{"id":185201,"date":"2026-08-26T10:50:07","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T10:50:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/?p=185201"},"modified":"2026-08-26T10:50:07","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T10:50:07","slug":"employment-rights-act-2025-what-hr-leaders-need-to-prioritise-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/nl\/market-insight\/employment-rights-act-2025-what-hr-leaders-need-to-prioritise-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Employment Rights Act 2025: what HR leaders need to prioritise now\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0fbd6134 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns single-post__columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6ed55936 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column single-post__columns__column--nav is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group single-post__sidebar single-post__sidebar--sticky is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0\">\n<h2 id=\"h-contents\" class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-eyebrow-no-border\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">Contents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-brand-1-20-border-color is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3a1915d0 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-top-left-radius:0.83rem;border-top-right-radius:0.83rem;border-bottom-left-radius:0.83rem;border-bottom-right-radius:0.83rem;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><ul><li><a href=\"#h-contents\" data-level=\"2\">Contents<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-unfair-dismissal-reform-is-the-biggest-change-employers-face\" data-level=\"2\">Unfair dismissal reform is the biggest change employers face<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-recruitment-and-probation-management-need-a-rethink\" data-level=\"2\">Recruitment and probation management need a rethink<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-performance-management-is-becoming-a-business-critical-capability\" data-level=\"2\">Performance management is becoming a business-critical capability<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-compliance-and-record-keeping-are-moving-up-the-agenda\" data-level=\"2\">Compliance and record-keeping are moving up the agenda<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-harassment-discrimination-and-whistleblowing-remain-key-risk-areas\" data-level=\"2\">Harassment, discrimination and whistleblowing remain key risk areas<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-family-leave-rights-and-worker-protections-continue-to-expand\" data-level=\"2\">Family leave rights and worker protections continue to expand<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-fire-and-rehire-redundancy-and-contractual-change-are-under-greater-scrutiny\" data-level=\"2\">Fire and rehire, redundancy and contractual change are under greater scrutiny<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-five-priorities-for-hr-leaders\" data-level=\"2\">Five priorities for HR leaders<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-looking-ahead\" data-level=\"2\">Looking ahead<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-how-frazer-jones-can-help\" data-level=\"2\">How Frazer Jones can help<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group single-post__share-desktop is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d7a70935 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained block-visibility-hide-medium-screen block-visibility-hide-small-screen\" 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2.206v4.248h-2.667v-8.59h2.559v1.174h.037c.356-.675 1.227-1.387 2.526-1.387 2.703 0 3.203 1.779 3.203 4.092v4.711z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wp-block-social-links__item-label screen-reader-text\">Share on LinkedIn<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column toc-scope single-post__columns__column--content is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-brand-1-10-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 id=\"h-key-insights\" class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-eyebrow-no-border\">Key insights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Employment Rights Act 2025 will significantly expand employee protections<\/strong>, with unfair dismissal rights available after six months, increasing legal and compliance risks for UK employers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Recruitment, onboarding and probation management processes will become critical<\/strong>, as employers have less time to assess performance and address concerns before employment rights apply.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strong performance management and manager training are essential<\/strong> to reduce employment tribunal risk, support fair dismissal processes and improve employee engagement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>HR leaders should review compliance, record-keeping and employment policies now<\/strong>, as the Fair Work Agency gains greater powers to investigate workplace practices and enforce employment rights.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sexual harassment prevention, whistleblowing protections, family leave rights and redundancy procedures are all evolving<\/strong>, making proactive HR planning a key priority for organisations preparing for employment law changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acas.org.uk\/employment-rights-act-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Employment Rights Act 2025<\/a> and wider employment law reforms are set to bring some of the most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bing.com\/ck\/a?!&amp;&amp;p=15e0c3cadb7b8052374ddae9243c6fef6dceafac8dc83800bbe25ca2235070b3JmltdHM9MTc4NjQwNjQwMA&amp;ptn=3&amp;ver=2&amp;hsh=4&amp;fclid=253a2444-8fa4-6724-1ccb-32b48e25661c&amp;psq=changes+to+probation+laws+uk+2026&amp;u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuY2lwZC5vcmcvdWsvdmlld3MtYW5kLWluc2lnaHRzL3Rob3VnaHQtbGVhZGVyc2hpcC9pbnNpZ2h0L2VtcGxveW1lbnQtbGF3LWNoYW5nZXMtanVuZS0yMDI2Lw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">significant changes to UK employment law in a generation<\/a>. From unfair dismissal reform and statutory sick pay to workplace harassment, family leave rights and collective consultation requirements, employers face an increasingly complex compliance landscape.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To help organisations understand what lies ahead, Frazer Jones recently hosted a series of webinars featuring employment law experts <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/claire-elston\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Claire Elston<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/emma-o-connor-5b73572b\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Emma O&#8217;Connor<\/a>, alongside Frazer Jones Directors <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/consultants\/siobhan-waterfield\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Siobhan Waterfield<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/consultants\/aseel-ibrahim\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aseel Ibrahim<\/a>. Across both sessions, the speakers explored how the proposed reforms could affect employers and, more importantly, what HR leaders should be doing now to prepare.