31 May, 2026

PEO risk management compliance guide for UK employers

A professional employer organisation (PEO) can be a lifesaver for managing HR, payroll and other employee admin tasks. For smaller businesses or organisations that are just starting out, being able to outsource these complex and time-consuming tasks can bring many benefits, including managing and reducing risk.  HR can be fraught with potential pitfalls, from handling […]

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How to Use AI in Payroll Management & Processing

Running payroll is one of those jobs that sounds straightforward until you’re actually doing it. According to Employment Hero commissioned research, 2 in 3 businesses manage payroll in house with software, so it’s clear that many UK business owners and HR professionals are navigating variable hours, National Minimum and Living Wage (NMW/NLW) updates, pension auto-enrolment, […]

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Bradford Factor Alternatives: Smarter Absence Management 2026

Managing absences has traditionally been seen as a disruption that costs businesses money, putting pressure on the rest of the team. But, absence management in 2026 isn’t about tracking disruptions, but understanding patterns, supporting wellbeing and building a healthier workforce. For decades the Bradford Factor has been the go-to tool for HR professionals to measure […]

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