More Social, discusses the 5 fundamental must do’s of social media you can use to get ahead of the competition. Rik gives some key hints, tips and strategies around how to use social media to grow brand awareness, create opportunities and generate more business.

[Watch Now](https://www.myhrtoolkit.com/webinars/social-media-lockdown)

1st July 2020

### Remote working: avoid the employment law pitfalls

How can employers make sure they are staying on the right side of employment law while all or part of their workforce is remote? We are joined by Toby Pochron, Managing Associate at Freeths LLP, to discuss the potential employment law pitfalls associated with remote working.

[Watch Now](https://www.myhrtoolkit.com/webinars/remote-working-employment-law)

17th June 2020

### Furlough scheme updates: how businesses can adapt

What is happening with the new flexible furlough scheme? How can your business adapt accordingly? In this employment law webinar, we are joined by Jodie Hill, MD and Employment Solicitor at Thrive Law, who guides you through furlough scheme updates and discuss how they affect employers.

[Watch Now](https://www.myhrtoolkit.com/webinars/flexible-furlough-scheme-updates)

4th June 2020

### Tackling staff fears around returning to work

How are you considering the health & safety and particularly the mental health of your employees beyond lockdown? HR expert Alison Schreiber will guide you through what to consider and expect in the return to the office after remote working and staff returning to work after furlough.

[Watch Now](https://www.myhrtoolkit.com/webinars/return-to-work-mental-health)

28th May 2020

### Managing redundancy during lockdown

What does the redundancy process look like during lockdown, particularly when you're managing a remote workforce and furloughed employees? Watch our HR webinar with guest speaker Emma del Torto, a HR entrepreneur and former lawyer who has founded two businesses.

[Watch Now](https://www.myhrtoolkit.com/webinars/redundancy-lockdown)

21st May 2020

### Leadership in the new normal: how SME leaders can thrive

What will business leadership look like in a post-COVID world? Watch our webinar on SME leadership skills in 'the new normal', where myhrtoolkit CEO Jon Curtis is joined by international speaker and best-selling author Steve Cockram of GiANT.

[Watch Now](https://www.myhrtoolkit.com/webinars/leadership-new-normal)

14th May 2020

### Solving recruitment challenges during lockdown

Join us for this business webinar on recruitment during and after lockdown, with top tips on hiring and onboarding staff remotely from guest speaker Adrian McDonagh, co-founder and chief helper at hireful.

[Watch Now](https://www.myhrtoolkit.com/webinars/recruitment-during-lockdown)

7th May 2020

### Supporting employee mental health and wellbeing during lockdown

Inspirational speaker Nick Elston shares his tips on supporting employees and colleagues with their mental health and wellbeing during the COVID-19 lockdown.

[Watch Now](https://www.myhrtoolkit.com/webinars/supporting-employee-mental-health-lockdown)

30th April 2020

### Absence and holiday management during/after lockdown

How can you effectively manage staff absences and holiday during and after lockdown? In this webinar, we share top tips on how to manage staff holidays and sicknesses during the COVID-19 lockdown period.

[Watch Now](https://www.myhrtoolkit.com/webinars/holiday-absence-management-lockdown)

23rd April 2020

### Navigating furlough as an Employer

Solicitor and business owner Mark Fallon from the Mr Finch law firm explains the latest government guidance around COVID-19 and furlough, with a focus on the impact for employers in the short- and medium-term. He is joined by entrepreneur and investor Russell Dalgleish to discuss business owners' questions.

[Watch Now](https://www.myhrtoolkit.com/webinars/navigating-furlough-employer)

9th April 2020

### Support for staff with childcare responsibilities

Parental Choice CEO Sarah-Jane Butler, offers expert advice on how to manage and support employees with children and other care responsibilities. There are lots of strategies that can be put in place to help support staff and keep the business running smoothly.

[Watch Now](https://www.myhrtoolkit.com/webinars/support-staff-childcare-lockdown)

8th April 2020

### Furlough Q&A webinar

Our webinar on furlough and holiday carry over proved so popular that we invited back HR Director and experienced business owner Tracey Hudson (of The HR Dept) to answer questions on furlough. Find out more about how the rules around furlough work and how this will affect your business and staff.

[Watch Now](https://www.myhrtoolkit.com/webinars/furlough-questions)

2nd April 2020

### Legislation updates: furlough and holiday carry over

Do you have questions around furlough and recent holiday carry over updates in response to COVID-19? In this joint webinar with HR Dept and Parental Choice, we cover the updates around furlough and holiday carry over, answering attendees' questions.

[Watch Now](https://www.myhrtoolkit.com/webinars/furlough-holiday-carry-over)

26th March 2020

### Responding to COVID-19: An employer’s guide to homeworking

With COVID-19 disrupting life in the UK, many businesses are managing employees working from home. How can businesses rapidly and effectively adapt to working from home without losing productivity in the process? Myhrtoolkit’s directors talk through the key areas to consider when sending staff home to work remotely.

[Watch Now](https://www.myhrtoolkit.com/webinars/employer-guide-homeworking-covid)

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