[GUIDE] Pay review planning – factors to consider
A companion guide to help you plan your next pay review, featuring key data points you’ll need to approach the 2026 pay review season with clarity and confidence.
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Planning next year’s pay review
This is a busy time for HR and reward professionals as they review salaries and set budgets. To support your planning for next year’s pay reviews and pay conversations, Brightmine is launching a series of exclusive resources starting in October. Our reliable data and expert advice are here to help you make informed decisions.
Brightmine resources for data-driven pay decisions:
[ON-DEMAND WEBINAR] November 2025 pay and labour market update
Learn about the economic and labour market outlook shaping reward decisions. This session is valuable for anyone preparing key pay decisions for 2026.
[INFOGRAPHIC] Forecasts for pay awards in 2026
Whether you work in the private or not-for-profit sector, trusted pay forecasts are essential for planning next year’s pay review.
Use these insights to balance budgets, retain talent, and stay competitive.
[GUIDE] Four steps to deciding the pay and benefits for a new position
Explore the essential components of designing a reward package for an individual vacancy. With monthly-refreshed UK market data and automated job matching across all roles, you’ll be equipped to make confident, data-led decisions.
Brightmine Insights:
Get our free guides, reports and checklist to help you navigate the future with confidence.
How is your company navigating redundancies?
In today’s ever-evolving work landscape, challenges such as rapid technological advancements, unpredictable economic shifts, and global changes have made staff redundancies distressingly common occurrences.
Uncover the essential guidance and expertise you need in our latest Checklist, designed to help you navigate the redundancy process strategically and compassionately. Inside you’ll find:
- Assess and review redundancy situation and policies
- Explore alternatives and engage stakeholders in decision-making
- Identify roles, create criteria, and ensure compliance
- Notify employees of redundancies and reasons clearly.
Redundancies are never easy—for you or for your employees. With emerging technology, economic swings and geopolitical shifts creating an environment where layoffs are becoming more common, understanding how to effectively navigate them is more important than ever.
With the right approach, you can minimise disruption, protect your people, stay compliant and keep your organisation moving forward.
Our practical, people-first infographic can help. Covering redundancies alternatives, compliance requirements, people considerations, and operational steps, our infographic gives you the support and insight you need to manage redundancies compliantly and compassionately.
You don’t have to make these tough decisions alone. Use the infographic to catch the curveballs that come with redundancies, and start leading with compliance, confidence, and care today.
Are you confident you’re up-to-date with the latest employment law challenges?
Stay informed about your rights and responsibilities as an employer. Our experts have compiled answers to the top 10 most frequently asked employment law questions for September.
Here’s a glimpse into some of our top FAQs for September:
- Should an employer deal with an employee’s poor performance through its disciplinary or capability procedure?
- What does dismissal for “some other substantial reason” mean?
- What is rolled-up holiday pay?
- Where an employer suspects that an employee is working under the influence of alcohol, what action can it take?
Facing 2025 compliance challenges? Here’s how top HR leaders are preparing
Facing UK regulatory change: Real-world perspectives from HR leaders at Openreach, Skanska, Britvic and Lloyd’s
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Synopsis:
UK employment law is changing rapidly, and HR is under pressure to adapt. From the Employment Rights Bill to new expectations around flexibility and wellbeing, compliance is no longer just a back-office task. It’s now a strategic priority shaping how organisations operate, engage, and compete.
How are leading HR teams responding?
In our exclusive 30-page report, “Facing UK Regulatory Change” (in partnership with HRZone), HR leaders share how they’re:
- Managing the hidden and visible impacts of regulatory reform
- Harmonising policies across complex organisations
- Building resilience into their workforce strategies
Featuring insights from:
- Kevin Brady, HR Director, Openreach
- Harvey Francis, Chief People Officer, Skanska
- Wayne Palmer, former HR & Organisation Effectiveness Director, Britvic
- Jason Gowlett, Head of HR, Lloyd’s
Access the insights you’ve been waiting for.
Mind the confidence gap! How to make a success of probationary periods
The Employment Rights Bill’s day-one protection against unfair dismissal will heighten scrutiny over probationary practices.
Learn what our research shows about the role of manager support and training in effective probationary practices.
In our recent Brightmine webinar, which explored the impact of the forthcoming legal change and how organisations can better support managers, more than one-third (38.4%) of organisations said the change could increase the risk of disputes or employment tribunal claims. This risk is underpinned by the limited preparation given to line managers, despite their central role in probation outcomes.
This piece explores insights from the Brightmine probationary period research and webinar discussions, examining how probation is currently managed in practice and the support managers need to succeed.
Rethinking leadership: How HR can shape the future of management
Do managers really need to have all the answers?
Many still think so—but that mindset blocks the open, honest conversations teams actually need.
Today’s employees want leaders who are approachable, emotionally aware, and willing to listen. But without the right support, managers often avoid these critical chats—harming engagement and wellbeing.
That’s where HR comes in. By rethinking how we train and support managers, we can build a culture of psychological safety—and stronger, healthier teams.
How HR can shape the future of management:
- Shift from traditional, authoritative management to emotionally intelligent leadership.
- Equip managers with the confidence and tools to support their teams’ wellbeing.
- Embed mental health support into your core business strategy.
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