PLEASE NOTE this is for HPMA members only

This session is for those in People Profession roles

Summary: Introduction: Welcome to our webinar on managing conflicting beliefs in the workplace. In an ever-polarising society, the management of conflicting and protected beliefs in the workplace is becoming a more prominent issues in the NHS with a number of high profile employment tribunal disputes hitting the press on a regular basis and the impact of global conflicts on the diverse NHS workforce.

This webinar aims to equip HR professional in the NHS with the tools and insights needed to navigate and reconcile differing beliefs, ensuring a harmonious and productive workplace that complies with the law.

Agenda to include:

Why it is important to manage these issues sensitively and the consequences of getting it wrong

Understanding the changing legal landscape in the case law on conflicting beliefs

Examples of how beliefs can be expressed and manifested in the workplace

Understanding where the line is drawn between where an expression of a belief is protected by law and when it is not protected by law

The practical action that organisations can take to mitigate their legal risk whilst ensuring a harmonious workforce

Equipping leaders with the knowledge and tools to foster a workplace environment that not only complies with the law but also champions a culture of respect and harmony.

Join us as we delve into the complexities of managing conflicting beliefs in the workplace.

Prework: None

Facilitator: To be confirmed

Date: Tuesday 4th November 2025

Time: 12:00pm-1:30pm

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Online Workshop: Managing Conflicting Beliefs in the Workplace