Since our return to work many years ago following the pandemic, many companies have adopted hybrid working. But what are some of the issues employers can face with this model and with home working? What is hybrid working? One of the most popular current concepts is that of ‘hybrid’ or ‘blended’ working. This is where employees split their working time between their home and the office. Perhaps surprisingly, major interest is coming from employers - not staff. A recent BBC survey revealed that of 50…
Outsourcing your payroll, just like outsourcing anything in your business, does come with an element of risk. And not necessarily a fun kind of risk, like karaoke, blind dates, or opening a packet of ham that’s been in your fridge for a while. That being said, a small amount of risk can lead to great rewards - whether that’s a streamlined payroll experience or a delicious sandwich. We’ll walk you through the 7 most common perils of moving your payroll function from in-house to managed.…
Your HR department plays a vital role in employee engagement, experience, and well-being. But when administrative tasks become burdensome, it can impact morale, productivity, and even mental health. Yet struggling HR staff might be the last people in your business to put their hands up and call for help. After all, they’re the ones meant to be playing the support role themselves… So, how do you know when your HR department is overwhelmed? Here are seven signs that suggest your HR team is nearing burnout…
It’s teeny-tiny, hold it in the palm of your hand, kinda have to squint to see it sometimes. When we think discounts, we think bigger is better. Well, not in this case. Check out our app update that’s going to have you saying, “less really is more.” The Sunday roast countdown has begun. You’re blitzing through the aisles of Sainsburys, supermarket sweep style, charging towards the lights of the self-checkout. A sigh of relief, you’ve made it. As you frantically hurl spuds at the scanner…
Redundancies may occur when businesses wish to improve efficiencies, or ride out tough times and periods of slow growth. But what exactly is redundancy? And what do businesses need to consider when carrying out the redundancy process? Read our brief guide to redundancy to find out. What is redundancy? Redundancy is the termination of employment due to the work an individual does ceasing (e.g. due to a business closure) or diminishing significantly. It should be used as a last resort, bearing in mind the initial costs…
This acquisition marks a key milestone in Moorepay’s strategy to offer a fully integrated, modular suite of payroll and HR software, designed to power exceptional employee experiences for SMBs. Moorepay Limited, a member of the Zellis Group and a market-leading payroll and HR software and services provider for SMBs across the UK and Ireland, is announcing today that it has acquired Natural HR who are an all-in-one, feature-rich, cloud-based HR software provider made by HR, for HR. About the acquisition This acquisition combines Moorepay’s strengths in payroll software, managed payroll services, and…
According to the HR Director, 1 in 3 UK workers currently label themselves as 'quiet quitters'. Employee turnover can have a significant impact on a company's productivity and morale. But what about employees who quietly disengage from their work and responsibilities, rather than quitting their job abruptly? This, despite what the name suggests, is known as quiet quitting. It can be just as damaging to a company and is often harder to spot. So, what is quiet quitting? Quiet quitting refers to when employees gradually…
The average Brit spends a whopping 3 hours 31 minutes staring down at their little screen every single day. That’s why we’re taking our fancy features and rustling them up in ‘to-go’ format! ‘The features, we want to know more about the features!’ Alright, buckle up, because here they come. Self-approved leave We released leave in the Mobile App yonks ago, that’s so June 2020. Recently, desktop welcomed a new addition: self-approved leave. It’s like the big daddy of leave types, subtly snubbing all other…
Last year we shared 10 tips on how to help your employees with the cost of living. It proved very popular with our readers, so we decided to come up with some additional ways you can help your people. Why? Because employees who struggle or worry about their money are unable to work to their highest potential. The impact was apparent through 2022 and companies are reporting cases of lower productivity. According to recent studies, employees under stress exhibit 60% higher absenteeism as well as significantly…
We’ll walk you through best practice and structure for your absence policy that will support your business and your employees. So, for starters, what should your absence management policy contain as a minimum? The reporting procedure: this should include how and when to report sickness absence. Evidence: this section covers what’s required for self-certification. It also explains when medical evidence is required, as well as any requirements to undergo examinations. Trigger points: this section covers the number of absences which would cause concern. Unauthorised absence: the policy should be clear about the consequences of failure to…
