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Employee forums – what are their benefits and will they be affected by the ERA trade union reforms?
The Employment Rights Act 2025 strengthens trade union rights, prompting employers to review how employee voice is heard across their organisations. This article explores the role of employee forums, how they can work alongside trade unions, and the practical considerations for creating effective, trusted and representative forums.
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Employee forums – what are their benefits and will they be affected by the ERA trade union reforms?
The Employment Rights Act 2025 strengthens trade union rights, prompting employers to review how employee voice is heard …
How will the Employment Rights Act 2025 changes to unfair dismissal affect the use of fixed-term contracts?
The Employment Rights Act 2025 will reduce the qualifying period for unfair dismissal claims to six months from …
Reintegration after incarceration: Challenging the workplace stigma against ex-offenders
People leaving prison continue to face significant barriers to employment, despite the skills and resilience many bring to …
Employment tribunal hearing delays: A temporary challenge or the new normal?
Employment tribunal delays are stretching cases into 2029 and beyond, while longer claim time limits from October 2026 …
Practical action over performativity: Reforming your Pride efforts
An expert view on moving beyond performative Pride gestures to meaningful LGBTQ+ inclusion. Georgie Williams outlines the risks …
Unfair dismissal reforms: Rethinking probationary periods
Are your probation processes fit for the future? Explore emerging approaches to probation periods and performance management ahead …
Summer 2026: Eight potential issues for HR
Summer 2026 HR outlook: eight potential issues affecting employee wellbeing, engagement, and workplace priorities.
Dealing with employee grievances in an AI-enabled world
Discover how HR teams can approach employee grievances in an AI-driven workplace, including challenges, opportunities, and key considerations.
Demystifying the EU Pay Transparency Directive for UK employers
This article explains the EU Pay Transparency Directive and what it means for UK employers, including its key …
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