Exclusive Event for SJIC Members
As the regulatory landscape continues to evolve, understanding employment law is becoming increasingly critical for growing businesses. New legislation brings both challenges and opportunities, particularly for founders and leadership teams who are scaling quickly and need to balance compliance with commercial momentum.
St John’s Innovation Centre (SJIC), in partnership with Croner, is pleased to invite our members to an exclusive in person event designed to help you confidently navigate the Employment Rights Act 2026 and its implications for your organisation. This practical session will equip you with the knowledge and tools required to protect your business, avoid unnecessary risk and put robust people practices in place as you grow.
Why attend?
Employment law changes can have a significant impact on how businesses operate day to day. For scale ups and SMEs, staying compliant without slowing progress can be a challenge particularly without a dedicated in house HR function. This event has been specifically designed with growing businesses in mind, offering real world insights rather than theoretical legal briefings.
You will gain a clear understanding of what the new legislation means in practice, how the Fair Work Agency operates, and the actions you should be taking now to remain compliant, reduce exposure and support long term growth.
The session will be led by Jill Coote, an experienced HR and Employment Law expert, specialising in supporting founders, leadership teams and growing organisations. Jill is known for her pragmatic, business‑focused approach and will share practical advice that can be implemented immediately without adding unnecessary complexity or cost.
What will be covered?
During the session, Jill will explore a range of topics relevant to fast growing and innovative businesses, including:
- How to navigate the new Fair Work Agency and comply with the Employment Rights Act 2026
- Putting effective HR systems, contracts and policies in place to protect your business as you scale
- Avoiding costly employee issues, tribunals and unnecessary founder distraction
- Building a high performance culture without the need for an internal HR team
- Practical health and safety considerations for growing businesses, hybrid teams and varied working environments
- Best practice for hiring, onboarding and retaining top talent in a competitive growth market
- How outsourcing HR support can reduce costs, improve compliance and help your business scale faster
The session will be informative, practical and directly relevant to businesses at all stages of growth.
Event details
- Date: Thursday 11 June 2026
- Time: 17:00 – 19:00
- Location: Garden room, St John’s Innovation Centre, Cambridge
- Refreshments: Nibbles and drinks will be provided
This is an exclusive event for SJIC members, with limited capacity to ensure a high quality experience and opportunities for discussion.
Register your place
Places must be booked in advance.
Register via Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/future-proofing-your-growth-navigating-the-new-employment-rights-act-tickets-1988920903964?aff=SkottBently
We look forward to welcoming you to an insightful and practical session that will help you future proof your business and grow with confidence.
