Prepared ForWhat's Next.

Employment rights reform

Employment law reform is bringing significant changes to how organisations engage, manage and protect their workforce. This includes strengthened worker protections, changes to dismissal processes, increased expectations around fairness and transparency, and greater scrutiny of workforce documentation and compliance.

These changes may affect workforce models, onboarding processes, compliance obligations and ongoing people management. We help organisations understand what is changing, what it means in practice and how to prepare.

Labour Market Policy

Wider labour market policy changes are reshaping expectations around flexibility, worker protections and employer responsibilities. Organisations must balance agility with compliance, while adapting to evolving standards on pay, working time, contract structures and employment status.

Workforce Risk Landscape

Greater regulatory scrutiny is increasing the importance of robust governance, auditable processes and transparent decision-making. Employers are expected to demonstrate compliance not just in policy, but in day to day delivery - particularly across high volume and contingent workforces.

Menopause & Employment

Adecco has been active in the menopause and employment conversation since 2021, following the launch of our own menopause policy. Through ongoing engagement with government, industry bodies and employers, we support organisations to move beyond baseline compliance and translate intent into practical workplace approaches that support retention, wellbeing and fairness.

Raising Standards Across The Workforce

Stronger worker protections are raising expectations across workforce management.

Done well, this leads to a more engaged, stable and sustainable workforce.

Clarity Will Define Success

Clear definitions, realistic timelines and collaboration with business are critical.

Without this, even well-intended regulation can create disruption and complexity.

We actively monitor legislative developments and consultations. We engage with stakeholders, so the voice of agencies and hirers is heard. We advocate for clarity, fairness and sector-specific adjustments that support fair work without undermining flexibility or delivery.

Adecco maintains regular dialogue with the CBI, REC and wider government stakeholders as part of this work.