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17 September, 2026 6 min read Employment status: Meaning and importance Employment status might sound like a dry topic, but it's critical for small businesses. Learn what it means here.
4 September, 2026 9 min read What is employee experience and why is HR struggling to deliver it? Discover the biggest barriers to improving employee experience and practical steps to create more time for people-focuse...
19 August, 2026 4 min read How R Banks and Son Funerals Ltd supports its community Payroll used to take a full day at R Banks and Son Funerals. Now it takes hours. See how Sage gives Wigan's largest fune...
5 August, 2026 14 min read How to find employees for your business Learn how to find employees for your business, including how to draft job ads and where to post them. Our advice can mak...
5 August, 2026 13 min read How to manage employees in a small business Learn how to manage staff in a small business and the importance of communication, training, and policies as well as per...
5 August, 2026 9 min read What is a contract of employment? Learn what a contract of employment is, why they’re important, what they should include, and the different types of empl...
5 August, 2026 12 min read Contractor versus employee or freelancer: What’s best for your business? Hiring a contractor vs. an employee or a freelancer can have different benefits and trade-offs. Learn the differences an...
27 July, 2026 12 min read What is the organisational skills gap and how can businesses close it? Discover how to identify and close the organisational skills gap. Learn practical strategies for workforce planning, ski...
22 July, 2026 7 min read SME Workforce Pulse research & how to recruit for an expanding business The latest SME Pulse data shows the East Midlands leading the UK on jobs and pay growth. Thinking of expanding there, or...
23 June, 2026 10 min read What is AI in HR and how can you use it responsibly? AI is quickly becoming part of everyday HR work. But while many HR leaders see its potential, just as many are concerned...
23 June, 2026 8 min read SME Workforce Pulse & how to plan pay rises you can keep giving Sage's research paints a picture of payroll conducive to planning pay rises for your employees. Here's how to go about i...
18 March, 2026 11 min read New tax year: Key changes and initiatives for 2026/27 How is your business impacted by the new tax year measures? Learn about the changes and what actions to take.
10 March, 2026 1 min read The HR and Payroll Leaders’ Report: How 1,000 professionals are adapting to change Explore key insights from 1,000 HR and payroll leaders on workload, skills gaps, and AI. Download the HR and Payroll Lea...
17 February, 2026 10 min read Payroll year end checklist 2025/26: What your business needs to do Payroll year end is approaching but don't panic, there’s still time to get your requirements sorted. Here's what you nee...
16 February, 2026 10 min read What is payroll processing? How to process payroll Payroll processing doesn't have to be a headache. Learn how to navigate it efficiently while keeping your HR team stress...
2 January, 2026 13 min read Holiday entitlement calculator (calculate leave for employees) Find out how to calculate statutory leave entitlement and use our holiday entitlement calculator for how much leave your...
9 September, 2025 15 min read Shift pattern types: Which works best for your business? Explore common shift pattern types, compare their pros and cons, and find the best approach for your business to keep te...
1 September, 2025 9 min read HR compliance checklist: What UK employers need to know in 2025 Meet current legal obligations with this useful HR compliance checklist for UK employers. Learn what HR documentation, p...
29 August, 2025 8 min read How employer branding sets you up for top-tier staff Discover what employer branding means, why it’s crucial for attracting talent, and how to build an effective employer br...
28 August, 2025 10 min read How to support employee wellbeing in the workplace Learn what employee wellbeing means, why it’s essential, and how your workplace can promote mental, physical, and emotio...
28 August, 2025 8 min read Creating a positive work environment that inspires Explore how intentional leadership, psychological safety, and culture-first thinking create positive work environments t...
27 August, 2025 1 min read Succession planning: definition, purpose, and practical examples Learn what succession planning is in HR, why it matters for business continuity, and explore real-world examples and fra...
27 August, 2025 7 min read Top benefits of diversity in the workplace Discover how diversity in the workplace improves creativity, decision-making, innovation, and employee satisfaction acro...