Business owners and company leaders face more changes to employment laws and practices over the next ten years than at almost any time in the past, according to a Shropshire HR expert.
Ishbel Lapper, who runs HR Solutions Shropshire, says the new government and Brexit will inevitably mean major – and long-running – changes to the way companies do business.
She says that while the country’s employment laws are, for the moment, still closely aligned with the EU, as Brexit takes shape and new trade agreements are reached, labour laws will inevitably change.
“For many years we have been used to adopting employment laws at the same time as the rest of the EU, and for those laws to be the same wherever in the European Union a company happened to be based.
“But with Brexit, all that will now change. This country will be in charge of its own legislation and though it will closely mirror the existing laws to begin with, it will almost certainly diverge more and more as time passes.
“Companies will have to be very nimble and ensure all their policies and practices are flexible and comply with legislation as it is introduced. There will be a bigger emphasis on HR to ensure compliance and keep managers up to speed with the changes.”
Ishbel, who advises companies of all sizes across the county on HR issues, said any company in need of advice should seek help urgently.
Pictured: Ishbel Lapper
Successful management buyout seals the deal
Law firm welcomes new solicitor at head office
Dimple takes her first steps on the career ladder
Two more advisers are appointed
Seven promotions announced as lawyers target future growth
Legal team says conditions likely to get worse before they get better
Director and owner, The HR Dept Shropshire
Businesses don't need to be out of pocket chasing bad-payers
New report sets out ambitious blueprint for the future
Firms find out about changes to the Job Retention Scheme
Major expansion drive launched after orders surge
Business owners set to furlough staff during second lockdown
Law firm welcomes six new members of staff
Scheme will raise much-needed funds in wake of pandemic
College urges firms to take up funding opportunities