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payroll software

The Ultimate Guide to Payroll Software

Going to market for new payroll software can be really intimidating. We understand; you’ve probably got a lot of questions. Why is there so many ...
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How to prevent burnout

Strategies to Boost Productivity and Prevent Burnout

Did you know that 91% of UK employees have experienced high or extreme stress in the past year, contributing to burnout?  Many employees claim their ...
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How to Make a Successful Flexible Working Request

How to Make a Successful Flexible Working Request

It’s a good time to be an employee in the UK. Thanks to the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023 you can now make flexible ...
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flexible working requests

4 Reasons to Decline Flexible Working Requests

Since the 6th of April 2024, the Flexible Working Bill has given UK employees more rights when it comes to flexible working.  If you employ ...
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Flexible Working Bill

What the New Flexible Working Bill Means for you

On April 6th 2024, the Flexible Working Bill came into force in the UK.   Called the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill 2023, it gained Royal Assent ...
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employment rights bill

The Key Promises in Labour’s Employment Rights Bill

Labour’s promise was to introduce a new Employment Rights Bill in their first 100 days (about 3 and a half months) in office—taking us to ...
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Calculate Employee Pay

Different Payment Methods and how to Calculate Employee Pay

Whether you’ve been in business for years or you’re just starting out, understanding the different ways you can pay your employees is vital. Doing this ...
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Part-Month Salary

One Simple Method for Calculating Part-Month Salary

When it comes to calculating part-month salaries in the UK, there’s a variety of methods for prorating pay. However, it’s crucial for consistency that you ...
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Cash in Hand Payments

What You Need to Know About Cash in Hand Payments in the UK

It’s perfectly legal to pay your employees in cash at the end of the week, month, or however often you choose to pay them. However, ...
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Backdated pay

How to Calculate Backdated Pay Entitlement

Backdated pay, also known as retroactive pay, happens when your employee is owed wages from a previous period due to a payroll error, a change ...
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how to calculate weekly pay

How to Calculate Weekly Pay: A Guide for UK Employers

Paying your employees on a weekly basis can be hugely beneficial, particularly if you have many shift workers or temporary staff. It can help your ...
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wage vs salary

Wage vs Salary: What’s the Difference?

Although the terms “wage” and “salary” are often used interchangeably, there are some key points on which they vary. Understanding these distinctions is crucial not ...
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