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Payroll audit: a complete guide for UK employers
Ensure payroll accuracy and HMRC compliance with a payroll audit. Learn key steps and improve compliance with clear audit checks and timelines.
P32 form in the UK: the employer payment record guide
Discover what an HMRC P32 form is and how to calculate your UK employer payment record for 2026/27. Learn about liabilities, allowances, and software.
Carer’s Leave Act: what it means in 2026
Learn what the Carer’s Leave Act means in 2026: carers’ rights, how leave works, notice rules, postponement, and policy steps for employers.
UK National Insurance Classes: 1 to 4 explained
National Insurance varies based on a number of different factors. Learn about different UK National Insurance classes, from class 1 NIC to 4, here.
Paternity Leave | A Guide For Employers
Read about your responsibilities as an employer when it comes to paternity leave, from statutory pay to shared paternity leave, legislation and beyond.
P11D forms explained: a guide for UK employers in 2026
Learn everything about P11D forms, including deadlines, penalties, and upcoming changes to benefit reporting. Essential guide for UK employers.
Part-time workers’ holiday entitlement - guide & calculator
Calculate part-time holiday entitlement in 2025-2026. Learn about calculation methods, workers' rights, and recent legislative changes for UK employers.
Employer’s guide to KIT & SPLIT days, & related pay & rights
What are KIT and SPLIT days? Get clear guidance on employer responsibilities, employee rights, payment calculations, and managing a smooth return to work.
PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA): deadlines & guide
As a UK employer, understand what a PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) is, learn what benefits are covered, what's excluded, & the key deadlines involved.
Cost of Employee Turnover from Hiring to Productivity
The true cost of employee turnover can be hard to define. We take a deep dive into the most costly expenses associated with employee turnover.
Understanding PAYE Forms for UK Payroll Management
Learn all about PAYE forms for UK payroll. Discover key deadlines and how to stay compliant, so you can ensure accurate tax calculations.
What is a P45 Explained for Employers
PayFit breaks down the P45 form for employers; why employees need one and when to give them out, and when an employee doesn't have one.
Prenatal Leave Explained for UK Employers
Prenatal leave, is a crucial right for expectant mothers and their partners. Find out more about your obligations around this entitlement
Draft ‘Equality (Race and Disability) Bill’ Details for Employers
Draft ‘Equality (Race and Disability) Bill’ 2024: new measures, what it includes, how businesses can prepare
How to Create an HMRC Account for Your Business
Our step-by-step guide on how to create an HMRC Account including setting up a Government Gateway User ID and adding in your taxes.
Tax Relief on Pension Contributions Defined
A breakdown of tax relief on pension contributions, including salary sacrifice, net pay arrangement and relief at source.
Employment Rights Bill: All the Details Explored
A comprehensive breakdown of the Employment Rights Bill, what it means for businesses and practical actions employers can take.
Performance improvement plan: best practices and examples
Learn how to put together a solid performance improvement plan, for when an employee is struggling. With best practices, a template and examples.
Payment After Leaving Defined
A breakdown of what a payment after leaving is, including an example of what this looks like on a payslip.
Types Of Flexible Working - A Guide For Employers
Learn about the different types of flexible working arrangements that exist in the ‘flexi-workingverse’ from remote working to compressed hours.
Salary Sacrifice Explained for UK Employers
Salary sacrifice is when an employees to gives up part of their pre-tax salary in exchange for non-cash benefits. Learn more about this scheme.
What is a P60? PayFit Explains
The P60 is essential for employee record-keeping - a handy document that provides rock-solid proof of an employee's earnings.
Payroll Compliance Checklist for the UK
Payroll compliance is crucial. You don’t want to deal with fines and penalties, particularly when payroll software can help you avoid these. Here’s how.
Employee Development Plan Examples & Template
Learn how to craft an employee development plan that’s both inspiring and engaging, plus examples you can implement today.
Changing Payroll Providers: A Checklist
Changing payroll providers can feel challenging. Here’s how to manage the transition smoothly, no hard feelings involved.
Conducting Employee Appraisals: A Full Step-by-Step Plan
A full step-by-step plan for conducting an effective employee appraisal before, during and after these reviews.
HR Transformation: Roadmap and Definition
HR transformation is the reimagining of human resource processes. We lay out a roadmap for a successful HR digital transformation.
