Breakfast Briefing: HR Trends & Challenges

Want to know what’s next for HR?

Join us at our London office for an open discussion on the latest in HR, including employment law changes and their impact on businesses. In light of the recent election and the King's speech the political landscape is evolving and new legislation is on the horizon.

It's essential to stay ahead of the curve.

Our expert panel will delve into the key changes impacting HR professionals, including:

  • Employment status
  • Extending day one rights
  • Impact on pay
  • Tribunal changes
  • Ending fire and rehire practices
  • Banning zero hours contracts
  • Strengthening Trade Union rights
  • Improved family friendly rights
  • Increased redundancy/TUPE protections

Enjoy a complimentary breakfast while connecting with HR professionals and sharing your thoughts on the future of work. Whether you're an HR professional, business leader, or simply interested in the world of work, this breakfast briefing is not to be missed.

Speaker

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Katherine Watkins

Katherine is a seasoned international Senior HR Leader with nearly 30 years’ of global experience. An expert in shaping the People Agenda and aligning HR strategies with business goals, she has been published in People Management magazine and is a regular contributor to webinars, podcasts and articles posted on LinkedIn. Her specialties include M&A, transformation and integration and she has held several in-house Board-level roles throughout her career. With experience at PwC, Arthur J Gallagher and Magic Circle Law firms, Katherine excels at simplifying complexity and supporting C-suite leaders in developing clear HR strategies.

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Heather Aust

Heather qualified as an employment law specialist in 2008 and developed her career in Manchester at a top 100 UK law firm as part of a Legal 500 Tier 1 team. She joined CG Professional as Partner in November 2020.


Providing support to clients across wide ranging industries, Heather is truly part of the client’s internal team advising on day-to-day HR workplace issues and larger restructure and litigious matters. Heather builds great trusted relationships with those she advises.
Understanding the importance of having relevant and up to date sector knowledge, Heather provides practical and commercial solutions for her clients which have spanned retail, hospitality, manufacturing, construction and insurance sectors to name a few.
Significant experience in drafting, amending and negotiating contractual documentation and policies is a given. Heather’s track record in achieving results in the Employment Tribunal setting is impressive and reassuring, guiding clients through the process from start to finish with her personable style.


Heather relishes delivering interactive and engaging training and legal seminars and is credited for her public speaking. Over the years Heather has also developed knowledge in business immigration matters; complementing her employment practice.
Recently Heather has focused on undertaking high value project work, notably involving outsourcing and restructuring, where the focus has been on employee relations, TUPE compliance and managing redundancies. Heather has supported her clients through sensitive insolvency processes and out of the other side which is testament to her position as trusted legal advisor.

Host

Clare Keniry
Clare Keniry
Morgan Hunt Board Director and Head of Diversity & Inclusion

Clare Keniry is a Board Director and head of Diversity & Inclusion at Morgan Hunt, working with clients to ensure that their recruitment strategies are diverse and inclusive. The recruitment process is a critical element of bringing diverse talent into an organisation and we help organisations to ensure that every step is as consciously inclusive as possible.

Within Morgan Hunt, she also leads the development of a diverse & inclusive culture. She has over 20 years’ experience working within the recruitment industry with extensive networks spanning both the private, public, and not for profit markets, having worked across the UK and Australia. Driving authentic diversity & inclusion is one of the biggest challenges facing employers and Morgan Hunt are committed to working with organisations to support the development of a truly diverse and inclusive workplace.

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