Hiring right first time: Why it matters more under the new 6-month rule

Thu, 21 May, 2026 12:30 – 1:30 PM BST

What will you learn?

Making the right hiring decisions now matters more than ever. With recent changes to the Employment Rights Act and the introduction of the 6-month unfair dismissal protection rule, the impact will be felt sooner than many businesses realise – leaving far less room for error in recruitment, onboarding and early‑stage performance management.

What We’ll Cover

In this practical and timely webinar, our HR Director, Wendy Read and Senior Talent Acquisition Manager, James Houston, will break down what’s changing, what it really means for employers, and, most importantly, what you should be doing now to protect your business and improve hiring decisions.

This session is ideal for business leaders, HR specialists and SME Owners.

Date: 21 May 2026
Time: 12:30 PM
Facilitators: Wendy Read, HR Director, and James Houston, Senior Talent Acquisition Manager

You’ll leave with an understanding of:

• What’s changing and when

• The real impact on businesses

• The probation period myth

• The critical shift: getting hiring right from the start

• Practical actions you should take now