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the legislation continues to change, one message emerged consistently throughout both discussions: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/areas-of-expertise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">organisations that strengthen their recruitment<\/a>, probation management, performance management, compliance and employee relations processes today will be best placed to adapt tomorrow.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-unfair-dismissal-reform-is-the-biggest-change-employers-face-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b6472d204ac57405b9dbcd6b8f476fd2\">Unfair dismissal reform is the biggest change employers face&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most significant reforms under the Employment Rights Act 2025 is the proposed reduction in the qualifying period for ordinary unfair dismissal claims from two years&#8217; continuous service to six months.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the reforms stop short of introducing full day-one rights for unfair dismissal claims, the expansion of unfair dismissal protection represents one of the biggest shifts in employment rights for many years. Employees will gain access to legal protection much earlier in their employment, reducing the time employers have to assess suitability and address concerns.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alongside this, proposals to remove the existing compensation cap could increase employer exposure to larger compensatory awards in an employment tribunal. Although awards will continue to reflect actual losses, the removal of the compensation cap may create greater financial uncertainty when disputes arise.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For employers, this means dismissal decisions that may once have been viewed as relatively low risk could attract much greater scrutiny. As a result, organisations should review how they approach recruitment, probationary periods, performance management and dismissal procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-recruitment-and-probation-management-need-a-rethink-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bd2df4aa9502e92d1f71c454ead2a21a\">Recruitment and probation management need a rethink&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both Claire Elston and Emma O&#8217;Connor highlighted the growing importance of making the right hiring decisions from the outset.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As unfair dismissal protection becomes available sooner, employers will have less room for error when bringing new people into the business. Greater emphasis will need to be placed on workforce planning, role design, candidate assessment, onboarding and effective probation management.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A key theme throughout the discussions was that probation periods and legal employment rights are not the same thing. Many organisations assume that because someone remains within a probation period, dismissal can be managed more informally. However, employment rights are determined by length of service, not by whether an individual remains within a probationary period.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Employers should therefore review:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The length and structure of probation periods&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Existing probationary periods and extension processes&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Probation processes and review schedules&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Record-keeping requirements&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Documentation standards&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Support and intervention procedures for new hires&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Manager capability when addressing performance concerns&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clear expectations, measurable objectives and regular review conversations will become increasingly important as the qualifying period shortens.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-performance-management-is-becoming-a-business-critical-capability-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-89a79075cb888f6b57d3c980ac919fbf\">Performance management is becoming a business-critical capability&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Throughout both webinars, performance management emerged as one of the most important areas for employers to strengthen.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Effective performance management is no longer simply an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/regional-focus\/us\/where-should-hr-leadership-sit-in-a-global-business-how-us-and-european-organisations-are-taking-different-approaches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HR responsibility<\/a>. Managers will increasingly need the confidence and capability to identify concerns early, provide constructive feedback and follow a fair process when issues arise.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Emma O&#8217;Connor noted that many employment disputes stem from poor communication rather than deliberate misconduct. Employees who understand expectations and receive consistent feedback are less likely to challenge employment decisions and more likely to engage positively with improvement plans.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where performance concerns cannot be resolved, employers should ensure they can demonstrate both a fair reason and a fair process. Decision-making should align with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bing.com\/ck\/a?!&amp;&amp;p=e2f0bbca386d3cdcc1be6e9004b6eb45efba434817273075bb7f4bc5262230e6JmltdHM9MTc4NjQwNjQwMA&amp;ptn=3&amp;ver=2&amp;hsh=4&amp;fclid=253a2444-8fa4-6724-1ccb-32b48e25661c&amp;psq=AAS+code+of+practice&amp;u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYWNhcy5vcmcudWsvY29kZXMtb2YtcHJhY3RpY2U\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ACAS Code of Practice<\/a> and be supported by appropriate documentation, evidence and, where necessary, written reasons for dismissal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Strong performance management also delivers benefits beyond legal compliance. It supports employee development, improves engagement and provides greater transparency throughout the employee lifecycle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-compliance-and-record-keeping-are-moving-up-the-agenda\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-71c62a0297d6af16450b8ba9bf7203d4\">Compliance and record-keeping are moving up the agenda<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-compliance-and-record-keeping-are-moving-up-the-agenda\">The introduction of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bing.com\/ck\/a?!