Payroll manuals are causing “paralysis” for UK employers
According to PayFit, a provider of payroll and HR software, manual payroll can cause what is known as “payroll parlysis” with 37 percent reporting high levels of stress among their teams due to these time-consuming tasks. Data entry, complex calculations and salary transfers are the main sources of stress in payroll. New regulations add to […]
2024 Culture Pioneer Awards: transforming workplace culture
Digital publication HRZone announced the winners of 2024 Culture Pioneer Awards. The awards recognize exceptional contributions to workplace cultures. The awards, now in their fifth-year , highlight organisations and leaders that drive positive cultural changes, demonstrating innovation and commitment to various aspects of workplace wellness. The Culture Pioneers Leadership Forum, which featured Disrupt London in […]
Starling Bank employees quit due to office work demands
Starling Bank employees have resigned after the chief executive demanded that they spend more office time. Raman Bhatia’s new policy, which was introduced in March, requires hybrid workers to attend work at least 10 times per month. The Guardian reports that employees are unhappy with the impact the change will have on the work-life balance. […]
Employee engagement is dependent on mentoring in the hybrid age
Employee engagement is key in the hybrid workplace era. But only if mentorship schemes aren’t used as a HR tick-box exercise. Managers and HR professionals have been forced to adapt as a result of the work-from home revolution. Employers must meet the new expectations of the generations entering the workforce to retain the best talent. […]
Understanding ADHD and its proper value in the workplace
According to Steve Ollington, employers who want to help employees with ADHD must fully understand the condition and its manifestations in the workplace. In recent years, ADHD (attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder) is becoming more widely known in society. Many businesses are now recognising it, along with other neurodivergent disorders. This broad understanding of ADHD may be […]
King’s College London wins the Personnel Today Awards for 2024
King’s College London won the overall award at the 26th Personnel Today Awards, for a wide-ranging and impactful HR program. The university was also awarded the HR Team Award of the Year, in which the judges commended them for their strategic commitment towards creating a community among staff. The team was able to reduce staff […]
Look overseas: How UK companies can prepare for new employment law
Every day, employers are told by media and advisors of a significant change in employment law that is imminent – although we’re not 100% certain what that change will look like. I often ask myself, “Do we need to be aware of this to begin planning?” I am increasingly convinced that beginning the planning process, […]
Beyond the binary: How businesses can innovate for true inclusivity
By Tracey Kerr, a digital accessibility expert at Nexer Digital and a vocal advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community As conversations around inclusivity continue to gain momentum, it’s clear that businesses must move beyond symbolic gestures and tokenism to embrace real, lasting change. True inclusivity means addressing the deeper, systemic barriers faced by underrepresented groups, particularly […]
UK SMEs Prepare for a Revenue Loss of Approximately PS138,000 in 2025
UK SME’s Prepare for a Revenue Loss of Approximately PS138,000 in 2025 Nearly one quarter (24%) lacks optimism about the business outlook for 2025 Half of employees fear that mandates to return to the office could affect employee retention As Labour’s Autumn Budget comes into effect, the Labour Party’s top priorities for 2025 are rising […]
One in three UK employers report increased stress due to manual payroll.
A new study has revealed that manual payroll is a major source of stress among employers. Some employers are experiencing ‘payroll parlysis’. PayFit recently conducted a survey in which more than one third (37%) of employers reported that manual payroll tasks are time-consuming and stressful, affecting productivity and morale. Data entry, complex calculations and salary […]