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Blog Articles

What does good leadership look like in 2026 1 | What does good leadership look like in 2026?

Blog Article

What does good leadership look like in 2026?

Is your head spinning? Mine too. As HR professionals, I think we can all agree that we’re currently living through an especially …

By Stephanie Coward | 17th June 2026 | 6 min read

compliance data for the DfE estate strategy

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One roof, one record: why unified compliance data is becoming essential

The new Department for Education’s (DfE) Estates Strategy sets out clear expectations for how schools need to manage, report, and …

By Simon Freeman | 17th June 2026 | 5 min read

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UK Employment Law Updates 2026: What HR Managers Need to Prepare For 

2026 brings meaningful employment law changes for UK employers. Several provisions of the Employment Rights Act 2025 have now …

By Stephanie Coward | 4th June 2026 | 18 min read

Case Studies

BrookeWeston | Reliable financial data enabling better strategic planning at Brooke Weston Trust 

Case Study

Reliable financial data enabling better strategic planning at Brooke Weston Trust 

Brooke Weston Trust is a multi-academy trust serving nearly 9,000 pupils across 12 primary and secondary schools in …

By samuel.mecham@irisglobal.com | 17th June 2026 | 3 min read

loughton manor first school | Loughton Manor First School: Q&A on Transforming Payroll & Parental Engagement with IRIS

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Loughton Manor First School: Q&A on Transforming Payroll & Parental Engagement with IRIS

Located in Milton Keynes, Loughton Manor First School is a primary school serving over 200 pupils. With a mission to build “a lifelong …

By Toma Klusaite | 27th May 2026 | 1 min read

Learning Academy Partnership logo | Learning Academy Partnership makes time count with IRIS Financials 

Case Study

Learning Academy Partnership makes time count with IRIS Financials 

As multi-academy trusts continue to grow and evolve, the systems that support them must be able to keep pace. For finance teams, this means …

By Toma Klusaite | 12th May 2026 | 4 min read

Webinars

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Upcoming webinar

Introduction to IFM

About this webinar: You’ve got systems that track time, jobs and billing – but are you still missing a clear picture of …

| 11:00 – 12:00 | 60 min

IAS Your first MTD submission | IRIS Certified: IAS - Your first MTD submission

Upcoming webinar

IRIS Certified: IAS – Your first MTD submission

About this webinar: With the first quarterly submission deadline fast approaching on 7th August, now is the time to make sure you and your …

| 11:00 – 12:00 | 60 min

Elements Your first MTD submission | IRIS Certified: Elements - Your first MTD submission

Upcoming webinar

IRIS Certified: Elements – Your first MTD submission

About this webinar: With the first quarterly submission deadline fast approaching on 7th August, now is the time to make sure you and your …

| 11:00 – 12:00 | 60 min

Guides

Thumbnail SME | HR software return on investment (ROI) checklist

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HR software return on investment (ROI) checklist

By Anthony Wolny | 6th May 2026 | 1 min read

Thumbnail Payroll | Payroll software return on investment (ROI) checklist

Guide

Payroll software return on investment (ROI) checklist

By Anthony Wolny | 6th May 2026 | 1 min read

iris cascade software brochure | IRIS Cascade: software brochure

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IRIS Cascade: software brochure

By Matthew Baxter | 29th April 2026 | 1 min read

Podcasts

Uncomplicated cover 1400x1400 1 | How can trusts create a culture of school improvement?

Podcast

How can trusts create a culture of school improvement?

By Millie Price | 18th October 2024 | 1 min read

A Leaders Impact 1400x1400 1 | How to unite an equitable workforce

Podcast

How to unite an equitable workforce

By Millie Price | 30th August 2024 | 1 min read

Accounted For 1400x1400 1 | The rise of the bookkeeper

Podcast

The rise of the bookkeeper

By Millie Price | 24th May 2024 | 1 min read

Talking Points

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Talking Point

IRIS Accountancy Suite

Making the most of your gold-standard solution. Your IRIS desktop software ensures you can handle any task for any client. …

By kieren.trinder@iris.co.uk | 10th June 2026 | 5 min read

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Talking Point

Accountancy Elements Enterprise Hub

By samuel.mecham@irisglobal.com | 18th September 2025 | 5 min read

Awareness lease accounting img1.png | Lease Accounting and FRS 102

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Lease Accounting and FRS 102

What is FRS 102 lease accounting?  FRS 102 is the principal accounting standard in the UK and Republic of Ireland’s financial reporting …

By kieren.trinder@iris.co.uk | 2nd December 2024 | 5 min read