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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How to increase take home pay for your employees
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...
How to choose a payroll provider
“Accurate and on time” is the baseline every payroll provider should hit, every time.. When we talk about signs it’s time to switch providers, we’re...
What's new in HR tech: inside Ciphr's May 2026 product showcase
HR software is being rebuilt around real-time data, tighter integration between systems, and AI that can act as well as answer. Ciphr’s May 2026...
HR payroll compliance: why integration isn't optional anymore
It's 10pm. You've just remembered a payroll change that might not have happened. Tomorrow, payroll runs. The regulator is watching more closely than...
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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...