Advo’s Commercial Director, Chris McCracken puts a spotlight on the symbiotic relationship between HR & Payroll. In the past, payroll often sat squarely within finance or bookkeeping departments, viewed primarily as a transactional function concerned with...
A recent case ruled in favour of a female manager dismissed after raising concerns about sexist “banter” and an outdated workplace culture. The employer’s investigation? Biased, rushed, and based on hearsay. The key points from this matter are:...
Home and hybrid working is now a typical part of many office-based worker routines, whether fully remote, or working hybrid (splitting time between workplace and some remote form of working). This type of flexible working has been a hot topic since the start of the...
As we approach April 2025, several key changes to payroll regulations in the UK are set to take effect. These updates will impact National Insurance Contributions (NICs), Employment Allowance eligibility, the current statutory payments, salary sacrifice schemes, and...
Most days, we see an article in the media about how AI is becoming part of our everyday lives. There is no doubt whatsoever that the power of AI and advanced technology can support businesses to become more streamlined, effective and efficient but this also presents...
