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Reversing the impact of COVID by building relationships with parents

The disruption caused by the pandemic brought many parents closer to their children’s learning,  as many adults and children worked alongside each other at home. However, since then, KS1/KS2 SAT…

What makes a great leader and how do you identify potential in your team?

I’ve just finished my first year running the Human Capital Management division here at IRIS Software Group – it’s been a tough year for many business leaders and I’m sure most…

How to Calculate Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)

April 2026 brought a wave of changes to the Employment Rights Act 2025, and the rules around SSP have changed significantly. If your payroll process hasn’t been updated, you may…

Server-side headaches and on-premise pitfalls: should you move to the cloud?

Pressure is on, with October 10 2023, marking the end-of-life (EOL) for Windows Server 2012. It’ll be a watershed moment for many when support ends for Windows Server 2012 –…

Streamline your HR with Staffology HR

Say goodbye to the hassle of managing your HR tasks with our comprehensive HR platform. Are you tired of spending too much time on HR tasks, such as collating expenses…

An Employer’s Guide to Managing Confidentiality with Sickness at Work

Since data protection laws and equality legislation came into play, employee confidentiality has never been so important for employers. Whilst every business is fully aware that medical disclosures should be…

Protecting your practice against dirty money as AML checks tighten

Is anti-money laundering (AML) compliance still front of mind in your practice? It should be! Although there are no exact figures, there is a realistic possibility that the scale of…

How accountants add value with SaaS referral partnerships

With the new financial year here, it’s a good time to explore the power of Software as a Service (SaaS) referral partnerships and the amazing difference they can make to…

Year-To-Date (YTD) and Payslips: Payroll Guide

On payslips, P45s, P60s and in payroll software, there is a row with YTD on. If you’re unfamiliar with payroll, then you might be wondering what YTD means, and how…

The future of data managers in education

What’s the typical day in the life of a data manager? Well, in my previous role at a large MAT, I spent all week, if not months, collating data for…

Three ways cloud HR software can propel your business forward

We’re all familiar with the saying: if it’s not broken, don’t fix it. I’m sure many of us have taken this approach when doing some DIY – we all have…

Essential guide for business growth: Financial management

Love it or hate it, you have to keep on top of the numbers in your business. For some, that’s a matter of brushing off old math skills and getting to work, and for others, it’s a source of stress as you wrangle rules and regulations.

Essential guide for business growth: New business

A great concept is the first step to success, but it won’t get far without a plan supported by accurate figures and a can-do culture. The right tools will help you accelerate growth, keep on top of the details and assemble an unstoppable team.

Bridging the Talent Gap: Strategies for Recruitment and Outsourcing

About this webinar: We understand that the skills shortage in the accounting industry has impacted many professionals. Finding and hiring qualified accountants and finance professionals has become increasingly challenging, which…