Gather round the campfire: Conversations that empower your people

Schedule

Wed Mar 25 2026 at 09:00 am to 11:30 am

UTC+00:00

Location

Treehouse Hotel Manchester | Manchester, EN

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Foot Anstey and Retail Trust invite you to step away from the day‑to‑day noise, switch off your phone, and gather round the campfire.
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Gather round the campfire: Conversations that empower your people

Foot Anstey and invite you to step away from the day‑to‑day noise, switch off your phone, and join fellow retail HR and wellbeing leaders around our “campfire” - a welcoming space for honest conversation, shared learning and practical insight around the most pressing employment law risks facing the retail sector.

In an industry that never truly sleeps, this session offers a rare pause: a chance to connect with peers, reflect on what's happening across the sector, and explore the people challenges shaping the future of retail.

Like any good campfire gathering, the morning will centre on three important conversations:

🔥Employment Rights Act 2025: What HR leaders need to know

Unpack the key reforms shaping employment law today, including shorter unfair dismissal periods, revised collective redundancy consultation triggers, removal of compensation caps, new rights for zero-hours workers, and stricter fire-and-rehire limits - we’ll break down what these reforms mean for your workforce strategy. Expect a clear, practical route through the complexity, so you can guide your organisation with clarity.

🔥Let’s Respect Retail

Incidents of abuse including threats, intimidation and physical violence against retail colleagues continue to rise. Around the fire, we’ll unpack pragmatic, real‑world ways to build protection into everyday working practices - from cross‑discipline partnerships to immediate, actionable steps your teams can take to reduce harm and strengthen confidence.

🔥Equality & Identity: Legal and cultural implications

The "For Women Scotland v Scottish Ministers" ruling continues to shape workplace policy, culture and inclusion strategies. Together, we’ll explore how to navigate compliance, mitigate risk and foster an environment where respect and identity can co‑exist constructively.

So come join us - step away from the screen, pull up a seat, and gather around the campfire with those who understand your world best.

We hope to see you there.

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Treehouse Hotel Manchester, Blackfriars Street, Manchester, United Kingdom

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