International Employment Predictions 2025

We held an in-person event: International Employment Predictions 2025: Navigating the Future Across Jurisdictions.

15 January 2025

Event

Offering a unique opportunity, all of our Employment Law partners from Simmons & Simmons, representing our international offices, presented their valuable insights into the ever-evolving landscape of employment law. This special occasion gave attendees the chance to directly engage with our top experts, enabling focused conversations on specific challenges across different jurisdictions and providing a comprehensive global outlook.

International conference:

The event kicked off with a session dedicated to discussing our predictions for employment trends in 2025 across various jurisdictions, offering a wide-ranging perspective on potential global and local challenges.

We explored pivotal trends shaping the future of employment, with a special focus on:

  • Investigations and Fair Process: Delving into the rise of complex investigations into financial misconduct, workplace culture, and sexual harassment. What trends are we observing?
  • Whistleblowing Trends: Examining the impact of increased legal and regulatory focus on ethical behaviour and effective reporting channels. Are whistleblowing allegations becoming more common?
  • AI and Automation: Discussing the integration of automation and AI in recruitment and its regulatory landscape. What challenges and opportunities does this present?
  • Global reorganisations and redundancy plans
  • Pay Transparency Directive