Running payroll is one of those jobs that sounds straightforward until you’re actually doing it. According to Employment Hero commissioned research, 2 in 3 businesses manage payroll in house with software, so it’s clear that many UK business owners and HR professionals are navigating variable hours, National Minimum and Living Wage (NMW/NLW) updates, pension auto-enrolment, […]
Running a hospitality business has always been a high-wire act. You balance tight margins, unpredictable foot traffic and the constant challenge of finding and keeping great staff. Now, there is a new factor changing the game entirely. Artificial intelligence is stepping off the sci-fi screen and straight into the kitchen, the front desk and the […]
Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 runs from 11th to 17th May, with this year’s theme: Every Action Counts. If you’re a business owner or HR manager in the UK, mental health at work is probably something you’re already thinking about.. The harder question is what you’re actually doing about it. As expectations around workplace wellbeing […]
The non-profit sector runs on passion, purpose and people. But passion doesn’t pay the server bills, and purpose doesn’t magically write grant proposals. For decades, mission-driven organisations have operated on thin margins. You stretch every penny, maximise every volunteer hour and constantly look for ways to do more with less. Artificial intelligence (AI) changes this […]
The retail sector is shifting under our feet. Consumer expectations are higher than ever, profit margins are tight and finding great staff remains a massive hurdle for growing businesses. If you run a retail business in the UK, you already know the sting of administrative overload and complex scheduling demands. The old ways of running […]
If you offer overtime for part-time workers, it’s essential to treat them equally to your full-time employees. While overtime isn’t a statutory right in the UK, if an employer does offer it, the law requires that part-time workers aren’t treated less favourably when it comes to getting paid for their work. This is covered in […]
The government has released a clear implementation roadmap for the Employment Rights Act 2025, outlining key employment law changes that will take effect from April 2026 through to 2027. The Employment Rights Act 2025 has now been passed, with most reforms taking effect from April 2026 onwards. So when it comes to the changes, when […]
Page last updated on April 30, 2026 Protective orders are usually issued by Maine courts after a Protection from Abuse (PFA) or Protection from Harassment (PFH) hearing at which a civil protection request is made. These orders protect individuals who may be at risk of harm or further threats. Many people are surprised to learn […]
Running a manufacturing business in the UK means navigating tight margins, relentless supply chain pressures and an ongoing battle for skilled labour. You face the constant challenge of scaling production while keeping costs under control. For years, improving operations meant pushing your machinery harder or asking your team to work longer hours. That approach is […]
The construction industry has always been about more than just steel and concrete; it’s about the coordination of labour, the precision of planning and the management of risk. But for many UK firm owners and site managers, the daily reality is a constant battle against cost overruns, labour shortages and tight margins. The old ways […]
