Removing gender bias from job ads: why gender neutral job descriptions matter
As hard as HR professionals try to write robust job adverts, human nature means its inevitable that bias creeps in. We explain how this happens – and...
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What the C-suite wants: 24 must-have HR software metrics
One of the benefits of HR software is the control and visibility it gives you over your people data. But among hundreds, if not thousands, of people...
Roundup of payroll changes 2025/26: everything you need to know
6 April is fast approaching – and that means that payroll professionals are gearing up for tax year end. It’s one of the busiest times of the year,...
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you probably know most organisations have an HR team – but what is human resources? What is human resources’...
Earned wage access: what is it and why should business leaders offer it to their employees?
At a recent CIPP roundtable on the future of payroll, we discussed earned wage access (EWA). And it immediately became apparent to me there’s a lack...
Scouting payroll outsourcing companies? Our 10 tips will help you choose the best match
With multiple payroll outsourcing companies to choose from, finding the right one is not easy. Our 10 tips will help steer you in the right direction
In-house vs outsourced payroll: what’s the difference?
Paying your employees is imperative, but should you use in-house payroll software or an outsourced payroll service provider? We weigh up the options
Your first 90 days in a new HR manager job role: tips and strategies for success
Congratulations – you’ve got the top job you’ve always wanted. But your journey is just starting. The first 90 days as a new HR manager are critical...
How to calculate holiday pay: your headaches solved
With the changes to holiday pay legislation and calculations that were introduced in January 2024, and came into effect from April 2024, it just got...