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UK small business employment drops sharply, reversing growth streak
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UK small business employment drops sharply, reversing growth streak

According to the latest Intuit QuickBooks Small Business Index, small business employment in the UK with one to nine employees fell by 24,900 jobs, a 0.59% drop from March, ending four consecutive months of growth. Total employment for businesses with 1-9 employees is now at 4.2 million.

HR 1 day ago
The power of community in supporting mental wellbeing
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The power of community in supporting mental wellbeing

As we mark Mental Health Awareness Month this May, there’s a growing recognition that wellbeing in the workplace isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s a business essential.

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335K fewer employees on PAYE payroll since Autumn Budget
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335K fewer employees on PAYE payroll since Autumn Budget

The latest research from The Global Payroll Alliance (GPA), reveals that since Labour’s Autumn Statement in October 2024, the number of PAYE staff in the UK has fallen by -334,748, equivalent to -67,000 people going off the books every month as businesses battle to reduce overheads under the strain of increased staffing costs.

HR 3 days ago
Four day week set to take over by 2030
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Four day week set to take over by 2030

With almost half (48%) of UK companies now offering a four-day working week, new research from hybrid meeting technology leader Owl Labs reveals that UK workplaces are on the brink of a major shakeup in working patterns. Employees aren’t just embracing shorter weeks; they expect the four-day model to become standard in the next five years.

HR 4 days ago
Why employee benefits should evolve with the times
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Why employee benefits should evolve with the times


These numbers might get you rethinking employee benefits: nearly three-quarters of American workers would accept a slightly lower salary in exchange for better healthcare benefits. In the UK, 98% of employees actively use supermarket discounts offered through their benefits package, saving an average of £725 per year. Notice a pattern? The takeaway is that employees value benefits that provide real, lasting impact.

HR 5 days ago
Colleagues not doing jobs properly makes staff angriest at work
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Colleagues not doing jobs properly makes staff angriest at work

Nearly half (49%) of employees said that people that are perceived not to be doing their job properly is the thing that makes them angriest at work according to a new survey.

HR 1 week ago
Why pay transparency is a competitive advantage for startups
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Why pay transparency is a competitive advantage for startups

Pay transparency has been a topic of quiet contention in business for years. In the past, most businesses have kept proposed salaries, or even salary ranges, hidden from job adverts. The idea is that this allows them to attract as many candidates as possible without showing their cards to prospective employees or other prying eyes.

HR 1 week ago
Businesses, it’s time to leave the tax-time scramble in the rear-view
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Businesses, it’s time to leave the tax-time scramble in the rear-view

Closing out the financial year remains a major challenge for businesses. Reports identify 55% of organisations still struggle with outstanding invoices from the previous tax year, while 20% of unpaid invoices are reconciled four to six months late.

HR 2 weeks ago
Evolving Workplaces study: the office holds the key to reinforcing culture and belonging
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Evolving Workplaces study: the office holds the key to reinforcing culture and belonging

Despite the rise of hybrid work, the physical office remains vital for today’s workforce, serving as a place for social bonds and knowledge sharing.

HR 2 weeks ago
While giants push for RTO, startups find their edge in remote hiring
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While giants push for RTO, startups find their edge in remote hiring

As major corporations reinstate return-to-office mandates, smaller and more agile companies are taking a different path. While Amazon, Apple, and other large employers ask workers to resume full-time office presence, startups across Europe and beyond continue to embrace remote and hybrid models, not as a short-term fix, but as a deliberate growth strategy.

HR 2 weeks ago
How to build and manage high-performing remote teams
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How to build and manage high-performing remote teams

Large companies like Google are pulling employees back to the office in hybrid arrangements, requiring staff on-site at least three days a week. Many corporate leaders fear that productivity or culture will suffer if people aren’t physically together.

HR 2 weeks ago
Navigating investment negotiations in IT
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Navigating investment negotiations in IT

In the heart of every successful and healthy partnership between investors and IT companies lies the art of negotiation, a crucial element in today’s ever-changing landscape of tech investments.

HR 3 weeks ago
SMEs face the biggest skills gap – how can global hiring help?
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SMEs face the biggest skills gap – how can global hiring help?

As the working world rapidly evolves in an effort to keep up with fluctuating trends, AI advancement, and automation-driven changes to the employment landscape, the resulting skills shortages are hitting SMEs the hardest. 

HR 3 weeks ago
A how-to guide to recruiting your startup’s first employees
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A how-to guide to recruiting your startup’s first employees

A startup is an exciting business venture for any enthusiastic entrepreneur. However, your company's success hinges on an innovative and resilient team to propel it to new heights. Of course, hiring your first employees is difficult when you are just beginning. Here are ways to recruit your first top candidates for your emerging enterprise.

HR 3 weeks ago
Why smart workplace benefits are a must for tackling stress among expats
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Why smart workplace benefits are a must for tackling stress among expats

April’s Stress Awareness Month is a timely reminder that the wellbeing of globally mobile employees is more than just a tick-box exercise – it’s a business essential. For expats adjusting to life overseas, the stresses and emotional burden of relocating can be subtle, slow-burning, and all too easily overlooked.  

HR 3 weeks ago
Stress awareness month: supporting employees with stress in the workplace
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Stress awareness month: supporting employees with stress in the workplace

April is Stress Awareness Month, and this year’s theme is about approaching people with kindness, compassion, and acceptance, no matter what challenges they face. Dr Glenn Mason, Head of Adult Psychological Therapies, Onebright, discusses supporting employees with stress in the workplace

HR 1 month ago
Businesses face low employee morale and productivity
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Businesses face low employee morale and productivity

As the UK government continues to implement its AI Opportunities Action Plan, British business leaders are pinning their hopes on technological innovation alongside HR strategies, such as offering hybrid work, to boost employee morale and productivity, according to research by Celonis, the global company in Process Mining and Process Intelligence.

HR 1 month ago
The 5 things to cover in your workplace mental health training
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The 5 things to cover in your workplace mental health training

Most businesses now provide some form of mental health training for employees. But do you know what should be included in this training to ensure it is effective and impactful? With an estimated £42-£45 billion being lost each year due to presenteeism, sickness absence and staff turnover from poor mental health, mental health training can play a crucial role in the wider success, happiness and productivity of your employees.

HR 1 month ago
National Insurance changes driving cost management challenges
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National Insurance changes driving cost management challenges

elementsuite, a Zellis company, HR and workforce management provider, announces new research into the state of HR in 2025 in the UK.

HR 1 month ago
New tech tool tackles startup psychology dynamics
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New tech tool tackles startup psychology dynamics

Insights, a global provider of workplace learning and development solutions, launches the Insights Discovery API.

HR 1 month ago

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