Employee Wellness Programs Explained
Employee wellness programs aren’t just a trendy retention tactic, they’re a key component of any successful business strategy.
Employment Rights Bill 2024 - What Businesses Need to Know
Labour’s new employment rights bill for 2024 is a landmark proposal. Understand all the major changes proposed to overhaul workers’ rights.
Autumn Budget 2024: A Recap for UK Employers
The 2024 Autumn Budget has landed. What does the new Labour government have in store for businesses and their employees? We recap the top announcements made.
Payroll outsourcing: UK costs & fees explained
How much does payroll outsourcing cost in the UK? Compare fees, pricing models and alternatives for small businesses. Find the best option for your budget.
2024 King’s Speech: A Recap for UK Businesses
A recap of the 2024 King’s Speech, the announcements affecting businesses and their people teams and how HR leaders can adapt.
Spooky Payroll Scenarios To Avoid This Halloween
Spooky season is upon us! We look at some scary payroll scenarios that could take place when you're running your payroll (and how to handle them).
Payroll services for small business: UK 2026 complete guide
What payroll services do small businesses need in the UK? Explore benefits, costs and how to choose the best HMRC-compliant provider for your SME in 2026.
Ramadan Advice for Employers
Our guide to Ramadan advice for employers details exactly how HR teams can support and make accommodations for Muslim employees.
The Importance of Wellbeing in the UK Workplace
The importance of wellbeing at work can’t be overstated. Find out why it’s so essential for businesses to build cultures of health and happiness.
Gender pay gap: UK reporting requirements for companies
If your organisation has 250+ employees, chances are you'll need to submit a Gender Pay Gap report. We offer a quick summary of all you need to know.
Remote work UK: how to create a flexible working policy
How do you manage remote work in the UK? Learn how to create compliant flexible working policies, including 2026's latest legal requirements for SMEs.
UK Employee Relations - Building A Winning Strategy
In this guide, we explore the deeper nuances of effective employee relations in the UK and how to develop a strategy that fosters a thriving culture.
Strategies to Reduce Employee Turnover
How do you reduce employee turnover? It’s the age-old question every business has. Here are six surefire strategies to tackle this problem.
Expense management UK: complete guide for employers
Learn more about UK expense management best practices for SMEs: policies, digital tools, tax compliance and governance to streamline your process.
The Benefits Of Flexible Working For the UK Workforce
Read our blog post recapping some of the core benefits flexible working can provide, both for UK employers and their employees.
PayFit's Flexible Working Survey & Results
Key insights from PayFit's flexible working survey. A survey of 2000 salaried employees uncovering their wants, needs and key trends.
Celebrating International Women's Day in 2024
International Women's Day is marked annually on 8 March. It's an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women all across the globe.
What is Flexible Working Within the UK Workplace?
We break down what flexible working is, including the different types of working arrangements that exist within the modern workplace.
Spring Budget 2024 - A Recap for UK Businesses
Learn about the top five 2024 Spring Budget changes and how these could affect your business.
UK National Insurance Changes In 2024
National Insurance changes kicked in in January 2024 - here’s what UK businesses should know about these rate changes.
PayFit Launches New Open API for Improved Integations
We’re pleased to announce we’re opening new doors into the world of integrations with the launch of our Open API.
International Day of Transgender Visibility Guide
In light of the International Transgender Day of Visibility 2024, let's explore how HR teams can effectively support transgender employees and create a more inclusive environment.
England Football Player Salaries & Taxes - Euro 2024 Special
With Euro 2024 in full swing, we thought we’d take a peek at what some of the England squad might be taking home after tax. Find out here.
Employee Retention Strategies Explored for UK HR Teams
Employee retention strategies help bolster morale and reduce turnover. Here’s how to best retain UK employees in the modern business era.
A Guide to 360 Degree Feedback for UK HR Teams
360-degree feedback helps employees get appraisals from multiple perspectives. Read our guide on how to set up a 260 feedback program.
Benefits in Kind Tax & Obligations for UK Employers
Wondering what benefits in kind (BIK) are and how they work? We cover everything from why they’re important to benefit in kind tax.
Mental Health Awareness Week
An article on what Mental Health Awareness Week is and what businesses can do to support.
