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"We have a significantly greater team now with much greater resource and greater capabilities" Six months on from joining Knights through acquisition, our Corporate team in the Thames Valley has been shortlisted for three awards at Insider Media's Deal Awards 2025 🙌 We caught up with Adam Dowdney and Anisa Sula to find out how joining Knights has helped our Corporate offering in the Thames Valley go from strength to strength 💪 #OneTeam

Preventing harassment: new protections, new expectations 🗣️ The Employment Rights Bill is shifting the focus from reacting to harassment to actively preventing it. Aleesha Amjad and Shona Morton from our Employment team unpack what this means for employers, from new legal duties to the practical steps businesses should be taking now. 'The hurdle is now so high, even one missed step could be enough for a tribunal to find against an employer.' While the Bill strengthens protections, the new level of accountability may bring a ripple effect of unintended consequences that employers need to anticipate. 📽️ Watch now for expert insight from our Employment team. #KnightsERB #EmploymentRightsBill #PreventingHarassment #ExpertInsight #OneTeam

Parental leave: what’s changing - and what still needs to change 🍼 The Employment Rights Bill is making moves to improve access to parental leave - but is it enough? Jacqueline Turner from our Employment team shares her thoughts on the current system, talking about what’s shifting, and why unpaid leave continues to be a barrier for many families. From day-one rights for paternity leave to extended protection for mothers returning to work, the Bill signals progress. 📽️ Watch now for more insight #KnightsERB #EmploymentRightsBill #ParentalLeave #ExpertInsight #OneTeam

Unfair dismissal: what employers need to know under the Employment Rights Bill ⚖️ With unfair dismissal rights set to become a day-one entitlement, Clive Day, John Wood and Julie Temple share what employers need to know and how the proposed changes could shape recruitment and workforce planning, including: • The removal of the current two-year qualifying period • The introduction of an initial ‘light touch’ period for employers • What this means for policies, contracts, and probationary processes. 📽️ Watch now for expert insight from our Employment team. #KnightsERB #EmploymentRightsBill #UnfairDismissal #ExpertInsight #OneTeam

Fire and rehire: what’s changing under the new Employment Rights Bill? 🚨 As the legislation takes shape, Clive Day and Justin Govier share what employers need to know - from how the rules are evolving to the practical steps businesses should take now. Hear their take on the potential impact, unintended consequences, and why keeping contracts up to date has never been more important. 📽️ Watch now for expert insight from our Employment team. #KnightsERB #EmploymentRightsBill #FireAndRehire #ExpertInsight #OneTeam