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January is the ideal time to hire. Fresh goals, new budgets, and motivated talent create a unique opportunity to build your best team - and here’s how to make it happen.
5 minute read
The Employment Rights Act 2025 introduces the most significant changes to UK employment law in decades, requiring businesses to prioritise compliance and adapt their workforce strategies in 2026. Martin Graves, Chief People Officer at Reed Global, gives his guidance on how you can prepare for the changes.
4 minute read
In a world where one in four in the UK has a disability, the importance of inclusive hiring practices cannot be overstated. Yet, many disabled individuals still face significant challenges when seeking employment, attending interviews, and progressing in their careers. Diane Lightfoot, CEO of Business Disability Forum, sheds light on these barriers and offers practical advice for employers to create a more inclusive and supportive workplace.
8 minute read
Keith Rosser, Director of Reed Screening and Chair of the Better Hiring Institute explains upcoming changes to right to work checks for all workers who are not direct employees. Are you compliant?
6 minute read
To help you start the new year on the right note, we’ve wrapped up 12 practical insights from leaders we’ve interviewed in this year’s ‘Employer insights’ newsletter, inspired by the classic carol ‘The twelve days of Christmas’.
6 minute read
The holiday season is a time for celebration, connection and reflection. However, in today’s diverse workplaces, it’s also an opportunity to foster inclusion. In this article, we look at ways employers can be deliberate in their inclusive language and embed inclusivity into every aspect of their festive celebrations - from communications and events to decorations and policies.
4 minute read
We explore how businesses can transform maternity leave cover from a short-term fix into a long-term advantage, looking at the pros and cons of internal promotions versus external hires, rapid onboarding strategies, and how to manage a smooth return to work.
5 minute read
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Sir Alec Reed, the Founder of the Reed Group, who died peacefully at the age of 91, last night (Tuesday 2 December 2025).
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