EVENTS 2026

The session highlighted that the real opportunity with AI lies in rethinking work, not simply adding new technology to existing processes. Through Mercer’s latest Talent Trends insights and a practical law firm case study, we explored how organisations can better combine human and AI capabilities through work redesign, job architecture and skills-based approaches, with HR playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of work.

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This session explored five of the most significant employment law developments shaping legal workplaces, and what they mean for HR professionals. Covering changes to working from home rights, international unfair dismissal protections, contractor classification, whistleblower reforms and the growing workplace risks associated with AI, Cilla Robinson provided practical insights to help firms navigate evolving legal obligations, manage workforce risk, and confidently lead their people strategy into 2026 and beyond.

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The session explored the strategic implications of AI on the practice and business of law from a P&C perspective and addreseds these questions:

• How might AI impact the role of a graduate, senior lawyer and partner in the future?
• How might AI impact People and Culture functions in law firms?
• What new capabilities, skills and career pathways will law firms need to develop in an AI-enabled environment?
• What should P&C professionals in law firms be doing now (in the next 12-24 months) to prepare their workforce and firm for these changes?

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Networking can often feel forced, and walking into a room full of unfamiliar faces is often the hardest part. This session is designed to take the pressure out of connecting and give you practical ways to get the most out of the HR Minds network and other personal and professional communities you are a part of.

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Over 90% of professional firms are using or intend to use AI in their performance management process. In this session, Performance Leader CEO, Ray D’Cruz explores how firms are currently using AI to improve key performance management processes for leaders, partners and employees, from goal setting and collaboration to formal reviews and reward decisions. Ray will look at policies and processes that safeguard the use of AI, and how to construct AI prompts that produce results that are highly relevant for individual firms.

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