Payroll Basics
From 3 Days to 3 Hours: Painting Efficiency into HMG Paints
From 3 Days to 3 Hours: Painting Efficiency into HMG Paints
From spreadsheets to seamless: The Housing Finance Corporation’s 50% time savings on payroll
Learn how THFC transformed HR and payroll with Employment Hero, streamlining operations, cutting payroll time by 50%, and centralising all people data.
How The Olive Branch cuts payroll costs by £1,000 a year with Employment Hero’s Free Payroll Software
Discover how small hospitality business The Olive Branch saves £1,000 a year on payroll costs by making the switch to Employment Hero’s free payroll.
No experience needed: JD Security’s 30-minute payroll win with Employment Hero’s Free Payroll
JD Security saved over £1,500 a year and cut payroll admin to under 30 minutes a week with Employment Hero’s Free Payroll. All with no prior payroll experience.
How Lavinia Stamps upgraded their payroll, without the hefty price tag
Lavinia Stamps transformed its HR processes, strengthening onboarding, compliance and payroll accuracy using Employment Hero’s modern HR platform.
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.
How a bid consultancy built scalable people operation foundations from day one with Employment Hero
Ocean City Bids’ founder invested in Employment Hero before hiring staff, cutting payroll to minutes a month and offering a 24/7 EAP from day one.
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.
How Cyd Innovation cut payroll time by 70% and set the stage to 5x its team
Facing rapid growth, Cyd Innovation switched to Employment OS. Read the case study to see how they cut payroll time by 90% and automated HR to scale.
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.
How to Pay International Employees: Practical Guide
Learn how to pay international employees the right way, from choosing a hiring model to managing payroll, compliance and currency.
A UK Business Owner’s Guide To Holiday Pay For Zero-Hours And Irregular Workers
Understand holiday pay for zero-hours and irregular workers. Learn the 12.07% method, 52-week reference period, rolled-up holiday pay and the 2024 rule changes.
Overtime for Part-Time Workers: What UK Employers Need to Know in 2026
Part-time workers in the UK have the right to equal overtime pay. Learn the rules on pay rates, holiday pay, and contracts to stay compliant in 2026.
The Fair Work Agency Is Coming: What Employers Need to Understand About the New Enforcement Body
From 6–7 April 2026, the Fair Work Agency launches with new enforcement powers, SSP becomes payable from day one at £123.25/week, and statutory maternity pay rises to £194.32/week. Here’s everything UK employers need to act on now.
Statutory Sick Pay Changes 2026: What UK Employers Need to Know
The waiting days are gone. From the 6th of April 2026, SSP kicks in on day one. Here’s exactly what changes, who’s newly eligible, what the new rate is, and what you need to do now.

