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People Pulse, from the experts at MHA HR Solutions

Stephanie Pote · Posted on: March 9th 2026 · read

Welcome to People Pulse

In this issue, we look at why HR’s role in 2026 must be preventative.

We also explore the following hot topics:

  1. Pay, Reward and Cost-of-Living Pressures: What Employers Need to Revisit in 2026
  2. The Gavel Drop: GOSH Workers win Discrimination Case in the Court of Appeal
  3. Do you employ staff in the EU? EU Pay Transparency Directive
  4. Employment Rights Act: changes in April 2026
  5. Statutory Rate Increases in April 2026

As always, our team at MHA HR Solutions is here to help you interpret the changes and implement them effectively. Please contact the team by clicking on the button below:

Articles from this edition

Group discussion

From Firefighting to Foresight: Why HR’s Role in 2026 Must Be Preventative

Organisations are navigating continuing economic uncertainty, increasing expectation from the workforces and significant legislative reform.
Employees walking to work

Pay, Reward and Cost-of-Living Pressures: What Employers Need to Revisit in 2026

Pay remains one of the most sensitive and complex people issues facing employers in 2026.
People walking to work

The Gavel Drop: GOSH Workers win Discrimination Case in the Court of Appeal

Monitoring employees

Do you employ staff in the EU? EU Pay Transparency Directive

Employees in a meeting room

Employment Rights Act: changes in April 2026

Finally…and back closer to home…..don’t forget the Employment Rights Act changes and increases to Statutory Rates from 1 April 2026.
Employees working on a desk

Statutory Rate Increases in April 2026

National Minimum Wage increases will take effect from 1 April 2026.

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