As 2026 unfolds, organisations face a landscape that is more complex and more dynamic than ever. The Employment Rights Act (ERA) has raised the stakes in employee relations, requiring organisations…
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The world of HR is approaching a seismic transformation with the Employment Rights Act receiving Royal Assent. Employee relations cases are rising by up to 40%, even before the most…
The world of work is evolving faster than many organisations can keep up with. Legislative shifts, increased employee relations complexity and added pressure on HR and managers are driving a widespread burnout crisis, and…
In December 2025, the Government proposed a new update to the (now) Employment Rights Act, which would remove the compensation cap on unfair dismissal claims, giving eligible employees the ability…
The government’s recent U-turn on the Employment Rights Bill was unexpected. The six-month qualifying period for unfair dismissal claims – down from two years – is a critical turning point…
The research findings reveal the risk and readiness for the Employment Rights Bill. The upcoming Employment Rights Act is set to bring sweeping changes to how organisations manage people, policies and compliance....
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On Wednesday 26th November 2025, the Chancellor delivered the government’s latest Budget, setting out economic and workforce priorities that HR leaders will need to navigate in the year ahead. It…
The UK is facing a crisis in workforce health. According to the 2025 CIPD Health and Wellbeing at Work report, employees are now averaging 9.4 sick days per year, a…
Available on-demand Watch our on-demand sessions for exclusive insights into how Vision Express and The Body Shop transformed their employee relations strategy by outsourcing employee relations services with legal privilege....
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Navigating a long-term sickness absence can be one of the most challenging situations an employer faces. On one hand, you want to be supportive and compassionate. On the other, a…
