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Insights and Networking for HR decision-makers

Welcome to Allen Associates HR Hub – an informal, friendly community of HR professionals, employers and people managers who are keen to learn, share and collaborate.

What’s it all about?

Our HR Hubs centre on a busy programme of free events which we have been running for almost 10 years. Founded and organised by our Managing Director Kate Allen, these events are run in partnership with employment specialists at UK Top 100 law firm, Royds Withy King.

In 2020, our HR Hubs moved online and continue to take place monthly via Zoom. If anything, this has increased their popularity and we are always delighted to see such a great turnout.

In addition to featuring regular Employment Law Updates, our HR Hubs offer insights and practical, thought-provoking tips on a wide range of hot topics and issues, delivered by guest speakers who are all experts in their fields.

Our Events

Every month, we run at least one Zoom HR Hub – more, if the topic is particularly sought-after. These online events are free to attend and typically last for an hour-and-a-half.

Latest Event

Latest Event

As we start a new year against a backdrop of ongoing change and uncertainty, it is more important than ever that employees are engaged in business strategy and feel informed and inspired to deliver it effectively. Don’t miss our next HR Hub on 28 January when guest speaker Alex Walker will provide practical advice, insights and tools to achieve this.

Please click on the link below for more details.

To reserve your place, please email kate@allen-associates.co.uk and the joining instructions will be sent to you.

LATEST HR HUB

An introduction to the hosts

Kate Allen, Founder and Managing Director, Allen Associates

Kate Allen, Founder and Managing Director, Allen Associates

Kate founded Allen Associates in 1998 with the aim of creating the type of recruitment agency that she would like to use herself – as a Client and a Candidate. For more than two decades, Kate’s commitment to providing an outstanding service and added value has never wavered, enabling her to build a robust business and an enviable reputation in her home county of Oxfordshire and more recently in London. Kate is an Associate member of the CIPD and a Fellow of the REC.

Email: kate@allen-associates.co.uk

Malcolm Gregory, Partner and Head of Employment Law, Royds Withy King

Malcolm Gregory, Partner and Head of Employment Law, Royds Withy King

Malcolm is independently recognised as a “Leader in the field” by legal directories Chambers & Partners UK and The Legal 500 UK. He is frequently recognised for his talent in providing clients with practical commercial advice in his specialist area of employment law. He is also widely regarded as an excellent public speaker, delivering seminars and training sessions to clients, HR professionals and businesses on a wide range of topics.

Email: malcolm.gregory@roydswithyking.com

“I have to say (and I am not just saying this) it was one of the best webinars I have attended.”

Laura Wrench, Head of People, rootwave

“Malcolm was excellent and answered all the questions that were raised.”

Karen Baker, Human Resources Business Partner, Owen Mumford

Our Guest Speaker Forum

Neil Carberry, CEO of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation, ACAS Council Member and Low Pay Commissioner, talks to our HR Hub about how the pandemic has changed the jobs market, our people priorities and the way we work.

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Insights

Here you will find the latest blogs and FAQs produced by our guest speakers after each HR Hub, with information, advice and practical examples that you may like to refer to.

Can employers force their staff to get vaccinated – and other questions

Can employers force their staff to get vaccinated – and other questions

By Richard White and Lauren Harkin, Royds Withy King

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Major Report: Annual Employment Law Update – October 2020

Major Report: Annual Employment Law Update – October 2020

By Royds Withy King

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Mental Health: Troubles, Tools and Tenacity

Mental Health: Troubles, Tools and Tenacity

By Colette Norbury, Training Lead, Oxfordshire Mind Workplace Training

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GDPR: Employers could be at risk from new employee data issues

GDPR: Employers could be at risk from new employee data issues

By Malcolm Gregory, Partner and Employment Law Specialist at Royds Withy King

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How to build employee engagement in uncertain times

How to build employee engagement in uncertain times

By Richard Roberts, Consultant, Speaker and part-time People Director at Pure Planet

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“Thank you very much for the very interesting and informative session this morning. It was good to hear from others during this challenging situation that we are in, and the legal advice from Malcolm was particularly useful in helping us with our preparations and reminding us what we should be doing!”

Charlotte Stephens, HR Business Partner, Diamond Light Source Ltd

Networking

Many of the HR decision-makers that attend our HR Hubs have got to know each other over the years and regard themselves as part of a community, committed to best practice and supporting one another through the good times as well as the more challenging ones. If you meet anyone through any of our HR Hubs that you would like to engage with further, please contact us and we will facilitate an introduction.

Get involved

If you would like to be a guest speaker at one of our HR Hubs, suggest a topic that you would like to see covered, or would like to register for one of our events, please contact our Managing Director Kate Allen.

Our Advice Centre

Our team of recruitment experts produce weekly content to shine a light on the latest news and trending topics for employers looking to recruit or candidates needing help and advice within the industry.

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