Embracing the Agile Workforce Model: The Future of UK Employment

Embracing the Agile Workforce Model: The Future of UK Employment

As imminent changes to employment rules continue to make headlines, the UK’s recruitment leaders recently met in London to discuss the crucial importance of temporary work in the country’s employment infrastructure. As someone who closely follows workforce dynamics, I believe this is a crucial moment to look beyond traditional employment models and embrace a more dynamic, future-focused approach – the Agile Workforce Model.

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Will closing the skills gap make us happier?  

Skills gaps are making us unhappy at work. Can learning and development initiatives fix them? They’re a good place to start, writes Emma O’Dell  The UK is at risk of […]

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Overcoming the Fear of Mental Health Being ‘Weaponized’ at Work

Overcoming the Fear of Mental Health Being ‘Weaponized’ at Work

While research shows that every $1 invested in scaling mental health supports returns $4 in improved health and productivity, some executives worry that mental health initiatives will be “weaponized”— meaning that they will be used as an excuse for poor performance, increased absenteeism, or excessive time off. Michael Davis, Lead Principal of Sales at Mind Share Partners, weighs in on this topic.

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What the employment rights bill now means for agency workers

What the employment rights bill now means for agency workers

As the government publishes amendments to the Employment Rights Bill it is clear that we are entering a new era for workforce regulation. These changes, including the extension of the zero-hours contract ban to agency workers tighter ‘fire and rehire’ restrictions, and protections for umbrella company employees, will reshape how businesses operate across multiple sectors. While these amendments seek to provide workers with greater stability, they also introduce new complexities that employers must navigate.

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