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HRi Coffee & Connect
2025-10-03 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-11-21 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-11-28 11:00 - 11:30 UTC | Online
Your weekly rendezvous with the HR indies community!
Join us for HRi Coffee & Connect, your weekly rendezvous to meet with your fellow HR indies.
Grab your favourite cup of coffee or beverage, settle into your comfy space and enjoy a half-hour of casual networking and insightful conversations with your fellow HR indies.
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Whether you’re an HR and People Pro or just starting your journey, HRi Coffee & Connect is the ideal Friday pick-me-up to energise and recharge. This is your chance to connect with like-minded peers, share experiences, and expand your professional network in a relaxed yet enriching environment.
Don’t miss out on this chance to sip, chat, and connect with fellow HR indies.

HR Indies Annual Conference 2025
2025-10-10 08:45 - 16:30 | 15Hatfields | London, Chadwick Court, London, SW1 8DJ, United Kingdom
Friday 10th October 2025 | 15Hatfields, London
Welcome to the HR Indies Conference 2025!
Step away from the daily grind of running your HR consultancy—whether you’re a seasoned solo consultant, leading your own team, or about to take the exciting leap into independent HR. Join us for an uplifting, energising day that’s all about helping you and your business thrive, make genuine connections, and gain fresh ideas that really work.
This is your community. This is your event. Let’s flourish together!

Why Attend the HR Indies Conference 2025

Expert Insights You’ll Actually Use: Practical, engaging sessions delivered by experienced professionals who understand the real challenges you face as an HR indie.
Networking with Meaning: Say goodbye to awkward small talk. We’ve got structured, enjoyable networking opportunities designed to help you create genuine, lasting connections.
Real Talk, Real Support: Join honest, supportive conversations with people who truly get the ups and downs of running your own consultancy

Up to 40% savings on Early Bird Rate.

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Christmas Special - HRi Coffee & Connect
2025-12-12 10:30 - 11:30 | Online
🎄 Welcome to the Special Christmas Edition of HRi Coffee & Connect! 🎄
Join us on December 12 for a festive-inspired Coffee & Connect!
Grab your mince pies, wear your Christmas jumper and bring your favourite coffee (or beverage). Settle in a comfy space and enjoy an extended session of festive networking and insightful chats with fellow HR pros.
Whether you’re an HR and People pro or just starting your journey, this is the perfect virtual festive get-together🎄 to connect with like-minded peers, share experiences, and grow your professional network in a relaxed, holiday-spirited atmosphere.
Don’t miss out on this chance to celebrate with your community!

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Employment Law Update
2026-01-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
The Employment Rights Bill continues to evolve as it moves through Parliament, and employers are preparing for one of the most significant shifts in employment law in years. To help you make sense of the latest developments, we’re delighted to be joined by Amanda Trewhella from our legal partner Freeths LLP, who will provide a clear, up-to-date overview of what’s changing and when the new rules are expected to take effect.
This one-hour session will cut through the noise and give you practical insight to help you plan for 2026 with confidence.
What we’ll cover

The latest position on the Employment Rights Bill
Key amendments made during its parliamentary stages
Expected timelines and what is likely to take effect first
Practical implications for employers and HR consultants
Live Q&A with legal experts from Freeths LLP

Who it’s for
Independent HR and People professionals, SMEs, in-house HR teams and anyone who needs a clear understanding of what the changes mean in practice.

Why join?
Legislation has shifted quickly over the past year. Staying ahead of these changes helps you advise clients, update policies and reduce risk across the organisations you support. With insight from Freeths LLP, this session offers a grounded and reliable briefing to help you start the year well-prepared.
Register your place and get a confident head start on the changes coming in 2026.

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Unfair Dismissal Reform: Are you prepared for the big shift?
2026-04-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
About
Employers may face greater scrutiny when dismissing staff, earlier rights for employees, and potentially higher financial risk when decisions go wrong.
This webinar will explore what the proposed changes mean in practice and how you can prepare now so you are ready to support clients with confidence when the new regime takes effect.

What we’ll cover

Making probationary periods work under the new regime
Efficient handling of performance issues
Dealing with employee non-cooperation
What unlimited compensation really means
Preparing your clients for the change

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Who it’s for
Independent HR and People professionals, HR teams and anyone who needs a clear understanding of what the changes mean in practice.

Why join?
Legislation has shifted quickly over the past year. Staying ahead of these changes helps you advise clients, update policies and reduce risk across the organisations you support.
With insight from Freeths LLP, this session offers a clear and reliable update to help you prepare for the changes ahead.
Register your place to stay ahead of the changes and be ready to support your clients with confidence.

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HRi London Meet-up: Real Conversations for Independent HR Professionals
2026-04-17 10:30 - 13:30 | Freeths London, 1 Vine Street, London, W1J 0AH, United Kingdom
Some HR conversations are just better in person.
If you’re working independently, you’ll know the ones — the nuanced, “it depends…” situations that are hard to fully unpack in a message or comment thread.
This meet-up is a chance to talk them through properly, with people who understand your world.

