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Employment Rights Bill Update: December 2025

The Employment Rights Bill isn’t just a legal update, it changes how leaders manage risk, decisions and people. Here’s what founders and CEOs need to know, without the HR theatre. The change should push you to do better for your people.

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Why HR Isn’t Reducing Risk

Most HR functions believe they’re reducing risk, but many are quietly creating it. Read why process heavy HR fails under pressure, how people risk actually shows up in businesses, and what you should be focusing on instead.

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The Employment Rights Act 2025: What Leaders Actually Need to Know

The most significant overhaul of UK employment law in decades is already in motion — and a lot of what’s being reported about it is wrong. This is a plain-terms breakdown of what has actually changed, what’s confirmed for when, and where things are still subject to consultation. Written for founders and senior leaders who need clarity before April 2026, not another policy update to file away.

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