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The Employment Rights Act 2025 brings some of the biggest changes to union law in recent years. In our latest bulletin, our Senior People Partner- Ailsa Calverley outlines what’s already changed under the ERA, and what’s still on the way.

Looking to refresh your TU policies? We’ve done the groundwork for you! You’ll find our model protocols and procedures have been updated to reflect the latest frameworks. You’ll find them all under our ‘Working with Trade Unions’ guidance and advice.

Faced with a HR Investigation? We’ve updated our best practice guide with practical tips to meet rules and regulations, stay fully impartial and follow a good timeline. From running confident interviews to avoiding common pitfalls, give the blog a read to learn more.

February is often when we see many schools start their workforce planning.

It’s a position many hope not to be in; however, if you’re faced with the prospect of restructuring, our on-demand organisational change webinar series is here to help you navigate the process. Catch episode 1 here.

If you need additional support to plan, don’t wait. Reach out to your EPM adviser for early support.