HR software has the potential to capture more HR data than ever. Is your HR team making the most of this opportunity to gain real insight into your people? When the pandemic turned business as usual upside down in early 2020, HR teams were faced with more questions than they had answers for. Did their organisation have the capacity to support the shift to working from home? How would furlough impact pay and staffing levels? How could essential departments deal with potentially high levels of sickness absence? Research carried out by the HR Analytics ThinkTank, a partnership between universitie ..read more

Good human resources management systems are the beating heart of an organisation – but securing investment can be challenging Great HR systems are the foundation for great HR teams, which are the foundation for great organisations. The right HR software simplifies people processes across the employee lifecycle, reduces costs, identifies efficiencies, and moves the needle on your biggest HR and business goals. But convincing decision-makers to invest at a time when budgets are already strained can be difficult. In this guide, we’ll unpack five objections you’ll likely face when building your bu ..read more

From automating certain HR processes and increasing employee engagement to helping manage administrative tasks more efficiently, there are numerous advantages associated with using modern HR software. Selecting the right HR software is an essential process in helping you to meet compliance requirements (such as the GDPR) and overall performance objectives. If you’re considering upgrading or purchasing new HR systems, one of the first decisions will involve pricing; how much should you budget to obtain the tools your business needs? In this article, we’ll explore some key factors that impact HR ..read more

Not sure what to ask during an interview? Try these unique interview questions to ask an employer – plus, our top creative questions to ask as an employer While modern recruitment systems enable employers to screen and filter candidates using so-called ‘killer’ questions, it’s at the interview stage that HR professionals and hiring managers have the best chance to gain deep insight into a candidate’s background, expertise and aptitude. It’s worth remembering, too, that the interview is an opportunity for applicants to find out more about your organisation, the vacant role, and if it’s the righ ..read more

Ciphr survey reveals that 98% of leaders and senior managers find their jobs stressful in some way, with the cost-of-living crisis cited as the biggest cause of stress The cost-of-living crisis is the top cause of stress at work for people working in leadership and senior management roles, according to the findings of a new survey by HR software provider Ciphr. A staggering 98% of the 265 leaders and senior managers polled found at least one aspect of their work stressful, while two-fifths (83%) are affected by three or more work-related stressors (the average, per person, is eight). Yet, desp ..read more

The benefits of payroll outsourcing are compelling, so it’s no wonder more organisations are choosing this as an alternative to hosting expensive in-house operations. Not only does making use of a payroll outsourcing company free up vital time and resources in the payroll team, it also means organisations benefit from the latest software, knowledge and expertise, as well as ensuring compliance with legislation. Businesses will also have access to vital information around pay and employees, helping them shape their strategy in other areas, and can benefit from additional solutions such as P11D ..read more

Ciphr is delighted to announce that it has been shortlisted for the Best Performing Company – Human Capital Management – award in the 2023 Megabuyte50 awards. The Megabuyte50 awards are an independent ranking of the UK’s best-performing, privately owned technology companies. Shortlisted companies are selected using Megabuyte’s proprietary Scorecard rating, which assesses their performance against seven key financial metrics including size, growth, margins and cash flow. Sion Lewis, CEO of Ciphr, says: “We are delighted to be recognised as one of the best-performing, privately owned HR technolo ..read more

The cost-of-living crisis, high inflation and rising prices, and burnout are at the top of the list when it comes to the biggest causes of stress at work for senior managers, according to a new survey. HR software provider Ciphr polled 265 people working in senior management and leadership roles, at medium and large businesses in the UK, to find out which things, if any, were currently causing them the biggest concern or most stress in their job. They were also asked whether they ever felt stressed or anxious about their impending workweek – something often dubbed as getting the ‘Sunday scarie ..read more

There are many reasons why organisations might consider outsourcing payroll. An obvious one is to free up more time for in-house HR or payroll teams, which can also generate savings on new recruits, administration, and training. Making use of a payroll outsourcing company also leads to a better service, with fewer errors, and removes the headache that comes with legal compliance around tax, pensions and employment regulations. It also provides greater flexibility, with the ability to expand or contract service levels as needed, and you’ll always benefit from the latest software. In-house provi ..read more

The right HR platform helps your team achieve more and spend less: the magic equation in today’s troubled economy. But how does yours stack up? If you’re leaving efficiencies on the table, reviewing your HR software could be your easiest win ever Few teams today are immune from the pressure to do more with less, and HR’s no exception. As recession headwinds continue, efficiency is the undisputed priority for most organisations. This cost-cutting agenda sadly often translates into redundancies but workforce reduction must be a last resort. That’s true not only morally, but because layoffs can h ..read more