The Employment Rights Act Explained: Why Getting Your People Right Has Never Mattered More
The Employment Rights Act is set to change the way organisations manage people, performance and risk. With a new six-month qualifying period for unfair dismissal and increased employer exposure ahead, this webinar will help business leaders understand what action to take now and how to prepare for the future.
Discover why getting your people right has never mattered more.
This webinar is ideal for CEOs, Managing Directors, Business Owners, Executive leadership teams and HR and people leaders.
What we cover:
The Christmas Eve Countdown
We will explain the legal changes, what the new six-month unfair dismissal reform will mean in practice, and why Christmas Eve 2026 represents a significant milestone for many employers.
We’ll also explore the key questions leadership teams should be asking now, including:
How can we add extra time to our 6 month period?
As employers have less time to assess whether someone is right for a role, recruitment and onboarding processes will need to become more rigorous and data-driven.
We’ll explore how businesses can use executive assessments and psychometric tools to start testing suitability before your 6 month clock starts ticking, and gain deeper insight into a candidate’s suitability, capability, working style and long-term potential before making critical hiring decisions.
From performance management to performance excellence
Traditional approaches to performance management often focus on addressing problems after they have escalated. As the employment landscape evolves, that reactive model becomes increasingly difficult to sustain.
We’ll explore how leadership teams can create an environment where talented people join, thrive and contribute to business growth, while helping to avoid the performance and employee relations issues that can lead to legal challenges.
We’ll also examine modern alternatives to traditional Performance Improvement Plans, including Performance Excellence Plans – designed not simply to deal with failure, but to help people perform at their best.
Are there employees whose position needs to be reviewed before the legal landscape changes?
Which decisions should be taken now, and which require a more considered process?
Are managers documenting and addressing performance concerns effectively?
Does the business have a robust process for ensuring a ‘right first time’ hiring approach?
As Head of Employment Law with over 25 years of experience, Angie leads her team with a sharp focus on providing strategic, commercially driven advice that helps businesses navigate workforce challenges and achieve their goals.
Known for her clear, practical guidance, Angie likes to solve client problems quickly and efficiently.
She works directly with business owners, boards, and HR teams, as well as having a niche in dealing with senior executive exits.
Beyond her advisory role, Angie is committed to expanding Omny’s employment law offering—growing the team, strengthening client relationships, and continually evolving the service to meet the changing needs of today’s employers.
Amanda Menahem
Head of Organisational Performance
Amanda is a seasoned HR leader with a passion for helping leaders create workplaces that foster outstanding results. At Omny, she works with clients to shape culture, develop leadership, and enhance employee experience—helping businesses build engaged, high-performing teams.
Starting her career in retail management before specialising in graduate recruitment and leadership development, Amanda has led HR functions across multiple industries. She played a pivotal role in transforming Hastings Direct, building the HR function from scratch and driving a successful public flotation.
A qualified executive coach, Amanda combines business insight with deep expertise in leadership psychology. Currently studying for an MA in psychotherapy, she brings a unique, science- based approach to coaching and organisational development—helping leaders and teams unlock their full potential.
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