'A lot is changing' | How employers are shifting strategy ahead of the Employment Rights Bill

As the UK moves closer to enacting the proposed UK Employment Rights Bill, new research shows high awareness, rising concern and imminent shifts in workforce strategy among UK businesses.

According to the findings of a new survey of employer sentiment, conducted by Indeed Flex - the online marketplace for flexible and temporary work - the vast majority of employers are aware of the proposed changes (88%), with nearly two thirds (63%) concerned about what it will mean for their business both in terms of how their business operates and their workforce.

36% identify expanded day-one rights as the biggest risk to their operations. In terms of workforce adjustments, 37% anticipate increasing fixed-term contracts and part-time roles.

Looking for more

Checklist | HR teams urged to 'prioritise effectively' as Employment Rights Bill enters final stages of Parliament

It is clear that businesses are not waiting for the Bill to be passed before considering how they might adapt, to ensure their business is ready to comply with the new rules when they come into effect.