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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: 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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How to Overcome the Top HR Challenges in 2025
“As businesses prepare for the future, HR leaders must redefine their focus to address strategic priorities in 2025 and beyond. Key areas include developing managers, embedding organizational culture, ...
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BACS vs Faster Payments: What’s the Difference?
Today, you’ll hear two main terms when it comes to making payroll payments—BACS and Faster Payments. But what’s the difference? And which one is better ...
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All UK Bank Holidays 2025
There’s nothing quite like a bank holiday. Whether you’re an employee planning an adventure or an employer trying to minimise disruptions and plan customer demand, ...
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What is the Average Cost of Payroll Services for Small Businesses?
If you run a small business, you’ll know that there’s more to payroll than just making sure your employees get paid — quite a lot ...
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What You Need to Know About Small Business Payroll
There’s nothing quite like running your own business. The freedom, building your personal brand, and the fact that you call the shots. While you’re probably ...
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9 HR Best Practices for Small Businesses
Running a small business has its share of challenges, especially when it comes to managing your team. Creating a positive workplace culture, improving operational ...
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Is Your Business Ready for a Change in Sexual Harassment Law?
How confident are you that your business would pass a sexual harassment audit? This is not just a question of compliance but a critical aspect ...
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A Guide to Outsourcing Small Business HR
Running a small business is no small feat. You’re not just the owner—you’re the marketing manager, accountant, and, all too often, the HR department. Wearing ...
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The Impact of Robotics and AI in Payroll
“AI is coming for your job, but it’s not going to take it away.” Says Seb Aspland, CTO at Cintra, during his keynote at the ...
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The Top 3 Emerging Payroll Trends in 2025
Payroll is evolving faster than many of us could have anticipated. At the 2024 Cintra Conference, Tom Nokes (Head of Sales at Cintra) was joined ...
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