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As we near the payroll year end, it is important to make sure you are aware of the legislative changes which will affect your business. To help your team during the transition period, our experts have summarised the key topics in this quick-reference payroll guide.

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After so many months of working from home and engaging with colleagues and customers on-screen, it’s no wonder so many employees are reporting what is commonly being called ‘zoom fatigue’. A condition related to a day filled with constant video calls, the effects include exhaustion,  dreading the next call, eye-strain, headaches and a general lack of focus. This entirely new response to the challenges of working from home is an issue that HR must get to grips with and support employees through – especially those who are struggling to perform at their best.

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Alex Wortley

On-Demand Pay Specialist

It seems a little bit of an understatement to say that last year was an incredibly unsettling one for many people and here at Access EarlyPay we've been seeing the results of that.

Access EarlyPay gives employees access to their earned income on-demand, meaning that people have ready access to the cash they have earned, without having to wait until the end of the month.

This means that we have seen the peaks and troughs of 2020 manifest themselves in the different times that people call on their cash and the amount they need.

We’ve created a ‘Review of the Year’ infographic for you to discover the power of on-demand pay, and indeed how useful our users found it throughout 2020. Click below to view it now!

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Alex Wortley

Access EarlyPay

There can’t be many managers that haven’t pondered the nature of productivity and searched for a way to increase it in their team.

High productivity is the holy grail for many companies and so we thought we’d curate a list of our favourite productivity-enhancing tips.

Some cost money, some are free but all will increase productivity at your company and may even make people happier.

The great thing is that you don’t need to rely on anyone else to adopt many of these tips so whether you work in a global concern or you are a one-person band, dive in and have a go.

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Alex Wortley

Access EarlyPay

The personal finance landscape has changed massively since the beginning of covid with people needing to find ways to cope with multiple lockdowns and dramatic shifts in their lifestyle.

Across the UK we have seen employees dealing with reduced hours, home working and even redundancy and so it is no surprise that there has been a knock-on effect on people’s personal finances. In fact, more than 14.9m people have seen a negative shift in their personal financial situation according to debt charity StepChange.

In this post, we’re looking at the challenges that people have had to face due to COVID and the ways that the personal finance landscape has changed as a result.

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Damian Oldham

HCM Divisional Director

HR managers have plenty to contend with when it comes to the ever-changing world of compliance. With new laws and regulations being introduced and updated at a rate of knots, the list of responsibilities just keeps getting longer.

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Mark Jorgensen

HR Industry Specialist

As custodians of so much employee and business data, it’s no wonder HR managers get a bit twitchy at the thought of giving up familiar manual processes in favour of new HR software.

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Tim Needham

HR Industry Expert

The turbulent economy of the past several months has given many employees plenty to think about in terms of their current job roles and future careers. For those even mildly dissatisfied at work, the pandemic may have prompted a major shift in perspective leading them to consider moving on. But how can you keep your valued staff from hot-footing it out the door?

 

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Stuart Parry

People Technology Expert

Working in HR but not necessarily a numbers person? Getting the people data you need to help drive your organisation forward might not be as complicated as you think…

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Damian Oldham

HCM Divisional Director

Is your organisation a destination for star candidates? In recent times, the world of talent acquisition and employee retention has certainly had a shake-up. Whilst some employers are continuing to find it a challenge to attract top talent, other destination all-stars have been snowed under with applications.

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