17 May, 2026

When Does the UK Employment Rights Act 2025 Take Effect? Timeline & Dates

The government has released a clear implementation roadmap for the Employment Rights Act 2025, outlining key employment law changes that will take effect from April 2026 through to 2027. The Employment Rights Act 2025 has now been passed, with most reforms taking effect from April 2026 onwards.  So when it comes to the changes, when […]

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Employment Hero named 2026 construction payroll frontrunner

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 […]

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Leeds drives England’s full-time employment surge as Employment Hero partners with Leeds Rhinos

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 […]

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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 […]

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Yorkshire businesses show local loyalty as Employment Hero back region with Leeds United partnership

LEEDS, 5 March 2026: Nearly two-thirds (64%) of business leaders in Yorkshire & the Humber say they would recommend the region as the best place to start a business, according to new data from Employment Hero, the global leader in HR, hiring and payroll software. The findings come as Employment Hero announces a new partnership […]

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7 Ways Employment Hero Can Help You Retain Top Talent

Retaining top talent in 2026 is about more than providing a positive workplace culture; employees are looking for jobs where they feel genuinely seen, heard, and invested in. They want growth opportunities, but also to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Offering all this isn’t always easy, but the cost of not offering it could be […]

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How to ace AI virtual interviews with Employment Hero’s Recruitment Agent

The job interview has changed. The days of rushing across town for a 30-minute chat are fading. In their place is a new kind of screening: the AI-powered virtual interview. For many, the idea of talking to a camera instead of a person feels strange, even intimidating. But what if this change wasn’t a barrier, […]

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Meet Employment Hero’s new Recruitment Agent for AI interviews

Hiring is the lifeblood of a growing business, but it’s often a bottleneck. The endless cycle of sifting through applications, scheduling calls and conducting first-round interviews consumes hours that you and your team simply don’t have. High volumes of unqualified applicants and inconsistent screening processes only add to the pressure, delaying offers and risking the […]

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Employment Hero Announces Upgraded Integration with Indeed

Employment Hero announces enhanced global integration with Indeed, including free job adverts and one-click applications. 8 October 2025 – Employment Hero, the global authority on employment, today announced an enhanced global integration with Indeed, expanding on its existing connections with leading candidate sources including LinkedIn and SEEK. The upgraded integration is designed to give small […]

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