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  • Employment Rights Act 2025: Key Implementation Dates Employers Need to Know (Updated)

    The Government has released a revised timetable for the Employment Rights Act 2025 reforms, clarifying key dates. Significant changes include extended Employment Tribunal claim limits from October 2026 and the implementation of initial trade union reforms. Employers must also improve measures against sexual harassment. Delayed reforms on tipping are expected by late 2026.

  • UK Labour Market Update – July 2026

    UK Labour Market Remains Resilient Despite Signs of Hiring Slowdown The Office for National Statistics (ONS) published its latest labour market update on 21 July 2026, showing that the UK labour market remains relatively stable but continues to cool. Key figures What this means for employers While employment remains resilient, the decline in payrolled employees,…

  • Unfair Dismissal Reform: Why Employers Need to Act Now

    Significant changes to unfair dismissal rights will take effect from 1st January 2027, reducing the qualifying period for protection from two years to six months for employees hired from 1st July 2026. Employers must prepare by revising policies, enhancing documentation, and training managers to mitigate risks associated with these changes.

  • World Cup Fever at Work: Keep It Fun, Keep It Sensible

    World Cup Fever at Work: Keep It Fun, Keep It Sensible

    With another major football tournament rolling around, excitement is building, not just in pubs and living rooms, but in workplaces up and down the country. From office sweepstakes to strategic “working from home” requests that suspiciously coincide with kick-offs, employers and employees alike are getting ready for a few weeks of divided attention. So how…

  • Mileage Rate Increase: What the Shift from 45p to 55p Means for employees and employers. 

    The government has increased the approved mileage rate from 45p to 55p per mile for the first time since 2011, reflecting rising motoring costs. This change will benefit those claiming mileage expenses, allowing for higher claims and potential additional support from employers. Accurate record-keeping remains essential for maximising claims.

  • Financial Wellbeing at Work: Supporting Your People Better

    Financial Wellbeing at Work: Supporting Your People Better

    Financial wellbeing is essential in workplaces, especially amidst rising living costs. Money-related stress hampers employee performance and mental health. Employers can enhance financial wellbeing through education, transparency, benefits, and supportive conversations. Implementing a comprehensive financial strategy fosters loyalty and engagement, positively influencing overall workplace morale and productivity.

  • Managing Stress in the Workplace

    Managing Stress in the Workplace

    Workplace stress is a significant concern, with one in four workers struggling to cope and over half experiencing burnout. Causes include heavy workloads and poor communication, which lead to reduced productivity and higher turnover. Effective stress management requires proactive strategies such as open conversations, promoting work-life balance, and supporting managers in recognising stress.

  • 2026 Employment Rights Bill Updates: What HR Teams and Employers Need to Know

    In 2026, the Employment Rights Act 2025 introduces significant reforms affecting employers and HR teams. Key changes include day-one Statutory Sick Pay, enhanced parental leave provisions, increased redundancy awards, and new protections against fire and rehire practices. Employers must revise policies to comply with these updates effectively.

  • Hybrid Working in 2026: The Essential Guide for UK Employers

    Hybrid Working in 2026: The Essential Guide for UK Employers

    Hybrid working has become a familiar part of working life in the UK, but the way organisations use it is continuing to shift. Instead of reacting to short‑term change, employers are now refining their approaches to support productivity, wellbeing and fairness in the longer term. Hybrid Working Has Settled In — but It’s Still Evolving…

  • Skills-Based Hiring: Moving Beyond Job Titles

    Skills-Based Hiring: Moving Beyond Job Titles

    For decades, job titles have acted as shortcuts in recruitment. They’ve helped employers quickly sort CVs, signal seniority, and define career progression. But for HR and recruitment leaders working in today’s fast-moving labour market, this approach is increasingly limiting. As roles evolve faster than titles can keep up, skills-based hiring offers a more flexible, inclusive,…