“Champions are built in the off-season.” At the Ladies Professional Golf Association, that idea applies as much to finance professionals as it does to the athletes on the course. It’s a global organisation in a period of rapid growth, at a moment when women’s sport is gaining long-overdue momentum. Today, the LPGA operates across more … [Read more…]
Whether you’re running a business or working in HR, payroll is one of the most important responsibilities you’ll manage. The reality is, in the world of employment, few things matter more than being paid correctly. So when there’s a mistake, it’s essential to rectify it as quickly as possible. This is where back pay comes … [Read more…]
Payroll year end is just around the corner. But when is the HMRC deadline for payroll year end, we hear you ask? It’s 19 April for your final submission. And for your final pay as you earn (PAYE) payment, it’s 19 April if paying via post, and 22 April for digital payment. Ideally, when sorting … [Read more…]
We’re here to make employment easier for everyone. If you aren’t on the Employment Hero platform and want to learn more, you can book a free demo today! HR Recruitment & Talent Acquisition SmartMatch scoring improvements Available to all subscription tiers SmartMatch scores are now smarter, factoring in pre-screening answers like certifications and work rights. … [Read more…]
Payroll tax can be calculated manually, but thankfully we have software to help make it easier. Payroll tax is a notoriously confusing area for small business owners, especially those new to managing employees. Getting it wrong can lead to penalties, employee dissatisfaction, and a lot of wasted time. In this comprehensive guide, we break down … [Read more…]
For many HR leaders and business owners, every April means only one thing: the annual scramble to update payroll for the new tax year. It’s easy to view statutory pay increases as just another administrative headache, a mandatory box to tick so you don’t fall foul of the law. But what if you rethink the … [Read more…]
18 February, 2026 11 min read Share Copy Link Copied Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is forcing a pricing reset across the profession. You’re being asked to do more work, and more often, with tighter deadlines. Meanwhile, your clients still expect fees that were set for a once-a-year service. In this article, we … [Read more…]
Retaining top talent in 2026 is about more than providing a positive workplace culture; employees are looking for jobs where they feel genuinely seen, heard, and invested in. They want growth opportunities, but also to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Offering all this isn’t always easy, but the cost of not offering it could be … [Read more…]
Your people may have been informally automating for years—copying and pasting between systems, building workarounds in spreadsheets, reusing old emails, or finding the quickest way to get something done when your software didn’t quite fit. The problem is that this kind of automation is invisible, inconsistent, and often relies on senior people’s time. It’s also … [Read more…]
For too long, hiring has been treated like a numbers game. Post a role. Sort through hundreds of CVs. And hope the right person stands out. But for many UK employers, especially small and medium-sized businesses, the reality looks very different. Traditional recruitment is slow, expensive and biased towards outdated credentials. We found that 3 … [Read more…]