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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.
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 Outdated systems are costing SMEs thousands, prompting calls for better tools.
Outsourcing Payroll Guide: Pros and Cons for UK Businesses
Discover the pros and cons of outsourcing payroll in the UK. Learn how it can save time, reduce errors and improve compliance for your business.
What is Employee Self-Service (ESS)? How It Works & Employer Benefits
Learn how Employee Self-Service (ESS) simplifies HR admin, empowers staff to manage their data and frees your HR team to focus on culture and retention.
How UK Income Tax Works: Thresholds, Bands and Tips
Learn about personal allowances, tax bands and employer payroll responsibilities.
Power Your Accounting Firm with Employment Hero
Join the Employment Hero Accounting Partner Programme. Earn commission, access exclusive support and help SMEs simplify HR and payroll management.
Employee Bonus Schemes: An Employers Factsheet
Discover the different types of employee bonus schemes. Learn how to design effective schemes that motivate your team and align with business goals.
Navigating Student Loan Repayments Under PAYE: An Employer’s Handbook
Understand your role in managing student loan repayments through PAYE. Learn how calculations work, repayment plans, and your responsibilities.
The Apprenticeship Levy Explained
Discover what the Apprenticeship Levy is, who pays it, how it is calculated, and how to report it. A practical guide for UK employers, with a free checklist.
HR Managers: Don’t just survive the festive season, master it
Make year-end easier: manage leave, payroll, parties and shutdowns with confidence. Get practical tips for UK SMEs. Download the free guide today