Overview
An informal, friendly space for HR Independents and those considering the move to meet, share experiences and build meaningful connections.
There’s something powerful about being in a room full of people who get it; the challenges, the decisions, and the reality of running an independent HR business.
This isn’t traditional networking.
It’s a space for real conversations, shared experiences and genuine connection.
We’ll be meeting at the London offices of our legal partner, Freeths.

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What to expect
Through a mix of facilitated discussions and relaxed networking, you’ll have the opportunity to:

Connect with fellow HR Independents
Share challenges and learn how others are navigating them
Explore collaboration and referral opportunities
Gain fresh ideas and perspectives for your consultancy

Format
10:30 Arrive and informal networking
11:00 Welcome & facilitated group discussions
11:45 Open networking & conversations
13:30 Close

Who it’s for
Whether you’re newly independent, more established or considering the move, this is a space to connect, learn and feel part of a like-minded community.

Booking
Spaces are limited to keep the experience personal and high-quality.
This event is free to attend.
Optional contributions of £5-£20 help support future HRi events, but there is no obligation.

Hosted at:
Freeths LLP, our legal partner — a top 50 full-service commercial law firm with 13 offices across the UK.

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Running Effective Investigations
2026-06-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
About Running Effective Investigations
We’re delighted to be joined by Amanda Trewhella from our legal partner Freeths LLP, and Kate Marston from Mast People Support. Amanda will provide a practical overview of how to approach and manage HR investigations effectively and with confidence, while Kate will bring a practical perspective through a real-world case study.

What we’ll cover

The role and remit of an investigator
Conducting effective witness interviews
Gathering and assessing evidence
Dealing with tricky issues
Preparing a robust investigation report
Case study from Kate Marston
Live Q&A with legal experts from Freeths LLP

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Who it’s for
Independent HR and People professionals, HR teams, business owners and anyone involved in managing or investigating workplace issues.

Why join?
With upcoming changes to unfair dismissal law expected from 1 January 2027, the risk of unfair dismissal claims is likely to increase.
Getting your processes right where a situation may lead to dismissal is therefore becoming more important.
This session will offer practical insight to help strengthen investigation approaches, processes and reporting in practice.

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Speaker

Women's Health at Work
2026-07-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
About Women’s Health at Work
Today’s workforce spans five generations of women, each experiencing different health considerations influenced by life stage, work, and wider social pressures. From menstrual health and fertility through to pregnancy, perimenopause, menopause, long-term conditions and healthy ageing, women’s health is not one single conversation. It’s an ongoing part of working life that can affect wellbeing, confidence, retention and workplace experience.
This webinar explores women’s health through a practical HR and workplace lens, helping independent HR professionals, HR leaders and teams gain an evidence-based understanding of the impact across the employee lifecycle. We’ll look at the value of early support, effective signposting, and the role Occupational Health can play before issues escalate into longer-term absence.

What we’ll cover

Women’s health across different life stages and generations
The workplace impact on wellbeing, confidence and retention
The role of Occupational Health in supporting employees and employers
Early intervention, support pathways and effective signposting
Practical considerations for HR professionals
Equality, inclusion and workplace responsibilities including considerations under the Equality Act and Employment Rights Act
Live Q&A

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Who it’s for

Independent HR and People professionals, HR leaders and teams

Why join?
This webinar offers practical insight into an area that continues to grow in importance across workplaces of all sizes.
You’ll leave with a broader understanding of women’s health at work, greater awareness of the role HR and Occupational Health can play in early support, and practical considerations for creating more inclusive and supportive workplace experiences.

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Speaker

HR Indies Meet-up: Guildford
2026-07-02 10:00 - 13:00 | Occupational Health Assessment Ltd | Guildford, Surrey Technology Centre, Guildford, GU2 7YG, United Kingdom
Some HR conversations are just better in person.
If you’re working independently, you’ll know the ones — the nuanced, “it depends…” situations that are hard to fully unpack in a message or comment thread.
This meet-up is a chance to talk them through properly, with people who understand your world.

Overview
An informal, friendly space for HR Independents and those considering the move to meet, share experiences and build meaningful connections.
There’s something powerful about being in a room full of people who get it; the challenges, the decisions, and the reality of running an independent HR business.
This isn’t traditional networking.
It’s a space for real conversations, shared experiences and genuine connection.
We’ll be meeting at the Guildford offices of our occupational health partner, Occupational Health Assessment Ltd.

Register

What to expect
Through a mix of facilitated discussions and relaxed networking, you’ll have the opportunity to:

Connect with fellow HR Independents
Share challenges and learn how others are navigating them
Explore collaboration and referral opportunities
Gain fresh ideas and perspectives for your consultancy

Format
10:00 Arrive and informal networking
10:30 Welcome & facilitated group discussions
11:15 Open networking & conversations
13:00 Close

Who it’s for
Whether you’re newly independent, more established or considering the move, this is a space to connect, learn and feel part of a like-minded community.

Booking
Spaces are limited to keep the experience personal and high-quality.
This event is free to attend.
Optional contributions of £5-£20 help support future HRi events, but there is no obligation.

Hosted at:

Supported by Occupational Health Assessment Ltd, providing rapid access to expert medical advice for businesses across the UK.
Free parking available at venue.

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