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Employment Tribunal Costs | Employment Hero
How much does an employment tribunal cost, and when might you, as a business owner, need to worry about it? Employment claims are a scenario no business owner wants to face, but sometimes it’s the only way to resolve a workplace dispute. So, if you’re a small business owner or HR professional looking to familiarise […]
30 Virtual Team Building Activities and Games for 2025
Why are virtual team-building activities important? With remote working now a standard for so many businesses, building camaraderie and trust can be more challenging than ever. However, team building can still thrive—even if your team rarely meets in person. Engaging in virtual team-building activities is a fantastic way to build relationships in a remote work […]
What is a P11D? A Complete Guide
Navigating the complexities of employee benefits and tax obligations can be daunting for business owners and HR professionals. Tax is a must when it comes to running a business, but it gets even more nuanced when you need to report on taxable benefits. This is where a P11D form comes into play. And we get […]
15 Occupational Stress Statistics: How To Support Employees
Occupational stress can have a huge impact on the health and wellbeing of employees and for small business owners, and HR professionals, it can really play havoc with your team—affecting productivity, engagement and your bottom line. Getting a deeper understanding of what occupational stress is and the impact it has is crucial when creating a […]
What Is Bookkeeping? A Guide For SMEs
Bookkeeping is something every small business has to tackle. If you’re not a payroll professional, it can feel pretty daunting. The good news is, you don’t have to do it alone. We’re here to explain what bookkeeping is and how to tackle it successfully—freeing you up to focus on more exciting business functions, like engaging […]
Changes to National Insurance 2025/26
From April 2025, National Insurance Contributions (NICs) are set to rise—impacting businesses across the UK. With a whole host of other increases set to happen alongside the National Insurance changes, many are left wondering how to tackle the increases without it affecting their bottom line. What is National Insurance (NI)? National Insurance Contributions are payments […]
Impact & Costs for Small Businesses
Since the announcement in the October Budget, businesses have been trying to prepare. However, understanding the true cost of this change has left many in the dark about how much they’ll be paying. What’s changed? The headline change is that Employer NICs have now increased from 13.8% to 15% and the secondary threshold will decrease […]
Payslips explained: Tips to help your employees
We bet you didn’t know that 58% of employers don’t use any tools to help their employees understand their payslips. We know no one wants to be in the 58%, so here’s how you can avoid it. The reality is, helping your employees understand their salary statement is really important, but payslips explained is challenging […]
Government announces amendments to the Employment Rights Bill
The Employment Rights Bill remains a hot topic of conversation amongst employers and employees alike in the UK. And with so many proposed changes, it’s important for business owners and HR professionals to keep up to date. The government recently announced in a press release that it would make a number of amendments to this […]
What the Future of Employment Looks Like with Cloud & AI Technology
In 2025 you’re probably no stranger to the concept of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and how it’s advancing every industry—employment is no exception. While HR platforms have been utilising cloud technology for a while, AI technology is supercharging what HR and payroll software can do. We all know that businesses need to embrace AI to move […]