Employment Rights Act 2025: Are you ready for October 2026 changes to sexual harassment protections?
The Employment Rights Act 2025 strengthens protections against sexual harassment in the workplace and from October 2026, employers will have a new proactive duty to prevent sexual harassment, including harassment from third parties. Employers must take “all reasonable steps” to prevent this type of harassment and be able to prove it, and the new duty will […]
AI for HR Advice: Pros and Cons, Benefits, Risks, and Best Practices
Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming a core part of modern HR operations. From answering employee questions to supporting policy interpretation and compliance checks, AI tools are now deeply embedded in many people management systems. Companies are drawn to these solutions because they promise speed, consistency, and cost efficiency. At the same time, they raise important […]
6 HR Priorities for 2026: What You and Your Team Should Focus On
As we step into 2026, today’s HR leaders face a workforce and workplace landscape that’s shifting faster than ever. Economic uncertainty, the rise of AI, evolving employee expectations, and ongoing regulatory change mean HR planning can’t wait until later in the year – the time to act is now. Below are the 6 key HR […]
End-of-Year Performance Reviews: A Manager’s Guide to Implementing Successful Performance Reviews.
As we draw closer to the end of the year, many organisations are gearing up for annual review season – a time to reflect, evaluate, and plan for the future. For managers, just as with a probationary period, the appraisal period is an opportunity to assess employee performance and also strengthen and drive engagement, celebrate […]
Diversity and inclusion in employee management: from policy to practice
Diversity and inclusion create stronger, more innovative workplaces. The Equality Act 2010 protects individuals from discrimination, promoting fairness and equal opportunity. Inclusive cultures improve motivation, creativity and retention. Bedrock HR helps organisations build diverse teams through inclusive policies, training and recruitment, ensuring every employee feels valued, supported and respected.
Types of Workplace Investigations: Discrimination, Harassment, Bullying & More
Workplace investigations are essential for addressing concerns that affect employee wellbeing, organisational culture, and legal compliance. These investigations can cover a wide range of issues, including discrimination based on protected characteristics, harassment of a sexual or non-sexual nature, bullying that undermines dignity at work, and other forms of misconduct. Each type of investigation requires a fair, thorough, and impartial process to uncover the facts, protect the rights of all parties involved, and ensure that appropriate action is taken.
Practical Workplace Wellbeing Tips to Support Your Employees Through the Summer Season
As we head into the summer months, many employees will be planning and taking annual leave. However, did you know that approximately 35% of UK employees do not take their full annual leave entitlement (according to a 2024 BreatheHR report)? In the UK, most workers are entitled to 5.6 weeks of paid annual leave each […]
HR Legislation Update – April 2025: Essential Changes for UK Employers
April 2025 has created a wave of significant updates to UK employment legislation, with wide-ranging implications for HR professionals and employers across all sectors. From increases in minimum wage thresholds to the expansion of employee rights and protections, these changes mark a pivotal shift in employee compliance and policy. In our latest blog, we break […]
New Year, New Focus – Improving employee wellbeing in 2025
The New Year is a great time for employers to focus on workplace wellbeing. With the start of the new year seen as a chance to renew, set meaningful goals and resolutions and approach work and life with new energy, investing in employee wellbeing can help create an environment where employees feel valued, engaged and […]
Updated guidance on how to prevent sexual harassment at work 2024
From 26 October 2024, the Worker Protection Act is coming into force. It is an amendment to the Equality Act 2010, and will place a duty (Preventative Duty) on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment at work. In this latest blog we take a look at some of the new changes and […]
