From 30th October 2026, trade unions have a new legal right to request access to UK workplaces, both physical and digital. The right applies to employers with 21 or more workers. A union can request access whether or not it has any members in your workforce, and whether or not you recognise it. Many businesses, … [Read more…]
Key takeaways Accountants’ hidden hours include the advice, reassurance and coordination surrounding their core services. The Hidden Hours of Accountancy research from Sage found that 81% of accountants work outside their scope, highlighting how widely support extends beyond the agreed brief. Accountants can discuss current figures with clients without waiting for records to arrive. But … [Read more…]
Awards mark the official UK launch of Employment Hero’s charity, Hero Foundation Hero Foundation, the charitable arm of Employment Hero, launches in the UK in partnership with Leeds United Foundation to help people facing barriers to employment find meaningful work Employment Hero and Leeds United Foundation honour Nathan Kilkenny for the inaugural Pathways to Employment … [Read more…]
Key takeaways Sage used the UK Government’s Software Security Code of Practice to assess its established security, governance, and assurance practices across the Copilot Factory Framework (CFF). The assessment showed that embedding security throughout software design, development, deployment, and maintenance helps create more resilient AI-powered services. The assessment validated established security practices, including access reviews, third-party dependency … [Read more…]
Six in ten (61%) Leeds workers moved to the city from elsewhere, compared to half (52%) in Manchester, according to new research from Employment Hero Proprietary Employment Hero data shows employment at small businesses in Leeds grew 12.1% in the three months to September, five times the rate in Manchester (2.4%) Leeds is now a … [Read more…]
More small businesses are now recording income and expenses directly in the banking and business apps they use every day. But that doesn’t remove the need for professional accounting advice. In fact, it can create new opportunities to support clients, particularly those who are still building confidence with digital record-keeping. Clients still need your expertise … [Read more…]
Daniella Angel has spent nearly fifteen years in talent acquisition, agency and in-house, hiring everyone from entry level to executive. For most of those years she’d read every CV herself. Daniella had tried AI scoring on and off (with other tools) but had written it off. Then one role brought in 3,994 applications. Now, Daniella … [Read more…]
The CFO role has always included two jobs: keeping score and shaping strategy. What’s changed is the balance between them. Deloitte’s Finance Trends 2026 report, based on a survey of 1,326 global finance leaders, found that 57% now play a leading role in shaping their organisation’s strategy, and that these strategy-influencing leaders manage 20% more … [Read more…]
Most businesses don’t decide against changing payroll providers. They just decide they’re too busy and they’ll “do it later.” And later probably seems reasonable. There’s a lot on, the current system “basically” works, and nobody wants to be the person who broke payday. So switching payroll providers goes on the list for the next quarter, … [Read more…]
Key takeaways Saved four days a month on invoicing, freeing staff to focus on customer relationships. Customer payment reminders are automatic, removing friction. Forecasting looks months ahead for improved stock planning. Accounts are visible from any location, saving time and increasing efficiency for staff on the move. From very limited stock to more than 100 … [Read more…]