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10 of the most asked questions about the Employment Rights Bill
Throughout 2024 there were a variety of proposed changes to Employment Law. The Employment Rights Bill, and the legislation updates that come along with it have been a cause for concern for many business owners and HR professionals. The Employment Rights Bill has 28 proposed reforms alone. Understandably, business owners are concerned, and are looking […]
Product Update October 2024 | Employment Hero
A big hello and welcome back to the October edition of the Employment Hero product update! As we head closer towards the end of the year, we’ve got a whole bunch of new product releases to share with you. So, what’s new in October? We’ve added new updates to Hero Time Clock, SmartMatch, Custom Security […]
Five Benefits of Cloud-Based Software
Cloud-based software has been a buzzword for years now. It’s easy to see why, with promises of increased security, more accuracy, and flexibility, all at a price that won’t break the bank. However, there are still accounting firms that haven’t made the switch to cloud-based software. For anyone wondering what the fuss is about, below […]
What you need to know about health and safety in the workplace
Did you know that under UK law, businesses have an obligation to provide a safe environment for their employees and customers? As well as it being mandated by law, having proper health and safety in the workplace procedures is part of being a good employer and managing risk for both employees and your business. Understanding […]
Putting Making Tax Digital for VAT into Practice
Although there has been much discussion over whether the start of Making Tax Digital for VAT will be delayed, there’s no sign of the initiative slowing down. This means the vast majority of VAT-registered businesses will have to comply with Making Tax Digital for VAT in respect of VAT periods beginning on or after 1 […]
Product Update December 2024 | Employment Hero
Welcome back to the final edition of the 2024 Employment Hero product update – can you believe another year is almost done and dusted? Although 2024 is winding down, our product updates definitely aren’t. So, what’s new in December? We’ve improved the organisational chart, added more flexibility to the approval processes in expenses, added a new […]
How Flexible Working Can Benefit Your Firm
Flexible working can take many forms, such as working reduced hours, working from home, starting and finishing work earlier/later than normal, and job sharing. Even though the technology is available to make flexible working successful, from Skype to cloud-based accounting software and tax filing solutions, flexible working has yet to really take off in accounting […]
What the 2024 Autumn Budget Means for Employers
On the 30th October 2024, the Labour Government issued its first budget since coming into power. And as expected, there are plenty of changes that employers should be across; in this blog we set out the key points that will impact businesses. Any changes in legislation are confusing and often complicated, which can result in […]
5 ways to stop busy season becoming burnout season
As the dreaded January busy season looms, it’s essential that you think about how to prepare yourself to avoid it having repercussions for your health and your practice. We’re talking about burnout – recognised as an “occupational phenomenon” by the World Health Organisation (WHO). It’s more than just ‘being stressed’. Burnout could severely disrupt your […]
A Detailed look at the Employment Rights Bill
The Employment Rights Bill, which gives effect to the government’s “Make Work Pay” manifesto, is now working its way through Parliament. And as such, we are getting more and more detail about what the new legislation means for businesses. The government has recently published its Next Steps to Make Work Pay policy paper which provides […]