Getting your HR house in order for 2025
As we step into a new year, it’s the perfect time to take stock of your HR practices and prepare for legislative changes on the horizon. Whether you’re managing a small team or a larger organisation, ensuring your HR house is in order can save time, reduce stress, and keep the people side of your business running smoothly.
Here are our recommended key areas to focus on in 2025:
Update Your Employment Agreements
Employment agreements should always reflect the latest legislative requirements. It is essential that your agreements are both legally compliant and tailored to your business needs.
Prepare for Legislative Changes
This year we are expecting a raft of employment changes to be passed into law by the Government. All employers will be affected by these changes – not necessarily every change but certainly the majority of them.
So, what law changes are we likely to see in the coming year? The finer details are not yet available, and some changes may not be passed into law, but we are expecting to see changes to the following aspects of our employment legislation:
Review Your Policies
Your HR policies set the tone for your workplace culture. Are they up-to-date, practical, and aligned with your workplace values?
Some key points to think about include:
- Workplace Rules / Code of Conduct
Plain English with clear expectations, especially regarding workplace behaviour and values. - Flexible Working Arrangements
Is your policy fit for purpose in the age of hybrid and remote work? - Wellbeing Initiatives
Employees increasingly value workplaces that prioritise mental health and wellbeing.
Strengthen Your Recruitment and Retention Processes
Finding and keeping great people is a challenge – some roles are easy to find great candidates for and others not so easy.
Reviewing and updating your recruitment processes and retention strategies might just be the ticket to boost your candidate search. Flexibility, competitive salaries, professional development opportunities, and healthy workplaces are key deciding factors for candidates.
How We Can Help You
Keeping on top of HR and employment legislation can be daunting, but you don’t have to do it alone. At People in Mind, we specialise in practical, relevant, and ethical HR solutions tailored to meet the needs of your business.
If you need help updating employment agreements, reviewing your policies, or preparing for legislative changes, we’re here to help.
Get in touch with us today by calling us on 07 823 3250 or emailing us at [email protected]