HR Roundtable

Worried about the summer season approaching and unsure how to handle the legal requirements for annual leave? This session is for YOU!

Join us to gain clarity and confidence on:

• • How to plan annual leave?
• • When and how can employees carry over annual leave entitlements?
• • Does an employee automatically lose his/her acquired rights to paid annual leave because they did not apply for leave?
• • What happens when the employee receives paid annual leave in advance but then resigns?
• • Does the employer need to allow untaken holidays to be carried over into the next leave year when the employee has been on sickness absence?

The concept of absolute pay transparency among workers startled employers, but are the recent regulations truly as ‘severe’ as they seem?

In this session, we'll move past the sensationalism in the media and delve into the core principles. We'll explore the key aspects of the Pay Transparency Directive, which imposes significant responsibilities on employers, including:

• • Pay transparency prior to employment
• • Transparency regarding pay level and career progression
• • Right to information
• • Pay gap reporting
• • Joint pay assessment
• • Remedies and enforcement.
Join us for this session and strategize to maintain a competitive edge!

Why does it always seem so hard to have those difficult employee conversation?

How should an HR manager prepare to handle difficult conversations with employees?

How should a manager conduct courageous employee conversations so that they avoid potential conflicts or harassment complaints?

If you struggle finding appropriate answers to these questions, than this session is not to be missed. It is the perfect opportunity to talk to experts, interact with peers, while enjoying delicious food and drinks in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

What if you stop looking for definitions in the law, for rules and regulations set out in the company policies and instead start encouraging your employees to follow these four simple yet so powerful tools?

• 1. Be impeccable with your word
• 2. Don't take anything personally
• 3. Don't make assumptions
• 4. Always do your best

I personally believe that if each and every employee would take the responsibility to include the four principles in their daily actions, your workplace would soon be harassment-free. And what a liberating feeling it would be for employers and HR managers not heaving to deal with false or serious harassment allegations, let alone stop fearing claims brought against employers by employees.

During this session we will be discussing the four principles in detail. We will also refer to real-life examples of (alleged) harassment cases and explain the legal consequences in each case.

A toxic workplace can be a breeding ground for negativity, stress, and conflict. It could lead to decreased productivity and morale and can even have serious consequences on an employee’s physical and mental health. Moreover, it can lead to costly lawsuits against the employer.

With today’s labor shortage, organizations can’t afford to ignore the signs of a toxic workplace. As an HR manager, it’s your responsibility to do your best to create a safe, supportive, and productive environment.

During this session we will explore just that – how to recognize the signs of an unhealthy workplace, how to deal with and even eliminate toxic behaviors.

Dismissal for business reasons is one of the most common types of dismissal. Due to the unpredictable and unstable economic situation in recent years, all too many employees lose their job, despite good performance and impeccable conduct.

However, the legal hurdles for such dismissals are high. Moreover, the inconsistency of case law make such dismissals even more difficult to handle. Employers thus often face the risk of costly lawsuits and their terrifying consequences – employee reinstatement and back pay.

During our next session I want to share with you the 5 most important challenges that employers face in practice when implementing dismissals due to company reorganization. Make sure you ask for an invitation and find out the best solutions for your next company reorganization.