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For all things Payroll, our leading contributor is Helen Hargreaves, our head of policy, Helen is fully engaged with all current developments in the world of payroll, pensions, rewards and benefits and provides updates and guidance here. Be sure to also check out our payroll resources page for further documents and guidance notes, we also have a monthly newsletter which is free to sign up for via our payroll membership. If you would like to discuss our blogs, or contribute please get in touch.
Develop individuals. Develop companies.

27th August 2024
Learning to learn – be kind to yourself!

8th February 2024
My Journey through Apprenticeships

30th May 2022
Increased simplification of the apprenticeship system

13th March 2022
Reservists – What every employer needs to know

23rd February 2022
Health and Social Care Levy – How much will you really pay?

20th January 2022
All change for the pension age?

4th January 2022
Out with the new and in with the old!

13th December 2021
Here we go again

26th November 2021
Menopause – the last taboo?

23rd November 2021
Riding the jobs roller coaster

15th November 2021
The National Living Wage vs the Real Living Wage – what’s the difference?

29th October 2021
Autumn Budget 2021

23rd October 2021
Do all fears need to be conquered?

8th October 2021
So what now for jobs?

1st October 2021
Nice to see you, to see you…

24th September 2021
Accessing apprenticeship funding just got easier!

20th September 2021
What happens after CJRS ends?

10th September 2021
Payroll to save the day once again!

6th September 2021
Ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting on the horizon?

30th August 2021
The dog ate my homework!

23rd August 2021
NMW means well but…

16th August 2021
If not now, when?

3rd August 2021
Is it any wonder employers are worried about the IR35 rules?

2nd July 2021
What is an Apprenticeship?

25th June 2021
John Lewis to equalise maternity and paternity leave

18th June 2021
Shared parental leave and pay calculator launched

27th May 2021
What does due diligence mean for you?

20th May 2021
HMRC writes to 10,000 employers regarding possible CJRS errors

4th May 2021
Supporting younger people into work

23rd April 2021
Amendment to the PENP calculation for termination payments

16th April 2021
Amending details for a previous tax year

9th April 2021
Apprenticeships vital for recovery from COVID disruption

26th March 2021
Asda workers’ victory at Supreme Court in equal pay battle

19th March 2021
Uber assesses drivers as workers

12th March 2021
Getting ready for the new tax year

1st March 2021
How is this year’s Budget likely to affect payroll?

25th February 2021
A Career in Leadership and Management by Kerrys Stevenson.

25th February 2021
A Career in Internal Audit by Neil Carver.

25th February 2021
A Career in Payroll by Sam Jones.

25th February 2021
A Career as a Quality Practitioner by Mark Eydman.

25th February 2021
A Career as a Payroll Manager by Jenn Carline.

23rd February 2021
Extension to Gender Pay Gap reporting deadline due to COVID-19

21st February 2021
Uber drivers win landmark victory

19th February 2021
Government U- turn on public sector exit payment cap

4th February 2021
Which tax code to use

29th January 2021
Where does payroll sit?

27th January 2021
HMRC publishes names of employers claiming the furlough grant

18th January 2021
Payroll practitioners are key workers

13th January 2021
Apprentices on furlough
