Trade union reforms come into force next week

11/02/2026

A number of changes to trade union regulations come into force next week as part of the Employment Rights Act. The post Trade union reforms come into force next week appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com

Tesco boss calls out ‘quiet epidemic’ of joblessness

11/02/2026

The UK boss of Tesco has said the UK is ‘sleepwalking into a quiet epidemic’ of joblessness. Ashwin Prasad, UK… The post Tesco boss calls out ‘quiet epidemic’ of joblessness appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com

Apprenticeships to get ‘clearing’ system to widen access 

09/02/2026

Government pilots university-style ‘clearing’ system for apprenticeships where applicants who narrowly miss out are redirected to other vacancies.  The post Apprenticeships to get ‘clearing’ system to widen access  appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com

Teenagers seeking trade apprenticeships over corporate life

05/02/2026

Young people are turning away from traditional career paths and ‘climbing the corporate ladder’ in favour of pursuing a trade. The post Teenagers seeking trade apprenticeships over corporate life appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com

Employment Rights Act 2025: updated timeline

04/02/2026

Government issues updated timeline for Employment Rights Act 2025 and plan to make work pay, delaying some measures. The post Employment Rights Act 2025: updated timeline appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com

Government opens ‘fire and rehire’ consultation

04/02/2026

Government launches consultation into proposed changes to ‘fire and rehire’ practices included in the Employment Rights Act. The post Government opens ‘fire and rehire’ consultation appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com

Post-employment debt: What HR should know

04/02/2026

HR has unique role to play in prevention and resolution of post-employment debt, explain Jayne Gardner and Ewan Carr. The post Post-employment debt: What HR should know appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com