UK Long Term Sick Leave - A Guide For Employers
Supporting UK team members on long-term sick leave isn't easy. Read our guide to all things long-term here, to remain both compliant and compassionate.
When Disaster Strikes…Creating A Payroll Contingency Plan
When your business starts to scale, a payroll disaster recovery plan is key to mitigating any kind of disaster. Find out what you need to put together a payroll contingency plan.
National Payroll Week 2023 UK - What is It?
Wondering what National Payroll Week is all about and how to get involved here in the UK? Here are five ideas for HR teams and their companies.
The Supreme Court Ruling On Holiday Pay Unpacked
In this post, we unpack the Supreme Court’s ruling on holiday pay, and what it could mean for employers.
Business Cases for Building a Finance Tech Stack
Read our take on the three business cases that make building the perfect tech stack for your finance team priceless.
Online Payslips - A Simpler Way To Empower Your People
Discover the benefits of online payslips and how this simple example of workplace tech empowers staff with paperless, email-free workflows.
Employment Status - What UK HR Teams Should Be Aware Of
'Employment status’ - the relationship between an employer and an employee - is something that HR teams need to be clued up on. Find out more here.
Manual business processes: impact on employee satisfaction
Outdated systems and processes tend to be time-consuming, error-prone and frustrating for staff. Find out why and how to fix them.
Holiday Pay - How It Works, How To Calculate & Set Up A Policy
Read our complete guide to holiday pay for employers, including what it is, how it works, how to calculate it and setting up a company policy.
Employee Performance Management - What's It All About?
An introduction to the concept of employee performance management, why it’s important, the different stages, plus tools available to help you succeed.
Payroll Power Hour Recap | PayFit
Our new payroll power hours are the perfect place to learn more about payroll. In this session, we talk about maternity leave, payroll IDs, and underpayments.
Shared Parental Leave & Pay | An Employer's Guide
Read our free employer’s guide to Shared Parental Leave and pay, including advice on how to create and administer a company-wide policy.
How To Measure Employee Performance - A Guide
Want to find out how to measure employee performance? Helps your employees improve in their tasks and roles and as individuals. Find out more here.
Finance Transformation - From Cost Cutters To Growth Drivers
Learn all about finance digital transformation and how to shift gears within your finance function from cost-cutting to growth-driving.
Payroll best practices: essential guide for UK SMEs
What are the payroll best practices UK businesses should adopt? Discover proven strategies to save time, reduce errors and ensure compliance and efficency.
Pension Bill 2026: what it means for UK businesses
The UK Pension Bill extends automatic enrolment. Discover what changes in 2026, new employer obligations, affected employees and compliance requirements.
Workforce Planning - How HR & Finance Can Collaborate
In the latest instalment of our ‘HR and Finance Unite!’ series, we explore how the two departments can collaborate on workforce planning.
Customer Support & Payroll Software
Technology, on its own, can do amazing things. But customer support is a key factor to consider, in particular, when choosing new payroll software.
Payroll dashboard: benefits & set up guide
A payroll dashboard visualises salary data, tracks costs and spots trends. Learn how UK businesses use dashboards to improve payroll efficiency and reporting.
Finance Technology to Navigate a Turbulent Market
If there’s one strategic move companies should be making right now, it’s investing in in-house finance technology, even during a economic downturn.
Outsourcing Payroll | Pros & Cons Of Payroll Outsourcing
Our comprehensive guide on everything to do with outsourcing payroll - from the pros and cons to what it costs and if there are alternatives.
Automation In Finance | 7 Workflows To Automate Now
Automation in finance is a hot topic. In this piece, we run through 7 workflows that finance teams should be automating to improve efficiency.
The Future Of Finance & The Digital Payroll Evolution | PayFit
The nature of the finance function is changing, with many processes going digital. Find out why the future of finance is all about digital payroll.
A List Of UK Tax Codes And What They Mean
Find UK tax codes confusing and complicated? We break down everything employers need to know about UK tax codes right here.
How to Track Payroll Data with PayFit
When it comes to online payroll solutions, reporting is an important feature. We provide a breakdown of how PayFit’s reporting feature works.
How Much Tax Would a Hollywood Star Pay (under PAYE)?
Ever wonder how much tax a Hollywood actor might pay? At PayFit, we’re always geeking out, so we thought we’d have a go at answering this question.
