Adapting Your Workplace: The Success Needs Planning Series

A Series of 3 Strategic Seminars on Employment Law, People, and Growth for SME Leaders and HR Professionals

In today’s fast-changing workplace, can your business keep pace with evolving employment law, rising employee expectations, and operational uncertainty?

Success no longer happens by chance; it requires foresight, preparation, and adaptability. That’s why Success Needs Planning.

This three-part seminar series, hosted by Warners Solicitors and featuring expert guest speakers, is designed for SME owners, directors, and HR professionals seeking to confidently lead through change. Each session delivers practical legal insights, real-world case studies, and actionable steps to minimise risk, strengthen culture, and build long-term business resilience.

Adapting for the New Wave of Employment Law

What's Changed and What's Next

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Adapting to support Disability in the Workplace

From Legal Duties to Competitive Advantage

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Adapting for a Changing World

Ensuring business success and Managing Restructuring with Confidence and Care

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Seminar 1: Adapting for the New Wave of Employment Law

What’s Changed and What’s Next – book your place

Date: 26 November 2025

Legal and workforce changes can have a significant impact on how your business operates. In this first session, Louise Brenlund, Head of the Employment Law Team at Warners Solicitors and Hope-Flashman-Wells, solicitor, will talk about the Government’s roadmap for implementing the new Employment Rights Bill, other key employment law changes and what it means for your business. Guest speaker Gemma Farina from GFHR Consulting will share practical HR strategies and examples of how businesses can prepare for these challenges.

Key Takeaways:

– Understand how the Employment Rights Bill will affect contracts, processes, and policies
– Other key employment law changes for 2025/2026
– Practical steps to future-proof your HR approach
– Legal issues to watch out for in 2026

Speakers

Louise Brenlund

With nearly two decades of experience advising employers across sectors including education, construction, manufacturing and healthcare, Louise is known for her clear, pragmatic and strategic approach. A sought-after speaker at business conferences and CIPD events, Louise will discuss the key take aways for employers and what they mean for your business.

Hope Flashman-Wells

Hope advises both employers and employees on all aspects of UK employment law, with particular expertise in contentious matters such as tribunal claims involving unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing, and breach of contract. Hope is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association and a participant in the Employment Law Academy.

Gemma Farina

Gemma Farina is the Founder and Managing Director of GFHR Consulting, a Tunbridge Wells-based HR consultancy supporting SMEs across the South East. A Chartered CIPD member and Mental Health First Aider, Gemma brings over a decade of experience in delivering pragmatic, people-first HR solutions. Her team is known for its honest, approachable style and commitment to helping businesses thrive through effective people management.

Seminar 2: Adapting to Support Disability in the Workplace

From Legal Duties to Competitive Advantage – Book your place

Date: 11 February 2026

Adapting your workplace to support employees with disabilities is not only a legal obligation, it is a business imperative. This session will cover your legal responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010 and offer guidance on inclusive recruitment and retention practices. Guest speaker Ed Warner MBE, founder of Motionspot, will demonstrate how accessible design can transform physical spaces and create a more inclusive work environment.

Key Takeaways:

– Legal compliance under the Equality Act 2010
– Inclusive hiring and workplace practices
– Who are we designing for?
– Designing an accessible and inclusive workplace
– Design principles for neurodiversity
– The return on investment business case

Speakers

Louise Brenlund

With nearly two decades of experience advising employers across sectors including education, construction, manufacturing and healthcare, Louise is known for her clear, pragmatic and strategic approach. A sought-after speaker at business conferences and CIPD events, Louise will discuss the key take aways for employers and what they mean for your business.

Hope Flashman-Wells

Hope advises both employers and employees on all aspects of UK employment law, with particular expertise in contentious matters such as tribunal claims involving unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing, and breach of contract. Hope is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association and a participant in the Employment Law Academy.

Ed Warner MBE

Ed launched Motionspot in 2012 and has since built it into a RIBA award-winning industry leader in accessible design, helping to transform spaces and lives through beautiful, accessible environments and products. Ed has worked with businesses to deliver beautifully designed access for all. In 2019, Ed was appointed as the UK Government’s Sector Champion for the design of Spaces and Products.

Seminar 3: Adapting for a Changing World

Ensuring business success and Managing Restructuring with Confidence and Care – Book your place

Date: 17 March 2026

Business evolution often requires difficult decisions. Whether you are restructuring, downsizing, or realigning roles, it is vital to handle change legally and fairly. Warners will explain the key legal considerations around reorganisation, including redundancy, helping you to reduce risk and protect your brand. Brand strategist Barnaby Wynter will share insights on how and why businesses need to adapt to be successful and maintain business clarity and confidence during times of transition.

Key Takeaways:

– Understand your legal responsibilities in redundancy and reorganisation
– Communicating change while protecting your brand and culture
– Common pitfalls and how to avoid them

Speakers

Louise Brenlund

With nearly two decades of experience advising employers across sectors including education, construction, manufacturing and healthcare, Louise is known for her clear, pragmatic and strategic approach. A sought-after speaker at business conferences and CIPD events, Louise will discuss the key take aways for employers and what they mean for your business.

Hope Flashman-Wells

Hope advises both employers and employees on all aspects of UK employment law, with particular expertise in contentious matters such as tribunal claims involving unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing, and breach of contract. Hope is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association and a participant in the Employment Law Academy.

Barnaby Wynter

Barnaby has launched over 457 brands worldwide covering almost all business sectors and sizes from funded start up to Fortune 500, Barnaby enjoys a highly valued understanding of how to make businesses become marketing-led. This is now reflected in direct work with growth businesses, NED roles and multiple mentoring relationships with C-Suite leaders and business owners. Barnaby is a Founder Freeman of The Company of Entrepreneurs, a livery in the City of London and all part of philanthropic portfolio.