Effective onboarding ensures the seamless integration of new members into your council. A well-structured onboarding process not only facilitates a smooth transition but also lays the foundation for long-term success.

In our lunch and learn session, Christian Vincent, Senior HR consultant and team lead will explore ‘Mastering Council Onboarding | strategies for success’ including the key strategies for successful onboarding tailored to the unique demands of a council. Plus, with upcoming changes to employment law, how might this impact your council’s onboarding process?

Date: Wednesday, 22^nd  October
Time: 1.00 pm – 2.00 pm

What’s on the agenda?

Hosted by WorkNest’s Senior HR consultant and team lead, Christian Vincent, this free session will explore everything you need to know to conduct a correct onboarding process within your council including:

• Employment Law Update | what’s coming? : Understand the changes on the horizon, their impact, and what this means for your council. 2025 has already been a busy year for employment law, and with further changes planned, it’s important to stay informed.
• Effective recruitment: Discover the key components of an effective recruitment process, the importance of getting recruitment right from the outset, and what documentation all councils need to have in place.
• Managing onboarding: Find out why a clear and detailed probation clause and policy is vital, and the process behind this key step. Plus, learn how to conduct a successful probationary period whilst actively assessing the suitability of your new recruit.