Predictions 2026 (2)
In our 2nd post on Predictions for 2026, we’re looking at: Multigenerational Workforces As employers you will potentially now need to manage a workforce spanning five generations with diverse needs. With longer working lives, employers must address the needs of older employees through phased retirement options, mentoring programmes, and workplace accommodations. Retaining experienced workers can provide invaluable knowledge to workers throughout the organisation. Youth unemployment remains a concern, with rates for 16-24-year-olds significantly higher than the general population. Employers can address this by: Developing apprenticeship schemes Offering internships and early career programmes Working closely with local colleges and other educational institutions These initiatives not only support young talent but also help organisations build a future-ready workforce. Actions for employers include implementation of: Age-inclusive policies Flexible benefits packages tailored to different life stages Mentorship schemes, whereby skills are transferred from one generation to the next. Employment Rights Bill Update Millions of workers will gain day-one rights to parental leave in April this year, after the government laid new measures before Parliament on 12 January, according to the Department for Business and Trade. The changes follow the passage of the Employment Rights Act and will allow parents to take time off from their first day in a new
