Workplace health and safety is not a ‘nice-to-have’ or a box-ticking exercise. It’s a fundamental responsibility that protects your people, your business and your reputation. In the UK, the authority setting and enforcing these standards is the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). For many employers, the HSE is a name associated with inspections, regulations and […]
London, 10 July 2025: Full-time pay in June saw its largest month-on-month increase since Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her Autumn Budget in October. Employment Hero’s June Jobs Report uses real-time data from 105,000 employees across small and medium-sized businesses with 1-500 employees in the UK. Data shows wages in June were 1% higher than May […]
Full-time employment continues to go backwards following the Government’s disastrous decision to go after employers in its budget. Employment Hero’s SmartMatch Salary Report uses real-time data from 90,000 employees across small businesses with 1-500 employees in the UK. Collected at the end of December, the real-time data shows the impact of the Government’s Budget in […]
London, XX February: Workers at UK SMEs are not seeing sustained growth in wages as their employers prepare to pay the Government more from April, not their employees, as new legislation announced at October’s Budget kicks in. Employment Hero’s SmartMatch Salary Report uses real-time data from 90,000 employees across small businesses with 1-500 employees in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
