AI: Why every accountant should visit the Sage AI Roadshows 2026

There’s a conversation happening in many accounting practices across the UK. It’s happening over morning coffees, in partner meetings, and in the quiet moments between client calls: “What do we do about AI?” With Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax launching in just a few months, affecting 864,000 sole traders and landlords in its … [Read more…]

AI Skills Boost: Get free government-backed AI training for your business

Your people are probably using AI, whether your business has officially adopted it or not. From drafting invoice reminders and summarising meeting notes in seconds, to getting help with prospecting templates or ideas, AI has crept into everyday work. That’s the context for the AI Skills Boost, a UK government initiative designed to help millions … [Read more…]

Flip National Sickie Day Into a Wellness Win

Employment Hero is prescribing a more productive approach to National Sickie Day. The first Monday of February has a bit of a reputation and similar to Blue Monday, it’s not a good one. Widely known as National Sickie Day, it’s statistically the day when more UK employees are likely to call in sick than any … [Read more…]

What is Garden Leave in the UK? Meaning & Employer Guide

When an employee leaves your business, either voluntarily or through termination of employment, the transition period can be difficult to traverse. As a business owner or HR professional, protecting the business is a key objective, but you also need to handle the exit professionally.  This is where garden leave comes in.  Far from being a … [Read more…]

How to create a payroll contingency plan for your UK business

It’s a scenario that can make any business owner’s stomach drop. Your payroll manager, the one who holds the keys to paying your team, suddenly leaves. Questions like “how will everyone get paid” or “what about tax compliance and deadlines” are floating around in your mind. We get it, it’s not an ideal situation. But … [Read more…]

Product Update: December 2025

Blog URL copied for sharing! Welcome to the December 2025 product update from the Employment Hero team. We’ve got lots to share around Custom Forms, the EH Work App, Recruitment and more. Last Updated Jan 26… Source News Berita Teknologi Berita Olahraga Sports news sports Motivation football prediction technology Berita Technologi Berita Terkini Tempat Wisata … [Read more…]

From ready to results in 30 days: Your AI action workbook

19 January, 2026 3 min read Share Copy Link Copied AI could save you time, reduce admin, and improve cash flow—but only when it’s applied to real work. If you’re running a small business, AI might still feel abstract. You’ve heard what it could do, but turning that promise into something useful in your day-to-day … [Read more…]

Sage x Checkatrade: Why Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is cutting admin for sole traders

23 January, 2026 5 min read Share Copy Link Copied 56% of the UK private sector is made up entirely of sole traders, yet many still face significant administrative burdens when it comes to operating their business. If you’re a sole trader, spending hours every week wrestling with your tax and finance admin is not … [Read more…]

Pros, Cons & Best Approaches

Hiring is the lifeblood of your business. Every new person you bring on board has the potential to supercharge your growth, but getting it wrong can be a costly setback. In today’s competitive job market, UK employers are finding it tougher than ever to attract and retain top talent. The old ways of simply posting … [Read more…]

MTD for Income Tax: How to switch your practice from Self Assessment

19 January, 2026 8 min read Share Copy Link Copied The era of MTD for Income Tax is upon us. But Self Assessment isn’t going away anytime soon. The goal moving forward for practices is to find a way to support all sole traders and landlords, regardless of which HMRC path they’re following—while also supporting … [Read more…]