Effortlessly Onboard New Starters From paperwork to payroll processing, there are numerous tasks involved in ensuring a smooth transition for new starters. However, manual processes can be time-consuming, error-prone, and inefficient. In this blog post, we’ll explore the challenges of adding new starters to a company, whether done manually or through payroll software, and how automation can streamline the entire process. Onboarding Challenges Solved with Automation Seamless Onboarding with Automation Save time and eradicate errors and compliance … Read more

Changes to NICs apply from April 2024 Following the Spring Budget update on 6 March 2024, the Government has announced changes to National Insurance contributions (NICs) rates for the 2024-25 tax year. Pending parliamentary approval, the change is to the main rate of Primary (Employee) Class 1 NICs for earnings paid on or after 6 April 2024. How to Make Sure You Comply If you are using a payroll software and have already started getting payroll ready for … Read more

What A Leap Year Means For Payroll As we leap into the new year, it’s important for UK employers to be aware of how the extra day in February affects payroll. With a friendly reminder of this quirky calendar event, let’s explore how it may impact your payroll process and what steps you can take to ensure everything runs smoothly and to avoid fines for incorrect pay. Whether employees are entitled to an extra day’s pay this … Read more

HMRC Scraps P11D’s For Payrolling of Benefits in Kind In a recent tax simplification update, HMRC has announced that the payrolling of benefits will become mandatory starting April 2026. This marks a shift in how employers handle benefits, currently requiring them to either submit P11D forms or opt for real-time taxation through PAYE by registering to payroll benefits. Employers are expected to carefully review the changes for the new regime when available, and start considering now what … Read more

Increased Employee Compensation is a Workforce Priority in 2024 In the dynamic landscape of workforce management, retaining and engaging talent has become a central concern for businesses as they navigate the challenges of attracting and retaining skilled professionals. According to the recent research by Totaljobs, a significant 33% of businesses are gearing up to increase salaries and bonuses this year, emphasising the crucial link between compensation and talent retention. The research also highlights that the leading cause … Read more

In the rapidly evolving landscape of technological innovation, there’s a quiet revolution underway that holds the potential to reshape not just businesses but the very fabric of our society. At the heart of this transformation is payroll automation – a game-changer that extends its impact far beyond the confines of corporate offices, offering optimisation with minimal oversight. In the quest for efficiency and accuracy, businesses are turning to automated payroll systems, and the effects are profound. In … Read more

In the ever-evolving landscape of payroll management, accountants, bookkeepers and payroll bureaus have always play a pivotal role. Now there’s a new kid in town making payroll simpler, quicker and less stressful. This article explores how embracing payroll automation, with software like paiyroll®, and the unique challenges of director-only payroll can be a strategic move, offering not just a service but a growth opportunity for businesses. Navigating director-only complexities to become an indispensable partner While director-only payroll … Read more

What you need to know about holiday pay changes The government recently announced the biggest shake-up in holiday pay since 2020. Here we untangle the changes and explain clearly what this means. An employer will be able to choose between 2 new options: rolled-up holiday pay or accrual of hours. Rolled-up holiday pay (RHP) for Irregular and part-year workers option Employers can choose to roll up all holiday pay on every payslip by adding 12.07% to the … Read more