Workplace conversation every New Year always centres on resolutions. While it’s no secret that these often have to be take with a pinch – or bucket – of salt, there are some workplace resolutions that are worth committing to, to everyone’s advantage. With that in mind, here are six payroll and HR resolutions that could […]
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Managing an efficient and smooth-running payroll system is a daunting prospect for many businesses, and the responsibility often lies with just one or two people – making the risks especially high. In addition to contending with potentially complex in-house salary packages, the payroll team needs to liaise with pension companies and The Pensions Regulator, keep […]
In September this year, Dawn Butler of the Labour Party described their plan to implement a new policy should they win the upcoming election; mandatory workplace menopause policies. In the current political climate, this idea is likely to cause some controversy, but should businesses be doing more to cater for employees going through menopause? Explore […]
It’s no secret that mental health is an increasingly prominent concern in today’s society, and it’s because of this that conversation about employee wellbeing has grown over the past few years. According to research carried out by REBA (Reward & Employee Benefits Association), in 2016 only one third of their respondents had an employee wellbeing […]
Entering the world of business management can be extremely rewarding, but there are many elements that can leave you feeling overwhelmed. One such element is getting started with payroll. As soon as you employ just one person, there are considerations to make about your responsibilities as an employer – and, as almost all employees would […]
The term Bacs means Bank Account Clearing System. Bacs payments are the most commonly used system for monetary transactions in the business world in the UK, and of course for payroll. They can be Direct Debits or Direct Credits, but in the case of the former, the requester must have permission to extract the funds […]
For small businesses, building an HR department can be a complicated and stressful task. Human Resources personnel may not have been top on your list of priorities at the outset of your company’s life, but with expansion often comes a need for HR experts. Instead of being intimidated by the prospect of developing a HR […]
The concept of monitoring employees is a controversial one. Employers thinking about introducing a method of monitoring in the workplace need to give due consideration to the impacts it might have. Thought should be given not only to the possible effects on employee morale, but also to whether the monitoring will achieve the desired outcome. […]
Payroll security doesn’t just protect your business. It protects your people, too. Every day, payroll professionals handle the personal data of every single person in your business. In order to run payroll, you need, on average, 14 pieces of data. This includes: Employee name Age PayScale NI number Bank details Address … and so on. […]
In order to secure your payroll against cybercrime and phishing scams in today’s complex digital world, you need a combination of technology and trust. Securing your payroll means keeping the personal data of your employees safe. It is an essential part of everyday payroll management that can have catastrophic effects if a security breach happens. […]
We understand better than anyone the challenges that come with HR management, particularly for small to medium sized businesses. That’s why it’s a good idea to make sure you’re following and making use of these handy HR websites, resources and social blogs. With some sites offering free or paid for benefits, take a look at […]
Executive pay reporting has been bubbling under the surface for about 18 months or so. Like gender pay reporting, executive pay reporting regulations will require businesses of over 250 employees to declare the pay ratios for their CEOs. The executive pay reporting regulations came into force on 1st January 2019. This means that from 2020, […]
