Upcoming Events at The HR Booth

We have some upcoming events that we would like to share with you. To make this easier, we’ve put all the links and information that you need for these events, into one short article.

All of the following events will be held in-person at our Glenrothes office in Lomond Business Park (unless stated otherwise).

Succession Planning: Bridging the Gap Between Ageing Workforce and Apprenticeships

Understand the importance of succession planning in the context of an ageing workforce.

Learn strategies to retain and utilise the experience of senior employees.
 
Explore effective methods to attract and integrate young talent through apprenticeships.
 
Give you some tools to help you develop a succession plan tailored to your organisation’s needs

Suitable for: SMEs, including manufacturing and engineering, retail and hospitality, family business, trades and construction.

Book your spot

If you have any questions about any of the upcoming events, please contact us at marketing@thehrbooth.co.uk

New Whistleblower Protection for Sexual harassment

New Whistleblower Protection for Sexual harassment

With employment law changes taking effect from April 2026, one key area for employers to be aware of is whistleblower protection for sexual harassment. Under the new legislation, any disclosure relating to sexual harassment will automatically be treated as a protected...

Bereaved Partner’s Paternity Leave: Prepare Before April 2026

Bereaved Partner’s Paternity Leave: Prepare Before April 2026

Bereaved Partner’s Paternity Leave will become law from 6 April 2026 as part of the Employment Rights Act 2025, marking an important step in strengthening support for employees during exceptionally difficult circumstances. This new right applies where an employee...

What is lay off, and when can it be used?

What is lay off, and when can it be used?

What is lay off, and when can it be used? Costs continue to rise for businesses across the UK, with increases to statutory payments and upcoming changes to Statutory Sick Pay adding further pressure from April. As a result, many employers are being forced to make...

Fair Work Agency: Everything Employers Need to Know

Fair Work Agency: Everything Employers Need to Know

April is just under a week away and we hope you are all fully prepared in advance of the employment law updates coming in to force. As part of the Employment Rights Bill changes, there will be a new enforcement body, the Fair Work Agency. The Government are...

Short Time Working, Lay-Offs, and Temporary Redundancy

Short Time Working, Lay-Offs, and Temporary Redundancy

Many businesses are continuing to feel the impact of rising costs, ongoing legislative change and wider economic uncertainty. As a result, employers are increasingly looking at alternatives to redundancy that allow them to protect both their people and their business....

Breathe HR System Spring Cleaning Your HR Systems

Breathe HR System Spring Cleaning Your HR Systems

Spring is the perfect time for a fresh start and for many employers, that means taking a step back to review how their people processes are working. From outdated spreadsheets to time-consuming manual admin, HR systems can quickly become cluttered and inefficient...