HR for SME Growth
28/01/2026 | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Event Location: Online
Contact Telephone: 0116 454 2917
Contact Email Address: bgevents@bizgateway.org.uk
Event Description
This session offers practical insights and best-practice guidance to help SMEs deliver gold-standard HR and stay ahead of the competition. It is designed for SMEs with established HR practices, focusing on how HR can actively support and accelerate business growth.
What will we cover?
• Aligning HR strategy and plans with business growth objectives
• What are the key elements to include in an HR plan?
• Employer brand and how to attract and retain talent in
• How to enhance performance management, and employee development.
Outcomes:
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
- Align HR strategy and planning with business growth objectives, identifying key elements to include in a scalable HR plan.
- Strengthen employer branding to attract and retain top talent in competitive markets.
- Enhance performance management and employee development, ensuring HR practices support long-term business success.
This is a highly interactive webinar, so expect polls, discussions, interactive quizzes, and the sharing of best-practice templates and resources.
About the speaker:
Sarah Loates is a Chartered HR Professional with over 20 years of experience in the field. She has provided HR advice, support and leadership to a wide range of sectors and business types, from private and family-owned businesses to significant multinationals including E.ON. Sarah has a breadth of knowledge, and her areas of expertise include employee relations, employment law and talent management.
For enquires, e-mail us on bgevents@bizgateway.org.uk
There will also be the opportunity to ask questions during the event.
Once you have registered, joining instructions will be sent separately.
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