Narrow Quay HR Consultancy

The First 6 months: Recruitment, Induction and Probation
2026-05-14 09:00 - 10:00 UTC | Virtual Online Event
We are delighted to invite you to Narrow Quay HR’s next HR Club session: The First 6 months: Recruitment, Induction and Probation, a practical, one-hour webinar designed to support in-house HR teams and anyone responsible for managing HR issues within their organisation. The session will take place online from 9am to 10am on Thursday, 14 May 2026.
With the upcoming changes in 2027 reducing the qualifying period for unfair dismissal to six months and removing the compensation cap, effective probation management will become more critical than ever. Strong probationary practices, alongside effective recruitment and induction are vital tools for onboarding and retaining talent while managing organisational risks.
This session will provide practical tools, insights into good practice, and highlight common pitfalls, enabling you to approach recruitment, induction, and probationary periods with greater confidence and consistency.
What we will cover:
– Effective recruitment
– The importance of the induction process
– The purpose and importance of probation periods
– Setting clear expectations and objectives during probation
– Conducting effective probation review meetings
– Addressing concerns or performance issues during probation
– Making informed decisions at the end of the probation period
– Practical dos and don’ts drawn from real-life scenarios
Who should attend?
This session is designed for business leaders, HR teams, line managers and anyone responsible for people and culture within their organisations.
We look forward to welcoming you to this insightful session, helping you prepare for these upcoming changes and manage probation periods effectively.
Speakers: Lisa Reynolds and Sarah Martin

The impact of culture in our city - Narrow Quay HR creative sector event
2026-09-15 16:30 - 19:00 | VWV – Bristol, Narrow Quay House, Bristol, BS1 4QA, United Kingdom
Join us for an evening of networking, insights, and knowledge sharing for the creative sector community in the region with guest speakers.
Our guest speakers, Samir Savant (CEO of St George’s, Bristol) and Emma Harvey (CEO of Trinity Community Arts), will explore the importance of culture to the communities of Bristol and beyond. Samir will talk through the Hodge Review of Arts Council England, the key recommendations, and the impact. Emma will share her experience of being involved in Bristol’s bid for City of Culture, and the work she is doing in promoting the cultural development of Bristol.
Members of the Narrow Quay HR team and the employment team at VWV will also give a short update on the important Employment Act changes coming into effect in the Autumn and early 2027.
Narrow Quay HR’s Caitlin Anniss will be hosting the evening, and the NQHR team will be looking forward to welcoming you to this event.
We will be providing canapes and refreshments whilst you network and catch up with your colleagues in the community, and meet new people.
Please share this invitation with colleagues in your organisations and others in your network who may want to come along to this free session.

NQHR HR Club - harassment at work: understanding new employer responsibilities
2026-09-24 09:00 - 22:00 | Virtual Online Event
The law is changing, and for employers, knowing what to do in practice is what matters most.
This focused one-hour HR Club session will look beyond the legal updates to explore what your organisation should be doing to meet the new duty to prevent sexual harassment and manage the risks of third-party harassment. We’ll share practical tips, highlight the most common gaps, and walk you through the key steps to strengthen your approach with confidence.
What will this training cover?
This session will give you a clear understanding of your obligations under the new harassment duties, helping you to identify where your current approach may need strengthening and what actions to prioritise.
Who should attend this training?
This session is ideal for HR professionals, people managers and anyone with responsibility for workplace culture, compliance or employee relations.
Also of interest: Our employment law colleagues at VWV will be exploring the full suite of October reforms under the Employment Rights Act in their monthly webinar on 16 September. Alongside the updated workplace harassment duties, they will explain the changes that every employer should have on their radar, including the new right for trade unions to access workplaces even where they are not recognised. With so many significant changes taking effect in October, this is an excellent opportunity for employers to understand what all the reforms mean in practice and ensure they are prepared. Register your place to join the webinar on 16 September.

Inclusive Leadership: Shaping Boards across the South West
2026-10-14 17:00 - 19:30 | VWV – Bristol, Narrow Quay House, Bristol, BS1 4QA, United Kingdom
What will this cover?
Moon Executive Search, VWV, Narrow Quay HR, and Change the Race Ratio are delighted to invite you to an exclusive evening exploring the important conversation on accelerating ethnic minority representation in leadership teams and boards in the Southwest.
Who should attend:
The reception is open to executive and non-executive directors in the Southwest. Please feel free to share this invitation with fellow board directors. However, places for this event are limited as it’s sure to be extremely popular. Please let us know if you would like to reserve a place for you and a colleague and we would be delighted to add you to the attendance list.
Our speakers for this session:

Darren Towers – Group Head of Inclusion, Wellbeing and Early Careers, Spirax Group
Salma Maqsood – Partner, Porter Dodson & President, Bristol Law Society
Poku Osei – Founder, Merop Consulting & CEO, Babbassa

This event promises a dynamic forum to connect with peers and gain expert perspectives on the key issues around board diversity in the Southwest. Whether you’re navigating your own board diversity challenges or seeking to understand the broader impact of the Parker Review, this is an evening not to be missed.
Please email welcome@moonexecsearch.com to secure your spot or if you have any questions.

Employment Rights Act: Key changes and implications for charities
2026-11-03 17:00 - 19:30 | VWV – Bristol, Narrow Quay House, Bristol, BS1 4QA, United Kingdom
Key takeaways:
A clear, accessible overview of the Employment Rights Act changes Practical implications for workforce planning, governance, and risk Cross-sector perspectives on how different organisations are preparing Opportunities for Q&A and scenario-based discussion Actionable takeaways to support compliance and good practice
Who should attend:
HR professionals, senior leaders, chairs and trustees.
Our speakers for this session:
Jo Oliver, Partner – VWV
Caitlin Anniss, Director – Narrow Quay HR
Sarah Martin, Director – Narrow Quay HR

Please email welcome@moonexecsearch.com to secure your spot.