&amp;&amp;p=90847caf176bc321c37626b42387f4bb15bb2ce362b17682701027cf6c775f12JmltdHM9MTc4NjQwNjQwMA&amp;ptn=3&amp;ver=2&amp;hsh=4&amp;fclid=253a2444-8fa4-6724-1ccb-32b48e25661c&amp;psq=fair+work+agency&amp;u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ292LnVrL2dvdmVybm1lbnQvb3JnYW5pc2F0aW9ucy9mYWlyLXdvcmstYWdlbmN5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fair Work Agency<\/a> was highlighted as another significant development that employers should monitor closely.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The agency will have responsibility for enforcing various employment rights, including holiday pay, national minimum wage compliance, statutory sick pay and certain worker protections. It will also have powers to investigate employers, review records and require businesses to rectify underpayments where issues are identified.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Claire Elston emphasised that strong record-keeping practices will become increasingly important as regulatory scrutiny increases.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Employers should review how they manage and store information relating to:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Statutory sick pay&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Holiday entitlement&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Worker classification&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Agency worker arrangements&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Payroll records&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Employment contracts&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Performance management processes&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dismissal procedures&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-compliance-and-record-keeping-are-moving-up-the-agenda\">Good documentation has long been considered best practice. Under the new framework, it may become one of the most important safeguards available to employers facing an employment tribunal claim.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-harassment-discrimination-and-whistleblowing-remain-key-risk-areas\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-34a76b0ef22229be59ff8f4b560ac98d\">Harassment, discrimination and whistleblowing remain key risk areas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recent reforms relating to sexual harassment obligations featured prominently throughout both webinars.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Employers already have responsibilities to prevent workplace harassment, but forthcoming reforms are expected to place greater emphasis on proactive prevention measures and employer accountability.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Particular attention is being paid to third-party harassment, where employees may experience inappropriate behaviour from customers, clients, suppliers or contractors. Employers will increasingly need to demonstrate that appropriate safeguards, reporting processes and training programmes are in place.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The speakers also discussed enhanced protections for employees who raise concerns regarding sexual harassment through whistleblowing channels. Managers should be equipped to identify potential whistleblowing matters and understand how to handle them appropriately.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alongside harassment risks, employers should continue assessing their exposure to discrimination claims. Unlike ordinary unfair dismissal claims, discrimination and whistleblowing claims do not require a minimum period of service, making them an ongoing consideration regardless of the changes to the qualifying period.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-family-leave-rights-and-worker-protections-continue-to-expand\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3c5d11b1bc7e024117e314f2d6e58410\">Family leave rights and worker protections continue to expand<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-family-leave-rights-and-worker-protections-continue-to-expand\">The Employment Rights Act 2025 also introduces a number of reforms designed to strengthen employee protections beyond dismissal-related matters.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most notably, paternity leave and unpaid parental leave have become day-one rights for eligible employees, removing previous qualifying service requirements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Organisations should also continue monitoring developments relating to shared parental leave, bereavement leave and wider family-friendly policies. While these changes aim to improve support for employees, they will require employers to review policies, update documentation and ensure managers understand their responsibilities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Workers engaged on zero-hours contracts also remain a key focus of reform. Current proposals include requirements to offer guaranteed hours arrangements, provide reasonable notice of shifts and compensate workers when shifts are cancelled at short notice.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-family-leave-rights-and-worker-protections-continue-to-expand\">These measures are intended to reduce one-sided flexibility and are expected to have a significant impact on sectors such as hospitality, retail and logistics.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-fire-and-rehire-redundancy-and-contractual-change-are-under-greater-scrutiny\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5a4b37d0d326e1db26fffeb410f80828\">Fire and rehire, redundancy and contractual change are under greater scrutiny<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-fire-and-rehire-redundancy-and-contractual-change-are-under-greater-scrutiny\">The webinars also explored reforms affecting fire and rehire practices, employment contracts and collective consultation obligations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under the proposed changes, employers will face greater restrictions when attempting to change contractual terms through dismissal and re-engagement. This reinforces the importance of meaningful consultation and employee engagement when implementing workplace changes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The discussion also highlighted the management of fixed-term contracts. As Emma O&#8217;Connor explained, the end of a fixed-term contract still constitutes a dismissal in legal terms. Employers therefore need to ensure they can demonstrate a fair reason and that appropriate dismissal procedures have been followed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Organisations should also review existing employment contracts and ensure contractual arrangements remain aligned with evolving legislation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When considering restructuring activity, employers should carefully review their redundancy processes. Proposed changes could increase financial exposure where collective consultation obligations are not met, while extended tribunal time limits may place additional demands on record retention and evidence gathering.