19 August, 2025 7 min read Share Copy Link Copied Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is being called one of the biggest shake-ups in personal tax for a generation. It presents opportunities for businesses to become more efficient at their core accounting tasks, as well as doing their tax better. This frees up … [Read more…]
Making redundancies is one of the hardest decisions a business can face. Alongside handling the process fairly, it’s important to meet your legal obligations around redundancy pay. Getting it wrong can lead to costly disputes and tribunal claims. We’ll walk you through what statutory redundancy pay is, who qualifies, how it’s calculated and what you … [Read more…]
27 August, 2025 7 min read Share Copy Link Copied Diversity in the workplace has evolved from a buzzword to a key driver of your business success. Once viewed primarily as a social issue, its positive impact on business performance is now supported by data and real-world examples. Beyond being a moral imperative, diversity fuels … [Read more…]
When an employee hands in their notice, there’s more to consider than a simple goodbye. Employers in the UK have a clear set of responsibilities to manage during the employee leaver process, from calculating final pay and updating payroll to issuing key documents. And getting it right is not only important for compliance reasons, but … [Read more…]
11 September, 2025 5 min read Share Copy Link Copied HR teams face many challenges in our modern world. Lifelong learning, development, and wellbeing are notable examples that have a significant impact. For example, reskilling of employees ranked as the second biggest pain point in the IDC HR Leaders’ Road Map for 2025. Add-in compulsory … [Read more…]
What are transferable skills? Transferable skills are expertise and strengths that can be applied in more than one role or industry. Having abilities that are not specific to just one area comes in handy if you’re considering a job or industry change. And the good news is, you probably already possess lots of them. So … [Read more…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]