Amanda Okill explains that from January 2027, unfair dismissal rights will apply after just six months. Employers must manage probation proactively, giving timely feedback, documenting concerns and addressing performance issues early.
Nick McClelland makes the case for HR by acknowledging the pressure the profession is under while arguing that capability and judgement, not process, are where HR's most important contribution lies next.
Nick McClelland
McClelland
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