The HR Dept Leeds South

05/08/2026

29/07/2026

Up-to-date manager training is essential to help you get ready for new employment law. Here we highlight the key changes employers need to be aware of. We'll borrow a phrase from a former (New) Labour government and urge "education, education, education" for your managers.

27/07/2026

Keeping you up to date with all the latest changes

https://www.hrdept.co.uk/knowledge-hub/newsletters/people-matter-july-2026?fbclid=IwY2xjawTUey9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeAnreeiYxee02K8UAM-xlhRLEz1GCSpB3crUXA772ooEf18-nQ_60uInhLnA_aem_WmDrsVRkFyBD_pE1QdQdcw

Unfair dismissals - Now is the time to act We blogged about it recently, but it is so important to SME businesses that we are flagging it again here.…

23/07/2026

Policies changes will not be enough, Labour's Employment Rights Act is so sweeping, it will be all about education for your managers.

So much has changed and will change in the next 12 months, and the impact on your business of getting it wrong will be great. It is really essential that your managers are fully aware of the new rules, and how to implement your policy changes.

Top areas you need to focus your management training on:

✅Changes in statutory sick pay rules means your managers need a changed focus on absence management. It is essential they understand how to record absence and manage return to work interviews to avoid absenteeism escalating out of control.
✅Probation periods following changes in unfair dismissal legislation. Do your managers understand that anyone employed now will have the right to claim unfair dismissal from 1st January 2027? Do they have the tools to assess performance and go through compliant dismissal processes?
✅Harassment and the new preventative duty. The Workers Protection Act already requires employers to take reasonable steps to prevent harassment and sexual harassment. From October the ERA strengthens the wording to make it ALL reasonable steps. Have you trained your managers and your wider team?

Other areas the law has changed in the past 18 months include handling flexible working requests, whistleblowing, expanded parental and bereavement leave to name a few.

At The HR Dept Leeds South, we have a wide range of in-person workshops and eLearning courses suitable for managers and your wider workforce. Let us know if you'd like to have a chat.

16/07/2026

We are inviting you to attend a free webinar where we will discuss the changes to unfair dismissals. This event will suit business owners and team managers.

We'll be talking through what's happening and when, what employers need to be doing now and going through some employee scenarios to prepare you for the future changes.

Join us online to get the lowdown on all the unfair dismissal changes every employer should know!

15/07/2026

We love our clients! Another great review just posted online for us.

"I have worked with Sarah and the team at HR Dept in Leeds for a few years now and I find their service absolutely invaluable. They are always available, in-person on at the end of a phone call as and when I need them and provide expert advice and guidance. They also understand the realities of running a small organisation (26 staff) and have meticulously planned major change processes. Simon Topham, CEO, Citizens Advice Wakefield District"

01/05/2026

How do I hold a difficult conversation with my employee?

It can be a real challenge to tackle a difficult conversation. Our half-day training event 9th June in Morley will equip you to first understand emotions of change and emotional intelligence before helping you understand ways to manage difficult conversations.

The final session of our Leadership and Management Skills course focuses on change management, emotional intelligence and managing conflict.