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Originally posted on The People Space, written by HR Director Jodie Ratcliffe.
As we move into 2025 I believe we will undoubtedly face a balancing act: expanding our strategic influence in the boardroom while maintaining the human touch that defines our work. With HR’s role increasingly focused on shaping business strategy and navigating the incoming revised Employment Rights Bill, juggling all these additional demands will take a toll on our time and will impact on the way we operate. And with these extra demands on our roles there’s a risk that the business and commercial objectives could overshadow employee well-being. Yet the true value of HR lies in employee wellbeing, so maintaining trust and transparency will be essential to ensure employees feel supported, even as we push forward with business objectives.
The added responsibilities from this new legislation will significantly challenge the HR department in the coming years, as it will require changes to our current processes and an increased focus on legal compliance. HR will need to work closely with legal counsel to ensure alignment with the new bill’s requirements.
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Moving forward into the second half of this decade I’m certain that HR will continue to be the linchpin that keeps people connected to the company’s mission and values, despite the added pressure of dealing with legislation, a more diverse workforce and emerging technology. Albeit challenging, our role is to guide management and the workforce through these changes while preserving the unique, human-centric approach that defines the heart of our work. By fostering inclusivity, supporting professional growth and responsibly integrating AI we can create resilient, adaptable workplaces that thrive in the ever-changing face of the UK workforce and its management.
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