As the new financial year commences, statutory sick pay (SSP) has received an uplift in its annual rate, as is customary. To ensure you’re equipped for any instances of employee illness, we’ve compiled the updated SSP rates for 2024/25. It’s crucial to stay informed and adhere to these rates to fulfil your legal obligations and ensure proper compensation for your team members during periods of absence.   SSP rates 24/25 The amount you must pay an employee for each day they’re off work on sick leave (the daily rate) depends on the number of ‘qualifying days’ they work each week. The daily ..read more

UK employees were absent for an average of 7.8 days last year, the highest in over a decade and 2 days more than the pre-pandemic rate of 5.8 days.  “Despite our research showing that most organisations are focusing on employee wellbeing, the considerable rise in absences across all sectors is a worry.” Rachel Suff, Senior Employee Wellbeing adviser at the CIPD Your employees will get sick at some point. It’s a fact of life. As an employer, it’s important to understand your responsibilities regarding time off and statutory sick pay (SSP). This includes knowing when your employees are elig ..read more

It can be pretty overwhelming when it comes to payroll for education, whether you’re a single school, college, or a multi-academy trust. From tracking timesheets, managing multiple pay scales and spine points, complying with government regulations, and handlings pensions, successfully managing payroll in education comes with a set of unique challenges.  That’s why we put this blog together, to help you understand the biggest payroll problems in schools in the UK today, how you can improve your payroll management process, and whether you should outsource your school’s payroll.  What d ..read more

We all love getting paid at the end of the month, right? And due to payroll deductions, we don’t take home every penny we earn.  These deductions serve various purposes, such as contributions to taxes, social security, pension schemes, and other benefits. The details of these deductions are usually specified in the employment contract or determined by statutory regulations.  Fortunately for you, we’ve compiled a list of all the mandatory and voluntary deductions you need to know about in the UK. The legal obligations With payroll deductions, as expected, there are several regulations ..read more

The ultimate end goal for every UK worker is retirement. However, the road to a fulfilling retirement with financial security and comfort, is intricately tied to the world of pensions. In this blog, we aim to illuminate the path to retirement by shedding light on what every payroll professional needs to know about the automatic enrolment process.  What is automatic enrolment? Automatic enrolment (also known as auto-enrolment) is when an employee who meets certain requirements is made a member of a workplace pension scheme without needing to ask to be part of it.  In the past, it was ..read more

Choosing an EOR can help make hiring talent in a new market easier and quicker, but if you’re considering this route, one of the burning questions on your mind is likely, “What’s does an employer of record cost?” What is an employer of record (EOR)? Before diving into costs, let’s get on the same page about what an   is. In a nutshell, an EOR is a third-party service that takes on the responsibility of being the official employer for your workforce in a specific location. This includes handling payroll, compliance, and all the legalities that come with having members of your team in new l ..read more

Your people are really what makes your organisation work, you need them. But of course, people come to work to get paid, so it’s important to have your payroll solutions down – especially when operating globally.   Welcome to our global payroll hub, the place where you can find out anything you might need to know about getting started with global payroll, how to manage your payroll, and which global payroll solution is right for your business!   Let’s start with, what actually is global payroll?   Global payroll is a bit of a catch-all term for any payroll process which is ..read more

People generally dislike parting with their hard-earned money for taxes, even though these funds support essential services like infrastructure, the NHS, and education. National Insurance stands out in this realm. Whether it’s the term ‘contribution’ or the more personal connection we feel, it doesn’t evoke the same negativity as other taxes. It could be because contributing to National Insurance is akin to saving for your future self and securing your state pension. Nevertheless, it’s crucial, as almost everyone employed in the United Kingdom must pay it. Failing to contribute can limit your ..read more

People are the most important part of your business. So, making sure that you’re paying them correctly is vital. When you’re getting ready to expand globally, you need to consider what your options are for a global payroll solution and look at what is best for your organisation—and most importantly what is going to work best for your people. Let’s look at what global payroll solutions are out there, and what you need to consider when selecting one. Global payroll software provider A global payroll software provider is a company who offers payroll processing in a range of countries around the w ..read more

Global payroll management is filled with complexities and challenges—all unique to the different locations you’re operating in. So, we’re here to help you explore the key global payroll strategies and expertise you need to run your global payrolls with total ease.  We’ll cover the complexities you’ll likely face, the best practices you can implement to overcome them, and answer the most common FAQs we receive about global payroll.  Let’s start with what makes global payroll so challenging…  The complexities of global payroll management   Global payroll management is co ..read more