The 2026 HR Roadmap: Employment Law, Compliance & People Strategy for the Year Ahead

Featuring Amanda Chadwick, HR and employment law expert

Prepare Your HR Strategy for a Changing Year

As organisations enter 2026, HR teams face significant employment law change, new compliance responsibilities, and evolving expectations from their people. This webinar will help you understand what the Employment Rights Bill means in practice and how to build a clear, actionable HR roadmap that supports compliance, workforce strategy, and performance throughout the year ahead..

What we’ll cover

• Key HR Dates for 2026 – The essential HR calendar dates to help teams plan activity, communications, and priorities throughout the year.
• Employment Rights Bill Update for 2026 – What HR needs to know about the Employment Rights Bill in 2026, with a focus on confirmed changes, upcoming milestones, and early preparation priorities.
• Emerging people-management trends – Emerging people-management trends for the year ahead, including conflict, performance, sickness absence, and difficult conversations and what HR should be planning for now.

What you’ll gain

By the end of this session, you’ll be able to:

• The most important employment law changes taking effect in 2026
• How new legislation will impact HR policies, procedures, and people management
• What HR teams need to update, review, or introduce now
• Common compliance risks and how to avoid them
• How to confidently advise managers and senior leaders on what’s changing

About Amanda Chadwick

With over 30 years of experience, Amanda Chadwick is a renowned HR and employment law expert. She is a dynamic speaker, specialising in employment law, health and safety, employee wellbeing, mental health, and menopause support. Amanda is a trusted voice in the industry, equipping businesses with practical knowledge and tools to navigate complex HR challenges effectively.

About Avado

Avado is a leading provider of CIPD qualifications in the UK and Middle East. For over a decade, we have partnered with the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) to empower HR and L&D professionals to excel in their careers. With a proven track record, Avado has guided over 50,000 learners towards their professional goals, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to develop and grow.​