Essential talent-retention strategies - from secondments to talent pathways
Release Date: 06/30/2025
Employment Rights Bill – the whats and whens of the trade union-related reforms
The Brightmine Podcast (UK)
With the Employment Rights Bill nearing the end of its journey through Parliament, Laura Merrylees, senior legal editor at Brightmine, is joined by Nick Chronias, a partner at DAC Beachcroft, to discuss the Bill's many trade union-related changes and provide a phase-by-phase guide to how HR departments can prepare for their implementation. Related resources Key takeaways Phased rollout: Changes will begin two months after Royal Assent, with major reforms in April and October 2026, and final measures in 2027. Union ballots: Unions will be able to organise industrial action ballots...
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Rethinking how your organisation supports new parents
The Brightmine Podcast (UK)
Does your organisation provide fair and equal leave and pay for all new parents? The Government has launched a full 18-month review of family-related leave and the Employment Rights Bill is set to introduce some changes in this area. In the meantime higher expectations among the workforce appear to be prompting organisations to take matters into their own hands and to develop ambitious new policies. In this episode of the podcast Zeba Sayed, senior legal editor at Brightmine, talks to Becs Peedell, employment lawyer at Lewis Silkin, about her organisation's equal new parent policy - and how it...
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EU Pay Transparency Directive – what is it and what does it mean for employers in the UK?
The Brightmine Podcast (UK)
Ro Carracedo Lopez, senior International legal editor at Brightmine, discusses the EU Pay Transparency Directive, how member states are adopting its provisions into national law and · not least · its implications for UK organisations with Wouter Heere, Associate at Littler Netherlands, and Rui Rego Soares, Associate lawyer at Littler Portugal. Related resources
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Employment Rights Bill - where we are now, what to expect next
The Brightmine Podcast (UK)
Darren Newman joins us to unpack the complexities of the Employment Rights Bill, soon to become the Employment Rights Act. We explore the bill’s sweeping scope and discuss the practical implications for UK businesses. Listeners will gain expert insight into what’s coming, what remains uncertain and how HR teams can prepare for the most significant overhaul of employment law in decades. Related resources
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Probationary periods: lessons from recent tribunal cases
The Brightmine Podcast (UK)
UK employment law is evolving - are you prepared? In our latest podcast, Susie Munro, senior legal editor at Brightmine, looks at three recent tribunal cases relating to probationary periods, and discusses the upcoming introduction of a day-one right to claim unfair dismissal. We share actionable insights, real tribunal stories and practical steps to help your organisation stay compliant and competitive. Listen now to future-proof your HR strategy! Related resources
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Employment Rights Bill – trade unions and workers’ rights
The Brightmine Podcast (UK)
This episode of the Brightmine podcast features Shantha David, Head of Legal Services at UNISON, in conversation with Robert Shore and Laura Kimpton. We dive into how the Bill is reshaping UK employment law, and explore the implications for HR. Shantha has won landmark victories in the Supreme Court that have reshaped the legal landscape. Her work champions equity, dignity and justice for workers across the public sector. What to read, listen to and watch next
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Essential talent-retention strategies - from secondments to talent pathways
The Brightmine Podcast (UK)
Join us on the podcast as Jeya Thiruchelvam, Internal Communications and Engagement Lead at Brightmine, shares powerful insights on how organisations can truly harness the full potential of their people. Discover how employees can grow, thrive, and elevate their careers · all without changing employers. It's a conversation about talent, transformation, and the future of work you won't want to miss. Related Brightmine resources
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Gender pay gap reporting - challenges and upcoming changes
The Brightmine Podcast (UK)
, lead consultant at , joins the podcast to talk about gender pay gap reporting - its history, current challenges and the upcoming legislative changes that organisations need to know about. What to read, listen to and watch next
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Immigration law changes 2025 – what HR needs to know
The Brightmine Podcast (UK)
Ferzana Ahmed and Mith Ragukaran, solicitors at law firm Fragomen, join us to talk through the latest immigration developments and issues affecting HR professionals, including what's on the horizon. Related resources
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Employment Rights Bill – what’s new, what’s been dropped?
The Brightmine Podcast (UK)
In October 2024 the Government launched a major overhaul of employment law in the form of the Employment Rights Bill. A number of important amendments have been introduced since the proposed legislation was first published. , principal editor at Brightmine, joins the podcast to provide an update and help HR departments prepare for the changes. What to read, listen to and watch next
info_outlineJoin us on the podcast as Jeya Thiruchelvam, Internal Communications and Engagement Lead at Brightmine, shares powerful insights on how organisations can truly harness the full potential of their people. Discover how employees can grow, thrive, and elevate their careers · all without changing employers. It's a conversation about talent, transformation, and the future of work you won't want to miss.
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