Strategic HR
From navigating major employment law reforms to boosting line manager capability, our latest HR departments research reveals the initiatives that will define HR strategy in the year ahead.
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This is your overview of employment law developments that are in the pipeline, where you can learn what's happening, what might be happening and what isn't happening, as well as how you can start preparing for upcoming changes.
As the Employment Rights Bill edges closer to becoming law, all organisations will need to adapt. But certain sectors and business types, such as SMEs, those with fluid or casual workforces and unionised environments, face the steepest learning curves.
Current legislation provides employees with a wide range of protections, and many small, owner-managed businesses already feel overwhelmed by their obligations, especially when they operate without an internal HR function. How can these organisations prepare effectively for the Employment Rights Bill? Rochelle Murinas, managing director of HR consultancy DJH People and HR Limited, explores the role of HR consultancies and the challenges they are hearing about.
The progress of the Employment Rights Bill through Parliament has stalled, as it continues to flit between the House of Lords and the House of Commons before it receives Royal Assent and becomes an Act of Parliament. What happens next, what are the potential implications for HR of any Parliamentary delays, and what is Brightmine doing to support HR professionals to prepare for implementation?
With the Employment Rights Bill likely to receive Royal Assent in the coming weeks, Caroline Green talks to a group of HR professionals from a variety of sectors, including HE and adult learning, transport, real estate, law and consultancy, to find out how organisations are feeling about it and to suggest some next steps of how to prepare for the Bill's different strands.
A vast amount of work is about to land on HR's desk when the Employment Rights Bill is passed later this autumn, and building strong relationships across the organisation is going to be key to implementing the legislation's various strands. Caroline Green asked a group of senior HR professionals for their top tips on creating bonds and influencing key stakeholders.
Senior HR professionals hold influential positions within organisations, shaping culture, guiding talent and contributing to business strategy. But do they actually "call the shots" when it comes to organisational direction, or are they just there to carry out orders?
In today's competitive business landscape, UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face growing pressure to cut costs, enhance efficiency and stay ahead of the curve. Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force, enabling businesses to achieve these goals by automating repetitive tasks, improving decision-making and optimising operations.
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