Cut costs and boost efficiency: How monthly payroll can help businesses navigate the National Living Wage increase
Abhishek Agrawal is the general manager of Access EarlyPay. Businesses in the UK are facing a significant increase in labour costs as the National Living Wage is set to reach PS12.21 an hour by April 2025. This is not a minor adjustment for many – this is a major financial shift which requires a reassessment […]
The Business Guide to Electric Vehicles
Understanding the tax implications of electric vehicles, such as Benefit-in-Kind, is important for businesses that are transitioning to EVs to achieve sustainability goals. This guide explains the benefits of EVs to businesses and how BIK is calculated. What exactly is Benefit-in-Kind (BIK)? Benefit-in Kind (BIK), also known as a “perk tax”, is a tax employees […]
Research shows that high performance is not reserved for’superstars’:
High-performance isn’t driven or hired by talented individuals. It’s designed and cultivated by leaders in business. A new report by employee experience platform Culture Amp suggests that organisations can create an environment for high performance if they focus on high engagement, and provide clear feedback regularly. According to the firm, sustaining high-performance was not just […]
Women who was asked “why do you want work” wins sex abuse tribunal case
After being asked by an employer why she wanted to be employed, a woman has won a case at the employment tribunal. The judge found that the question was based on ‘the outdated idea’ that women were the “main breadwinners”. Kate Annand, a judge in the Employment Court, said that an employer “wouldn’t even have […]
The gig economy is now subject to new right-to-work checks
The Home Office has announced that they will be stepping up their crackdown against illegal work and companies hiring for the gig economy. The Home Office said that new right-to-work checks would require companies that hire people for the gig economy to confirm that any person working under their name has the legal right to […]
Maisie Adam to host Employee Benefits Awards 2025
Comedian Maisie Adams will host the Employee Benefits Awards 2020 on Friday, 27 June. Adam will welcome HR professionals, reward and benefit professionals, to this year’s ceremony. It will take place at the Honourable Artillery Company in London. The HR, reward and benefit industry will have the chance to celebrate and recognise those who are […]
How to become a data analyst step-by-step
Data analysts collect data, clean and analyze it in order to assist businesses with making informed decisions. Data analysts will continue to be in demand as the business world relies more on data. There are several ways to enter this field. It is a good idea to research what data analysts do before you begin […]
Data insights can ignite employee motivation
Human Resources is a vast area that faces many challenges and changes. How well informed are you about the current situation? What is your opinion? Join a live discussion on the newest trends and innovations. Top speakers will be presenting on the hottest topics in the industry. You can voice your opinions, participate in polls, […]
Birmingham bin strike: Government Ministers respond
Jim McMahon, the local government minister in Birmingham, met with council chiefs today to try to end the bin strike in the city. Downing Street stated that the government “would not hesitate to act” in the event the council required support. A dispute between refuse collectors has led to the accumulation of tonnes of garbage […]
Darlington nurses changing room case is delayed until October
A Newcastle employment tribunal judge has warned the NHS Trust that it is putting itself at risk if they do not comply with the proceedings. Yesterday (2 April), at a preliminary hearing of the Darlington Nurses’ case against County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, employment judge Stuart Robertson stated that the trust had “subordinated […]