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Events, workshops and webinars

We run a number of events throughout the year, for business owners, managers and employees, with the aim of sharing knowledge and providing accessible training and further learning in whichever way works best for you.

These include workshops, lunch and learns, both online and in-person training courses, and a series of webinars, covering a range of helpful, current and engaging topics. 

These provide a platform for open and insightful discussion about HR best practice as well as practical guidance, tools and resources to apply in the workplace.

View our upcoming events below.

If you have any questions, please contact training@realityhr.co.uk or call 01256 328 428.

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    Webinar – Managing absence with confidence: building supportive, compliant workplace practices

    Date: Thursday September 25

    Time: 10:00 -11:00am

    Location: Online, Microsoft Teams

    Price: FREE


    September 25


    Struggling with rising absence costs? Unsure how to handle long term sick employees? Want to support your people while protecting your business?

    Join Heidi Wadsworth, Head of Learning & Development, here at Reality HR and Tom Hyatt, Senior Solicitor, at Herrington Carmichael as they guide you through how to create a positive, supportive absence culture that reduces tribunal risks, builds employee trust, and delivers business results through practical, people focused approaches.

    What you’ll learn:

    • Legal framework & compliance
    • Practical implementation & best practice

      Who should attend

      • Business Owners looking to reduce absence-related costs
      • Senior HR Professionals enhancing their expertise
      • Managers responsible for implementing policies and procedures
      • Leaders designing and rolling out professional absence policies

      Why Attend?

      • Dual expertise – Legal compliance and practical implementation
      • Live Q&A – Address your specific challenges
      • Actionable takeaways – Clear tips for improvement
      • Future ready – Current law plus Employment Rights Bill changes

      If you have any questions please email: info@realityhr.co.uk or call: 01256 328428

      Find out more or book your place

      In person event – Essential Training for Line Managers (Basingstoke & London)

      Basingstoke dates: Part 1 – Wednesday 1st October
      Basingstoke dates: Part 2 – Wednesday 22nd October

      Basingstoke location: The Manor House, Lutyens Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 8AG

      London dates: Part 1 – Thursday 2nd October
      London dates: Part 2 – Thursday 16th October

      London location: Kings Cross, King’s Cross Station, London, N1C 4AH
      London location: (0.1 miles from King’s Cross St. Pancras Station)

      Time: 9:30am – 4:30pm

      Price: £750 (£395 if booked individually)


      Essential Training for Line Managers


      Join us in person for a two-part series, which will transform your managerial capabilities by helping you lead your team with confidence and effectiveness.

      To summarise, Part 1 provides key HR and people management knowledge to handle daily issues effectively, while Part 2 develops essential soft skills to implement this knowledge for effective team leadership. We highly recommend attending both dates for the most comprehensive training option.

      Benefits of Attending:

      • Gain a solid foundation in HR and people management practices
      • Build confidence in handling legal and HR issues
      • Develop essential soft skills for effective team leadership
      • Improve team performance and collaboration
      • Enhance your ability to inspire and motivate your team
      • Equip yourself with practical tools and strategies for day-to-day management challenges

      Who Should Attend?

      • Experienced managers needing a refresher
      • Newly appointed managers seeking best practices
      • Line managers responsible for one or more employees
      • Senior managers who support other line managers

      If you have any questions about the course please email: info@realityhr.co.uk or call: 01256 328428

      Find out more or book your place

      In-person event – Neurodiversity at Work: What you actually need to know

      Date: Monday October 6

      Time: 9:45 -11:15am

      Agenda:

      • 9:45 – 10am – Registration & networking
      • 10 – 11am – Session
      • 11 – 11:15am – Q&A and networking


      October 6


      Location: The Open Practice, Lutyens Close, Basingstoke

      Price: FREE

      Are you confident in supporting neurodivergent employees in your organisation? Do you know your legal obligations and how to create truly inclusive workplaces?

      This focused 90 minute session will equip you with the knowledge, tools and confidence to effectively support neurodivergent employees while meeting your legal duties.

        What you’ll learn

        • Understanding Neurodiversity  with Andrew Harpham-Salter, Psychotherapist and Clinical Director, The Open Practice – Hear from Andrew as he explains the fundamentals of neurodiversity and workplace insights
        • Common Neurodiversity Questions with Heidi W, Head of Learning & Development, Reality HR – Raising the questions frequently asked by managers, and discuss practical answers and guidance

          Why attend?

          Hear directly from experts who work in this area every day – a clinical psychotherapist who specialises in neurodiversity, and HR consultants who help businesses navigate workplace neurodiversity in the real world.

          Leave with clear guidance on your legal position, confidence in how to handle sensitive conversations, and knowledge of what actually works in practice.

          Who should attend

          • Business owners
          • Senior HR professionals
          • Line managers
          • Team leaders

          If you have any questions please email: info@realityhr.co.uk or call: 01256 328428

          Find out more or book your place

          Virtual event – Free Leadership Development Workshop

          Date: Wednesday October 15

          Time: 9:00 – 10:30am

          Location: Online, Microsoft Teams

          Price: FREE

           

          October 15

          Join our Head of Learning & Development and Executive Coach for a free practical workshop designed for leaders who want to see how focused development can make a real difference to their organisation.

          What we’ll cover

          • What is Leadership? – What effective leadership means in practice, not just in theory
          • Self reflection session – Honestly assess your current leadership skills and identify areas for development
          • Leadership and business results – Explore what is directly impacted by good leadership
          • Your organisation’s leadership – Your current leadership position versus where you want to be
          • Planning your next steps – Leave knowing what to evaluate and what to improve

            Why attend?

            • For you – Develop your leadership and advance your career
            • For your team – Improve effectiveness with measurable results
            • For your organisation – Attract and retain top talent
            • For your future – Navigate change and growth successfully

            Who should attend

            • Current leaders wanting to improve their effectiveness
            • Leaders who are new to their role
            • Senior managers looking to develop their leadership / executive teams
            • Business owners interested in building leadership capability

            This is a free taster session with limited places available

            Book your place today by emailing: training@realityhr.co.uk or calling: 01256 328428

            On demand webinars

            Menopause awareness

            This webinar in collaboration with mental health organisation, Simpila, raises awareness of menopause as an issue that can affect employee wellbeing, and why it is important to support employees affected by menopause.

            Recruitment challenges

            This webinar in collaboration with Herrington Carmichael explores background checks, applicant tracking systems, addressing unconscious bias and adapting recruitment strategies post-pandemic.

            Neurodiversity in the workplace

            This webinar in collaboration with Simpila, is an introductory session discussing practical strategies to support, empower, and fully integrate neurodivergent individuals in the workplace.

            Preventing and resolving employee grievances

            This webinar in collaboration with Herrington Carmichael supports managers to navigate grievances with confidence and understand the potential risks of mishandled grievances.

            Preventing Workplace Harassment

            This webinar and Q+A supports employers to meet new legal requirements to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.

            A Post-Election Business Briefing

            We join GK Strategy in this webinar to analyse the General Election results, discuss the policy implementation timeline, and provide insights into what businesses can expect in the short and medium term.

            New Changes to Sexual Harassment Legislation

            In this on-demand webinar, us at Reality HR and employment law experts at Herrington Carmichael guide you through the increased responsibilities to prevent and address harassment in the workplace.

            Mastering UK Immigration for Business Success

            Is your business struggling to find the right talent? The solution may lie beyond UK borders. This webinar brings together HR and legal expertise to give you practical guidance you can immediately implement in your business.