Blog26th Mar 2024R&D Tax Relief Procedures: HMRC’s Latest Notification RequirementIn today’s fast-paced business landscape, where staying ahead often means innovating and adapting to change, research and development (R&D) tax credits have emerged as a key tool for businesses, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). As an R&D tax…By Derek GemmellView more
Blog26th Mar 2024Should we all have the right to disconnect?The prospect of a UK General Election in 2024 means we may see new items on the agenda which businesses will need to navigate this year, in addition to any legislative updates already on the calendar. Employee wellbeing is high…By Vicky MadiganView more
Blog11th Mar 2024New Tax Year, New Tax Code?With the new tax year approaching and ever-changing income tax rates and allowances, there is an increased importance of ensuring your PAYE Tax Code is correct. PAYE AND TAX CODES Every employee registered in an organisation’s payroll system will…By Michaela McCombieView more
Blog5th Mar 2024What Is Workplace Wellbeing?Workplace wellbeing encompasses activities, programs, policies and strategies that aim to promote both positive physical and psychological health at work. However, many also overlap with personal wellbeing outside of work because, let’s face it, employees can’t maintain good wellbeing at home…By Rachel CouplandView more
Blog1st Mar 2024A Guide to Employee Benefits SchemesIt goes without saying that employee benefits are a common incentive given to employees within a business. They are often used by organisations to attract and retain their top talent. They are an incredibly undervalued tool that can improve wellbeing…By Katie BremnerView more
Blog28th Feb 2024The Importance Of Celebrating National Employee Appreciation DayEmployee Appreciation Day is celebrated on the first Friday of March every year. It’s important to make your employees feel appreciated and valued every day. However, this day is a great opportunity to do so on a bigger scale. Showing…By Ailsa SmillieView more
Blog13th Feb 2024HMRC’s ‘One to Many’ Campaign – Targeting Undeclared DividendHMRC are now issuing letters to business owners under a ‘One to Many’ Letter campaign to target undeclared dividends payments. HMRC have been looking at company reserves and have noted that some are reducing but no dividends are being declared…By Gillian RushtonView more
Blog7th Feb 2024Is It Time To Upgrade Your Employee Benefits Programme?It’s officially a new year. 333 days of growth opportunities for your business. While you’re looking ahead to the new year and planning for 2024 it is a great time to also think about your employee benefits programme. In its…By Rhianne StewartView more
Blog6th Feb 2024How Are Organisations Attracting and Retaining Top Talent?Attracting and retaining top talent is a crucial challenge for companies in 2024. Employee turnover rates are at an all-time high since 2020 and in today’s talent market offering a competitive salary and benefits package isn’t always enough to attract…By Katie BremnerView more
Blog2nd Feb 2024Gender Pay Gap Reporting 2024As we approach April 2024, UK businesses must turn their attention to an increasingly relevant issue – the gender pay gap. The need for accurate and timely submissions of gender pay gap data is not just a statutory requirement; it’s…By Rachel CouplandView more
Blog17th Jan 2024Four HR Trends To Expect In 2024The world of HR and the workplace has undergone so many changes in recent years. Through technological advancements and shifts in cultural opinions we expect that the workplace in 2024 will continue to adapt and change. It can be easy…By Rachel CouplandView more
Blog15th Jan 2024How Can HR Teams Take The Blues Out Of Blue Monday? It’s a brand new-year, and for many people this means an exciting, fresh new start. For others, this period (and the month of January in particular) can be the gloomiest in the year. Whilst we all acknowledge that January only…View more