Hiring Right First Time: Why It Matters More Under the New 6-Month Rule
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.
Date: 21st May 2026
Time: 12:30 – 1:30 PM
Facilitators: Wendy Read, HR Director, and James Houston, Senior Talent Acquisition Manager
You will learn:
- What’s changing with unfair dismissal protections and when
- The real impact on businesses
- The probation period myth
- The critical shift: how to get hiring right from the start
- Practical actions you should take now
Register Your Interest
Date: 21st May 2026
Time: 12:30 – 1:30 PM
Host: Wendy Read and James Houston
Meet the Speaker
Wendy Read
HR Director
Wendy is a senior HR and people & culture leader, partnering with founders and leadership teams to build inclusive, thriving workplaces. Combining hands-on HR support with trusted advisory guidance, helping leaders navigate complex people decisions, protect culture, and put people at the heart of sustainable business success as their organisations grow and scale.
Meet the Speaker
James Houston
Senior Talent Acquisition Manager
James is a recruitment and talent acquisition specialist who partners with businesses to identify and secure top talent at every level, from entry-level roles through to C-suite leadership, across a wide range of industries.
By taking a collaborative approach, ensuring alignment at every stage of the hiring process and providing full transparency, James and his team deliver a seamless and efficient recruitment experience for both clients and candidates, from initial brief to successful placement.
