The government statement in the spring of 2025 was criticized by CIPD, which is the Professional Authority for Human Resources and Development of Persons, which warns that the advisor’s plans risk undermining work productivity and creating job opportunities by not facing the real challenges in the workplace faced by employers.
While the advisor announced the increase in defense and infrastructure financing, CIPD President Ben Willot Policy said that the statement lacks meaningful support for companies and a failure to address the increasing cost and the complexity of employees in the United Kingdom.
“While the counselor highlighted the support of the main sectors such as defense and plans to enhance investment in infrastructure and housing, there was no recognition of the need to provide more support to the employers,” Wilmut said.
He warned that the recent government moves – including the high national insurance and the draft of the next employment rights law – added the costs and organizational burdens of companies at a time when they need more flexibility and support.
He said: “We now need the government's vision that returns to companies by determining how they work with employers to face these challenges and increase productivity, as these measures together undermine commercial investment in workforce training and employment.”
CIPD data showed that organizational uncertainty and high labor costs have a chilling effect on employment and investment, especially in skills development. Wilminout urged the government to ensure that the new regulations do not intend to repeat employment inadvertently – especially young people and those who need additional support for prosperity at work.
He said: “If the government wants to see more people at work, then there must be jobs to go to it. It is important that the new regulations do not prevent employers from employing employees.”
CIPD also called for a clear implementation plan for the Employment Rights Law, including additional funding for ACAS and the Employment Court system, to deal with the potential rise in claims once new rights enter.
On the skills, Wilmot called for urgent measures in favor of the daily economy sectors that employ millions across the United Kingdom. This includes a fast -tracking consultation on imposing proposed growth and skills to give companies the tools they need to raise the workforce and process employment deficiency.
He also urged the government to support the upcoming recommendations from reviewing the work of Britain – in particular to improve access to professional health services for small and medium companies, and to help more people stay in good health and work.
Willot concluded that “the government has been quick to bring costs, but it is now time to support British companies.” “This means real investment in skills, real participation with employers, and a practical approach to organization-and all this is necessary to push economic growth in the long term and keep people in good jobs.”