Payroll
If you’re wondering whether outsourcing provides more benefits than having an in-house team, take a look at all the ways outsourcing can be more effective.
Why is customer success important? (Part 2 of 2)
In Part 1 of Peter's blog, he went into detail on the importance of customer success and the value of customer relationships, growth and retention. This week, Peter talks about strengthening these relationships by community-building.
Why is customer success important? (Part 1 of 2)
In 2008, the value of customer relationship overtook the value of brands – and the gap keeps growing. Businesses are now starting to see the value of repeat customers, and customer success is completely dependent on how colleagues interact with customers.
Smart working: a new way to work
There was once a level of anxiety surrounding smart working and its impending implementation in the workplace. Once thought of as merely a fruitless buzzword, smart working has caused a lot of confusion due to its previously indefinite or unclear meaning. Surely we should all be working smart? And how exactly can you define ‘smart’?
First Steps Towards GDPR Compliance
Our Head of Legal, Leon Daniel, has written some useful information on GDPR and what it might mean for your organisation. This is the second of a series of articles on the steps we are taking at SD Worx to ensure GDPR compliance.
Surviving the next industrial revolution
Welcome to the fourth industrial revolution, hailed by many as an era of change in which industries and organisations adapt to rapidly developing smart technology that automate working processes which would previously have been undertaken by humans. But is this something to celebrate when we consider the potential upheaval or individuals and businesses?
Challenges of meeting legal minimum pay requirement: is it understood?
In the early compliance audits by HM Revenue & Customs, those exposed tended to be small and isolated instances, some deliberate and some naive ignorance! In recent months, it is clear some large employers appear to be struggling in their reward strategies in assuring compliance of paying legal minimum pay, whether that be National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage.
Part-time working, full time commitment
There’s no real definition of part-time work in terms of hours. The definition just means fewer hours per week than a full-time job. But there’s still a stigma attached to part-time or flexible working. Flexible working is often associated with women returning to work after maternity leave or having to fit jobs around a school run or even working in low paid or low skilled professions. This view is a tad outdated to say the least.
The importance of a healthy work-life balance
At SD Worx, we believe it is important to keep a healthy work-life balance. A healthy work-life balance should be a necessity, but many employers don’t take the appropriate steps to ensure that their workers are implementing this concept. Here are some top tips!
Gender Pay Gap Reporting: All you need to know
The gender pay gap has been a hot topic for years, dominating discussion in the media and in boardrooms. Seemingly refusing to close, the gap stood at 9.4% in 2016, down from 17.4% in 1997. While the UK is getting nearer and nearer to gender parity in pay, figures suggest it still has a long way to go…
How to make your one-to-ones more productive
Having a one-to-one with your team members is vital to ensuring they feel valued. They’ll have the chance to address their concerns to you, understand their place in the organisation a little more, and (if you’re lucky) could give you their opinions on how they think your company should improve.
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Implementing a Payroll Solution
Provided you’ve done the right research, implementing a new payroll solution will streamline your business and help you save the long run. But put the wrong payroll solution in place, or implement it in the wrong way, and you could end up having a bumpy road as you learn new systems which seem to delay your payroll rather than make it more efficient.
AI and Tech fears? HR to play a pivotal role
Nobody is safe, according to many scientists and technology gurus. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robots will soon to be able to do almost everything better than humans and will take over most jobs, including that of a doctor, lawyer and other professionals.