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Effective performance management | Getting it right under changing employment law
Hosted by our sister company, WorkNest
Addressing poor performance can feel challenging, but avoiding it often leads to bigger issues – from reduced team performance to increased legal risk.
With major reforms under the Employment Rights Act 2025 and anticipated changes to unfair dismissal rules, employers face increased scrutiny over how they manage performance.
In this session, WorkNest’s experts explained how a clear, compliant approach to performance management should look, helping you support your people while protecting your organisation.
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