It’s November 2026. A letter lands in your inbox. It’s from a trade union you don’t recognise requesting access to your workplace to meet and recruit your workers. It sets…
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The two-year qualifying period for unfair dismissal has long acted as a strategic safety net for organisations. It provided a generous window to assess a new employee’s cultural fit, technical…
April 6th has come and gone. After all that noise, there was no big bang or chaos. It even landed on a bank holiday. Easy to feel like it’s business…
Organisations are facing rising legal risk, tighter expectations under the Employment Rights Act and a surge in employee relations cases – up nearly 40%. HR teams are expected to make…
Check out this guide to help organisations navigate the changes to statutory sick pay under the Employment Rights Act.
In a professional world that often encourages people to push through in silence, creating an environment where health transitions are met with openness is vital. Menopause is a significant life…
With Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) reform fast approaching, many employers are facing rising costs, increased operational pressure and heightened legal risk at a time when HR teams and managers are…
Employee relations has entered a more complex, higher‑risk phase, shaped by legal reform, cultural change and rising ER case volumes shaped by AI. People teams can’t afford to stay reactive....
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Empowering People Group today announces two key appointments as the Group enters its next phase of growth. Rena Christou has been appointed as the new Group Chief Executive Officer, and…
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…
