13 Jul, 2026
A recent USA TODAY article examined whether Graham Platner, until recently a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine, could face criminal charges over a 2021 sexual assault allegation. The…
When the rota works, nobody notices. When it doesn’t, everyone does. June is when the summer staffing problem tends to surface. School holiday dates are now fixed. Employees are starting…
It’s the last week of May. The holiday requests are already coming in: two people want the same week in August, someone’s put in for half-term in October and your…
The ability to hire talent from anywhere in the world can give your business a competitive advantage, but it also comes with navigating local regulations and tax laws. As with…
Payroll fraud prevention is one of the most overlooked disciplines in UK business finance. Not because organisations don’t take fraud seriously, but because payroll fraud rarely looks like fraud when…

Government red tape risks blocking youth jobs as SMEs look to access apprenticeship scheme

LONDON, 9 February 2026: The Government’s apprenticeship reforms could unlock a youth hiring breakthrough or fall victim to bureaucracy. New research from Employment Hero, the global leader in HR, hiring and payroll software, shows 73% of SME leaders are ready to take advantage of new support announced in last year’s Autumn Budget. The same data […]

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How to create a payroll contingency plan for your UK business

It’s a scenario that can make any business owner’s stomach drop. Your payroll manager, the one who holds the keys to paying your team, suddenly leaves. Questions like “how will everyone get paid” or “what about tax compliance and deadlines” are floating around in your mind. We get it, it’s not an ideal situation. But […]

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What is Garden Leave in the UK? Meaning & Employer Guide

When an employee leaves your business, either voluntarily or through termination of employment, the transition period can be difficult to traverse. As a business owner or HR professional, protecting the business is a key objective, but you also need to handle the exit professionally.  This is where garden leave comes in.  Far from being a […]

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Pros, Cons & Best Approaches

Hiring is the lifeblood of your business. Every new person you bring on board has the potential to supercharge your growth, but getting it wrong can be a costly setback. In today’s competitive job market, UK employers are finding it tougher than ever to attract and retain top talent. The old ways of simply posting […]

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Product Update: December 2025

Blog URL copied for sharing! Welcome to the December 2025 product update from the Employment Hero team. We’ve got lots to share around Custom Forms, the EH Work App, Recruitment and more. Last Updated Jan 22… Source Agen Togel Terpercaya Bandar Togel Sabung Ayam Online Berita Terkini Artikel Terbaru Berita Terbaru Penerbangan Berita Politik Berita […]

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Understanding the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

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 […]

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Full-time pay growth hits after Budget high of 1%

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 […]

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Two consecutive months of job losses following Budget

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 […]

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