London, 17 March: Employment continued to retract in February following the Government’s decision to hike job taxes, findings from Employment Hero Jobs Report shows. Employment Hero’s SmartMatch Employment Report uses real-time data from 105,000 employees across small and medium-sized businesses with 1-500 employees in the UK. Data from the end of February showed that employment … [Read more…]
12 January, 2026 2 min read Share Copy Link Copied Are you a sole trader or landlord who needs to follow the MTD for Income Tax rules? Stay on track for the April 2026 deadline with a click-to-tick checklist that turns complex requirements into simple, doable steps—so you’re confident, compliant, and as ready as you … [Read more…]
London, 10 July 2025: Full-time pay in June saw its largest month-on-month increase since Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her Autumn Budget in October. Employment Hero’s June Jobs Report uses real-time data from 105,000 employees across small and medium-sized businesses with 1-500 employees in the UK. Data shows wages in June were 1% higher than May … [Read more…]
8 January, 2026 10 min read Share Copy Link Copied The purpose of Making Tax Digital is, well, to ensure that businesses digitalise their VAT and Income Tax data and processes. In order to ensure your taxes are digital, you also need to ensure transferring key accounting data from one place to another is not … [Read more…]
Thinking about a career change in 2026? These days, switching careers isn’t just about a new job, it’s a strategic move to future-proof not just your professional skills, but your earning potential, as well as finding work that truly aligns with your goals. While a jump into a new career may feel daunting, it’s actually … [Read more…]
8 January, 2026 7 min read Share Copy Link Copied Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is one of the most significant changes to the UK tax system in decades. But as the April 2026 start date approaches for many, misconceptions about what MTD actually involves are still widespread. If you’re a sole trader … [Read more…]
Full-time employment continues to go backwards following the Government’s disastrous decision to go after employers in its budget. Employment Hero’s SmartMatch Salary Report uses real-time data from 90,000 employees across small businesses with 1-500 employees in the UK. Collected at the end of December, the real-time data shows the impact of the Government’s Budget in … [Read more…]
6 January, 2026 2 min read Share Copy Link Copied If you’re a sole trader or private landlord then, right now, you’ll probably use the Self Assessment system to provide HMRC with yearly tax returns. The big news is that, as of April 2026, this will change for millions of sole trader and landlord Income … [Read more…]
Let’s turn Blue Monday into Blew-through-my-to-do-list Monday. The New Year is an opportunity for everyone to turn over a fresh leaf and for businesses to hit the ground running. It’s all really exciting, right? Well… kind of. There is one thing getting in the way of the back-to-work buzz and it’s known as Blue Monday … [Read more…]
The world of work is changing, fast. And look, we know we’re not telling you something you don’t already know; but it’s the reality. If you caught our last rundown of HR trends, you know just how much is changing and how fast. So for business owners and HR professionals, it can be really tricky … [Read more…]