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Explore our HR news and insights for timely, expert-led coverage of the latest developments impacting UK workplaces. From employment law changes and regulatory updates to strategic HR trends and best practice guidance, our content is designed to help HR professionals stay informed and proactive.

Whether you’re managing organisational change, responding to new legislation, or planning ahead, Brightmine provides the insight and clarity you need to lead effectively and compliantly.

  • Beyond the degree: The rise of skills-based hiring

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    Beyond the degree: The rise of skills-based hiring

    As skills shortages persist, organisations are shifting toward skills-based hiring, moving away from rigid qualification requirements in favor of practical experience, adaptability, and role-specific capabilities.



















































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Bringing advocacy to the workplace – showing up for immigrant colleagues

This article explores how colleagues and managers can move beyond performative inclusion to take practical, everyday action in …
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The ERA era – takeaways from our trade union reforms roundtable

Are you ready for the trade union-related reforms contained in the Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA)? We report …
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Employees stranded abroad: Five issues for employers

The cancellation of thousands of flights and the closure of airspace in the Middle East are having an …
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No bad intent required: How unconscious gender bias shapes leadership progression

Understand how vague leadership criteria and stereotypes shape leadership outcomes and contribute to unequal progression for women.
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Employment Rights Act 2025 essentials: Industrial action reforms

In the latest part of our series exploring the detail of the Employment Rights Act 2025, we look …
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Employment Rights Act 2025 essentials: Trade union reforms

In the latest part of our series exploring the detail of the Employment Rights Act 2025, we look …
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April 2026 employment law changes: Six-point checklist for HR

In April 2026, HR professionals face the challenge of dealing with business-as-usual employment law changes, such as increases …
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Employment Rights Act 2025 – your questions answered

Understand what the Employment Rights Act 2025 means for your organisation with practical answers on dismissal rules, union …
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The Employment Rights Act 2025 – will it improve the lives of women in the workplace?

Stay informed on the Women in the Workplace Employment Rights Act with Brightmine’s expert guidance. Learn what the …

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