Workplace health and safety is not a ‘nice-to-have’ or a box-ticking exercise. It’s a fundamental responsibility that protects your people, your business and your reputation. In the UK, the authority setting and enforcing these standards is the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). For many employers, the HSE is a name associated with inspections, regulations and … [Read more…]
6 January, 2026 8 min read Share Copy Link Copied Workplace stress costs the economy £5 billion, according to the Health and Safety Executive, with 964,000 workers suffering from work-related stress, depression, or anxiety across 2024/25. Accountants and bookkeepers are amongst them. We’re not superheroes. We need to learn how to identify mental health issues, … [Read more…]
London, 10 June 2025: London’s small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are struggling to keep pace with the rest of the UK’s employment recovery, with the capital recording the weakest job growth in May, a new report from HR, payroll and employment platform Employment Hero shows. Employment Hero’s Jobs Report uses real-time data from 105,000 employees … [Read more…]
7 January, 2026 6 min read Share Copy Link Copied Finance teams of all sizes are integrating AI into the core of their functions. And Sage Copilot is right there at the heart of it, trusted not just to transform organisations. It’s also trusted to be secure and trustworthy. Why? That’s what we discuss in … [Read more…]
London, 17 March: Employment continued to retract in February following the Government’s decision to hike job taxes, findings from Employment Hero Jobs Report shows. Employment Hero’s SmartMatch Employment Report uses real-time data from 105,000 employees across small and medium-sized businesses with 1-500 employees in the UK. Data from the end of February showed that employment … [Read more…]
12 January, 2026 2 min read Share Copy Link Copied Are you a sole trader or landlord who needs to follow the MTD for Income Tax rules? Stay on track for the April 2026 deadline with a click-to-tick checklist that turns complex requirements into simple, doable steps—so you’re confident, compliant, and as ready as you … [Read more…]
London, 10 July 2025: Full-time pay in June saw its largest month-on-month increase since Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her Autumn Budget in October. Employment Hero’s June Jobs Report uses real-time data from 105,000 employees across small and medium-sized businesses with 1-500 employees in the UK. Data shows wages in June were 1% higher than May … [Read more…]
8 January, 2026 10 min read Share Copy Link Copied The purpose of Making Tax Digital is, well, to ensure that businesses digitalise their VAT and Income Tax data and processes. In order to ensure your taxes are digital, you also need to ensure transferring key accounting data from one place to another is not … [Read more…]
Thinking about a career change in 2026? These days, switching careers isn’t just about a new job, it’s a strategic move to future-proof not just your professional skills, but your earning potential, as well as finding work that truly aligns with your goals. While a jump into a new career may feel daunting, it’s actually … [Read more…]
8 January, 2026 7 min read Share Copy Link Copied Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is one of the most significant changes to the UK tax system in decades. But as the April 2026 start date approaches for many, misconceptions about what MTD actually involves are still widespread. If you’re a sole trader … [Read more…]