Mandatory payrolling BIK 2027: what's changing and why this matters
If you've been involved in voluntary payrolling of benefits in kind (BIK) over the last 10 years, the natural assumption is that mandatory payrolling...
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Top 7 HR and payroll disconnect problems
Two systems. One big problem. When HR and payroll don't connect, everyone pays the price. Here's what that looks like in practice, and how to put it...
Integrating HR and payroll in UK mid-sized firms
Integrating HR and payroll software in UK mid-sized firms is one of the most high-impact changes an HR or payroll leader can make. Not because the...
AI in payroll: how artificial intelligence is transforming UK payroll teams
Artificial intelligence isn’t a future concept for payroll – it's already here, and UK teams are using it today. According to research by Gartner...
Payroll trends 2026: predictions, challenges and solutions
What will 2026 have in store for the world of payroll? A lot can happen in 12 months, but Ciphr’s own experts, as well as payroll professionals...
Top 5 reasons to check your payslip
Research by HR and payroll software provider Ciphr found that nearly a quarter (22%) of UK workers don’t regularly check their payslips. Despite...
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) changes: steps to get ahead for 2026/7
Significant changes to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) will affect all UK employers in 2026/7. But there’s lots of work to do before then. Here, we guide...
How to increase take home pay for your employees (without increasing salaries)
Every employee is feeling the squeeze. Pay rises aren’t stretching as far as they once did. Everyday costs remain stubbornly high. And when salaries...
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What is the best HR software to use in the UK? 5 emerging standards reshaping HR and payroll in 2026
The definition of “best” has changed. UK HR leaders are the ones redefining it For UK organisations with 200–2,000 employees, the question “what is...