Strategic HR
In the run-up to the Employment Rights Bill receiving Royal Assent and becoming the Employment Rights Act 2025, Caroline Green talked 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 were feeling about it and to suggest some next steps of how to prepare for the legislation's different strands.
A vast amount of work is about to land on HR's desk as the Employment Rights Act 2025 takes effect, 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.
While many employers acknowledge that flexible working already is the new default way of working, in line with the Government's ambitions for the modern workforce, creating arrangements that meet the needs of both businesses and employees remains a challenge.
AI-powered HR tools are revolutionising workforce planning, enabling organisations to predict talent needs, optimise resource allocation and drive strategic decision-making. But as AI becomes increasingly embedded in HR processes, concerns around ethics, transparency and bias must be addressed, says Tessa Hilson-Greener.
For HR professionals, strong communication skills are a must. Why? Because one of the key aspects of your role is keeping your organisation updated and in the loop. Caroline Green asked HR experts for their top tips for getting communication right.
In the second part of a new series delving into the details of the Employment Rights Act 2025, we look at the proposed changes to the right to make a flexible working request.
AI continued to transform HR in 2024. In this review of the year's major technological movements, Tessa Hilson-Greener, author of HR2035, looks at the key tool performers and uptake trends, and offers some predictions for 2025.
This resource summarizes how another Trump presidency may affect key employment law issues that directly impact HR, including EEO, wage and hour and payroll among others.
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