Events

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.

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

Dates:
Part 1 – Tuesday 2nd June
Part 2 – Tuesday 30th June

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

Time: 9:30am – 4:30pm

Price: £750 (£395 if booked individually)

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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 will develop essential soft skills to implement knowledge for effective team leadership. It is not necessary to have attended Part 1 in order to attend Part 2, and each Part can be attended individually based on your requirements.

Benefits of Attending:

Gain a solid foundation in HR and people management practices
Build confidence in handling legal and HR issues
Be aware of how the raft of changes coming under the Employment Rights Act 2025 will affect your business
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

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Unfair Dismissal Reform: What’s changing, when and why 24th June 2026 matters

Date: 3 June

Time: 10am – 11am

Location: Online, Microsoft Teams

Price: FREE

From 1 January 2027, the rules on unfair dismissal change dramatically. The qualifying period drops from two years to just six months, the compensation cap is abolished, and millions more employees will have the right to bring a claim from day one of the new regime.

But here’s what most employers are missing: if you hire anyone from 24 June 2026, they will already have six months’ service when the law changes, which means they’re protected from the moment the new rules begin. Your hiring decisions right now are already affected.

Join Heidi Wadsworth, Head of Learning & Development at Reality HR and Alex Harper, Senior Employment Solicitor at Herrington Carmichael as they talk you through the practical steps you need to be taking now.

What will be covered:

The Employment Rights Act 2025: Where we are in the rollout and what’s coming next
The government’s phased implementation timeline and what’s already in force
The qualifying period reform: What’s changing and the scale of the impact
How the changes impact your probation reviews and what you need to do now
What the removal of the compensatory award cap means in practice
Other ERA 2025 changes that increase dismissal risk: extended tribunal time limits, stronger whistleblowing protections, enhanced anti-harassment duties, and the new Fair Work Agency
What HR teams and line managers need to do differently now
Real-world scenarios and how to handle them

Who should attend:

HR professionals, people managers, business owners, and anyone responsible for hiring, managing or making dismissal decisions in the UK.

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

On demand webinars

Recruitment challenges (privacy, bias & post-pandemic)

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

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.

Mental Health First Aiders: Everything you need to know

At Reality HR, we have found that we often have Mental Health First Aider questions from companies, managers, and Mental Health First Aiders themselves, so we have collaborated with Simpila Wellbeing to bring together all of the answers in one place.

Managing absence with confidence

Join Heidi Wadsworth, our Head of Learning & Development and Tom Hyatt, Senior Solicitor at Herrington Carmichael online for expert guidance on managing workplace attendance challenges while balancing employee support with business protection.

Worker Protection Act – One Year On

Join Heidi Wadsworth, our Head of Learning & Development and Alice Hepworth, Solicitor at Herrington Carmichael online where they explore the impact of the Worker Protection Act one year on and share practical advice to strengthen your approach to protecting your people.

Employment Rights Act 2025: What you need to know

The Employment Rights Act 2025 marks the biggest shift in UK employment law in over a decade. With phased implementation throughout 2026, employers need to understand what’s changing and when. Join us as we provide advice on how best to navigate these new requirements.

Employment Rights Act: Your April 2026 Implementation Guide

Join us for this deep dive session for the detailed, practical guidance you need to prepare for what’s ahead in April and ensure your business is compliant and ready. Whether it’s navigating the new sick pay rules, understanding enhanced redundancy protections, or preparing for 2027’s gender pay gap requirements, we’ll cover what matters most to your business.

Grievances: Early resolution and conflict management

There’s been a significant increase in formal grievances, something we’re seeing with our clients and reflected across the UK, leading to costly Employment Tribunals, disengaged employees, higher staff turnover, and spiralling costs. Join us as we explore the rise in formal grievances being raised across organisations and how to address conflict before it escalates.

Workplace Menopause Requirements: 2026 action plan

The Employment Rights Act is changing the landscape. Larger businesses will need to publish a Menopause Action Plan setting out how they support employees affected by menopause. Join our Head of Learning & Development, Heidi Wadsworth, for this essential webinar designed specifically for HR professionals, line managers, leaders, and anyone responsible for people policies.