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NIERS – Your Questions Answered

Working in the contractor/agency sector, you find that the same questions always rear their heads. One of the most repeated questions is what is this  NIERS deduction on my payslip?  If they have not been paid via an Umbrella Payroll... Read More

Unlocking the Power of Payslip Buddy: A Game-Changer for Workers

In today’s fast-paced work environment, understanding your payslip can often feel like deciphering a foreign language. Payslip Buddy, facilitated by SafeRec is an innovative app designed to simplify the lives of workers by making pay information clear, compliant, and reliable.... Read More

Payroll Compliance: The Benefits of our Integration with SafeRec

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, ensuring payroll compliance is not just a necessity, but a fundamental pillar of operational integrity. This is where our integration with SafeRec comes into play, revolutionising the way our organisation manages its payroll compliance. What... Read More

Why Should I Use Salary Sacrifice?

With the continued bulk of contracts falling inside of IR35, many contractors are being hit with a double-whammy. Workers are seeing an increase in the amount of HMRC contributions that they are liable for compared to working through their Limited... Read More

Why Should You Request A P45?

It is a disturbingly common practice among contractors to move from one umbrella payroll provider to another whilst they are working with recruitment agencies. This can be down to a number of reasons including an agency insisting that you use... Read More

Blue Monday Blues!

As the days get shorter and the temperature drops, many of us find ourselves feeling a little less energised and a little more down. And then, seemingly out of nowhere, Blue Monday rolls around, exacerbating those feelings of sadness and... Read More

Understanding the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Business Regulations 2003

In today’s dynamic job market, employment agencies and businesses play a crucial role in connecting job seekers with potential employers. However, to ensure fair and ethical practices, the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Business Regulations 2003 was implemented. In... Read More

LGBT Diversity in the Workplace

Why LGBT Diversity in the Workplace is a Good Thing LGBT diversity in the workplace means both the presence of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in the workforce, as well as openness. It is important because it can lead... Read More

Why Use a Compliant Umbrella Payroll Company

If you are a contractor, you have a number of options when it comes to payroll. You can set up your own limited company (if outside of IR35), or you can use an umbrella payroll provider. The odds are that... Read More

Mental Health Awareness

Mental health is just as important as physical health, and it’s something that we should all be talking about. That’s why we’re so glad that Mental Health Awareness Week is here. This week is a chance for us to raise... Read More