1st June 2026 ❘

Anna Lovett Shares Employment Law Insights on Cumbria Tourism Podcast

Anna Lovett, Employment Partner

Our Head of Employment, Anna Lovett, recently joined the Cumbria Tourism podcast to discuss the employment law changes most likely to affect businesses in the tourism and hospitality sector and what employers can do now to prepare.

The podcast follows Cumbria Tourism’s fourth HR Summit, which brought together HR professionals, employers and industry experts to showcase the collaborative work taking place across Cumbria to address skills, careers, recruitment and retention challenges.

Supporting Employers Through Employment Law Change

With significant employment law reforms both ongoing and on the horizon, many employers are reviewing their policies, procedures and workforce planning strategies to ensure they remain compliant and prepared for future changes.

During the podcast, Anna discusses the key employment law developments that are already impacting and expected to impact businesses in the tourism and hospitality sector and outlines practical steps employers can take now to minimise risk and prepare for implementation.

The hospitality and tourism industries face unique workforce challenges, including seasonal demand, recruitment pressures and staff retention. Understanding how employment law changes may affect these issues is an important part of effective workforce planning.

Recruitment and Retention Advice for Cumbria Businesses

Joining Anna on the podcast was Claire McLean, Founder and CEO of Realise HR, who shared practical advice on attracting, recruiting and retaining talent in a competitive employment market.

Together, the discussion provides valuable insights for employers looking to strengthen their recruitment strategies, improve employee retention and navigate upcoming changes in employment legislation.

Listen to the Podcast

The episode offers practical guidance for business owners, HR professionals and managers across the tourism, hospitality and wider business sectors.

Topics covered include:

• Upcoming employment law changes and their potential impact on employers
• Preparing your business for legislative change
• Recruitment challenges facing employers in Cumbria
• Employee retention strategies
• Workforce planning and people management best practice

As trusted employment law advisers to businesses across Cumbria and the North of England, we regularly support employers with a wide range of workplace issues, from contracts and policies to restructuring, disputes and compliance.

If you would like advice on preparing your business for upcoming employment law changes, our Employment team would be happy to help please just get in touch to speak with one of our solicitors.

Listen to the full podcast here.