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Calculating the Gender Pay Gap: A Step-by-Step Guide
Once you know who needs to be included in your gender pay gap (GPG) report, the next step is getting the calculations right. That's where a lot ...
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What Payroll Data Tells Us About UK Employment in 2026
While the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that UK payrolled employment fell by approximately 0.4% over the last 12 months, our own client data told the opposite story—the headcount across our base actually grew by roughly ...
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Gender Pay Gap Action Plan: Six Ways to Close the Gap
Publishing your gender pay gap (GPG) data is just the beginning. Organisations that publish only the bare minimum—with no explanation or action plan—often face more ...
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Your Guide to National Insurance Contributions and Categories
Seeing National Insurance contributions (NICs) deducted from your payslip can feel a little deflating. But when you understand what National Insurance (NI) actually does—for you and ...
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The Employer Payment Summary (EPS) Explained
The Employer Payment Summary (EPS) is a key part of Real Time Information (RTI) reporting under PAYE. It sits alongside your Full Payment Submissions (FPS) and tells HMRC about anything that isn’t captured in ...
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Full Payment Submission (FPS): Everything Your Teams Need to Know
Full Payment Submissions, also known as FPS, are one of the two different submissions under Real Time Information (RTI). And, every business, no matter your size ...
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Employment Rights Bill: Changes to Unfair Dismissal
Statutory Sick Pay is changing from April 2026 – but what do you need to know? Following the unveiling of the Employment Rights Bill—an effort ...
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Employment Rights Bill Passed: Unfair Dismissal Compensation Under Review
Statutory Sick Pay is changing from April 2026 – but what do you need to know? Following the unveiling of the Employment Rights Bill—an effort ...
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Managing Employee Return from Sick Leave
In a small business, juggling the multiple daily tasks thrown your way can already become overwhelming quickly. Whether it’s accounting or HR, you can become stretched thin ...
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Reducing Excessive Absenteeism in The Workplace
Excessive absenteeism in the workplace can quietly drain time, money, and team morale before you even realise what’s happening. Recent data from CIPD shows that the average UK employee ...
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Autumn Budget: National Minimum Wage Increases in 2026
The Government has confirmed the next round of national minimum wage increases in the autumn budget this week. These changes will be coming into effect from the first full ...
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7 Tips for Managing Staff Turnover in Small Businesses
Running a small business can be challenging and requires you to wear many hats. One day, you’re an HR professional recruiting employees, and the next, a finance expert managing accounts and ...
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