HR & Employment Law Insights

AI and automation are now widely used across UK businesses, helping organisations streamline processes, improve efficiency, and support decision-making. From automated systems to AI-powered tools, technology is becoming a routine part of how businesses operate....

Industrial action and trade union law changes came in to force on 18th February 2026. This means dismissing an employee for taking part in industrial action is considered 'automatically unfair'. This removes the previous 12-week qualifying period, meaning employees...

Social care management courses are becoming essential for providers looking to reduce high staff turnover and strengthen leadership capability across their services. High staff turnover remains one of the biggest challenges facing the care sector. Combined with...

The Government has confirmed that stronger protections aimed at tackling controversial dismissal and re-engagement practices will now be delayed until next year. The proposed Fire and Rehire Employment Rights Bill update is designed to prevent employers from...

The Health and Care Worker Visa has played a vital role in helping care providers address ongoing staffing shortages and access skilled international talent. For many organisations, it became a key part of workforce planning and service continuity. However,...

Keeping in Touch days can be a valuable tool for maintaining communication and supporting a smooth return to work during periods of family-related leave. However, they are also an area where confusion often arises — particularly when it comes to pay. Many employers...

Figures released by the NHS revealed sickness absence in health and social care was at a rate of 5.6%. This is more than double the UK average and highlights the ongoing pressure facing care providers. Data from the Health and Safety Executive further reinforces this...

From April 2026, significant statutory sick pay changes are expected to come into force. Under the proposed Labour Employment Rights reforms, employees will become eligible for SSP from the very first day of illness, removing the current three-day waiting period. In...

Recruitment challenges in social care continue to be one of the biggest pressures facing care providers across the UK. With high vacancy rates, increasing demand for services and intense competition for skilled staff, many organisations are struggling to build and...

Reduce employee burnout is more important than ever at this time of year. As temperatures drop and seasonal illnesses increase, many businesses see a rise in short-term absences. More concerning, however, is the growing trend of employees continuing to work despite...

The Government confirmed last week that stronger parental leave rights UK will be introduced from April 2026. This means that employees will no longer need to meet minimum service requirements to access paternity and parental leave. Employees will have a right to this...

According to a report published by Skills for Care on 15 October 2025, the turnover rate in the care sector for 2024/2025 reached 24.7 per cent, equating to approximately 300,000 leavers. Such a high level of movement not only places immense pressure on remaining...

Stress and burnout are predicted to be among the biggest challenges facing workplaces this year. According to the Health and Safety Executive, stress, anxiety and depression accounted for 52% of all work-related ill health cases in 2024/2025, an increase on the...

Care Inspectorate expectations place real pressure on care home managers, particularly where inspection outcomes are closely linked to workforce stability, leadership, and day-to-day people management. Ongoing recruitment challenges, high absence levels, training...

Labour’s Employment Rights Act has now passed its final parliamentary stage and is expected to become law before Christmas. Labour’s flagship workers’ rights legislation bill cleared its last obstacle after Conservative peer Lord Sharpe, shadow business and trade...

As we move into a new year, organisations must prepare for evolving challenges and opportunities in the workplace. A robust people plan is crucial for navigating new legislation, economic shifts, and workforce trends. Employers who prioritise strategic workforce...

Burnout is fast becoming one of the most serious threats facing organisations, and recent findings from HiBob suggest it could be the biggest risk to businesses by 2026. With financial pressures prompting cuts, teams becoming stretched as they absorb extra...