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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 […]
Employment Hero Surpasses $250M ARR, Accelerating its mission to make employment easier for small businesses
Sydney, February 6th: Employment Hero, the global leader in employment management solutions, today announced a major milestone in its growth journey, surpassing $250M (AUD) in annualised recurring revenue. The company’s mission, to simplify employment processes so businesses can focus on their goals, employees can thrive, and job seekers can find the right opportunities, has continued […]
Employment Hero Surpasses $250M ARR, Accelerating its mission to make employment easier for small businesses
Sydney, February 6th: Employment Hero, the global leader in employment management solutions, today announced a major milestone in its growth journey, surpassing $250M (AUD) in annualised recurring revenue. The company’s mission, to simplify employment processes so businesses can focus on their goals, employees can thrive, and job seekers can find the right opportunities, has continued […]
Navigating Employment Rights Bill 2025: Webinar FAQs
Recently, our experts took to the virtual stage in a webinar on Navigating Employment Rights in 2025. Hosted by Simon Obee, Head of HR Advisory and Jhecie de Chavez, HR Manager, who answered your burning employment law and compliance questions. Don’t forget, you can watch the webinar on demand here, but here are some key […]