Is your current payroll product coming to an end? What does that really mean? What happens next, and how can your business prepare? As products come to the end of their life there are a few things you as a customer need to make note of, and options you should be considering. What does end of life mean, and why is my payroll product coming to an end? Typically, a software company will ‘end of life’ a payroll product due to its poor customer suitability,…
Since the government encouraged employees to work from home where possible during the pandemic, many employers have adopted remote or hybrid working for good. But how do you ensure working from home remains productive as the novelty wears off? How can employers encourage the productivity of their remote workforce as time goes on? Here are the top recommendations from our HR experts. A stitch in time saves nine If you sort out a problem immediately, it may save extra work later. Considering the impact of…
Adopting remote means of communicating with employees through Microsoft Teams, Zoom and telephone conference calls has become commonplace since the beginning of lockdown. Having put in place the 'digital infrastructure' to ensure remote working is possible, can these businesses now use the same tools to hire offshore employees? And if yes, what impact, if any, would this have on the British labour market? 'Anywhere jobs' A report by the Tony Blair Institute claimed that approximately six million 'white-collar' jobs are at risk of being lost…
It often worries me when organisations contact us to discuss their need for a diversity and inclusion policy. What’s not inclusive about their organisation today and why do they feel they need a policy? Are employees purposely not including people and if so, why? Surely inclusion is part of normal, everyday adult life? Let's look at the legislation that underpins all of this, as well as how to improve workplace culture, recruitment practices, and other procedures. The legislation Firstly, to underpin the requirement for such…
Please note, legislation has been updated in regards to holiday calculations since this article was written, effective for holiday years starting on or after 1 April 2024, so some of the content below may be out-of-date. If you're a Moorepay client, please contact us if you need guidance. Otherwise, please see this article on the changes for more information. Calculating holiday entitlement for workers with regular hours is relatively straight-forward. But what happens when you have employees who work different hours every day, week, or…
We surveyed 1200 people last month and found 39% of respondents are looking forward to ‘nothing’ as we return to the workplace. When asked what employers could do to support employee mental health this year, 42% of people said: ‘allowing flexible working hours’, compared to 19% who said: ‘homeworking’. So, whilst nearly 1 in 5 employees want to keep working from home as lockdown lifts, more than 2 in 5 are after flexible start and finish times, presumably to fit around personal commitments. Employers might…
Employment tribunals require time, effort, often cost money, and can hurt your reputation as a business. Check out the top five reasons for tribunal and how you as a business can avoid common pitfalls. Hybrid working policies Hybrid working is the latest buzzword for organisations emerging from the pandemic, but what we don’t talk about is that it can unwittingly lead to discrimination and therefore, the risk of employment tribunal. It is argued that hybrid working policies risk creating a level of exclusion in teams.…
In a world where working models are changing and there is a growing backlog of employment tribunals, it’s important to look to your HR department as a safety net, not as a cause for concern. Here's how to avoid business fines when it comes to your HR processes. Carefully consider risk assessments Due to the pandemic, HR staff and departments have been expected to carry out more risk assessments than ever before. If an issue comes up when conducting these risk assessments, businesses must carefully…
With reports, end of tax years, P11Ds and more it's a bit of a minefield out there. And dare to let them slip your mind? Hefty fines await you! So we’ve provided the breakdown of the reports that need to be submitted to HMRC. The basics With every FPS and EPS you will need to submit employer information so that HMRC can identify you and your business. This includes: HMRC office number Employer PAYE reference Accounts Office reference Related tax year Where applicable, information may include: Employer’s Contracted Out…
It’s a minefield out there. Legislation can change at the drop of a hat and if you dare to miss it, you could be slapped with a hefty fine. We’ve pulled together some must-know legislation topics for SMBs. Workplace pensions Whether you employ one or one hundred people, it is a legal requirement to auto-enrol your employees into a workplace pension scheme. To qualify employees must meet the below criteria: Aged between 22 and state pension age Earn above £10,000 per year It’s worth…
