To help employers, managers and HR professionals plan for the year ahead and look at how the issues of the day might affect them, Acas has teamed up with the CIPD and HR Zone.com in a special report ‘Workplace trends of 2015’ which examines the five key workplace trends for the year ahead, which will provide the benchmark for good working

lives and effective workplaces. All of the five key policy areas combine elements of employment law and best HR practice and are as follows:

– Building skills and improving productivity.

– Zero hours and atypical contracts.

– Strategies for managing conflict.

– Social media and promoting employee voice.

– Flexible working and work-life balance.

Content Note

The aim is to provide summary information and comment on the subject areas covered. In particular, where employment tribunal and appellate court cases are reported, the information does not set out full details of all the facts, the legal arguments presented by the parties and the judgments made in every aspect of the case. Click on the links provided to access full details. If no link is provided contact us for further information. Employment law is subject to constant change either by statute or by interpretation by the courts. While every care has been taken in compiling this information, SM&B cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. Specialist legal advice must be taken on any legal issues that may arise before embarking upon any formal course of action.