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-fire-and-rehire-redundancy-and-contractual-change-are-under-greater-scrutiny\">Many disputes may continue through early conciliation before reaching a full employment tribunal hearing, making accurate documentation and communication increasingly valuable. Employers that fail to follow fair redundancy processes could also face increased pressure to negotiate settlement agreements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-five-priorities-for-hr-leaders\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f2077b89ee64544a165cf0c458445668\">Five priorities for HR leaders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-five-priorities-for-hr-leaders\">While implementation timelines continue to develop, employers do not need to wait before taking action.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The experts identified five practical priorities for HR leaders:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Strengthen recruitment and workforce planning processes.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Review probation periods, onboarding frameworks and probation processes.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Invest in manager training, employment law awareness and employee relations capability.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Audit policies, employment contracts, fixed-term arrangements and compliance procedures.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-five-priorities-for-hr-leaders\">Assess organisational risk across unfair dismissal, redundancy, discrimination, sexual harassment and whistleblowing claims.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-looking-ahead\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-30fcbf03df8e0165eb185f16c30b803a\">Looking ahead<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-looking-ahead\">Taken individually, each reform presents its own challenges. Collectively, however, they signal a broader shift towards stronger employee protections, increased employer accountability and greater scrutiny of workplace practices.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-looking-ahead\">As Claire Elston and Emma O&#8217;Connor highlighted throughout the Frazer Jones webinar series, organisations that focus on preparation rather than reaction will be best placed to navigate these changes successfully. By strengthening recruitment, probation management, performance management, documentation and employee relations practices now, employers can reduce risk, minimise exposure to employment tribunal claims and create more resilient workplaces for the future.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-how-frazer-jones-can-help\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d1a1be5542ac1cc55241ba385d6efb71\">How Frazer Jones can help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-how-frazer-jones-can-help\">As employment law continues to evolve, organisations need HR professionals who can balance compliance requirements with commercial priorities. Frazer Jones specialises in connecting businesses with HR talent capable of navigating legislative change, strengthening people processes and supporting organisational growth. Whether you&#8217;re reviewing your HR structure, preparing for upcoming reforms or looking to future-proof your people strategy, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/consultants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our specialist consultants<\/a> can help you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/get-in-touch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">find the expertise you need.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<script charset=\"utf-8\" type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/js-eu1.hsforms.net\/forms\/embed\/v2.js\"><\/script>\n<script>\n  hbspt.forms.create({\n    portalId: \"26669168\",\n    formId: \"91651939-2b79-4991-a2e0-138e948898c2\",\n    region: \"eu1\"\n  });\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-harassment-discrimination-and-whistleblowing-remain-key-risk-areas\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column single-post__columns__column--related is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" 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srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/Payroll-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/Payroll-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/Payroll-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">Why payroll is becoming one of the Netherlands&#8217; most in-demand career paths<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">september 18, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Contents Share Key insights Payroll is gaining attention as a career path, and for good reason. It offers not only competitive compensation but also the satisfaction of playing a vital role in ensuring employees are paid accurately, compliantly and on time. With continuously evolving tax legislation, employment law, reporting requirements and compliance obligations, the demand [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--post post-188272 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-hr category-interim category-market-insight category-uk tag-hr tag-recruitment tag-recruitment-trends tag-video hd_author-marcus-cornish\" id=\"block_a4a6f8e3605c916a08df6f266f0e971e-job-188272\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/nl\/market-insight\/why-interim-hr-hiring-is-gaining-momentum-in-2026\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-16-102831-300x225.png\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-16-102831-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-16-102831-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-16-102831-768x576.png 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">Why interim HR hiring is gaining momentum in 2026\u00a0<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">september 16, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Contents Share Key insights The interim HR market has undergone a significant transformation in recent years. Once primarily associated with maternity cover or short-term backfill requirements, interim and contract professionals are now playing a far more strategic role within organisations.