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What to Include in a Home and Remote Working Policy

Many employees work occasionally from home. There could be a number of reasons for home working: for example, adverse weather conditions may affect public transport, thus making it difficult for employees to get to work; unexpected child care problems cou... Read >

A Simple Guide to the Main Points of the Default Retirement Age Changes

Changes in the default retirement age (DRA) The default retirement age (DRA) will be abolished 1 October 2011. This means that employers will no longer be able to compulsorily retire employees when they reach 65 years of age. The background to the new ... Read >

Why Outsource Your Payroll?

Few business owners or managers will cite payroll management as one of their favorite tasks; to them it’s a dull routine that has to be done every week or every month that has enormous and complex potential for upsetting staff and is surrounded by a pleth... Read >

Look After Your Employees At Christmas

It seems to start earlier each year, but the Christmas and New Year Period can be a difficult time for many payroll departments without proper planning. With many companies increasing their staff over this time, the Christmas period can see an increase of... Read >

Perfecting The Appraisal Process - A Guide For Employers

Many employers will undertake their annual appraisal process in January, and it is important to understand how to conduct an effective appraisal for the sake of your business. Performance appraisal is a very important part of performance management. It is... Read >

Payroll Nightmares - Dealing With The Problems Posed By Workplace Absence

Workplace absences can cause major problems for companies that handle their payroll in-house, especially considering that absences are likely to cluster at certain times of the year. According to a warning from the Institute of Payroll Professionals (IPP)... Read >