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Bespoke search company launched EIRA HAMMOND ChFCIPPdip – founder of Eira Consulting Limited, previous chair of the CIPP, and tutor for the CIPP’s Foundation Degree in Payroll Management since 2003 – has launched ‘Eira Connect’, specialising in senior payroll and HRIS (human resource information system) permanent and contract roles. In addition to consultancy services, Eira will support employers more fully by providing high-calibre candidates to fill permanent or contract positions for large- and small-scale projects. Describing the new venture, Eira says it’s “a truly bespoke search company, specialising in an industry I have been part of for over 35 years. It will enable companies and candidates to benefit from the strong, long-standing relationships and knowledge I have of the industry, and my extensive network of payroll and HR connections.” Committing to guarantee every role placed, Eira says “using a unique set of tools, each candidate will go through a comprehensive assessment process before they are considered for placement.” Selecting only those candidates that she can personally recommend will ensure employers get exactly what they need to fulfil the experience level and competency requirement of the role as well as ensuring a personality, work ethic and culture fit. For more information about Eira Connect, or to request an initial consultation either as a candidate or an employer, visit www.eiraconnect. co.uk, or email eira@eiraconnect.co.uk, or call 07841 940278. Unnoticed errors in pay could intensify financial problems due to the pandemic. According to the research, two in three workers have seen a reduction in household income as a result of the coronavirus, with an average fall of 14%. The implications of this are far reaching, with a third (31%) saying they have taken on extra debt and nearly half (47%) saying they are close to running out of money every month. When asked why they don’t check their pay, a third (31%) say they trust their employer to get it right, 16% say they don’t understand their payslip, 15% simply can’t be bothered, and 10% don’t know how to access it. Pauline Green, head of payroll at Intuit QuickBooks, comments: “The coronavirus has put intense pressure on finances across the country – from both an employer and employee perspective. It’s never been more important that workers are paid correctly, and on time. Yet employers are facing changeable and complex payroll processes, and those without finance teams are particularly prone to the pressures of running payroll under these unusual circumstances. “Small businesses owners always want to get pay right, but sometimes mistakes do happen – which is why it’s always advised to give your payslip a quick once-over.” Brits more likely to check their weight than their payslip RECENT RESEARCH from Intuit QuickBooks reveals that a quarter (25%) of UK workers don’t check their payslip monthly, with employees instead more likely to check their weight (28%), the lottery results (15%) or window-shop for houses online (14%). One in ten (10%) are more likely to scavenge for loose change around the house than check their payslip for errors, which could potentially reap bigger rewards. Two in five (39%) employees have experienced changes in the deductions to their pay (such as pension, private healthcare and childcare contributions) since lockdown. In addition, more than 9,000,000 workers have been furloughed, yet the research shows half (50%) of those currently on the scheme are unaware this could impact the amount of tax they are paying. As many as 43% of workers have previously experienced errors in their payslip which led to them overpaying on tax.
ADP DataCloud wins award IN THE ‘Best AI-based Solution for Data Sciences’ category in this year’s 2020 AI Breakthrough Awards, which received more than 2,750 nominations from over fifteen different countries, ADP’s DataCloud solution earned praise. Embedded into ADP iHCM2, the people analytics solution provides access to data about an organisation’s people in one place, simplifying the ability to quickly spot workforce trends and proactively address issues. James Johnson, managing director, AI Breakthrough,
commented: “ADP DataCloud truly harnesses the power of AI to empower businesses with the quick, accurate insights they need.” Jack Berkowitz, senior vice president of product development at ADP, said: “Historically, businesses have struggled to identify and understand trends within their people data – trends that when actioned against can make a significant impact. ADP DataCloud addresses this challenge head-on by embedding insights directly within the flow of work.”
MAKE UK LAUNCHES REDUNDANCY TOOLKITS TWO NEW downloadable toolkits giving instant access to a suite of redundancy support, have been launched by Make UK to enable employers to manage a robust and fair process. The toolkits will help businesses to: • comply with UK employment law regulations regarding redundancy • ensure each communication and letter issued is legally compliant and provides all necessary information to the employee • adapt processes to accommodate new working arrangements and considerations created as a result of Covid-19. Businesses which purchase a toolkit will also receive one month’s access to Make’s telephone and live chat support for expert guidance in relation to redundancy process and procedure. For more information: https://bit.ly/2SwgMIS.
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