Shift patterns: Which is right for your business?

9 September, 2025 15 min read Share Copy Link Copied Changing from day-shift to night-shift is notoriously hard on employees, but even planning shift structures can be quite a headache. Some shift patterns require multiple teams, with potential for confusion if you draw on one team to cover for an absence in another. You can … [Read more…]

Payroll Implementation | Implementing A New Payroll System

In the ever-evolving landscape of payroll management, implementing a new payroll system has become commonplace—particularly as more and more software providers emerge with various features targeted at different needs.  So how exactly do you implement a new payroll software? Our guide to payroll software implementation has everything you need to know. Let’s dive in. Why … [Read more…]

Succession planning: Meaning and Purposes

27 August, 2025 1 min read Share Copy Link Copied Succession planning is about building a future-ready business by preparing your people for what’s next. For HR managers and business owners alike, it’s one of the most important ways to build stability, retain talent, and prepare for inevitable change. Whether someone retires, gets promoted, or … [Read more…]

A Beginner’s Guide to Getting Started the Smart Way

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a concept reserved for tech giants and research labs. It’s transforming workplaces across the globe, including small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs). Whether it’s automating repetitive tasks or providing strategic insights, AI is here to make day-to-day business operations smoother, smarter and more efficient. For beginners, the idea of integrating AI can … [Read more…]

How to create a positive work environment

28 August, 2025 8 min read Share Copy Link Copied The shift in recent years towards hybrid and remote work models has altered the perception of what a supportive working environment entails. There is now more emphasis on maximising flexibility while maintaining a sense of connection and appreciation across distances. Today we’ll explore how focusing … [Read more…]

Save Hours Weekly with Smart Tools

Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t just the domain of Silicon Valley giants anymore. Once a complex, costly technology reserved for big tech, AI for small businesses is now affordable, easy to use and available at the click of a button.  For time-poor Small-to-Medium Enterprises (SMEs) juggling admin, customer service, marketing and finance, every saved minute counts. … [Read more…]

Markup Calculator (and how to calculate markup)

2 September, 2025 10 min read Share Copy Link Copied Have you ever listened to someone in a meeting saying, ‘Our products have a two-and-a-half-times multiple with a 60% margin and our markup percentage is 150%’, and felt completely out of your depth?  Do you know how to calculate the retail price from the markup … [Read more…]

Top 5 Tips for Using AI to Create Your CV and Cover Letter

Job hunting isn’t always easy. Regardless of if you’re applying for your first job or are a seasoned professional looking for a new challenge, creating a compelling resume can be a bit of a headache. This is when it comes in handy to know some tips for creating a CV.  And let’s be real, perfecting, … [Read more…]

HR compliance checklist 2025 | Sage Advice UK

1 September, 2025 9 min read Share Copy Link Copied Whatever the size of your company, you have any number of contracts, wage laws, workplace policies, and data protection rules to keep track of. To bring order to this web of requirements there’s nothing better than a good checklist. It’s a great tool for spotting … [Read more…]

Trust Centre Update | August 2025

We’re pleased to share that Employment Hero’s upgraded Trust Centre is now live and accessible via our existing address: At Employment Hero, security isn’t just a priority; it’s a core value that underpins everything we do. We’re committed to upholding the highest standards of data protection, privacy and compliance across every aspect of our business. … [Read more…]