8 Oct 2025
The HR Reset 2025: Year-End Strategy for People, Law & AI
Peterborough office
48 Broadway, Peterborough Cambridgeshire, PE1 1YW
01733 346 333 01733 562 338 enquiries@hegarty.co.ukStamford office
10 Ironmonger Street, Stamford Lincolnshire, PE9 1PL
01780 752 066 01780 762 774 enquiries@hegarty.co.ukOakham office
66 South Street, Oakham Rutland, LE15 6BQ
01572 757 565 01572 720 555 enquiries@hegarty.co.ukMarket Deeping office
27a Market Place, Market Deeping, PE6 8EA
01778 230 120 01778 230 129 enquiries@hegarty.co.uk8 Oct 2025
In today’s fast-moving employment landscape, effective HR strategy is more critical than ever. With new legislation, evolving recruitment challenges, and the rise of AI in workplace processes, HR professionals and business leaders must stay ahead.
The HR Reset seminar brings together legal experts, HR strategists, and AI innovators to deliver actionable insight and real-world guidance. Whether your organisation is small or large, this event will equip you with the tools to:
If your firm, organisation or HR team wants to stay ahead of legal and technological change, this is the event for you.
Here’s a breakdown of the programme and key sessions:
| Time | Session | Focus / Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 – 9:30 | Arrival & Refreshments | Networking over tea, coffee, and pastries |
| 9:30 – 10:15 | Employment Law & Recruitment (Hegarty) | Legal essentials for employers in 2025: from contracts and flexible working to anti-harassment obligations and upcoming legislative changes |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Recruitment Challenges in 2025 (Quest Employment) | Recognising and responding to hiring challenges: talent shortages, candidate expectations, ghosting, skills gaps |
| 11:00 – 11:15 | Refreshment Break & Networking | Time to connect with peers |
| 11:15 – 12:00 | AI in HR: Opportunities & Impact (Projekt Rising) | Practical insights into AI agents in recruitment: live demonstrations, and discussion of risks and best practices |
| 12:00 – 12:30 | Q&A & Closing Remarks | Ask questions of all speakers, leave with a clear roadmap |
Time:
9:00 – 9:30
Session:
Arrival & Refreshments
Focus / Highlights:
Networking over tea, coffee, and pastries
Time:
9:30 – 10:15
Session:
Employment Law & Recruitment (Hegarty)
Focus / Highlights:
Legal essentials for employers in 2025: from contracts and flexible working to anti-harassment obligations and upcoming legislative changes
Time:
10:30 – 11:00
Session:
Recruitment Challenges in 2025 (Quest Employment)
Focus / Highlights:
Recognising and responding to hiring challenges: talent shortages, candidate expectations, ghosting, skills gaps
Time:
11:00 – 11:15
Session:
Refreshment Break & Networking
Focus / Highlights:
Time to connect with peers
Time:
11:15 – 12:00
Session:
AI in HR: Opportunities & Impact (Projekt Rising)
Focus / Highlights:
Practical insights into AI agents in recruitment: live demonstrations, and discussion of risks and best practices
Time:
12:00 – 12:30
Session:
Q&A & Closing Remarks
Focus / Highlights:
Ask questions of all speakers, leave with a clear roadmap
You’ll walk away with a practical year-end HR action plan: polished recruitment processes, legal compliance checklists, and an understanding of AI’s role in your future workflows.
This event is ideal for:
From drafting fair job adverts to dealing with contract terms, anti-discrimination, probationary periods, and more — legal risk is a constant. The Hegarty session will clearly map out employer obligations, anticipated legal changes, and proactive steps to reduce exposure.
HR is more than filling roles — it’s about building reputation, trust, and alignment. The Quest Employment session will unpack how to:
AI in HR is no longer future talk — it’s happening now. You’ll see live demos of AI agents and learn how they might change:
Actionable over theoretical: Real-world applications and clear next steps
Interdisciplinary: Legal, HR, and technology combined
Expert speakers: In-house lawyers, HR specialists, AI innovators
Networking built-in: Meet peers, exchange ideas and challenges
Free / accessible: A chance to get quality content without prohibitive cost
If you’re responsible for people, hiring, or compliance in your organisation, The HR Reset: Year-End Strategy for People, Law & AI presents a unique opportunity.
You’ll gain high-value insight, legal clarity, and a forward-looking mindset to help your organisation hire smarter, act ethically, and innovate intelligently.