About this webinar:
We’ll share details of our research and analysis with Edurio and take a deep dive into the relationship between staff and pupil happiness and pupil outcomes – and what can be done to build an environment where school staff thrive.
While investments in staff engagement, happiness, and retention often fall behind in the endless list of competing priorities and shrinking budgets, they are directly linked to improving student outcomes.
The bottom line is that schools must invest in staff engagement and retention to achieve better student outcomes and improved financial performance – but how?
Join our panel discussion with industry experts and trust leaders to learn more.
Speakers:
Simon Freeman
Education Managing Director, IRIS Software Group
Iona Jackson
Director of Strategy, Edurio
John Murphy
Education Leadership Mentor
Matt Meckin
CEO, The Rivers C of E Trust
About this webinar:
| There’s only a short time left to register for our upcoming masterclass on Wednesday, 6th November 2024, where we’ll dive deep into integrating HR and Payroll using the Staffology HR system. During this live session, you’ll gain essential insights on how to: • Seamlessly link key fields between HR and payroll. • Add, terminate, and manage employees, payments, and absences directly in HR. • Map payment types to payroll, manage bulk salary changes, and handle variable payments. • Set up time and expense types that sync effortlessly with payroll. • Implement and fully understand the payroll lock feature within HR. Secure Your Spot Today! Whether you’re looking to streamline your processes or enhance payroll accuracy, this masterclass will equip you with the tools you need. |
Meet your hosts:
Martin Finney – Payroll Specialist, Senior Implementation Consultant
About this webinar:
Join this session to learn how to seamlessly integrate Docusign with Cascade for streamlined document management. This session will teach you how to obtain electronic signatures on important documents, like contracts and policy acknowledgments, using Docusign. You’ll also learn to automate the process of saving these signed documents directly in Cascade for secure and easy access. This masterclass will equip you with the skills to enhance your organisation’s digital documentation process. Don’t miss the chance to revolutionise your document management!
Speakers
Ruman Lakhan – Implementation Consultant, IRIS Software Group
About this webinar:
Welcome to a new era of work, where hybrid and remote models are not just trends—they’re the cornerstone of the future!
With reports indicating that organisations that embrace remote work can boost productivity by up to 25%, it’s clear to see why this recent shift in workplace dynamics is here to stay!
But what does the future of hybrid working really look like?
Our expert-led session will delve into the opportunities that this new way of working has introduced, equip you with essential insights to drive continuous innovation and outline strategies that will transform your approach to recruitment, onboarding and beyond.
What you’ll learn:
➼ Understand the rising demand for hybrid work, especially among graduates, and navigate between remote work advocates and office-based enthusiasts.
➼ Break geographical barriers and tap into a worldwide talent pool to find the best candidates.
➼ Discover how to captivate candidates through effective virtual interviews and online training.
➼ Learn how to equip managers to support diverse, remote teams across different countries and cultures.
➼ Explore how hybrid working models can boost your company’s diversity and inclusion strategies.
Prepare to revolutionise your HR and recruitment strategies and lead your organisation into the future. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve.
Secure your spot
Speakers
Lizzy Barry – HR Director, IRIS Software Group
Claire Smith – Client Talent Acquisition Team Leader, IRIS Software Group
IRIS Practice Management makes all the difference if you’re a busy accountancy practice.
For many accountants, this control centre within IRIS Accountancy Suite feels like the heart of their firm.
It gives you all the insight and control to lead your team to success – from report creation to job allocation and reassignment.
But with a wealth of features, how do you become a pro-level user of this fantastic software?
What this webinar will teach you
Get a wealth of insights into this powerhouse software from our expert team.
- Discover how your control panel helps you see what’s happening across your practice.
- Find out how to drive efficient processes – with easy-to-use workflow profiles that establish timings and responsibilities.
- Learn three easy ways to get workflow reports.
- Uncover the secret to bulk-allocating jobs.
- Hear about the role data mining can play.
- Find out how to use categories and attributes.
Want to know all this and more? Sign up today.
