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Leave and absence

The unpredictability of staff absence can make it a challenging HR task—and a costly one. The average UK worker is absent almost seven days annually, costing employers an average of £554 in sick pay. Yet although 87% of organisations collect ...

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Sick Leave

It’s a fact of life that sometimes people get sick. Even with taking every precaution, there’s a risk of illness. When that happens, and an employee needs time off, your business needs to be prepared. Any loss of resource can mean reduced ...

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Shortlisting candidates for your business

With a good shortlisting process, you can minimise it — and sort the top candidates from the weaker ones nice and early. Shortlisting is a useful bridge between applications and interviews. And with applicant numbers growing all the time, ...

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Creating an effective clocking in and out policy

The modern workplace is defined by flexibility and freedom. Nomadic, hybrid, and remote working practices are increasingly common, so having a clear ...

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Types of clocking-in systems for small businesses

Managing employee time and attendance can be a real headache for small business owners. But it doesnt have to be: clocking-in systems can liberate ...

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What is a clocking in system?

When used effectively, clocking in and out systems can greatly enhance workplace efficiency and ensure accurate time tracking for employees. These ...

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Payroll record keeping: What you need to know as a business owner

It might not be the most exciting part of running a business but it’s absolutely essential—payroll records. Yes, were diving into the nitty-gritty of ...

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Understanding employer responsibilities for payroll taxes

Whether you’re looking to pay yourself a salary from your own business or need to pay a team of employees, you must register and run a payroll ...

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When should small businesses consider a payroll solution?

As a small business owner, you have a thousand things on your plate not just payroll. If these aspects of running a business are becoming ...

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Mastering payroll accounting basics: Essential tips for UK SMEs

Efficient payroll management is crucial for your business. It helps ensure that employees are paid correctly, and on time, keeping everyone happy and ...

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Is a payroll service really worth it?

If you’re in charge of your company’s finances, then you’ll understand the challenges of payroll management. From calculating employee work hours to ...

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Compassionate Leave

As a UK employer, you’ll undoubtedly recognise the importance of supporting employees at times of struggle and suffering. This should extend to ...

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Bereavement Leave

As an employer in the UK, you understand that a productive and engaged workforce is crucial to the success of your business. However, life often ...

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Essential features to look for in employee time tracking software

As the famous jazzman Miles Davis once said, “Time isn’t the main thing, it’s the only thing.” While he wasn’t referring to employee time management, ...

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How employee clocking systems can improve your business operations

Employee clocking systems are not a new concept in the world of work. From punch cards to more advanced systems like clocking in software. Yet as a ...

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