The new HMRC mileage rate brings the first increase in 15 years. From 6 April 2026, the approved rate for cars and vans rose to 55p per mile for the first 10,000 business miles. For a figure frozen at 45p since 2011, this is a meaningful shift.
Staff Christmas events are a great way to celebrate achievements and boost team morale. Whether it’s a party, lunch, or alternative activity, these occasions can strengthen relationships and show appreciation for your team. However, they also carry risks for employers.
Calculating holiday entitlement can be confusing, especially when you have a mix of full-time and part-time employees, or when staff join or leave mid-year. Getting it wrong can lead to compliance issues and unhappy employees. That’s why we’ve created a FREE, easy-to-use Excel spreadsheet to help you calculate holiday entitlement accurately.
What are the key benefits for employers in allowing employees time to volunteer and why should you build it into your company culture?
Many employers are concerned about the impending increase in the employer national insurance (NI) rate from April 2025 – how pension salary sacrifice could ease the burden.
Our guide to non-financial employee benefits.
January is one of the worst months for low morale. So how do you boost energy and motivation?
Our guidance on how to run a staff survey within your business, what to include and what to do with the findings.
Our guidance on how to motivate your staff after the summer holidays when morale and productivity can plummet.
In this guide to how to outsource your payroll, we’ll delve into what to look for in a provider, common pitfalls to avoid, and the types of payroll providers.
Salary benchmarking is not only key to...
Advice for employers on how to respond to most asked pay questions.
Ideas on benefits and perks you can offer your employees and how to set up a flexible benefits scheme in your business.
Here’s our guide to setting up a staff bonus scheme.
How do you start attracting talent when pay is a challenge?
Stay informed about the new National Minimum Wage increases and learn how to tackle them effectively in your business.
Four out of five are already by the cost of living crisis but increasing wages isn’t always feasible for SMEs. So what can you do to help staff?
The current rates for the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage and changes from April 2024.
Learn the government’s new Holiday Entitlement And Holiday Pay reforms & their impact on: irregular hours workers, part-year workers & more.
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