by kate | Nov 22, 2018 | HR Tech, Managing People, Payroll, Process
The BreatheHR Payroll Export Tool Revolutionises Payroll Here at Kate Underwood HR & Training, I know what it feels like to be the boss of a growing small business. When it comes to the most important commodity of all – time, it often feels like sand... 
by kate | Sep 6, 2018 | Benefits, Payroll
Hurry! Time Is Running Out To Take Advantage Of The Childcare Voucher Scheme in April 2018, the Government Childcare Voucher Scheme extended its joining-date deadline for new members by another six months. The initiative, which allows parents to save up to £933 a year... 
by kate | Sep 21, 2017 | Benefits, Managing People, Payroll
How To Calculate Annual Leave For Part-Time Employees One of the most commonly asked questions, when I am doing my HR Health Check, is “How to calculate annual leave for part-time employees?” Although employers are giving their employees holidays there are... 
by kate | Aug 26, 2017 | Benefits, Managing People, Payroll, Policy
Do You Have A Pets At Work Policy? We all know that Britain is known for its love of pets but what are the practicalities of having a Pets at Work Policy in your workplace? You might have seen a few pictures of my cat (and IT Manager), Jess helping me out. Days like... 
by kate | Mar 31, 2017 | Payroll, Statutory Entitlements
How Will April’s Statutory Payment Increases 2017 Affect Your Payroll? As of April, 1st, the government’s Statutory Payment Increases 2017 will increase. It has been a few years since Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Statutory Sick Pay were increased, so... 
by kate | Feb 17, 2017 | Payroll, Statutory Entitlements
Are You Paying Your Employees The National Living Wage? This week, the news has highlighted some well-known companies not paying their employees the legal minimum. Companies as large as Debenhams, Subway and Lloyds Pharmacy have not been paying their employees the...