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How HR automation improves the employee onboarding experience
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How HR automation improves the employee onboarding experience

Hiring new recruits is a costly business. Just how much depends on the role, but according to Glassdoor the average cost per hire is £3,000.

12/10/2020
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This is a reset for HR, not a restart

Whether big or small, any restart will be an opportunity to fix a few things. However, a reset is much more than that – it’s an incredible catalyst.

12/10/2020
Why you should always be prepared for a payroll audit
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Why you should always be prepared for a payroll audit

As a leader in payroll and/or finance, you know that payroll is subject to HMRC rules that are complex and changeable. If your payroll system has gaps or vulnerabilities or is not as transparent as it should be, the penalties are high - in terms of cost, stress and reputation.

11/10/2020
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Revealing the hidden costs of in-house payroll

Many businesses remain unaware of the benefits of outsourcing payroll. Finance and payroll managers often believe that an in-house team, or one person doing everything, cuts costs and retains control. In reality, it’s likely to end up costing more, slow digital transformation and impact business continuity.

11/10/2020
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It's time for finance leaders to get serious about payroll

The role of the modern finance leader is much more than just assessing financial performance and monitoring cashflow. Nowadays, a good financial leader takes stock of the whole organisation to make sure every aspect is aligned to business goals.

14/09/2020
Payroll fraud costs UK businesses £12 billion a year – here’s how to stop it
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Payroll fraud costs UK businesses £12 billion a year – here’s how to stop it

When it comes to types of fraud, we’re all familiar with insurance, tax and even identity theft, but payroll fraud is often swept under the rug. It’s not one to be ignored, as every year it costs UK businesses £12 billion in loss.

14/09/2020
The true cost of switching payroll providers
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The true cost of switching payroll providers

So, you’ve finally decided enough is enough, you want to switch payroll providers. But the perceived cost of changing to a new supplier is holding you back. You’ve heard it can be mega expensive and won’t there be loads of downtime?

14/09/2020
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Why more CFOs are turning to outsourcing post-covid

The impact of the global coronavirus pandemic has forced finance leaders to do the impossible; maintain stability in a chaotic environment.

14/09/2020
Furlough advice Debunking salary sacrifice and benefits in kind myths
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Furlough advice: Debunking salary sacrifice and benefits in kind myths

Many UK businesses furloughed their employees to keep paying workers while business was temporarily closed under The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS). The government’s measure helped thousands of businesses to stay afloat, but one issue that continues to perplex people is in relation to employee benefits and salary sacrifice arrangements, such as childcare vouchers and cycle-to-work schemes.

09/09/2020
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Everything you need to know about the Government’s £2 billion Kickstart scheme

As part of the government’s Plan for Jobs, a new £2 billion Kickstart Scheme is set to create hundreds of thousands of new, fully subsidised jobs for young people across the country.

09/09/2020
National Payroll Week 2020
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National Payroll Week 2020

Launching on the 7th September 2020, National Payroll Week is raising awareness of the impact of payroll and celebrating the hard-working payroll pioneers who keep the UK paid.

07/09/2020
5 things to consider when assessing your payroll maturity
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5 things to consider when assessing your payroll maturity

How has your payroll operation performed over the last few months? Has it remained a strong and resilient, or has it crumbled under the pressures of the pandemic? Whatever your answer, the origin is often the maturity of your payroll operation.
 

06/08/2020