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 […]
Construction payroll is one of the most complex compliance environments. It demands precision, adaptability and a platform built to handle the operational realities of the industry, not just standard payroll functions. That’s why being named a Software Advice FrontRunner for Construction Payroll Software in 2026 carries real significance for us. This recognition isn’t a panel […]
On the 19th of March 2026 — just two weeks before the most significant employment law changes in a generation came into force — the government published its final list, naming and shaming employers who had breached National Minimum Wage rules under the old enforcement regime. 389 employers named. £7.3 million in arrears. £12.6 million […]
If you’re a business owner or HR manager, there’s a good chance you’ve lost hours to tasks that felt more like admin than actual people management. You’re not alone. Employment Hero commissioned research 95% of SMEs say they have challenges managing employment and HR processes. The Work That Works report also found that over half […]
The 6th of April 2026 isn’t just the start of a new tax year. For UK employers, it’s the date five family leave reforms arrive at once. If your policies still reference a 26-week qualifying period for paternity leave, a one-year rule for unpaid parental leave, or simply don’t mention Bereaved Partner’s Paternity Leave at […]
Retaining your best people in 2026 is a top priority, but in today’s job market, it can sometimes feel like a struggle… especially for SMEs who are managing tight budgets. For many businesses, it feels important to reward your team and this is a surefire way to stand out against other employers, yet the cost […]
In 2026, keeping your best people is one of the toughest challenges for UK SMEs. In a tight talent market, it’s becoming clear that businesses need to be offering more than a competitive salary to build a loyal team. But if pay isn’t enough, it leads to the question, what really makes employees stay? While […]
LEEDS, 9 April 2026: Full-time employment across the UK is growing nearly three times faster than part-time work, according to new data from Employment Hero, a global leader in HR, hiring and payroll software. Analysis of anonymised records from more than 100,000 employees found that full-time roles grew 13.4% year-on-year in 2026 to date, compared […]
UK workers took an average of 9.4 sick days in 2025 — the highest figure in 15 years, according to the CIPD. That level of absence is already stretching HR teams and eating into budgets. From the 6th of April 2026, paying for that absence gets more expensive too. Three Statutory Sick Pay changes take […]
