Most workplace stress risk assessments are understandably written for employers. They have a duty of care to identify hazards, put controls in place and make sure they’re compliant. But there often is no equivalent written for you; the person experiencing the stress who arguably holds the strongest keys to identifying the stress, the causes and […]
Key takeaways Book a recurring finance appointment during your working week. Save receipts and send invoices as they happen, then use the weekly session to check for gaps. Track money received separately from invoices still awaiting payment. Record business costs and flag anything with uncertain tax treatment. Clear any backlog one period at a time […]
You used to love this job. You’d get ideas in the shower, stay a little late without thinking about it, feel something when a project landed well. Now you’re counting down to Friday on Monday morning. That shift from engaged to just getting through it, is easy to write off. You’re tired. It’s a busy […]
The UK government is understandably keen for businesses and consumers to use recycled materials wherever possible. Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) has applied since April 2022 to certain plastic packaging components manufactured in or imported into the UK. It’s being updated in 2027 in some key ways that businesses subject to the tax need to know. […]
From 30th October 2026, trade unions have a new legal right to request access to UK workplaces, both physical and digital. The right applies to employers with 21 or more workers. A union can request access whether or not it has any members in your workforce, and whether or not you recognise it. Many businesses, […]
Key takeaways Accountants’ hidden hours include the advice, reassurance and coordination surrounding their core services. The Hidden Hours of Accountancy research from Sage found that 81% of accountants work outside their scope, highlighting how widely support extends beyond the agreed brief. Accountants can discuss current figures with clients without waiting for records to arrive. But […]
HR has never had a longer to-do list. Compliance rules keep moving, hiring volumes are climbing, teams are spread across sites, shifts and time zones, and leaders want better people data on demand. For most small and mid-sized businesses, all of that lands on one or two people. UK employers felt it this year. New […]
Key takeaways Sage used the UK Government’s Software Security Code of Practice to assess its established security, governance, and assurance practices across the Copilot Factory Framework (CFF). The assessment showed that embedding security throughout software design, development, deployment, and maintenance helps create more resilient AI-powered services. The assessment validated established security practices, including access reviews, third-party dependency […]
Six in ten (61%) Leeds workers moved to the city from elsewhere, compared to half (52%) in Manchester, according to new research from Employment Hero Proprietary Employment Hero data shows employment at small businesses in Leeds grew 12.1% in the three months to September, five times the rate in Manchester (2.4%) Leeds is now a […]
More small businesses are now recording income and expenses directly in the banking and business apps they use every day. But that doesn’t remove the need for professional accounting advice. In fact, it can create new opportunities to support clients, particularly those who are still building confidence with digital record-keeping. Clients still need your expertise […]
