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  1. Blog27th Feb 2026

    An image of Joel Topham wearing a black suit jacket with a blue shirt.

    10 Sectors Facing Change as the UK National Minimum Wage Rises

    At the heart of the Autumn Budget 2025 announcement was a further rise in the UK national minimum wage, set to take effect from April 2026. It’s a move designed to support workers. However, for employers, it brings renewed pressure…

    By Joel Topham

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  2. Blog24th Feb 2026

    Sarah-Jane Murphy, author of blog about the family agreement

    The family agreement: future-proofing the family business

    Employing over 60% of the population, family-run and small businesses are the lifeblood of our communities. Yet, most family businesses do not have a succession plan; the family agreement is the essential framework needed to secure the business’s future. Fear…

    By Sarah-Jane Murphy

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  3. Blog31st Jul 2024

    Ashok Thomas, author of blog about digital debt

    Due Diligence: Dealing with Price Adjustments for Digital Debt

    Digital debt is a phrase that we are hearing more and more regularly, especially in the space of technology due diligence. The world has changed. To stay relevant most of the leading companies in the world rely heavily on technology…

    By Ashok Thomas

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  4. Blog9th Jul 2024

    An image of Rachel Coupland wearing a blue shirt and smiling at the camera.

    What Does The Historic Election Result Mean For Your Business?

    This year has been the year of political changes, and we’re only seven months in. No matter where you’re based, it’s likely that the changing political landscape will impact your business. In Northern Ireland we saw the return of the…

    By Rachel Coupland

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  5. Blog11th Jun 2024

    An image of Alix Baird smiling at he camera with a green shirt.

    Onboarding: 5 Key Steps to Ensure A Successful Process

    Onboarding is a part of the recruitment process that can often be forgotten and underutilised. Relationships at work are so important and the onboarding process is often the first introduction new starts will have with your team. Therefore, the integration opportunity here cannot be denied. …

    By Alix Baird

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  6. Blog8th May 2024

    ESG Diligence: The Key To Sustainable M&A Transactions

    In today’s dynamic investment landscape, the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors has become more than just a trend. It is emerging to be strategically imperative alongside other more traditional performance measures such as profitability and financial performance. …

    By Alasdair Green

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  7. Blog26th Mar 2024

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    Should we all have the right to disconnect?

    The prospect of a UK General Election in 2024 means we may see new items on the agenda which businesses will need to navigate this year, in addition to any legislative updates already on the calendar. Employee wellbeing is high…

    By Vicky Madigan

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  8. Blog18th Mar 2024

    Claire Bruce, author of blog about employment tax reporting

    Employment Tax Reporting Deadlines: Are You Prepared?

    The 5th of April is fast approaching, which brings the array of end-of-year reporting to HMRC! We have compiled a list of the key reporting deadlines which your business may need to be aware of in the upcoming months following…

    By Niamh McKenna

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  9. Blog11th Mar 2024

    New Tax Year, New Tax Code?

    With the new tax year approaching and ever-changing income tax rates and allowances, there is an increased importance of ensuring your PAYE Tax Code is correct.   PAYE AND TAX CODES Every employee registered in an organisation’s payroll system will…

    By Michaela McCombie

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  10. Blog5th Mar 2024

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    What Is Workplace Wellbeing?

    Workplace wellbeing encompasses activities, programs, policies and strategies that aim to promote both positive physical and psychological health at work. However, many also overlap with personal wellbeing outside of work because, let’s face it, employees can’t maintain good wellbeing at home…

    By Rachel Coupland

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  11. Blog1st Mar 2024

    An image of Alix Baird smiling at he camera with a green shirt.

    A Guide to Employee Benefits Schemes

    It goes without saying that employee benefits are a common incentive given to employees within a business. They are often used by organisations to attract and retain their top talent. They are an incredibly undervalued tool that can improve wellbeing…

    By Alix Baird

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  12. Blog28th Feb 2024

    The Importance Of Celebrating National Employee Appreciation Day

    Employee Appreciation Day is celebrated on the first Friday of March every year. It’s important to make your employees feel appreciated and valued every day. However, this day is a great opportunity to do so on a bigger scale. Showing…

    By Ailsa Smillie

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