Freeths, which has an office in Glasgow, has unveiled the findings of its 2026 Employment Survey, providing a data-driven snapshot of the evolving HR landscape and the strategic priorities shaping UK workplaces for the year ahead.

Drawing on responses from senior HR and business leaders across a wide range of sectors, the survey highlights a workforce environment undergoing rapid transformation, driven by upcoming legislative reform, evolving employee expectations, and increasing organisational complexity.

Key insights include:

• Employment Rights Act 2025: While awareness of the Employment Rights Act is broad, depth of understanding remains limited, and sentiment is largely pessimistic (61 per cent believe that it will make the UK less attractive for investment). Employers anticipate the greatest impact from unfair dismissal reform and flexible working changes, prompting many to prioritise practical action such as updating contracts, handbooks, and management capability. In light of reforms that strengthen the presence and powers of trade unions, 27 per cent of respondents reported that they planned to change their information/collective procedures in 2026.
• Workplace sexual harassment and prevention: employers are moving towards compliance with the duty to prevent sexual harassment, with noticeable increases in policies, training, and reporting mechanisms. 10.5 per cent reported a slight increase in sexual harassment complaints last year, with 1.5 per cent reporting a...

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