\u00a0 As businesses continue to navigate economic uncertainty, evolving employment legislation and organisational change, many are [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--post post-188123 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-company-updates category-hr category-market-insight tag-ai tag-hr tag-recruitment tag-recruitment-trends tag-video hd_author-aseel-ibrahim\" id=\"block_a4a6f8e3605c916a08df6f266f0e971e-job-188123\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/nl\/market-insight\/will-ai-replace-hr-why-human-skills-will-matter-more-in-the-future-of-work\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-15-163134-300x225.png\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-15-163134-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-15-163134-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-15-163134-768x576.png 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">Will AI replace HR? Why human skills will matter more in the future of work\u00a0<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">september 15, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Contents Share Key insights Few topics are generating as much discussion within business and HR circles as artificial intelligence. From concerns about job losses and workforce transformation to speculation about how AI agents and generative AI will reshape organisations, business leaders are facing increasing pressure to determine what the technology means for their people strategy.&nbsp; [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--post post-186671 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-hr category-market-insight category-market-update category-uk category-us tag-hr tag-recruitment tag-video hd_author-charlotte-faktor hd_author-james-baker\" id=\"block_a4a6f8e3605c916a08df6f266f0e971e-job-186671\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/nl\/market-insight\/market-update\/partner-integration-employee-relations-and-ai-the-hr-specialisms-shaping-professional-services-firms\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-15-174255-300x225.png\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-15-174255-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-15-174255-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-15-174255-768x576.png 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">Partner integration, employee relations and AI: the HR specialisms shaping professional services firms<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">september 11, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Contents Share Key insights After several years of uncertainty, the professional services HR market has entered 2026 with renewed confidence. While hiring volumes have not necessarily surged across every area, the quality and strategic importance of opportunities has increased significantly.&nbsp; Frazer Jones consultants James Baker and Charlotte Faktor recently discussed the trends they have seen [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--post post-187018 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-hr category-leadership category-market-insight tag-hr tag-recruitment hd_author-charlotte-matthew\" id=\"block_a4a6f8e3605c916a08df6f266f0e971e-job-187018\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/nl\/market-insight\/redesigning-work-for-the-age-of-ai\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/Marsh-1-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"Speaker at HR event\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/Marsh-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/Marsh-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/Marsh-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/Marsh-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">Redesigning work for the age of AI: insights from the Marsh Asia HR Conference<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">september 8, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Contents Share Key insights Frazer Jones once again had the privilege of participating in the Marsh Asia HR Conference 2026 in Singapore, bringing together more than 250 CEOs, CHROs, investors and business leaders from across the globe to discuss one of the defining leadership challenges of our time: how organisations can drive exponential performance and [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--post post-186643 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-hr category-leadership category-market-insight tag-hr tag-recruitment hd_author-brad-law\" id=\"block_a4a6f8e3605c916a08df6f266f0e971e-job-186643\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/nl\/market-insight\/how-can-a-hr-director-drive-value-in-a-pe-backed-business\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/iStock-1355277961-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/iStock-1355277961-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/iStock-1355277961-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/iStock-1355277961-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">How can a HR Director drive value in a PE-backed business?<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">september 4, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Contents Share Key insights In a private equity-backed business, value creation is rarely achieved through financial engineering alone. Analysis cited by McKinsey found that leverage and multiple expansion accounted for 59% of returns from private equity buyout deals completed between 2010 and 2022. In today\u2019s market, value creation increasingly depends on operational improvement, revenue growth [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--post post-186629 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-hr category-market-insight category-middle-east tag-hr tag-recruitment hd_author-simon-stephens\" id=\"block_a4a6f8e3605c916a08df6f266f0e971e-job-186629\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/nl\/regional-focus\/middle-east\/how-globally-connected-recruiters-unlock-passive-hr-talent-in-competitive-markets\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/Untitled-2-Recovered-300x225.png\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"Two people in discussion\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/Untitled-2-Recovered-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/Untitled-2-Recovered-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.frazerjones.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/Untitled-2-Recovered-768x576.png 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">How globally connected recruiters unlock passive HR talent in competitive markets<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">september 4, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Contents Share Key insights The competition for HR talent has never been limited to those actively searching for their next role. In fact, many of the most capable HR leaders are fully engaged in their current positions, driving transformation, influencing business strategy and helping organisations navigate increasingly complex workforce challenges. 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