Consider the role of a manufacturing CFO importing raw materials. Using budget forecasting, you run scenario modelling to understand potential cost pressures: No tariff or duty changes (baseline scenario) A 10% increase in material costs A worst-case 20% increase, combined with extended lead times due to customs or border delays With this analysis in place, … [Read more…]
Artificial intelligence or AI in recruitment is rapidly transforming the way businesses hire. It promises faster processes, smarter decision-making and improved candidate experiences. Talk about setting high expectations. Yet, according to Employment Hero’s research, the Work That Works Report, the adoption gap is striking. Businesses that have not invested in tech advancements are 58% more … [Read more…]
One of the biggest business challenges in today’s fast-paced world is maintaining real-time connection and integration between teams. Enterprise Resource Planning provides a foundation for business operations and growth strategies and should be a key focus for any business, especially SMEs. The ERP software market is projected to reach a staggering $117.09 billion by 2030, … [Read more…]
Why are you still logging into NEST every pay run? If you’re downloading contribution files from your payroll system, manually uploading them to your pension provider and then reconciling payments, you’re spending valuable time every single pay run on a task that shouldn’t exist anymore. With 1 in 3 businesses (35%) spending 3+ days a … [Read more…]
Discover the essentials of financial forecasting and learn to create effective projections that drive business success. Gain expert insights to guide your strategy. When key exports from the UK to the USA were subject to American tariffs, many businesses were caught off guard. Costs surged, supply chains buckled, and margins narrowed. Yet some businesses modelled … [Read more…]
BRISTOL, 18 March 2026: Six in ten (61%) business leaders say they would recommend the South West as the best place to start a business, data from Employment Hero, the global leader in HR, hiring and payroll software reveals. The findings come as Employment Hero deepens its ties in Bristol through partnerships with Bristol City … [Read more…]
When your business buys goods or services, you need a clear and organised system to track those transactions. That’s where Purchase Orders (POs) come in. A PO is a formal document that you send to a supplier to request goods or services, helping you stay in control of your finances, streamline procurement, and avoid miscommunication. In this guide, you’ll explore everything … [Read more…]
Zero-hours contracts can feel like a legal minefield. On one hand, they offer flexibility when demand changes week to week. On the other, they sit under constant scrutiny from regulators, tribunals and workers themselves. That’s exactly why having a clear, compliant zero-hours contract template matters. It protects your business, sets expectations from day one, and … [Read more…]
What does ‘fair pay’ actually mean in the UK right now, are the salaries you’re offering competitive enough to attract new talent? And how do your team’s current earnings stack up against people of a similar age, region, or industry? The latest Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) salary data from the Office for … [Read more…]
The start of a new tax year often brings a wave of admin. But what if you viewed it differently? Think of your 2026 HR policy updates as more than just ticking boxes. It’s your moment to ditch outdated rules and build a better way of working, staying ahead on HR compliance 2026. Refreshing your … [Read more…]