Quarterly HR Forum

We would like to invite you to our upcoming Quarterly HR Forum, hosted by Hannah King (Legal Director) and Alice Hepworth (Employment Solicitor) of Herrington Carmichael. This exclusive session is designed specifically for in-house HR professionals, offering a space for meaningful peer-to-peer engagement alongside expert legal insight.

🗓 Date: Thursday, 4 December 2025

🕘 Time: AM (full details provided on registration)

📍 Location: Herrington Carmichael Office, Brennan House, Farnborough Aerospace Centre, Business Park, Farnborough GU14 6XR

🗣 Forum Topic: Capability (Sickness) Management – Processes and Challenges, discussion overview:

Managing long-term sickness and capability issues is one of the most complex areas for HR professionals, requiring a careful balance between legal compliance, operational needs, and employee wellbeing. These challenges can be even more nuanced when supporting neurodiverse employees, where traditional processes may not always fit individual needs.

In this session, we will explore:

• The legal framework underpinning capability dismissals due to ill health
• Practical steps for managing sickness absence fairly and consistently
• Specific considerations when supporting neurodiverse employees through capability processes
• Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
• Navigating occupational health input, medical evidence, and reasonable adjustments
• Handling sensitive conversations with empathy and maintaining employee engagement

This interactive forum will include real-world examples, legal updates, and an open Q&A to address your specific challenges.

🤝 Why Attend?
This forum offers a unique combination of peer-to-peer engagement and discussion, overseen by experienced employment solicitors. It provides a confidential, practical setting to exchange insights with fellow HR professionals while receiving up-to-date legal guidance.

🚫 Please Note: This event is exclusively for individuals in employed HR roles within organisations. It is not open to HR consultants or other service providers.

📩 RSVP: Please confirm your attendance by signing up to secure your place.

We look forward to welcoming you to what promises to be a highly relevant and collaborative session.

Plenty of free parking is available and a light breakfast will be provided.