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Employment Hero becomes first brand to take over Leeds United’s iconic Legends Club
Read more: Employment Hero becomes first brand to take over Leeds United’s iconic Legends ClubEmployment Hero is the first brand ever to rebrand Leeds United’s Legends Club, while backing Yorkshire jobs and SMEs. Read the full story.
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Employment Hero expands Bristol Bears partnership with sleeve sponsorship for 2026/27
Read more: Employment Hero expands Bristol Bears partnership with sleeve sponsorship for 2026/27Bristol Bears is delighted to announce the renewal and expansion of their partnership with Employment Hero, with the AI-powered employment platform becoming the official sleeve partner of the men’s team…
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Employment Hero Named a 2026 FrontRunner for Construction Payroll Software UK
Read more: Employment Hero Named a 2026 FrontRunner for Construction Payroll Software UKEmployment Hero is a 2026 FrontRunner for construction payroll software by Software Advice. Discover why users rank us top for usability. Read the release.
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Leeds drives England’s full-time employment surge as Employment Hero partners with Leeds Rhinos
Read more: Leeds drives England’s full-time employment surge as Employment Hero partners with Leeds Rhinos9 April 2026 – New data from Employment Hero reveals full-time employment in the UK is growing nearly three times faster than part-time in 2026, up 13.4% year-on-year compared to…
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South West named UK’s most locally loyal business region as Employment Hero deepens commitment to Bristol
Read more: South West named UK’s most locally loyal business region as Employment Hero deepens commitment to Bristol18 March 2026 – New data from Employment Hero reveals strong regional confidence in the South West, with 84% of business leaders prioritising local suppliers over cheaper alternatives – well…
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Yorkshire businesses show local loyalty as Employment Hero back region with Leeds United partnership
Read more: Yorkshire businesses show local loyalty as Employment Hero back region with Leeds United partnership5 March 2026 – New data from Employment Hero reveals strong regional confidence across Yorkshire & the Humber amid rising employment costs
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Government red tape risks blocking youth jobs as SMEs look to access apprenticeship scheme
Read more: Government red tape risks blocking youth jobs as SMEs look to access apprenticeship schemeFebruary 9, 2026: New Employment Hero research finds 73% of SME leaders intend to leverage new Government apprenticeship schemes following the Autumn Budget; However, nearly half (43%) say the Government’s…
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A labour of love: New research reveals the sacrifices made by SME leaders – but 85% would do it all over again
Read more: A labour of love: New research reveals the sacrifices made by SME leaders – but 85% would do it all over againFebruary 12 2026: New campaign from Employment Hero reveals the personal sacrifices behind running a business this Valentine’s Day, and the unwavering resilience keeping Britain going
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NEW DATA REVEALS TRUE IMPACT OF NATIONAL INSURANCE HIKE ON SMES
Read more: NEW DATA REVEALS TRUE IMPACT OF NATIONAL INSURANCE HIKE ON SMES6 April 2025, NIC changes will cost medium SMEs £18,000 annually. New analysis shows firms with >8 employees face steep costs, while Midlands businesses are hit hardest.
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Summer jobs sizzle out as wages heat up
Read more: Summer jobs sizzle out as wages heat upSummer hiring slowed to 2.7% growth while wages heated up. Gen Z saw the biggest pay jump at 5.6% as UK businesses battle rising labour costs.
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Pay growth flat as SMEs prepare to enact jobs tax
Read more: Pay growth flat as SMEs prepare to enact jobs tax6 February 2025 – SME pay growth stalled at 0% across Nov-Jan. Employers are freezing wages to build reserves for the Government’s upcoming jobs tax hike.
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Two consecutive months of job losses following Budget
Read more: Two consecutive months of job losses following Budget5 January 2025 – SME employment shrank again in Dec (-0.1%), marking two months of losses. Full-time roles fell 0.8% in Q4 as the Budget hits hiring early.
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Full-time pay sees largest growth since the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget in October
Read more: Full-time pay sees largest growth since the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget in October10 July 2025 – June saw the strongest pay growth since the Autumn Budget (+1%). However, a divide emerged as Boomer wages rose 4.6% while Gen Z pay fell 0.2%.
