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Summer jobs sizzle out as wages heat up to 2.7%
London, 11 August 2025 – The traditional summer hiring surge is much slower this year than previous years, according to Employment Hero’s latest Jobs Report, which analyses employment and wage data for 105,000 workers at UK small businesses. The report shows that UK employment grew by 2.7% year-on-year in July, a sharp decrease from the […]
From Role to Role for Employment Hero
Thinking about a career change in 2026? These days, switching careers isn’t just about a new job, it’s a strategic move to future-proof not just your professional skills, but your earning potential, as well as finding work that truly aligns with your goals. While a jump into a new career may feel daunting, it’s actually […]
Make It the Most Productive Day of the Year
Let’s turn Blue Monday into Blew-through-my-to-do-list Monday. The New Year is an opportunity for everyone to turn over a fresh leaf and for businesses to hit the ground running. It’s all really exciting, right? Well… kind of. There is one thing getting in the way of the back-to-work buzz and it’s known as Blue Monday […]
HR trends shaping the future of work
The world of work is changing, fast. And look, we know we’re not telling you something you don’t already know; but it’s the reality. If you caught our last rundown of HR trends, you know just how much is changing and how fast. So for business owners and HR professionals, it can be really tricky […]
New data reveals true impact of National Insurance hike on SMEs
LONDON, 6 APRIL 2025: The imminent changes to employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) will hit medium-sized businesses hard, with companies employing 20 or more staff facing costs of £8,472 annually, according to new analysis from Employment Hero. The changes, which come into effect on Sunday, 6 April, were announced in the October Budget and have […]
How to Keep the Human in Human Resources
Artificial intelligence is no longer science fiction; it’s a powerful tool that’s reshaping how we work, hire and lead. For you as an employer, the rise of AI in HR presents a massive opportunity. It can slash admin, streamline payroll and deliver insights that were once out of reach. But it also raises a crucial […]
Key Differences Explained for UK Businesses
As a business owner or HR professional, you’re probably juggling a dozen things at once. Growing your business, managing your team, and trying to stay ahead of the competition. It’s a lot to manage. So the last thing you need is to get bogged down in a sea of confusing HR acronyms. HRIS, HRMS, HCM… […]
11 Tips for Setting Employee Expectations The Right Way
As a leader, your single most important job isn’t having all the answers. It’s making sure your team knows what’s expected of them. When you fail to set clear expectations, you’re not just creating confusion; you’re actively setting your people up to fail. And that’s a fast track to chaos, missed deadlines and a revolving […]
How to Build a Global Team From UK Without Local Entities
Building a global team is one of the most powerful ways to scale your business. But the old way is broken. The costs and complexity of setting up local legal entities in every new country are a major barrier to growth. There’s a smarter way. An Employer of Record (EOR) lets you hire top talent […]
Which is Best for Global Hiring?
Expanding your business into new markets is a powerful growth strategy. But hiring talent globally introduces a maze of new employment laws, payroll complexities and risks. Many businesses turn to partners like a Professional Employer Organisation (PEO) or an Employer of Record (EOR) like HeroForce to help navigate this. While both services handle HR functions, […]