Legal changes | HR leaders anticipate rise in union activity from Employment Rights Bill

Businesses are preparing for a potential increase in trade union engagement if membership thresholds are lowered as proposed in the Employment Rights Bill, according to new research.

WorkNest’s study found that more than half of businesses (53%) expect an increase in union activity if plans to make it easier for trade unions to gain recognition go ahead, highlighting the operational and strategic challenges HR teams and leadership could face.