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Employment shrinks by 0.4% in February as SMEs prepare for new costs
Read more: Employment shrinks by 0.4% in February as SMEs prepare for new costs17 March 2025 – Employment for 18-24 year olds fell 1.8% in February. Overall employment shrank 0.4% as SMEs brace for minimum wage changes and tax hikes.
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London’s SME job growth slumps to 0.7% as capital trails behind regional recovery
Read more: London’s SME job growth slumps to 0.7% as capital trails behind regional recovery10 June 2025 – London SME job growth hit just 0.7% in May, trailing the national average. The capital recorded the slowest wage growth as the North surged ahead.
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Gen Z wages and employment first to be hit by NIC hike last month
Read more: Gen Z wages and employment first to be hit by NIC hike last month6 May 2025 – April data shows Gen Z employment fell 1.9% and wages dropped 0.2% following the NIC hike. Young casual workers were hit hardest by the new tax.
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September sees strongest employment growth in 13 months
Read more: September sees strongest employment growth in 13 months9 October 2025 – UK employment rose 2.6% in September, the strongest rise in 13 months. Gen Z led the growth as SME confidence returns ahead of the Autumn Budget.
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Employment Hero November data reveals small businesses are hiring again – but recovery is fractured across the UK
Read more: Employment Hero November data reveals small businesses are hiring again – but recovery is fractured across the UK12 December 2025 – SMEs grew employment 1.7% in November, but the recovery is fractured. The East surged 12.1% while The North shrank, creating a divided labour market.
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Employment Hero’s First Annual Jobs Report: Majority of UK Workers Prioritise Job Security Amid Stuttering Market
Read more: Employment Hero’s First Annual Jobs Report: Majority of UK Workers Prioritise Job Security Amid Stuttering Market9 September 2025 – The 2025 Annual Jobs Report reveals 55% of UK workers prioritise security over ambition. 51% won’t leave their current roles as the market cools down.
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Employment Hero doubles UK revenue and grows headcount by 60% in 12 months
Read more: Employment Hero doubles UK revenue and grows headcount by 60% in 12 months6 February 2025 – Employment Hero doubled UK revenue and grew headcount 60% in 12 months. The HR platform now serves 25,000 UK SMEs as global ARR tops £125m.
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Payroll fines hit millions of UK SMEs as errors persist, new data reveals
Read more: Payroll fines hit millions of UK SMEs as errors persist, new data reveals8 August 2025 – 84% of small businesses admit to payroll errors, with 40% facing fines. Outdated systems are costing SMEs thousands, prompting calls for better tools.
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HR professionals records highest absenteeism rate in the UK workforce, new data reveals
Read more: HR professionals records highest absenteeism rate in the UK workforce, new data reveals30 May 2025 – HR and Accounting records the highest absenteeism (score 113). Gen Z workers are hit hardest with a score of 185, signaling deep burnout concerns.
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Employment Hero’s 2025 work review: UK workers pushed to the limit yet still finding reasons to enjoy their jobs
Read more: Employment Hero’s 2025 work review: UK workers pushed to the limit yet still finding reasons to enjoy their jobs4 December 2025 – Burnout pushed 28% of UK workers to take ‘sickies’ in 2025. Despite the pressure, 69% say they still enjoy their jobs in a resilient year.
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The AI Advantage Gap: bosses benefit while workers miss out
Read more: The AI Advantage Gap: bosses benefit while workers miss out3 July 2025 – New report reveals an AI advantage gap. 73% of bosses use AI monthly compared to 32% of juniors, while poor rollout drives a 50% productivity drop.
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One in three UK small businesses stuck in survival mode: New research exposes productivity disconnect
Read more: One in three UK small businesses stuck in survival mode: New research exposes productivity disconnectNew research reveals 1 in 3 UK SMEs are stuck in survival mode. Despite 72% feeling more productive, a disconnect is stalling actual business growth.
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Employment Hero Announces Upgraded Integration with Indeed
Read more: Employment Hero Announces Upgraded Integration with Indeed8 October 2025 – Employment Hero announces a global enhanced integration with Indeed, offering free job postings, one-click applications, and smarter hiring tools to help SMBs reach quality candidates faster…
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Employment Hero Surpasses A$300M ARR
Read more: Employment Hero Surpasses A$300M ARR8 Oct 2025 – Employment Hero surpasses $300M in annual recurring revenue (ARR), a major milestone in our mission to make employment easier worldwide.
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