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Earned Wage Access UK: Complete Employer Guide 2026
When employees are financially stressed, that stress doesn’t stay at home — it walks through the door with them every morning. Zellis’s 2025 Financial Wellbeing Report revealed that 92% of UK employees experienced financial stress in the past year, with 89% saying it directly affected their work performance. Nearly half struggle to focus. Over a […]
How to Use AI in Recruitment & Resumes Screening
Artificial intelligence or AI in recruitment is rapidly transforming the way businesses hire. It promises faster processes, smarter decision-making and improved candidate experiences. Talk about setting high expectations. Yet, according to Employment Hero’s research, the Work That Works Report, the adoption gap is striking. Businesses that have not invested in tech advancements are 58% more […]
Zero hour contract changes and employer rules in 2026
Zero hour contracts have long been a key part of the UK workforce, offering businesses the flexibility to adjust staffing levels according to demand. But as expectations around fairness and predictability grow, the zero hours contract is evolving and so are the legal obligations attached to it. Due to the Employment Rights Act 2025, the […]
How to Eliminate Manual Pension Uploads in UK Payroll
Why are you still logging into NEST every pay run? If you’re downloading contribution files from your payroll system, manually uploading them to your pension provider and then reconciling payments, you’re spending valuable time every single pay run on a task that shouldn’t exist anymore. With 1 in 3 businesses (35%) spending 3+ days a […]
South West named UK’s most locally loyal business region as Employment Hero deepens commitment to Bristol
BRISTOL, 18 March 2026: Six in ten (61%) business leaders say they would recommend the South West as the best place to start a business, data from Employment Hero, the global leader in HR, hiring and payroll software reveals. The findings come as Employment Hero deepens its ties in Bristol through partnerships with Bristol City […]
When Should I Hire a Criminal Defense Attorney?
The moment you suspect you’re under investigation or face criminal charges in Maine, your next decision could determine your future. Every conversation with law enforcement, every document you sign, and every day you wait to hire someone to represent you matters. Understanding when to hire a criminal defense attorney isn’t just about knowing your rights—it’s […]
Sickness Absence Management: UK Employer Guide
Unplanned sickness absence is a challenge for every organisation and for business owners and HR professionals this is the last thing you want. But the reality is, employee absenteeism can disrupt workflows, increase costs and place extra pressure on teams. In fact, according to CIPD the average UK employee now takes 9.4 days of sick […]
The Right to Switch Off Policy Template
The boundary between “work” and “life” has been getting blurrier for years. The pandemic, remote work and the supercomputer in everyone’s pocket have made it harder than ever to truly clock off. You know the feeling: checking emails at dinner, replying to Slack messages on a Sunday or just that low-level hum of anxiety that […]
Refresh Your HR Policies for the 2026 Tax Year
The start of a new tax year often brings a wave of admin. But what if you viewed it differently? Think of your 2026 HR policy updates as more than just ticking boxes. It’s your moment to ditch outdated rules and build a better way of working, staying ahead on HR compliance 2026. Refreshing your […]
Zero Hours Contract Template: Key Features and Guidelines
Zero-hours contracts can feel like a legal minefield. On one hand, they offer flexibility when demand changes week to week. On the other, they sit under constant scrutiny from regulators, tribunals and workers themselves. That’s exactly why having a clear, compliant zero-hours contract template matters. It protects your business, sets expectations from day one, and […]