Speakers:
Andrew Parker- Principle Consultant, Professional Services, IRIS Software Group
About this webinar:
As accountants brace for yet another taxing busy season, the pressures of increased compliance, rapid digital transformation, and an industry-wide talent shortage continue to mount. Regulatory changes like Making Tax Digital (MTD) and the Economic Crime Bill have added complexity to everyday processes, pushing firms to constantly adapt while still delivering high-quality services. For smaller firms and SMEs, the challenges are even greater, with limited resources and ongoing concerns about cybersecurity, training, and staff burnout. How can firms strike the right balance between meeting new regulatory demands and staying competitive in an increasingly digital world?
The move toward digital solutions, from cloud-based platforms to AI, offers the promise of greater efficiency. However, these tools are not a cure-all, and the question remains: How can firms leverage technology effectively while ensuring human expertise continues to play a vital role in compliance and advisory services? How do we overcome staffing shortages, streamline tax processes, and manage workloads without compromising service quality?
Join our online event, on November 20 at 2pm as a panel of experts from IRIS Software Group, Mazuma Accountants, HMRC, and Companies House come together for an insightful discussion on how to turn the challenges of busy season into opportunities for growth. This engaging session will explore practical solutions for the modern accounting landscape, followed by an interactive Q&A where you can ask the experts your most pressing questions.
What will you learn in our wickedly good webinar?
- Understand how Making Tax Digital and the Economic Crime Bill are reshaping UK accountancy and what it means for your firm.
- Learn actionable strategies to overcome staffing shortages and manage workloads during the busiest times.
- Discover how to harness automation tools and digital platforms to increase efficiency while maintaining compliance.
- Gain insights from industry leaders on balancing technology with human expertise to enhance service offerings.
- Explore how you can turn the busy season stress into a strategic advantage for your firm.
Limited spaces are available. Register now to secure your spot!
Speakers:
Steve Cox- Director of Business Intelligence, IRIS Software Group
Lucy Cohen- Co-founder and CEO of Mazuma, Global Top 50 Women in Accounting
About this webinar:
In today’s rapidly changing workplace landscape, organisations are facing critical challenges — from remote work dynamics and talent shortages, to rising employee expectations and the urgent need for more inclusive, dynamic teams.
Amidst these challenges lies a fundamental opportunity: adopting equitable hiring practices helps build more innovative, resilient and successful teams — which leads to better business outcomes.
The stakes are high. According to CIPD, the average cost of filling a vacancy in the UK stands at £6,125, soaring to £19,000 for managerial roles. Recruitment is no longer just about filling vacancies quickly and efficiently; it’s about making a strategic investment in your workforce that fosters diversity, inclusion and long-term success.
On Wednesday 27th November, 2.00pm to 2.45pm, join Dianne Hoodless (Head of Group payroll for TFG Brands London), Mervyn Dinnen (HR Analyst at Talent Watch) and Dania Lyons (Senior Talent Acquisition Manager at IRIS Software Group), for a powerful discussion and Q&A on why equitable hiring is much more than a moral imperative, but a strategic advantage that builds stronger, more innovative and higher performing teams.
Sign up now to uncover:
- Smart recruitment strategies: How to reduce recruitment costs and accelerate hiring timelines without compromising on quality.
- Fostering pay equity: Learn how fair recruitment practices lay the foundation for long-term pay equity, promoting well-being and fairness across your organisation.
- Diversity-driven success: Hear from experts on proven strategies to attract diverse talent, close pay gaps and drive greater organisational success.
- Data and AI-driven hiring: Gain insights by leveraging data analytics and AI tools to support equitable hiring practices, turning workforce challenges like talent shortages into opportunities for innovation and growth.
Spaces are limited, register now!
Meet your hosts:
Dianne Hoodless – Head of Group payroll for TFG Brands London
Mervyn Dinnen – HR Analyst at Talent Watch
Dania Lyons – Senior Talent Acquisition Manager at IRIS Software Group
About this webinar:
Join our Cascade Masterclass to explore the PTST framework—Process, Trigger, Stage, and Task—and revolutionise your workflow creation process. This session will guide you through using PTST to design efficient workflows within Cascade, ensuring that your team’s operations are optimised and effective. You’ll learn how to implement each step of PTST to simplify and enhance your workflow management.
Speakers
Ameen Mohamed – Implementation Consultant, IRIS Software Group
