Apprenticeships and more | HR experts weigh in on the key outcomes of the King's Speech

On Tuesday 7 November, the Government set its legislative agenda for the coming year in the King’s Speech. Each bill included in the speech had the aim of focusing on three priorities: growing the economy, strengthening society and keeping people safe.

In terms of the pain points for HR, the speech touched on two key legislative areas: increasing the number of high-quality apprenticeships and helping people with disabilities into employment. However, the CIPD warns of a lack of focus on mental health in the speech, whilst other expected a greater emphasis on laws around AI.