Why UK Employers Need to Evolve: Adapting to Proposed Zero-Hour Scheduling Changes with WorkJam

August 12, 2024

As the UK government proposes tighter regulations on zero-hour contracts, employers face the dual challenge of staying compliant while maintaining flexibility. While daunting, these changes present an opportunity to enhance workforce management and boost employee satisfaction.

The Challenge: New Zero-Hour Contract Regulations

With over 1 million UK workers on zero-hour contracts, the proposed changes aim to offer them greater stability. Key measures include:

Advance notice of shifts: Helping workers plan better.

Compensation for last-minute cancellations: Protecting income.

Right to request stable contracts: Offering predictable work.

Employers must rethink workforce management to meet these legal obligations.

The Opportunity: Adapting with WorkJam

Instead of seeing these changes as a burden, WorkJam empowers employers to turn this regulatory shift into an advantage.

Compliant and Flexible Scheduling

WorkJam’s platform ensures schedules comply with new laws while retaining flexibility. Automated scheduling reduces last-minute changes, aligning with legal requirements and reducing stress for workers.

Enhanced Communication and Engagement

Real-time updates through WorkJam keep employees informed, strengthening relationships and boosting engagement. Gallup’s latest report showed that businesses with high employee engagement experience 23% higher profitability. WorkJam’s communication tools are key to achieving this, even with a dispersed workforce.

Optimised Staffing

WorkJam optimises staffing levels, aligning labour with demand and minimising disruptions. This not only reduces labour costs but also enhances operational efficiency. A recent Deloitte article reveals that optimising workforce schedules can lead to a significant reduction in labour costs, potentially cutting them by up to 25%. WorkJam’s intelligent scheduling is essential for realising these savings.

Attracting Top Talent

By embracing these regulations and offering predictable schedules, companies can attract top talent and strengthen their employer brand.

Embrace Change with WorkJam

The proposed zero-hours contract changes signal the need for UK employers to evolve. With WorkJam, businesses can adapt effortlessly, ensuring compliance while turning challenges into opportunities for growth.

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