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a four-day work week

Is a Four-Day Work Week Right for You?

In case you didn’t already know, since the 6th of April 2024, the Flexible Working Bill has given UK employees more rights when it comes to flexible working. ...
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Common Payroll Errors

Common Payroll Errors and How to Avoid Them

In 2024, The Global Payroll Association surveyed over 4000 UK employees and uncovered some eye-opening findings. A quarter of UK PAYE employees said they’d received ...
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gender pay gap reporting

A Guide to Gender Pay Gap Reporting

Did you know that in April 2024, the gender pay gap for full-time employees was 7.0%? This signifies a slight drop from 7.5% in 2023. ...
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How does Payroll Outsourcing Work

How does Payroll Outsourcing Work?

The payroll processing process is pretty much the same whether you have ten, fifty or five hundred employees. However, the amount of work that you’ll ...
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Average Pay Rise

How Much Will the Average Pay Rise in 2025?

After five years of moderate salary increases following the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, the average pay rise rate for 2025 is projected to slow down compared ...
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Changing payroll software

What You Need to Know About Changing Payroll Software

Changing payroll software might seem like a big step, but it’s worth it when you think about how much time and hassle it could save.  ...
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switching payroll companies

A Guide to Switching Payroll Companies

If you’re here, it can only mean one thing. You’re thinking about switching payroll companies.  Maybe you’re not getting the customer service you expect. Maybe ...
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employment rights bill

Amendments to the Employment Rights Bill: Changes You Need to Know

On 27 November 2024, the government released an amendment paper to the Employment Rights Bill that introduces some changes and clarifications not previously announced; updates ...
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Payroll Continuity Plan

What is a Payroll Continuity Plan? (and How to Make One)

Let’s face it, a missed payslip or a delay in payroll is more than just a headache. It can seriously impact employee morale and damage ...
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national minimum wage 2025

Autumn Budget Updates: National Minimum Wage in 2025

“A proper day’s work deserves a proper day’s pay.” — Angela Rayner, Deputy Prime Minister.  We couldn’t put it better ourselves. When your employees put ...
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national insurance changes

Autumn Budget: National Insurance Changes 2024

As promised in this year’s Autumn Budget, there have been no increases in tax and National Insurance (NI) for employees. Unfortunately, the same can’t be said ...
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christmas payroll

Christmas Payroll: A Guide to Payroll in December

Christmas is coming up fast, and one of the things on many payrollers’ mind is ‘what do I need to do for Christmas payroll?’. There ...
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