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How to Calculate Backdated Pay Correctly in 2026
Learn how to calculate backdated pay correctly in 2026 with simple steps, examples and UK payroll compliance tips for HR teams and business owners.
How I Sumar & Co is scaling payroll, deepening client trust and future‑proofing services with Employment Hero
Discover how cloud-based accounting firm I Sumar & Co simplified client payroll, reduced admin and improved internal HR processes.
Bradford Factor Alternatives: Practical Ways to Manage Absence in 2026
Discover smarter absence management strategies for 2026. Explore Bradford Factor alternatives that focus on employee wellbeing and building a resilient workforce.
The Ultimate Guide to Payroll Reporting and Analytics
Payroll analytics transforms raw numbers into actionable intelligence, allowing you to see around corners and make proactive decisions.
Payroll Contingency Planning: What to Do If Your Payroll Manager Leaves Suddenly
Avoid costly HMRC fines and missed paydays. Learn how to document your payroll workflows and train backups to build a resilient business. Read more.
How Wholesale Domestic cut payroll time by two thirds and reclaimed 60% of HR admin time with Employment Hero
Discover how bathroom retailer Wholesale Domestic streamlined payroll and reclaimed 60% of HR admin time using Employment Hero’s all-in-one platform. Real results for a lean HR team.
Saving a day a week: How We Are Group’s people team works smarter with Employment Hero
We Are Group saves one day per week on HR admin and one day per month on payroll admin with Employment Hero. All managers have greater accountability and more face time with teams, building stronger connections.
How Booksellers Association cut payroll time by 75% and integrated HR – without spending a penny more
The Booksellers Association saves 3 days a month on payroll and gains secure HR tools with Employment Hero, all at no extra cost. Discover the ROI of switching from Sage.
NEW DATA REVEALS TRUE IMPACT OF NATIONAL INSURANCE HIKE ON SMES
6 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.
Pay growth flat as SMEs prepare to enact jobs tax
6 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.
Full-time pay sees largest growth since the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget in October
10 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%.
Employment shrinks by 0.4% in February as SMEs prepare for new costs
17 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.
Gen Z wages and employment first to be hit by NIC hike last month
6 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.
Payroll fines hit millions of UK SMEs as errors persist, new data reveals
8 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.
Behind the screens: How REEL Cinemas cut payroll admin by 80% and filled 59 roles faster with Employment Hero
Discover how REEL Cinemas reduced payroll admin by 80%, hired faster with 12K+ applicants and 59 roles filled and streamlined onboarding with Employment Hero.
