Preparing for the 2027 unfair dismissal changes 

The upcoming unfair dismissal changes will place even greater emphasis on the first six months of employment.

For HR teams, this creates an opportunity to review and strengthen the processes that have the greatest impact on employee success, including recruitment, onboarding, probation management and performance conversations.

This practical guide explains what is changing, what organisations should be reviewing now, and how structured people processes can help create a more consistent experience for employees and managers alike.

In this guide, you’ll learn: 

• What the 2027 unfair dismissal changes mean in practice

• Why effectively managing probation is becoming increasingly important

• Why candidate expectations may have outgrown your technology 

• How to prepare managers for more effective performance conversations

• Ways to improve hiring quality from the very beginning of the employee journey

• What HR teams should review before the legislation comes into effect

• How recruitment and performance management technology can support consistency, visibility and better decision-making 

• Practical steps to build stronger foundations for employee success 

Download the guide to discover how your organisation can prepare for the changes ahead while creating a more connected approach to hiring, onboarding and performance management.

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